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Hop-On Hop-Off Half Day Tour London

The very first Original Tour. Discover London in less than a day with our Hop-On Hop-Off half day tour.

  • See the best of London in half a day
  • River cruise and walking tours included
  • Kids welcome, under 5s go free
  • See the best of London in half a day
  • River cruise and walking tours included
  • Kids welcome, under 5s go free

ADULT FROM

£35.00£24.99

What to expect

Explore London in less than a day with a Hop-On Hop-Off half day tour. Discover the city's iconic landmarks and hidden stories in a single ride. This half day sightseeing tour gives you up to four hours of unlimited travel. Choose any of our four routes. It includes a scenic Hop-On Hop-Off River Cruise along the Thames.

If you’ve only got a short amount of time to see London, let us take you around and take in the best views from the top deck of a classic open-top bus.

We have been guiding visitors through the capital since 1951 and can show you London from every angle - from landmarks to neighbourhood favourites.

You can enjoy a half day bus tour with a river cruise, starting your journey from any designated stop. Simply present your ticket before boarding. Families and little ones are welcome; under-5s travel free.

Highlights

  • Tower Bridge
  • Big Ben
  • London Eye
  • Tower of London
  • St. Paul's Cathedral
  • Buckingham Palace
  • Westminister Abbey
  • Natural History Museum
  • Kensington Palace
  • Madame Tussauds London
  • Trafalgar Square
  • Notting Hill Gate
    • Tower Bridge
    • Big Ben
    • London Eye
    • Tower of London
    • St. Paul's Cathedral
    • Buckingham Palace
    • Westminister Abbey
    • Natural History Museum
    • Kensington Palace
    • Madame Tussauds London
    • Trafalgar Square
    • Notting Hill Gate

The Hop-On Hop-Off Half Day Tour

Why Choose This Experience?

This Hop-On Hop-Off half day tour is a fantastic introduction to the capital. You maximise your time without committing to a full day of travel. It fits perfectly into a tight schedule or a brief weekend break. Hop on and off at key landmarks across all 4 routes in central London. You can stay a little longer in places you enjoy most, take a picture or stop for a bite to eat. Or you can simply take it all in from the best seat in the house on a classic red double-decker bus.…

Plan Your Journey

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Plan your perfect Hop-On Hop-Off half day tour. View detailed maps, bus stops and timetable information.

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Hop-On Hop-Off Half Day Tour FAQs

Your pass grants up to four hours of access across all of our routes, including Hop-On Hop-Off bus and River Cruise along the Thames. Onboard audio commentary is available in 10 languages. Families enjoy space for prams, and children under five travel free.

Yes. Four hours gives you time to cover the major central route including time for lunch, a museum or London attraction visit. It’s a great introduction to the city’s main landmarks and to spotting other areas that you perhaps want to revisit later with more time.

Yes. Your ticket gives you unlimited boardings across all stops for the duration of your tour. Hop off to explore, then hop back on when you are ready to move.

You can start your journey at any of our designated bus stops on all four routes. Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend arriving at your chosen stop at least 10 minutes early.

Your ticket includes a cruise along the Thames. Cruises depart from Westminster Pier, Tower Pier, Greenwich Pier, or the London Eye Pier. The boat ride falls within your four-hour time limit.

On board audio commentary is available in 10 languages: English, Chinese/Mandarin, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, Spanish and Polish.

Come rain or shine, the buses run year-round in all weather conditions. The lower decks of our buses are covered, and some of our buses feature a semi-open roof so you can continue your tour under cover if the weather changes. We recommend dressing for the season. Bring a waterproof jacket if rain is forecast.

Water is allowed on board but we ask you to keep all other drinks and snacks for when you hop off the bus.

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