Hop on Hop off & Tower of London Bus Tour
Why you should buy your ticket on Viaggia Piccoli.
Highlights
Discover the best of London with our hop-on hop-off bus tour, which will take you to the heart of the city. Hop on and off at any of the many stops to explore the attractions that fascinate you most, choosing between 1-day, 24-hour, 48-hour, or 72-hour tickets.
Hop off at Parliament Square to visit the iconic Westminster Abbey and the famous Poets' Corner, or head to Buckingham Palace to admire the sumptuous Royal State Rooms. Don't miss the Tower of London, where you can see the magnificent Crown Jewels up close and soak up the history that surrounds every stone.
If you prefer to stay on board, relax and enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of the capital's most famous monuments, accompanied by an engaging audio commentary that will reveal curiosities and secrets of one of the most fascinating and historic cities in the world.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Tower of London is one of the most famous castles in the world. Built to inspire fear and defend the city from invaders, today it represents an iconic symbol of London and Great Britain. Take a tour led by an authentic Beefeater and be captivated by the allure of centuries of history and the majestic beauty of the Crown Jewels .
Highlights:
- London Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour
- Multilingual audio guides available on board in 12 languages , with commentary dedicated to children in English
- Visit the legendary Tower of London and see the precious Crown Jewels up close.
What is included?
- Select a 1-day, 24-hour, 48-hour, or 72-hour hop-on hop-off ticket
- Entrance to the Tower of London
- Audio guides available on the bus in 12 languages + children's commentary in English
- One-way Thames River boat cruise valid (with 24, 48, or 72-hour bus ticket)
What is not included?
- Entrance fees to additional attractions
- Tips
- Food and drink
What is there to know?
For up-to-date information on the Hop-on Hop-off service, visit [this link]
Useful information
- Audio guides available in 12 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Hindi, Japanese, and Arabic.
- The Orange line is active every 30 minutes from Monday to Thursday.
- Hop-on Hop-off service available from any stop.
- There are no toilet facilities on board.
- Luggage: Suitcases or bulky items are not permitted.
- Minors: Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- The hourly ticket (24, 48 or 72 hours) is valid from the moment of the first boarding and allows unlimited use within the chosen time interval.
- The day ticket is valid only on the selected day
- Does not include London by Night service.
- The river cruise can be used between Westminster and Tower Millennium Pier (or vice versa).
Ticket types (Tower of London):
- Standard
The Routes
Classic Tour (Blue Route):
Visit all the major landmarks in central London, including the London Eye, Tower of London, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, The Shard, St Paul's Cathedral, Piccadilly Circus, Harrods and much more.
Essential Tour (Red Route):
Explore central and north London. Covers Covent Garden, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park, Regent's Park, London Zoo, Madame Tussauds, Kings Cross, and many of the capital's must-see attractions.
Museum Route (Orange Route):
Discover London's most iconic museums, including the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, and the V&A Museum, as well as the Royal Albert Hall, Harrods, and Buckingham Palace.
View the route map here
The cruise (included with 24, 48, or 72-hour passes) is operated by City Cruises with departures every 30 minutes from the following piers:
- Westminster Pier – Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH
- Tower Millennium Pier – Lower Thames St, London EC3N 4DT
The journey lasts approximately 30 minutes. Passengers can board the first available vessel.
Free walking tours
Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
- Start time: 3:30 PM (daily) – please arrive 15 minutes early
- End time: 5:00 PM
- Departure point: Golden Tours Stop 8 – Tower of London, Tower Hill (opposite Tower Hill station)
- Arrival point: Near Liverpool Street tube station
Royal London Walking Tour
- Start time: 10:00 (daily) – please arrive 15 minutes early
- End time: 12:00
- Departure point: Tourist bus stop outside the King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, SW1A 1AA (nearest tube stations: Victoria and Green Park)
- Arrival point: Westminster Abbey (nearest tube station: Westminster Station)
Openings
Bus frequency
Summer and Holidays
Red and Blue Lines: every 20 minutes
Orange Line: every 30 minutes
Winter
Blue Line: every 30 minutes
Red and Orange Lines: every 60 minutes
Classic Tour (Blue Route): view the timetables
Essential Tour (Red Route): view timetables
Museum Route (Orange Route): view opening times
Download the official app to find out bus timetables in real time: Google Play Store and Apple's App Store
Cruise: view timetables
Tower of London – Openings
Opening days: every day
Closed: December 24th, 25th, 26th and January 1st
Nearest tube station: Tower Hill
Nearest train stations: Fenchurch Street or London Bridge
Bus : lines 15, 42, 78, 100
(We recommend checking the updated timetables on the official website).
Meeting point
Hop-on Hop-off bus: The service is accessible from any stop; view the list of stops here.
Cruise:
- Westminster Pier – Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH
- Tower Millennium Pier – Lower Thames St, London EC3N 4DT
Tower of London:
Address: London EC3N 4AB
How to get there:
Metro: Tower Hill (District and Circle lines)
Train: Fenchurch Street or London Bridge
Bus: lines 15, 42, 78, 100, RV1
Boat: Tower Millennium Pier stop (City Cruises service)
Cancellation policies
Can be canceled for free up to 72 hours before the selected date
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