
Hop-on Hop-off London + Thames River Cruise 48-hour Bus + River Cruise
Thu 10 Dec · 08:30
Central London
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The Hop-on Hop-off London + Thames River Cruise provides a 48-hour bus and river cruise experience in Central London. This service allows for flexible exploration of the city's attractions. Tickets start from £5.00.
About Hop-On Hop-Off London + Thames River Cruise 48-hour Bus + River Cruise
Hop-On Hop-Off London + Thames River Cruise 48-hour Bus + River Cruise is a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour that lets you explore London across 2 routes and more than 25 carefully selected stops. The route includes key sights such as Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, Victoria Embankment, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Marble Arch, Haymarket and Pall Mall East for Trafalgar Square.
An audio commentary is available in 11 languages, making it straightforward to follow the route as you travel. Ticket options include 24-hour and 48-hour combinations, with choices that add a river cruise and walking tours.
The tour runs all year round, excluding 25 December. The red route operates from 8.30am to 5.20pm, with buses every 10 to 20 minutes and a full loop time of 150 minutes. The green shuttle runs from 8.55am to 3.55pm, with buses every 35 minutes and a full loop time of 35 minutes.
Key facts: 2 routes; over 25 stops; audio commentary in 11 languages; red route frequency every 10 to 20 minutes; green shuttle frequency every 35 minutes; full loop times of 150 minutes and 35 minutes; runs all year except 25 December.
Before you book
Your ticket is delivered as an e-ticket. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before your chosen travel date. You can start your journey at any stop.
First buses depart Westminster Bridge at 8.25am, Tower Hill at 8.44am, Buckingham Palace Gate at 8.58am and Haymarket at 9.03am.
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Frequently asked questions
Hop-on Hop-off London + Thames River Cruise 48-hour Bus + River Cruise takes place on Thursday, 10 December 2026 at 08:30.
Hop-on Hop-off London + Thames River Cruise 48-hour Bus + River Cruise is held at Central London in London (Central London, London , W1D 3NE).
Tickets for Hop-on Hop-off London + Thames River Cruise 48-hour Bus + River Cruise are priced at £5. Live prices and availability are shown on Skiddle.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Central London can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Hop-on Hop-off London + Thames River Cruise 48-hour Bus + River Cruise can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Hop-on Hop-off London + Thames River Cruise 48-hour Bus + River Cruise
Editorial Summary
The Hop-on Hop-off London + Thames River Cruise provides a 48-hour bus and river cruise experience in Central London. This service allows for flexible exploration of the city's attractions. Tickets start from £5.00.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
About Hop-On Hop-Off London + Thames River Cruise 48-hour Bus + River Cruise
Hop-On Hop-Off London + Thames River Cruise 48-hour Bus + River Cruise is a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour that lets you explore London across 2 routes and more than 25 carefully selected stops. The route includes key sights such as Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, Victoria Embankment, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Marble Arch, Haymarket and Pall Mall East for Trafalgar Square.
An audio commentary is available in 11 languages, making it straightforward to follow the route as you travel. Ticket options include 24-hour and 48-hour combinations, with choices that add a river cruise and walking tours.
The tour runs all year round, excluding 25 December. The red route operates from 8.30am to 5.20pm, with buses every 10 to 20 minutes and a full loop time of 150 minutes. The green shuttle runs from 8.55am to 3.55pm, with buses every 35 minutes and a full loop time of 35 minutes.
Key facts: 2 routes; over 25 stops; audio commentary in 11 languages; red route frequency every 10 to 20 minutes; green shuttle frequency every 35 minutes; full loop times of 150 minutes and 35 minutes; runs all year except 25 December.
Before you book
Your ticket is delivered as an e-ticket. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before your chosen travel date. You can start your journey at any stop.
First buses depart Westminster Bridge at 8.25am, Tower Hill at 8.44am, Buckingham Palace Gate at 8.58am and Haymarket at 9.03am.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Hop-on Hop-off London + Thames River Cruise 48-hour Bus + River Cruise?
Hop-on Hop-off London + Thames River Cruise 48-hour Bus + River Cruise takes place on Thursday, 10 December 2026 at 08:30.
Where is Hop-on Hop-off London + Thames River Cruise 48-hour Bus + River Cruise taking place?
Hop-on Hop-off London + Thames River Cruise 48-hour Bus + River Cruise is held at Central London in London (Central London, London , W1D 3NE).
How much are tickets for Hop-on Hop-off London + Thames River Cruise 48-hour Bus + River Cruise?
Tickets for Hop-on Hop-off London + Thames River Cruise 48-hour Bus + River Cruise are priced at £5. Live prices and availability are shown on Skiddle.
Is there anywhere to stay near Hop-on Hop-off London + Thames River Cruise 48-hour Bus + River Cruise?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Central London can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Hop-on Hop-off London + Thames River Cruise 48-hour Bus + River Cruise?
Tickets for Hop-on Hop-off London + Thames River Cruise 48-hour Bus + River Cruise can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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