London in 3 Days: Explore the City with Optional Add-Ons

Partial guided, depends the add on excursion(s)

Breakfast is included

You can personalise this tour to suit your preferences. You can change the duration, the itinerary, the group size, the accommodation level. We will do our best to satisfy your needs. 

Hop-on Hop-off London Bus Tour + Boat Cruise + Free Walking Tours

Inclusions

Hop-on hop-off bus ticket

Audio guides available in 11 languages

Live guide on selected blue routes

One-way river cruise*

Free Wi-Fi on all Open Top buses

Exclusions

Entrances to attractions

Gratuities

Have an unforgettable tour of London on our hop-on hop-off bus through the heart of the city. Taking you to the doorstep of the capital’s most iconic locations, you’ll get to discover the very best that one of the most famous cities in the world has to offer!

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Whether you decide to stay on the open top bus and soak in panoramic views of London’s most iconic landmarks or hop-off at any of our bus stops dotted across the city, there is much to see and discover.

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Be driven through the famous Parliament Square, home to Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, go past the iconic London Eye as you enjoy the hustle and bustle of London’s Southbank area, see the city’s biggest skyscraper, The Shard, visit the golden gates of Buckingham Palace, the majestic St Paul’s Cathedral and much more.

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With audio commentary throughout giving you the chance to learn more about the capital, it’s the perfect way to get to know London, regardless of the time or your budget!

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You can use any of the routes available:

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The Classic Tour (Blue route): Covers all the main Central London sights and visits London’s Museum Quarter.

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The Essential Tour (Red route): Passes Madame Tussauds and Kings Cross, as well as Hyde Park and Regents Park, two of the prettiest parks in London.

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The Museum Tour (Orange route): Explore London's world-famous museums with the Museum Tour and along the way pass by the beautiful Royal Albert Hall, Harrods and Buckingham Palace.

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The Morning and Evening Drop off Service (Yellow and Green routes): Operating in the morning and late afternoon, this route travels from the popular hotel districts to Central London.

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River Thames Boat Ride

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Enjoy an enthralling sightseeing cruise along the heart of London’s River Thames with this City Cruises boat ride. Departing from Westminster taking you to Tower Millennium Pier, or vice versa, you’ll get to soak in panoramic views of the capital’s most iconic landmarks for a sightseeing experience like no other! Discover fascinating facts as you cruise with live commentary from the captain or audio guide.

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Free Walking Tours

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Enjoy the Jack The Ripper Walking Tour and/or the Royal London Walking Tour as part of your hop-on hop-off sightseeing day out in London. 

Learn about King Charles’ Coronation and coronations of the past as well as interesting facts about members of the royal family. On your 2-hour tour, you’ll also visit fantastic royal sites and watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony. Or why not play detective by travelling back to Victorian London to investigate the morbid murders carried out by infamous Jack the Ripper. See where vital clues were found and learn more about his victims and possible suspects.

Bus frequency:

Summer + Holidays = Every 20 mins on Red & Blue routes. Every 30 mins on Orange route.  

Winter = Every 30 mins on Red, Blue & Orange routes.

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Another way to find each bus stop is to use what3words. This will pinpoint a 3 metre square box where you will find each. The words to use can be found here

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Hop-on Hop-off Boat Ride:

Boat Ride operated by City Cruises

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Boats leave every 30 minutes from:

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Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH

Tower Millennium Pier, Lower Thames St, London EC3N 4DT

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The boat cruise is approx. 30 minutes in duration. Passengers will board the next available departure.

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Please note:

This Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour Operated by Golden Tours

Audioguides available in 11 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Hindi, Japanese and Arabic)

This is Hop-On Hop-Off bus service, you can join at any Golden Tours bus stop.

No restroom available on board.

Duration valid from when you first hop-on the bus. Unlimited usage within your chosen timeframe. Does not include London by Night service. 

River cruise to be used between Westminster to Tower Millennium pier or vice versa.

Please view the Schedule for bus timetables and other helpful information.

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Free Walking Tours

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Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

Start time: 3:30pm daily (Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time)

Finish time: 5pm 

Departure Point and Directions: Tower Hill Tram. Trinity Square. London EC3N 4TH. This is the ice cream stall outside Tower Hill Underground Station exit.

Return Location: Near Liverpool Street Underground Station

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Royal Walking Tour

Start time: 10am daily (Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time)

Finish: 12pm

Departure Point: Tourist Bus Stop outside The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, SW1A 1AA (Nearest underground station: Victoria and Green Park)

Return Point: Westminster Abbey (Nearest underground station: Westminster Station)

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We may arrange airport transfers for you upon request. Cost may vary