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Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours in Britain: 15 Tickets Compared

38 tours  ·  from $13

In London three operators run near-identical routes at different prices, and the river cruise add-on is what separates them. These 15 compare validity, routes and what the extras really cost.

London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise - Route One: royal London, Trafalgar Square, and the Tower
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London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

1.London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10,803 reviews · 3 hours 35 minutes (approx.) · from $39Our pick

See London from an open-top double-decker on three routes covering Buckingham Palace, the Tower, St. Paul’s, Kensington, and the British Museum. Your pass includes recorded commentary in seven languages and free Wi-Fi. Choose 24 or 48 hours, with a one-way Thames cruise included on those options. The 48-hour ticket adds walking tours and a selected evening tour.

“Worst experience we had in London!! Do NOT do one of these tours. This company left a family of 5 stranded in the London freezing weather as we waited for 45 minutes for the bus to come pick us up at their required spot (#13) near the London Eye. Noone showed up so we were forced to spend more money for a cab to get us home. I placed a formal request for a refund and it was denied. Unbelievably poor customer service. Do NOT waste your money!!!”

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London: City Sights Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Bookable Extras - The Blue Route links Hyde Park, museums, and Kensington
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London: City Sights Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Bookable Extras

2.City Sights Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Bookable Extras

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6,579 reviews · from $56

Use a City Sightseeing London pass for 1, 24, 48, or 72 hours. Ride three routes past Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Hyde Park, Kensington, and Buckingham Palace, with multilingual audio. Longer passes add Thames cruises, walking tours, a Routemaster ride, and, with 72 hours, a night tour.

“I must say gentlemen from Ecuador that helped me find where I have to go because I already had. My ticket was amazing. I think it was Eduardo. I cant remember that he was wonderful and very helpful”

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London: London by Night Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour - Green Park, Wellington Arch, and the move toward Kensington
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London: London by Night Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour

3.London by Night Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,516 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $29

From Green Park, you’ll ride past Harrods, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus. An English-speaking guide such as Michael or Shannon brings the route to life with history, jokes, and photo cues. Bring warm layers, since the upper deck can be cold and windy.

“All in all, I really enjoyed the tour. It was great fun and the guides, Matt and Ness, were very friendly. They told us lots of historical facts and had a really funny British sense of humour! The only downside was that I would have liked some blankets for the journey. I wouldn't have minded paying a deposit for them. It was very cold and windy, especially near the Thames. All in all, I would still do the tour again anytime (in warmer temperatures) and recommend it to others. Many thanks to Matt and Ness and best regards from Berlin! 17 February 2026”

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London: London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour - Starting at the London Eye and Westminster
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London: London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

4.London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,332 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $74

See London from three useful angles: an open-top Big Bus, a 40-minute Thames cruise, and the London Eye. You can board at stops near Westminster, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, and St Paul’s, then hop off when a sight catches your eye. The 48-hour ticket adds Royal, Jack the Ripper, and Harry Potter walking tours.

“The buses always come. You don’t have to wait for long to take them. Thank you for your service”

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London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional River Cruise - The routes and the sights you will see
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London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional River Cruise

5.Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 4,327 reviews · from $41

See London’s main sights by open-top bus with a 24, 48, or 72-hour ticket. Use live tracking, audio commentary in 10 languages, child-friendly guides, and four self-guided walks. Add the one-way City Cruises trip between Westminster and Tower Pier for a fine river-level view of London.

“Everyone was exceptionally helpful and friendly. London was so cold and rainy that day and it was a perfect option to warm up between sights.”

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London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise - The central circuit reaches London’s biggest sights
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London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

6.London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,834 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

See London from an open-top double-decker bus across three routes covering Buckingham Palace, the Tower, St Paul’s, museums, Notting Hill, and more. Your pass also includes a Thames sightseeing cruise, adult and children’s audio commentary, and app-based bus tracking. Choose a one, two, or three-day pass.

“It was not a “live” tour. We had difficulty connecting to the description and it didn’t seem like the tour description was customized. It became a way to get around versus a tour.”

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London: Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise - Yellow and blue routes: the main sightseeing circuit
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London: Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise

7.Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,653 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $52

Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour Tootbus pass to see London by open-top bus and Thames boat. Hop off for the Tower, Westminster, St. Paul’s, Soho, or Borough Market, then track the next bus in the app. Commentary comes in 10 languages, with child-friendly English and French options.

“It was a fantastic experience. All the staff were so helpful and supportive. Especially Christina, one of the HOP-ON HOP-OFF BUS drivers was just outstanding. A big shout out for you Christina”

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London: River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise - Westminster to the London Eye: London’s grand opening scene
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London: River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

8.River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,112 reviews · 1 day · from $33

Use a 24-hour City Cruises ticket to ride between Westminster, the London Eye, Tower Pier, and Greenwich. Expect all-weather boats, open-deck photo views, a bar serving drinks and snacks, and live commentary with history and humor. You can hop off for the Tower of London or Greenwich, then reboard later.

“My family really enjoyed seeing Greater London from the view point of the river. We learnt so much from the commentary and it was delivered in an amusing and easy way to learn about the various iconic buildings. The ferry was roomy and the staff were very helpful. The facilities were clean as well.”

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London: Guided Sightseeing Tour on a Vintage Open-Top Bus - From the Royal Courts of Justice to St. Paul’s Cathedral
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London: Guided Sightseeing Tour on a Vintage Open-Top Bus

9.Guided Sightseeing Tour on a Vintage Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,890 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $40

Ride a 1960s open-top Routemaster from Embankment past St. Paul’s, the Tower of London, Westminster, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus. An English-speaking guide such as Johnny, Paul, or Will adds history, jokes, and local color while you enjoy a fast, useful introduction to London.

“Our guide was excellent and very professional, we are really enjoyed this tour and is the best way to meet the most amazing sites in short time.”

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City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free - Stop 9 to Stop 12: John Knox House, Canongate, Holyrood, and Dynamic Earth
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City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free

10.City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,683 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Ride Edinburgh’s open-top double-decker route for about 70 minutes, or use the 24-hour pass to hop off near Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, Dynamic Earth, and other central sights. Audio commentary comes in nine languages, with a children’s track. Up to three children go free with each full-paying adult until March 31, 2026.

“run to the front of the bus uncomfortbsle headphones because they kept falling out of my esrs very kind workers”

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Liverpool City Sights Hop On Hop Off City Tour - 24hr Ticket - Begin near the waterfront at Gower Street
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Liverpool City Sights Hop On Hop Off City Tour – 24hr Ticket

11.Liverpool City Sights Hop On Hop Off City Tour – 24hr Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,555 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $19

Ride Liverpool City Sights for a 50-minute loop through the docks, city center, cathedrals, Chinatown, and Baltic Triangle. Use the 24-hour ticket to hop off at the Cavern Club, Liverpool Cathedral, museums, or Beatles statues. Guides such as Kim add lively local stories, but stop locations and bus gaps require care.

“What a quick and easy way to experience Liverpool’s highlights! I highly recommend this tour for those having as little as one hour to see the best of the city.”

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Gray Line London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise - The central London route: from the London Eye to the Tower
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Gray Line London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

12.Gray Line London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,064 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $32

You’ll ride Golden Tours Gray Line buses past the London Eye, Tower of London, Westminster, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s, Notting Hill, and more. Choose a 4-hour, one-day, or 24-hour ticket, with a one-way Thames cruise included only with the 24-hour option. Audio is offered in 12 languages, plus a children’s channel.

“Be aware that road closures and protests will delay the expected time of spots. Due to time we were to board which wax after 4, we only were able to use the bus two hours. We paid with expectation of 4 hours without anyone letting us know in advance it would not be possible to have a round trip back to our first stop. We enjoyed the 1 hr 45 min and hope to get out there again tomorrow”

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City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - SSE Arena, Titanic Quarter, and HMS Caroline
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City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

13.City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,012 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $13Best value

See Belfast from an open-top double-decker bus with live or recorded commentary, 19 stops, and a 1-day or 2-day pass. The route reaches City Hall, Titanic Belfast, Falls Road, the Peace Wall, Shankill Road, Queen’s University, and Crumlin Road Gaol. Drivers such as George, Rodney, Mic, and Lisa have been praised for humor and local insight, though bus gaps can affect plans.

“Rodney (our guide) was extremely knowledgeable about the city and very entertaining in his descriptions of it! He gave us helpful tips on which establishments to visit which was invaluable”

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City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - The Yellow Route from Cathedral Street to the Clyde
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City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

14.City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,873 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

See Glasgow from an open-top double-decker on a 90-minute Red Route, with a seasonal Yellow Route added from April to September. Hop off at George Square, the cathedral, Kelvingrove, the Riverside Museum, Glasgow Green, and more. Commentary is available in seven languages on the Red Route, while selected buses feature live guides such as Jim and Luke.

“Seemed like a good idea, some positives but major negatives too. The online booking was easy, the information provided had stated to wait at Bus Stop 1, which we did for over half an hour. We decided to walk to our first visit, Glasgow Cathedral, then we saw 2 buses at stop 2. Having enquired with one driver, were told that stop 1, 5, etc were out of use! Yet, no such information came through on the app. I messaged several times on the chat but no reply to any messages! We eventually got on to another bus, the audio was very good. Lots of useful information. We got off…”

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Liverpool: River Cruise and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Starting at Pier Head and crossing the Mersey
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Liverpool: River Cruise and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

15.River Cruise and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,864 reviews · 2 days · from $33

Pair a 50-minute Mersey Ferry cruise with a live-guided open-top bus tour of Liverpool. Start at Pier Head, see the waterfront from the river, then visit 11 stops including the cathedrals, Chinese Arch, Royal Albert Dock, and Cain’s Brewery Village. The bus remains valid for 48 hours after activation.

“despite the rain the cruise was good and the commentary interesting. The bus tour was great and our guide was funny and knowledgeable. we didi really have time to hop on and off but would highly recommend”

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