You can choose to stay on board the entire route and let us take you for a scenic spin, or hop-off at the destinations you want to further explore. Once you’ve seen it, done it and selfied it, you simply wait for the next bus to come along to rejoin the tour.
Can you pay on the hop on hop off bus?
You may also purchase the ticket at most of the hop on hop off bus stop where the Ticketing officer located / standby.
Is it worth doing hop on hop off bus in London?
1 – You can see and learn about all the major attractions in one day. As long as you’re willing to stay on the bus, or transfer from bus to bus, you can definitely see all the major sights of London and more. It even includes a panoramic night tour! See the Big Bus London map here.
What is included on hop in hop off bus?
On the hop-on hop-off tour, you’ll have the opportunity to see iconic landmarks including:
- Tower of London.
- Buckingham Palace.
- Westminster Abbey.
- Shakespeare’s Globe.
- St Paul’s Cathedral.
- Tower Bridge.
- Trafalgar Square.
How long does the hop on hop off bus take in London?
2 hours, 30 minutes
Red Route: 2 hours, 30 minutes (approx.) Blue Route: 3 hours, 30 minutes (approx.) Green Link: 1 hour (approx.) Please allow for more time if you plan to hop on and off at any of our stops.
Where does the London hop on hop off start?
Enjoy an exciting sightseeing cruise along the River Thames. Depart from Westminster Pier near The Houses of Parliament and choose to disembark at either Tower Bridge Quay near The Tower of London, or at Greenwich.
Can I use Oyster card on hop on hop off?
Can I use an Oyster card on a Hop-on Hop-off bus? No. You cannot use an Oyster card on Hop-on Hop-off buses or any tourist buses. Oyster cards can be used on public transport.
Do you tap your card when you get off a London bus?
Always touch in on a yellow card reader at the start of your journey and touch out at the end to pay the right fare. (On a bus or tram you only need to touch in.)
What happens if you forget to tap out London?
If you forget to tap in or out with your contactless card you’ll get the same maximum fare as you would with Oyster.
What is the cost of the hop on hop off bus in London?
| Online advance ticket price adult/child/family | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tour | 24-hrs or 1 day with cruise | |
| Tootbus (Original Tour) | Adult Child Family | £32.30 £18.70 £98.00 |
| Big Bus | Adult Child Family | £41.00 £31.00 £113.00 |
| Golden Tours | Adult Child Family | £35.45 £20.00 £109.00 |
What time does the London hop on hop off start?
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus:
Full route: 8:30 to 16:00 every ten minutes. 16:20 to 17:20 every 20 minutes. Departure from stop 1 with Grosvenor Gardens as final stop: 18:40.
Does the hop on hop off bus go to London Zoo?
Hop-on, hop-off buses
None of London’s hop on, hop off sightseeing buses have stops at London Zoo. You can get off at Baker Street (the stop for Madame Tussauds) and get the 274 London bus to the zoo or it is a 20 minute walk across Regent’s Park.
How long is London open top bus tour?
two hours
How long is the bus tour? The bus tour lasts for two hours with no stops.
What is the cheapest way to get around London?
How to travel cheap in London
- Get an Oyster card.
- Go contactless.
- Know where you’re travelling to.
- Avoid travelling during peak hours.
- Take the bus for long distances.
- Take advantage of the Hopper fare.
- Rent a bike when it’s sunny.
- Walk wherever possible.
Can you pay cash on the bus in London?
On the buses there are flat fares whether you go one stop or to the end of the route. It is not possible to pay for London bus fares in cash. Instead you can pay with a Visitor Oyster card, Oyster card, Travelcard or contactless payment card, or use a bus pass.
Do London buses tell you the stops?
All London Buses have both audio and visual next-stop announcements, although very occasionally it does not work. The stop names are nearly always the same as used in the Journey Planner, so you can use this tool to work out the name of the stop you need to get of at.
Where does the London hop on hop off bus go?
The tour route takes visitors through the most famous sites in London, all lit up, including the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, London Eye, Piccadilly, Trafalgar Square, Harrods, and more!
How often is the hop in hop off?
every 30 minutes
Both will take about 90 minutes to complete, and both make stops every 30 minutes.
What month is Buckingham Palace open to the public?
Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace 2023
| Opening time | Last admission | |
|---|---|---|
| July – August | 09:30 | 17:15 |
| September – October | 09:30 | 16:15 |
Can 2 people use the same Hop card?
You must not allow your Registered AT HOP card to be used by another person. If your Registered AT HOP card is found in the possession of a person other than yourself, we (and the Retail Agents and Public Transport Operators) reserve the right to retain that AT HOP card.
How do you swipe a Hop card?
It’s really that easy: Just tap the green Hop reader every time you board, including when you transfer. You can tap with a Hop card, a phone using a mobile wallet (Google Pay™, Apple Pay® or Samsung Pay®), or a contactless credit card. Unlike other transit systems, you don’t need to “tap off.”