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Route name: Red Route
Attraction timings: Open 24 hours
City Sightseeing London Bus Tours
Routes
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1
Marble Arch (Park Lane)
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2 attractions
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Marble Arch
3 min walk
The Wallace Collection
5 min walk
3
Royal Albert Hall
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2 attractions
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Royal Albert Hall
1 min walk
Albert Memorial
4
Kensington Road
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2 attractions
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Kensington Gardens
3 min walk
Diana Memorial Playground
7 min walk
5
Gloucester Road
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2 attractions
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Gloucester Road
Science Museum
4 min walk
6
Victoria and Albert Museum
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2 attractions
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Victoria and Albert Museum
5 min walk
Apollo Victoria Theatre
6 min walk
8
Queen Elizabeth Gate, Hyde Park
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2 attractions
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Queen Elizabeth Gate
1 min walk
Hyde Park
9 min walk
9
Marble Arch (Speakers Corner)
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2 attractions
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Selfridges
4 min walk
Oxford Street
10 min walk
2
Aldwych (One Aldwych Hotel)
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2 attractions
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Aldwych Hotel
Somerset House
4 min walk
3
Ludgate Hill (St Paul's Cathedral)
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2 attractions
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St Paul's Cathedral
1 min walk
One New Change
6 min walk
4
Queen Victoria Street (The City)
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2 attractions
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Queen Victoria Street
6 min walk
Mansion House
1 min walk
5
London Bridge
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2 attractions
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London Bridge
13 min walk
Borough Market
12 min walk
6
Tooley Street (Tower Bridge)
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2 attractions
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Tooley Street
London Bridge Station
3 min walk
7
Tower Hill (Tower of London)
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2 attractions
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Tower of London
16 min walk
The Gherkin
18 min walk
8
Victoria Embankment
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2 attractions
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Victoria Station
12 min walk
Apollo Victoria Theatre
12 min walk
11
Buckingham Gate (Buckingham Palace)
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2 attractions
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Buckingham Palace
8 min walk
The Royal Mews
1 min walk
12
Buckingham Palace Road (Victoria Station)
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1 attractions
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Victoria Palace Theatre
8 min walk
13
Buckingham Palace Road
14
Grosvenor Gardens
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2 attractions
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Grosvenor Gardens
The Guards Museum
5 min walk
15
Queen Elizabeth Gate (Hyde Park)
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1 attractions
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Queen Elizabeth Gate
1 min walk
16
Marble Arch (Speaker's Corner)
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1 attractions
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Speaker's Corner
4 min walk
17
Marble Arch (Park Lane)
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2 attractions
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Marble Arch
3 min walk
The Wallace Collection
5 min walk
18
Haymarket
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2 attractions
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Haymarket
1 min walk
The Prince of Wales Theatre
2 min walk
19
Pall Mall East
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2 attractions
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Pall Mall East
3 min walk
Trafalgar Square
1 min walk
20
Westminster Bridge (South)
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2 attractions
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The London Dungeon
4 min walk
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
1 min walk
3
Southampton Row (British Museum)
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1 attractions
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Bloomsbury Square
1 min walk
4
Woburn Place
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2 attractions
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Queen Square
4 min walk
The Brunswick
5 min walk
5
Pancras Road
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2 attractions
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St. Pancras Station
30 min walk
King’s Place
7 min walk
7
Euston Road
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2 attractions
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Wellcome Collection
5 min walk
Grant Museum of Zoology
6 min walk
9
Great Russell Street (British Museum)
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1 attractions
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Russell Square
2 min walk
10
City Sightseeing Shop Southampton Row
11
Lancaster Place (Somerset House)
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1 attractions
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Somerset House
9 min walk
13
York Road (Southbank)
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1 attractions
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SEA LIFE London Aquarium
6 min walk
14
Lambeth North Station
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2 attractions
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Lambeth Palace
4 min walk
Imperial War Museum
5 min walk
Trusted worldwide, loved in London—your hop-on hop-off tour and cruise adventure starts here.
- Your London, your rules! Hop on, hop off, and do it all over again with a 1-day or 24/48-hour pass – because once is never enough in this city.
- No frantic dashes or tight schedules as buses roll in every 15 to 30 mins across three routes and 39 stops. Plenty of chances to snag the perfect seat.
- Extra perks? The 24 or 48-hour pass gets you a scenic Thames cruise from Westminster or Tower Piers with a return ride for 48-hour pass holders.
- Take in London from the top deck as an 11-language audio guide spills royal secrets, wild history, and facts you’ll actually want to repeat.
- Tick off London’s biggest icons. Stare down the Tower of London, soak up the buzz of Piccadilly Circus, and snap the perfect shot of Tower Bridge.
Trusted worldwide, loved in London—your hop-on hop-off tour and cruise adventure starts here.
- Your London, your rules! Hop on, hop off, and do it all over again with a 1-day or 24/48-hour pass – because once is never enough in this city.
- No frantic dashes or tight schedules as buses roll in every 15 to 30 mins across three routes and 39 stops. Plenty of chances to snag the perfect seat.
- Extra perks? The 24 or 48-hour pass gets you a scenic Thames cruise from Westminster or Tower Piers with a return ride for 48-hour pass holders.
- Take in London from the top deck as an 11-language audio guide spills royal secrets, wild history, and facts you’ll actually want to repeat.
- Tick off London’s biggest icons. Stare down the Tower of London, soak up the buzz of Piccadilly Circus, and snap the perfect shot of Tower Bridge.
Inclusions
- 1-day, 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Access to Red, Blue & Green routes
- One-way Thames cruise OR two-way Thames cruise on the same day (based on option selected)
- Classic Routemaster bus ride from Trafalgar Square (based on option selected)
- Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Polish & Arabic (on the bus)
- Free activity booklet and kids' audio guide in English (only on Blue route)
Thames River cruise
24-hour pass
- First cruise: 10am from Tower & Westminster Piers
- Last cruise: 6:55pm from Tower Pier & 7:20pm Westminster Pier
- Frequency: Every 40 mins
- Duration: Approx 35 mins
48-hour pass
- First cruise: 10 am from Tower & Westminster Piers
- Last cruise: 4pm (no-return ride available) from Westminster Pier & 5:50pm from Greenwich
- Frequency: Every 40 mins
- Duration: Approx 35 mins
T15 Routemaster Heritage route
From Trafalgar Sq/Charing Cross stop F
- First bus: 9:30am
- Last bus: 5pm
- Frequency: Every 30 mins
From Tower Hill/Tower of London stop TA
- First bus: 10:30am
- Last bus: 6pm
- Frequency: Every 30 mins
- The buses are wheelchair accessible.
- Your dogs are welcome on the buses.
- Please note that the ticket validity begins upon boarding the bus.
- A 1-day ticket is valid for 1 calendar day, whereas the 24-hour ticket is valid for 24 hours. For example, if you hop on at 10am, then your ticket remains valid till 10am the following day.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Why choose the London City Sightseeing tours?
Comprehensive coverage
The extensive route covers top landmarks and attractions across London, ensuring you don't miss any of the city's iconic sights.
Flexibility
The hop-on hop-off format allows you to explore London at your own pace, getting on and off the bus as you please to visit your desired attractions.
Informative commentary
The audio commentary provides insightful information about the history and significance of the landmarks you pass, enhancing your sightseeing experience.
Value for money
The tours offer great value, providing an affordable way to see the best of London compared to booking individual attraction tickets.
Convenience
With frequent bus departures, you can easily fit the tours into your schedule and avoid the hassle of navigating London's public transportation.
London City Sightseeing routes, stops and maps
Red Route
This route covers central London's top attractions like the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, St Paul's Cathedral, London Eye, and more.
Overview:
- First stop: Belvedere Road
- Timings: 8:30am to 4:15pm
- Frequency: Every 15 minutes
- Number of stops: 20
- Full loop duration: 2 hour 30 minutes
Green Route
This route winds through iconic sites including the British Museum, King's Cross Station, Bloomsbury, Waterloo Station, and more.
Overview:
- First stop: Waterloo Road
- Timings: 9:18am to 4:43pm
- Frequency: Every 30 minutes
- Number of stops: 14
- Full loop duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Blue Route
This route takes you to prominent West London museums like Victoria & Albert, Natural History and Science Museum, as well as Kensington Palace and Royal Albert Hall.
Overview:
- First stop: Marble Arch (Park Lane)
- Timings: 8:40am to 5pm
- Frequency: Every 30 minutes
- Number of stops: 9
Full loop duration: 1 hour
Highlights of your London City Sightseeing tour
Westminster Bridge (Big Ben)
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Suggested London City Sightseeing Itineraries
London in 1 day/24 hours
London in 2 days/48 hours
For a perfect day in London, explore the city's top attractions with City Sightseeing's Red Route hop-on hop-off tour.
- Start at Buckingham Palace Road, visit Buckingham Palace.
- Hop off at Westminster Bridge for Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
- Stop at Tower Hill to explore the Tower of London.
- Visit St. Paul's Cathedral by getting off at Ludgate Hill.
- Head to London Bridge for a stroll across Tower Bridge.
- End your day at Trafalgar Square from Pall Mall East, taking in the vibrant atmosphere and nearby galleries.
Day 1: Red Route
Discover the best of London with City Sightseeing's hop-on hop-off tours, dedicating one day to each route for a comprehensive experience.
- Start your tour with a visit to Buckingham Palace.
- Then, hop off at Westminster Bridge for Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
- Next, explore the Tower of London before visiting the iconic St. Paul's Cathedral.
- Head to London Bridge for a stroll across Tower Bridge.
- Conclude at Trafalgar Square, taking in the vibrant atmosphere and nearby galleries.
Day 2: Blue and Green Routes
Discover the best of London with City Sightseeing's hop-on hop-off tours, dedicating one day to each route for a comprehensive experience.
- Begin at Marble Arch on the Blue Route and visit Hyde Park and Speakers Corner.
- Shop at Harrods before making your way to the Victoria and Albert Museum.
- Switch to the Green Route at Waterloo Road and explore the British Museum.
- Stop at York Road for a walk along the Southbank.
- Finish the day at Lambeth North Station, enjoying the local dining and sights.
London City Sightseeing: FAQ's
How do City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off buses work in London?
Hop on and off the open-top buses at any of the stops across the multiple routes to explore London at your own pace.
What is included in a London City Sightseeing Tour ticket?
Tickets include unlimited hop-on hop-off access to all the three routes, as well as optional walking tours and river cruises.
How often are the London City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off buses?
Buses run every 15-30 minutes, depending on the route you pick.
How many London City Sightseeing routes are there?
There are three main routes: Red, Blue, and Green, each covering different areas and attractions in London.
Are there audio guides on the London City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tours?
Yes, the buses provide pre-recorded commentary in multiple languages, giving you insight into London's history and attractions.
Are the London City Sightseeing bus tours accessibility-friendly?
The buses have wheelchair access, and the routes include stops at major attractions that are wheelchair-friendly.
How long is my ticket valid for?
Tickets are valid for either 24 hours or 48 hours, depending on the pass you purchase.