London

London Tootbus Discovery Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Name: London Tootbus Discovery Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Brand: Tootbus
SKU: 3302P20
Price: 49.74 USD
Rating: 3.0 (248 reviews)

London, England

From $49.74

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Embark on a tour aboard an eco-friendly open-top bus and enjoy stunning views of iconic capital landmarks such as the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, St. James's Palace and other symbols of London. Hop off at the stop of your choice to explore each site in more depth. Visit the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London, watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace or climb the dome of St Paul's Cathedral. Audio commentary will guide you throughout the tour and give you directions to move easily from one site to another. If you are traveling with children, take advantage of the commentary specially designed for children.

Download the Tootbus app to get around easily, find stops, follow buses in real time.
Take advantage of our audio-guided walking tours, Tootwalk, to explore the city.
Free Wi-Fi on board

What's Included

Explore London at your own pace across 3 routes and 44 stops
See London's top landmarks
Learn key facts about London through the audio-guide for adults and children
Free access to Tootbus app: real-time bus tracking, audio commentary and self-guided walking tours.
Free Wi-Fi on board

Food and drink
Restroom on board
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Start time

Opening hours

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What To Expect

Blue Route

19 Stops

11 Points of Interest

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Operating Schedule: Departures every day from Monday to Sunday Blue route: First departure 08:30 AM | 09:00 AM Fri-Sun - Last departure 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM Fri-Sun Frequency: buses run every 20-30 minutes

52 Grosvenor Gardens

4 Buckingham Gate

Westminster Bridge Road

Westminster Station Parliament Square (Stop C)

63 Whitehall

Old Bond Street / Royal Academy (Stop G)

Green Park Station (Stop H)

9C3XGV32+FJ

London Hilton Hotel (Stop Y)

92 Brompton Rd

2 Thurloe Pl

Gloucester Road

Kensington Road

Notting Hill Gate Station (Stop N)

Greater London

104 Bayswater Rd

25 London St

Balmoral Apartments

W1K 7AE

Points of interest passed by on this route

Westminster Abbey

Houses of Parliament

Big Ben

St. James's

Trafalgar Square

Green Park

Hyde Park

Kensington Palace

Kensington Gardens

Notting Hill

Marble Arch

The Green Route

12 Stops

10 Points of Interest

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Operating Schedule: Departures every day from Monday to Sunday Green route: First departure 08:40 AM - Last departure 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM Fri-Sun Frequency: buses run every 30-40 minutes

50 Woburn Pl

16 Upper Woburn Pl

Pancras Road

Midland Road

14 Upper Woburn Pl

38 Woburn Pl

23 Russell Sq

40 Great Russell St

1 St Martin's Ct

65 St. Martin's Pl

5 Aldwych

37-63 Southampton Row

Points of interest passed by on this route

The British Museum

Simmons Bar | Euston Square

Leicester Square

National Gallery

Trafalgar Square

Covent Garden

Somerset House

Aldwych Area

National Portrait Gallery

St. Pancras International Station

Hop-On Hop-Off Yellow Route

16 Stops

13 Points of Interest

Duration: 2 hours

Operating Schedule: Yellow route: Departures every day from Monday to Sunday First departure 08:30 AM - Last departure 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM Fri-Sun Buses every 15-20 mins Redeem your ticket and start the tour at any of the bus stops. Mobile tickets are accepted on board.

5 Coventry St

5b Pall Mall E

The Queen's Walk

York Road

Aldwych

10 Ludgate Hill

EC4R 9HA

Tooley Street & Potters Fields

362 Tower Hill

Victoria Embankment

4 Buckingham Gate

The Clermont London, Victoria

52 Grosvenor Gardens

London Hilton Hotel (Stop Y)

W1K 7AD

W1K 7AE

Points of interest passed by on this route

London Eye

St. Paul's Cathedral

Tower of London

Houses of Parliament

Westminster Abbey

Buckingham Palace

Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

Piccadilly Circus

St. James's Palace

London Bridge

Westminster Bridge

Waterloo Bridge

Tower Bridge

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

3.0

248 reviews

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Bus experience in London

Moshe_Z, Jan 2024

A great experience great service we had the chance to see many things we wanted through the bus service.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thank you so much for your review and we are glad to hear you enjoyed your time on our tour. We really appreciate all customer feedback and will use it to continue improving our service. Best wishes from us all the Tootbus team

horible

Denis_L, Dec 2023

None we requested our money back they refused there was a demonstration in London on the 9 of December we only had that da6 in London so couldn't do 5he 10 of December ,. We waited 2hours ion the pouring rain down a bus from blue line to yellow line,meanwhile all the other hop on hop off busses came to this stopevery 10 to 15 minutes

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thank you very much for your review. We do try to inform our customers about any events or circumstances that could cause disruption to our service and I'm sorry that we didn't manage to do that in your case. We really appreciate all customer feedback and will use it to continue improving our service. Best wishes from us the Tootbus team

Not impressed

Lesley_G, Dec 2023

We waited 2 hours for a Tootbus bus to come, and our group is seniors. Some with challenges walking. To stand 2 hours! There is too much to write pls get ahold of me, as I want my money back. Horrible day. Group not happy. Lesleydwg@shaw.ca. Thanks Lesley BR10870802015

Response from Host, Jan 2024

"Dear Lesley thank you for sharing your opinion with us, it is valuable to us. We are sorry to hear that your experience with our Tootbus did not meet your expectations. To help us to improve it, could you please contact us through our website and tell us more about what you did not appreciate. Tootbus Customer Care team"

Bad experience

MargaritaVon_S, Dec 2023

Hello, I have to complain about our two bus experience yesterday December 9 we spent two hours waiting one time for our toothpaste. We talked to Sahil, which is one of your staff and he kept phoning to see when the bus was coming. We kept waiting. Also, when we first got on, we heard a bit of education on what we were seeing but after that it was just music. Finally, we got on a bus after two hours. Wait and we have people with a walker. Not good for seniors. The bus driver told us we should have, not got on that bus as he wasn’t going on that route. Because of the demonstrations for the Palestine. Sahil, your staff member, did not tell us we shouldn’t get on that bus. The driver did not take us anywhere that was shown on the map when we questioned the driver about the trip he was very rude . Hop on hop off buses other companies I’m talking about came by and the stop often. They did not seem to have issues with their roots. We only had one full day in London. We hardly saw London, because so much time was lost. Once we were on the bus, we were afraid to get off in case we had to wait two hours again. How disappointed we were. I would love to hear from you that maybe our group can have a total refund. Hope to hear from you.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

I'm sorry to hear that your experience was not entirely positive. We really do appreciate all customer feedback and as such would invite you to contact us via email to discuss further; customerservice-london@tootbus.com Best wishes from the Tootbus team

Good experience

Maureen_S, Oct 2023

Buses were on time and lots of seats. I had read lots of reviews that said it’s a waste of money but I thought it was well worth the money. If I am to write anything negative it will be the traffic was a bit busy at times.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thank you for the positive review, it is always lovely to receive good feedback and we are glad you enjoyed the tour, unfortunately big city's and traffic go hand in hand! Tootbus Team

Disappointed

Leigh_B, Oct 2023

If you are simply looking for a ride it is fine, but if you want information about what you are seeing, don’t waste your money or time!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Missed London experience

CONSTANCE_P, Oct 2023

Unfortunately there was the London half marathon taking place. All major roads were closed until after 3:00 pm. We were unable to use the hop on bus in the morning/early afternoon as planned for our time in London. We have requested a full refund.

Horrible going to file for my money back

Anonymous, Sep 2023

This tour bus needs to be revamped Headphones were comfortable in the ear Volume was horrendous or broken. There was more music than talking. Bus driver was not familiar with stops gave us a map. What a waste of money Steps to the top were steep and narrow if your shoe is bigger than size ladies 6 and if you are more than size 12 OMG

Impressive hop on bus service

Sally_P, Sep 2023

Liked the ease and the fact not the busiest business. Drivers all helpful and happy. The people on the streets not so much. Def good value for money

An amazing trip.

BettyJean_J, Aug 2023

There is too much I enjoyed the whole trip. I would like to do it again. Going to London the big speedboat that was an amazing ride. The whole sightseeing trip there in. London was fantastic and in Paris, the Effin Tower was amazing. It was just fantastic day or night which ever one you choose it was both awesome.

No see London

Shirley_C, Aug 2023

The system was very confusing at first. Once I figured out how to navigate around town, the buses were always 30+ minutes in between. It took all day to get through one f the color routes. Workers were ending shifts without notice and announced it was the end of the route and all had to exit.

Great way to see the city, but have suggestions

Jessica_G, Jul 2023

We took the yellow line around the city and saw all the sites we had wanted to. However, we were disappointed that there was no driver interaction during the tour related to landmarks. Also, he didn't call out stops so we knew where we were exactly. Honestly, it felt like any bus ride. My suggestion would be, that the drivers interact during the ride to make it unique and more fun.

Good way to see London highlights but could have been a lot better

Teresa_G, Jul 2023

The audio guided accompaniment was very poor. Often didn’t match, often only music played. Was disappointed in the info provided.

See London easily!

Brittany_R, Jun 2023

We truly enjoyed getting around London via the Toot Bus! Our only complaint was that the audio tour was often behind where we were on the ride, so we weren't necessarily listening to details about anything near us.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

We are pleased you enjoyed the tours and are sorry the feedback wasn't in synch. This is something the Digital Team are working to improve. Tootbus London

Good way to get an overview of a great city

Karen_Y, Jun 2023

Good way to get an overview of the city. Found narration trivial and minimally informative however and music in between irritating. Also audio equipment is less than ideal. If you have compatible connectivity bring your own. Drivers and sales staff are friendly and knowledgeable. And made the trip worthwhile.

Average

Harish_A, Jun 2023

A bit confusing with all the different lines. Ended up on the green line which sucks, wish I knew yellow was the only one I needed

Took us to all the spots...

Michelle_B, Jan 2023

Took us to all the spots of Paris and London. Definitely will you in the future. Reasonably priced. Friendly and helpful staff.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

We are so pleased you enjoyed the tours in Paris and London and look forward to welcoming you on Tootbus Brussels, Windsor, Bath, Cardiff and Bristol in the future! Thank you for the 5 stars!

Trouble with communication

Brett_W, Apr 2022

We were told many different things by different drivers. We were told by one that we have to get on a different bus to get to Piccadilly so we went across Kensington gardens to catch the right bus. When we got on we were told the bus tour for the other route would continue their tours through 6:30 as long as we got on the bus before the last tour began. We made it to the stop that changed routes and the tour stopped 15 min later with that driver saying he was done for the day. Disappointing $147 for two 15 minute bus rides.

Nightmare!

Justin_P, Nov 2021

The route had diversions due to the Lord Mayor's Show, we were told by the on bus tour guide what stop we needed to find to get back on the bus. After doing a bit of sight seeing we walked to the stop and waited over an hour. The buses ran every 30 minutes but no sign of one. I tried to contact Tootbus but received no reply. We decided to walk to another stop about 10 minutes away and see if we could get one there. It was actually there and we ran to it, the driver told us the stop we were waiting at was not in use today and we had been misinformed by her colleague. Overall it wasted nearly 2 hours of our day. Tootbus offered 1 complimentary tour. There were 4 adults in our group! I asked for a partial refund which they won't provide. So I will have to. Take it further

Response from Host, Dec 2021

Dear Justin, Thank you very much for sharing with us your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience with Tootbus was not satisfying. The entire Tootbus London team works hard every day to provide you with a quality experience and we do our best to provide our service on time. Unfortunately, the city of London is sometimes filled by events which can have an impact on the traffic. This is sometimes unexpected...and unfortunately beyond our control. Your satisfaction is our priority, so we are taking into account your comments. Thus, we invite you please to contact us via email customerservice-london@tootbus.com so that we can study your feedback in details and provide you a complete answer. We hope to find with you a positive outcome to this situation. Tootbus team

Waste of money

William_P, Jun 2021

Wasn't allowed to hop on and hop off as promised Waste of money . Once on bus told wasn't allowed to hop off

Response from Host, Jul 2021

Thank you for posting a review, and we’re sorry to hear that your experience was not up to standards. We would like the opportunity to talk and investigate your feedback further. Please could you contact us at customer.relations@tootbus.com or call our team at 020 8877 1722, and we’ll work with you to resolve any issues as quickly as possible.