London City Sightseeing Bus
Routes & Stops
The City Sightseeing London tourist bus offers a total of 3 routes through the British capital:
- Red route: passes by renowned sites such as Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, and Haymarket. Its total duration is 2.5 hours.
- Green route: passes by iconic spots in London, such as the British Museum and Euston Square. Its total duration is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- Blue route: passes by emblematic places, such as Kensington Palace, Victoria and Albert Museum, or Harrods. It lasts 1 hour in total.
In the following link, you can check a map with the different stops of the bus:
Ticket Options
When booking, you can choose which of the following options best suits your needs:
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24-hour ticket without a cruise
- 24-hour ticket with a cruise
- 48-hour ticket with a cruise
All options include an audio guide in 11 languages (including English) and an audio-guided tour of London in English.
How Does It Work?
The London Sightseeing Bus ticket is valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours from the time it is first used, i.e., if it is activated on a Monday at 3 pm, it'll be valid until Tuesday at 3 pm. During this time, you can get on and off the buses as many times as you like.
Although a start date is requested when you make your reservation, you can use the service for 12 months from the date indicated.
Schedule & Frequency Sightseeing Bus
The Sightseeing Bus operates at the following times:
- Red Line: first departure from Stop 1 at 8:45 am; final departure from Stop 1 at 6:35 pm. The bus runs every 20 to 30 minutes.
- Green Line: first departure from Stop 1 at 10:30 am; final departure from Stop 1 at 4 pm. The bus runs every 90 minutes.
- Blue Line: first departure from Stop 19 at 9:15 am; final departure from Stop 19 at 5:13 pm. The bus runs every 30 minutes.
Thames River Cruise
The one-way cruise between Westminster and the Tower of London runs daily from 10 am to 5 pm, approximately every 40 minutes.
The ship departs from the following points:
- Tower Bridge pier
- Westminster pier
- London Eye pier
More Information
Duration
1 - 2d.
Language
The activity takes place with recorded commentary in English and Spanish.
Included
Unlimited use of City Sightseeing buses in London for 24 or 48 hours (depending on selection)
Recorded commentary on board the bus
Headphones for each person
Thames river cruise (depending on selection)
English audio tour
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability conditions
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - City Sightseeing Gbp Corporate name: City Sightseeing Ltd Registered Office: Suite 8 Floor 3 Grosvenor House Redditch, Worcestershire, United Kingdom Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): GB108243538 Contact information Email: bookings@city-sightseeing.com Phone: +44 0 1789 299123
If you have any other questions please contact us.