London Bus Tours at a glance
- Our pick: London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: 3 Routes, Unlimited Stops, £ 25 per person (1d, 4.09★ · 2,347).
- Top rated: Prosecco Bus Tour London: Afternoon tea while sightseeing, £ 49 per person (1h 30m, 4.87★ · 241).
- Also recommended: London Christmas Lights Bus Tour: 90-minute live guide route, £ 30 per person (1h 30m, 4.53★ · 2,066).
Price per person across the 14 options priced per person: £ 25–£ 194 (median £ 42). With 100+ reviews: 10 of 14.
Of the 14 options: 9 with live guides in English, 11 with free cancellation, 14 with instant confirmation, 13 kid-friendly and 10 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
London Bus Tours
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14 options
London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: 3 Routes, Unlimited Stops Ride London's hop-on hop-off buses across three routes covering Big Ben, Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral and more. Every day · No fixed time ★ 4.09 (2,347 reviews) Duration: 1d ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 25 per person
London Christmas Lights Bus Tour: 90-minute live guide route 90-minute open-top bus tour of London's Christmas lights with live guide. See Regent Street, Oxford Street and Big Ben lit up. Board at the London Eye. Every day · Every 30 min, 16:30 to 22:00 · All ages ★ 4.53 (2,066 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 30 per person
London: Night Open Top Bus Tour & Live Guide Views See London’s iconic landmarks lit up from an open-top bus, with live guide stories and panoramic city views. Includes audio guides and easy pickup spot. Every day · 19:00 and 20:00 · Season until 30 Nov · From age 5 ★ 4.50 (1,252 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 29 per person
London Night Bus Tour: Big Ben, Tower Bridge & Kensington Lit Up Open-top double-decker bus tour of London at night. See Big Ben, Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, Royal Albert Hall and Harrods. Live guide, departures from Piccadilly. Every day · 19:30 and 21:15 · All ages ★ 4.30 (1,107 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 31 per person
London: Vintage Bus Tour & Thames Cruise with Eye Option Red Routemaster bus tour of London landmarks with Thames River cruise. Includes St Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London, Parliament and London Eye add-on. Mon and Fri · 13:00 · All ages ★ 4.01 (592 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 62 per person
London: Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Coach Tour Nine-hour coach tour from London to Highclere Castle and Bampton village with guided access to the house and Downton filming locations. Professional guide included. Next departure: 27 Mar 2027 · From age 3 ★ 4.72 (189 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 160 per person
London Vintage Bus Tour with River Thames Cruise Ride a 1960s open-top bus past Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Tower of London, then cruise the Thames to Westminster Pier on this half-day London tour with a local guide. Mon and Fri · 13:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.21 (291 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 62 per person
Prosecco Bus Tour London: Afternoon tea while sightseeing Prosecco bus tour in London with afternoon tea, live guide, river views, prosecco, scones, pastries. Upgrade for London Eye entry. Every day · 11:30, 14:00 and 16:30 ★ 4.87 (241 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 49 per person
James Bond filming locations tour London: 4-hour mini coach Follow James Bond filming locations across London on a 4-hour guided mini coach tour: see the secret underground station from Die Another Day. Sun · 09:30 · From age 3 ★ 4.83 (75 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 42 per person
London: Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus Tour & Landmarks Double-decker Routemaster bus with afternoon tea service and views of Big Ben, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Hyde Park. Dietary options available. Every day · 12:30 and 15:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.87 (179 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m ✓ Instant confirmation. from £ 69 per person
Beatles Bus Tour Liverpool: Penny Lane & Strawberry Field Beatles bus tour from London with train tickets, Beatles Story exhibition, Magical Mystery coach tour, Cavern Club admission and souvenir. Mon–Sat · 07:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.51 (89 reviews) Duration: 14h ✓ Instant confirmation. from £ 194 per person
London: Wine & Cheese Bus Tour with Sommelier & Landmarks Double-decker bus tour of London with four European wines, paired cheeses, and sommelier guidance. Includes tasting card and views of Big Ben and the London Eye. Thu–Sat · 18:00 · Season until 26 Nov · From age 18 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 42 per person
Copenhagen: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Landmarks 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass in Copenhagen with stops at Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, Tivoli Gardens. Audio guide in 10 languages, free earphones included. Every day · No fixed time · All ages ★ 4.00 (1 review) Duration: 4h ✓ Instant confirmation. from £ 35 per person
London: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & River Cruise Hop-on hop-off bus tour across London with 3 routes, river cruise included, audio guide in 11 languages & flexible 24-72 hour tickets. Departs daily from Piccadilly Circus. Every day · No fixed time · From age 5 ★ 3.93 (1,663 reviews) Duration: 1h 20m–2h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 25 per person
The top 12 of 14 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: 3 Routes, Unlimited StopsOur pick | £ 25 per person | 1d | 4.09★ · 2,347 | Every day · No fixed time | — |
| Prosecco Bus Tour London: Afternoon tea while sightseeingTop rated | £ 49 per person | 1h 30m | 4.87★ · 241 | Every day · 11:30, 14:00 and 16:30 | English |
| London Christmas Lights Bus Tour: 90-minute live guide routeAlso recommended | £ 30 per person | 1h 30m | 4.53★ · 2,066 | Every day · Every 30 min, 16:30 to 22:00 | English |
| London: Night Open Top Bus Tour & Live Guide Views | £ 29 per person | 1h 30m | 4.50★ · 1,252 | Every day · 19:00 and 20:00 · Season until 30 Nov | English |
| London Night Bus Tour: Big Ben, Tower Bridge & Kensington Lit Up | £ 31 per person | 1h 30m | 4.30★ · 1,107 | Every day · 19:30 and 21:15 | English |
| London: Vintage Bus Tour & Thames Cruise with Eye Option | £ 62 per person | 3h 30m | 4.01★ · 592 | Mon and Fri · 13:00 | English |
| London: Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Coach Tour | £ 160 per person | 9h | 4.72★ · 189 | Next departure: 27 Mar 2027 | English |
| London Vintage Bus Tour with River Thames Cruise | £ 62 per person | 4h | 4.21★ · 291 | Mon and Fri · 13:00 | English |
| James Bond filming locations tour London: 4-hour mini coachGroup of up to 15 | £ 42 per person | 4h | 4.83★ · 75 | Sun · 09:30 | English |
| London: Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus Tour & Landmarks | £ 69 per person | 1h 30m | 4.87★ · 179 | Every day · 12:30 and 15:00 | — |
| Beatles Bus Tour Liverpool: Penny Lane & Strawberry Field | £ 194 per person | 14h | 4.51★ · 89 | Mon–Sat · 07:00 | — |
| London: Wine & Cheese Bus Tour with Sommelier & Landmarks | £ 42 per person | 1h 30m | 5.00★ only 3 reviews | Thu–Sat · 18:00 · Season until 26 Nov | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): James Bond filming locations tour London: 4-hour mini coach (£ 42 per person)
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