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15 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours in Britain Worth Booking

26 tours  ·  from $13 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 hop-on hop-off bus tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise - The western route through Kensington and Notting Hill
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London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

1.London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10,803 reviews · 3 hours 35 minutes (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Use a 24 or 48-hour Big Bus pass to connect London’s major sights, from Buckingham Palace and Westminster to the Tower and Notting Hill. Recorded commentary is available in seven languages, Wi-Fi is included, and selected tickets add a Thames cruise, guided walks, or an evening panoramic ride. Activate your mobile ticket at a designated stop.

“Great way to see London! We loved the variety of routes and having the app was so helpful to see when the busses were arriving.”

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London: London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour - Start with the red buses and London’s main sights
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London: London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

2.London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,332 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $74

Combine three classic London views in one ticket: open-top Big Bus routes, a one-way Thames cruise, and a timed London Eye ride. Use the 24-hour pass for a fast overview or choose 48 hours for slower sightseeing and three guided walks, including Royal, Harry Potter, and Jack the Ripper themes.

“Everything was very well organised and especielly the LondonEye was worth the money! So nice and beautiful to see London from above. We had standard tickets and even if it was a lot of people there everything flow on and the waiting was short. In the cabin it was not crowded and we could really enjoy the ride. Bus and River Cruise was also very nice! Ake Andersson, Taby, Sweden”

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London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional River Cruise - Westminster, Big Ben, and the royal center
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London: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional River Cruise

3.Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 4,327 reviews · from $41

Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour Tootbus ticket to reach London highlights including Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Choose the Thames cruise option for a one-way City Cruises trip between Westminster and Tower Pier. Audio is offered in 10 languages, with children’s commentary in English and French.

“The ease of accessibility! Great bus drivers who ensures my boys alight safely”

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London: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise - The Red Route, from Westminster to the Tower
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London: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise

4.Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3,875 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $35

Use a one, 24, or 48-hour Big Bus ticket across three routes and more than 50 stops. See Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s, the Tower of London, and Kensington. Longer tickets add a one-way Thames cruise, while the 48-hour option can include Royal, Harry Potter, and Jack the Ripper walks, plus a 19:30 evening tour.

“It was a great way to see the city and get off when we wanted”

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London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise - Starting at Coventry Street or Grosvenor Gardens
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London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

5.London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,834 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

See London from an open-top double-decker bus across three routes linking Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, St Paul’s, museums, Covent Garden, and more. Use the included audio commentary, Tootbus app, and Thames River cruise ticket to build your own sightseeing day. Passes last one, two, or three days.

“This was our first time visiting London and this was a great way to see all the sites. There were plenty of busses so we didn’t have to wait long for another one when we got off to wander around”

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London: Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise - The Blue Route: A Wider Look at London
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London: Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise

6.Tootbus Must-See Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,653 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $52

Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour Tootbus pass to see London by open-top bus and Thames boat. Hop off for the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s, Borough Market, and more. The app shows live bus locations, holds your ticket, and adds four self-guided walks.

“This was a great option to have on hand for when walking around became too tiring for some or there was a lack of direction. It's great to just hop on, learn about the sights, and then hop off when something interests you.”

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London: River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise - Starting at Westminster Pier with Big Ben overhead
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London: River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

7.River Thames Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,112 reviews · 1 day · from $33

Use a 24-hour City Cruises ticket to ride between Westminster, London Eye, Tower, and Greenwich piers. Sit inside or on the open deck, listen to live commentary, and stop for the Tower of London, Borough Market area, Tate Modern, or Cutty Sark. Crew members such as Dom add humor and useful historical detail.

“Great experience good value for money and the guys on board running it was excellent very informative and amusing much better than an audio recording”

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City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free - Is $24.86 good value?
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City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free

8.City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,683 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $24

See Edinburgh from an open-top double-decker on a 70-minute loop with 15 stops, including Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Holyrood, and Dynamic Earth. Your 24-hour ticket lets you hop off to explore, then continue by bus. Audio comes in nine languages, with a children’s commentary and free headphones. Up to three children travel free with each paying adult until March 31, 2026.

“Great way to see the sights in Edinburgh. Lean history and decide the sights you want to see more endepth.”

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Liverpool City Sights Hop On Hop Off City Tour - 24hr Ticket - Waterfront sights and the Beatles beginning
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Liverpool City Sights Hop On Hop Off City Tour – 24hr Ticket

9.Liverpool City Sights Hop On Hop Off City Tour – 24hr Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,555 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $19

Use a 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket to see Liverpool’s waterfront, Beatles landmarks, cathedrals, museums, and Baltic Triangle. The 50-minute loop includes English commentary, open and covered seating, a free glass of bubbly at the Philharmonic Dining Rooms, and staff such as guide Kim, often praised for her lively stories.

“Ended up upgrading to the Beetles blue line tour. This hop on hop off was very affordable because you got the route to see must see places in Liverpool regarding the Beetles and then you were able to get off and do the hop on hop off of Liverpool. Truly got a very good perspective of the city historically and as the home of the Beetles”

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Gray Line London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise - St. Paul’s, the City, and the Tower of London
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Gray Line London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

10.Gray Line London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,064 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $32

Use Golden Tours Gray Line buses to see London landmarks from the open top, with routes covering Westminster, the City, Buckingham Palace, museums, Paddington, and Notting Hill. Audio commentary comes in 12 languages, with children’s commentary and live guides on selected blue routes. A one-way Thames cruise is included with the 24-hour ticket.

“Seeing the sites in London was very exciting. We learned how to navigate the city to get to the attractions we wanted to visit.”

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City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - St. George’s Market and the central streets
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City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

11.City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,012 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $13Best value

See Belfast from an open-top double-decker bus with a 90-minute full loop, onboard commentary, and 19 stops. Choose a 1-day or 2-day pass, then hop off for Titanic Belfast, St. George’s Market, the Falls and Shankill murals, Belfast Castle, or Crumlin Road Gaol. Guides such as George, Rodney, Mic, and Lisa are known for adding local humor.

“Great way to see the city but would definitely recommend getting the two day pass if you are in Belfast for longer”

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City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - The Red Route from George Square to Glasgow Cathedral
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City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

12.City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,873 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Use a one or two-day ticket to explore Glasgow by open-top double-decker bus. The Red Route runs all year, with live guides such as Luke and Jim during the main season, while the summer Yellow Route adds electric buses and sights around Celtic Park, Ibrox, Govan, and the Clyde.

“This was an excellent tour round most of the major places in the city. As a proud native of Glasgow l really enjoyed Luke’s very informative commentary, a mix of information and humour which l thought was pitched absolutely right. Brian was our driver on two of the stages and gave ample time for safe embarking and disembarking.”

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Liverpool: River Cruise and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Getting the most from the ferry commentary
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Liverpool: River Cruise and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

13.River Cruise and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,864 reviews · 2 days · from $33

Start with a 50-minute Mersey Ferry cruise from Pier Head, then explore Liverpool by open-top bus with live English commentary. Use the bus for up to 48 hours after validation, stopping at Liverpool One, both cathedrals, the Cavern area, Cain’s Brewery Village, and more. Bring headphones, charge your phone, and dress for changeable weather.

“We had very personalized service on the bus. Our guide was fabulous.”

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Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames - Waterloo and the London Eye Pier: an easy central pickup
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Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames

14.Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing River Cruise on the Thames

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,256 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33

Use a 24-hour City Cruises pass to ride between Westminster, Waterloo by the London Eye, Tower Pier, and Greenwich. Choose indoor or open-deck seating, hear onboard commentary, and hop off for sights along the Thames. Boats run from 10am to the last sailing, but check times carefully because service gaps can affect your plans.

“We had a lovely cruise with many must see sights. We enjoyed this venue. People were very accommodating.”

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Liverpool: Open-Top Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Liverpool One and the city center
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Liverpool: Open-Top Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

15.Open-Top Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,224 reviews · 1 day · from $18

Start at Royal Albert Dock for a one-day Liverpool City Sights ticket, a 50-minute circuit with hop-on hop-off access. Expect live English commentary from local guides such as Jimmy, Julie, Kim, or Damien, plus audio options in eight other languages. The Philharmonic Dining Rooms offer a complimentary glass of bubbly.

“it was great but probably should bring you around the football stadiums”

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