Can I hop on and off at different stops along the route?

No — this is not a hop-on hop-off tour. Your ticket covers one complete loop of the route. The bus pauses at stops along the way but you remain on board for the full journey.

Will there definitely be a live guide on my departure?

English-speaking live guides are present on most departures but are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed for every bus. If a guide is not on board, the tour still operates.

Is the night tour the same route as the day tour?

Yes, the route covers the same landmarks. The evening departure gives you a very different perspective as the monuments are illuminated after dark.

My child is under 5 — do I need to buy them a ticket?

Children under 5 travel free of charge. Please note that no seat is provided for them, so they will need to sit on a parent or guardian's lap.

Are there toilet facilities on the bus or during the tour?

There are no breaks during the tour and no on-board facilities. The nearest free public washrooms are at Waterloo Station, close to the departure point.

Do I need to print my ticket or can I show it on my phone?

A mobile ticket is accepted — simply present your booking confirmation on your phone at the bus stop.

London Open Top Bus Tour with English-speaking Guide

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Duration

2 hours

Cancellation

Free cancellation 24hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Open-top sightseeing bus tour

Live English-speaking guide (subject to availability)

Live on-board commentary

Not included

Hotel pick-up or drop-off

Food and drink

Entry to any attractions along the route

Meeting point

London Eye, Belvedere Road, Tourist bus stop, London SE1 7NA

Head to the tourist bus stop on Belvedere Road, directly in front of the London Eye. Look for Jubilee Park and Garden — the blue buses will be waiting there. The tour returns to the same point at the end of the loop.

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What to bring

Your booking confirmation (mobile ticket accepted)
Layers or a light jacket — the open top deck can be breezy
A camera or charged phone for landmark photography

Know before you go

This is a single-loop tour only — you cannot re-board if you disembark at a stop.

Food is not permitted on the bus.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Children under 5 travel free but no seat is provided for them.

Live guides are available on most but not all departures.

Free public washrooms are available at nearby Waterloo Station before or after your tour.

Good to know

LanguagesEnglish (live guide)

Group typesSolo travellers, couples, families (family packages available)

ChildrenUnder-5s free (no seat); under-16s must be with an adult

Tour timesDay and night departures available

London Open Top Bus Tour with English-speaking Guide

London Open Top Bus Tour with English-speaking Guide

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