Tower of London with London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and Thames Cruise
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Based on 129 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Tower of London with London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and Thames Cruise worth booking?
Tower of London with London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and Thames Cruise is a 2.5-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $53 per person. It scores 47 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.3/5 rating across 129 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 47 / 100
- Rating
- 3.3/5 (129)
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- From
- $53 per person
Discover London aboard an open-top, double-decker Big Bus on this hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour and enjoy entrance to the Tower of London as part of your ticket. With your 24-hour ticket, design a personal itinerary w
What you get
- Free WiFi
- Audio Commentary in 7 Languages
- Travel on 3 bus routes
- One-Way Thames River Cruise
- 24-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Ticket
- Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
About this experience
Discover London aboard an open-top, double-decker Big Bus on this hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour and enjoy entrance to the Tower of London as part of your ticket. With your 24-hour ticket, design a personal itinerary with dozens of possible stops, including Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and more. Enjoy unobstructed views and onboard commentary as you view the city’s highlights. Hop off to enjoy the Tower of London and marvel at the Crown Jewels and take advantage a one-way Thames River Cruise between the Tower of London and Westminster Pier (in either direction).
What's included
Included
- Free WiFi
- Audio Commentary in 7 Languages
- Travel on 3 bus routes
- One-Way Thames River Cruise
- 24-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Ticket
- Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
- Entry to the Tower of London
Not included
- Hotel Pick-up
- Food and drinks
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, pt, cmn, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Big Bus London
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tickets are valid from the first date of redemption
- Buses are equipped with ramps for wheelchairs or strollers
- Redeem your voucher at any of the designated Big Bus stops. You will be issued with a bus tour ticket and a Tower of London entrance ticket
- Infants (age 0-3) can go on the tour free of charge
- Please note that Stop 1 – Green Park is currently affected by a long-term closure of the main bus stand. While the Blue and Red Tours will continue to pass through this stop, boarding is impacted. As a result, the Red Tour now starts and ends at Stop 2 – Hard Rock. Customers are advised to board from this location.
- Cruises run every 15–40 minutes in summer, and every 30–40 minutes in winter
- Buses run every 10–20 minutes in summer and every 15–30 minutes in winter
- You can pre-book your time slot for the Tower of London after booking. Due to high demand and limited availability, especially during peak times, we recommend retrieving your booking and selecting your time slot as soon as possible via the Big Bus APP or Webiste. Alternatively, you can book your time slot with a member of the Big Bus team on the day. Once you have selected your time slot through the Big Bus Manage My Booking portal, you can download your ticket and head straight to the Tower of London, St Katharine's & Wapping, London EC3N 4AB.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 130 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
130 verified traveler reviews for Tower of London with London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and Thames Cruise. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Absolutely enjoyed the tour
Very good price and easy to book Start to finish was brilliant started our tour at the Aldwych Theatre stop Greeted by Wallid D who was very helpful gave us good information on where and what to do for the river cruise and Harrods ,which we did over 2days Bus tour 1st day at 3pm Boarded the next day to do river cruise at 11am What great value for money our ticket ended at 3pm the next day Will definitely recommend and will also do it again when I next visit London Well done 👍
via Tripadvisor
Is someone stealing tickets on your buses?!
Got onto the Big Bus tour bus yesterday and the driver asked for the ticket which I clearly showed,went upstairs and sat about 2 seats from the front with my son. About 20 minutes through the journey I checked for my ticket after the driver announced that we were meant to switch to another bus and the ticket was nowhere to be found. It was definitely stolen. That's how my £78 trip came to a random end as the driver said I'd need the physical ticket to get onto the switch-over city bus. Still don't understand why we had to switch buses 15 minutes after getting on...Lol There's probably a syndicate to steal these tickets as they can be re-used or resold as they have no unique identifier. I'm sure if CCTV on that bus was to be checked, management would make a shocking discovery.
via Tripadvisor
Audio Equipment big fail- tread carefully
When you pay a premium fee you expect that the buses will arrive as outlined and the audio equipment will work . In both instances it was a big fail with 1. The buses being too full to take passengers on many stops so we walked most of the way around the circuit and 2. Over 50% of the seats on the bus the audio equipment didn’t work . This is a classic case of putting profit over people and that had a big impact on the bottom line over time . A great city, magnificent sites but the bus trip didn’t meet our expectations !
via Tripadvisor
Bad experience
Very bad experience. We have been waiting more than 40 minutes for the bus and the driver was very rude and unpolite with us.
via Tripadvisor
Worst tour bus of all time
Genuinely worst experience ever, if I could give it 0 stars I would. The bus is extremely hot, you don’t have a guide just a pair of cheap earphones that explain absolutely nothing. Way too expensive for what it is I’d literally rather throw the money in the river. do not go on this tour you will regret spending your money.
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that your experience was so disappointing and did not meet your expectations. We understand how frustrating it must have been to feel uncomfortable due to the heat and to find the commentary lacking value. This is certainly not the level of quality we aim to deliver. Our goal is to provide an engaging and informative tour experience, and we regret that the audio commentary did not meet that standard for you. We also recognize how important comfort is during the journey, and your comments regarding the conditions on board are taken very seriously. Your feedback is extremely important to us and will be shared with our team so we can review both the quality of the audio experience and the overall service provided. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. Flavius@BigBusTours
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 4+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $53 to $78
- Booked in 30 days
- 45
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 47
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Tower of London with London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and Thames Cruise: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does Tower of London with London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and Thames Cruise cost?
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Prices start at $53 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in London usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Tower of London with London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and Thames Cruise take?
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Plan for about 2.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in London is not rushed.
Is Tower of London with London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and Thames Cruise worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 47 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.3/5 across 129 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Tower of London with London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and Thames Cruise?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Tower of London with London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and Thames Cruise suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 4. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 2.5-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Tower of London with London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and Thames Cruise?
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Around 45 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in London can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in London and add a light layer if any part of the 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Tower of London with London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and Thames Cruise start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central London within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in London?
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London's best attractions split cleanly: the museums are free and need no booking, so the paid market is about views, theatre and getting out of the city for a day. That makes value scoring unusually important here, and the Outty Ranking penalises anything charging premium prices for access you could get for nothing. On Outty we rank every London experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs, The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit London?
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May to September for long evenings, December for the Christmas markets. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in London?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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