Which hop-on hop-off bus is best in London?
For most visitors, Golden Tours is the safest choice: it has the best rating of the 4 operators (4.4 out of 5 from 2,102 reviews). The lowest price right now is Golden Tours at £25.20 for 24 hours with Headout.
Our pick for each type of traveller
See as much as possible
Golden Tours
60+ stops on 3 routes, the largest network.
Lowest price
Golden Tours
£25.20 for 24 hours with Headout, live price for one adult.
With a river cruise
Golden Tours
Bus and boat from £34.30 for 24 hours with Headout.
The operators in figures
| Operator | Routes | Stops | Bus every | Audio languages | Child fare (age) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Original Tour | 4 | 50+ | 15 min | 10 | 5-15, free under 5 | 4.1 / 5 (60) |
| City Sightseeing | 3 | 27+ | 20 min | 5-15, free under 5 | 4.3 / 5 (8,981) | |
| Golden Tours | 3 | 60+ | 50 min | 12 | 5-15, free under 5 | 4.4 / 5 (2,102) |
| Big Bus | 3 | 40+ | 15 min | 12 | 5-15, free under 5 | 4.2 / 5 (5,206) |
Bus every: shortest regular interval on the main route, from the operators' published timetables. In traffic and off season the wait can be longer. Ratings live from the seller with the most reviews.
Head-to-head comparisons
Prices
| Operator | 24 hours | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Original Tour | £34.00at GetYourGuide | 4.1 / 560 reviews |
| City Sightseeing | £30.00at Tiqets | 4.3 / 58,981 reviews |
| Golden Tours | £25.20at Headout | 4.4 / 52,102 reviews |
| Big Bus | £28.88at Headout | 4.2 / 55,206 reviews |
Lowest price for one adult across all sellers, as of November 2026, live from GetYourGuide, Headout and Tiqets. The cheapest operator for each ticket is in bold.
| Operator | 24 hours | 48 hours | 72 hours | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Original Tour | £42.00at GetYourGuide | £50.00at GetYourGuide | £61.00at GetYourGuide | 4.1 / 560 reviews |
| City Sightseeing | £40.00at Tiqets | £55.00at Tiqets | £83.00at Tiqets | 4.3 / 58,981 reviews |
| Golden Tours | £34.30at Headout | £37.80at Headout | £41.30at Headout | 4.4 / 52,102 reviews |
Lowest price for one adult across all sellers, as of November 2026, live from GetYourGuide, Headout and Tiqets. The cheapest operator for each ticket is in bold.