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Attention: Please note that on Sunday, November 8, due to Remembrance Sunday preparations and events, our London Red and Green Routes will be diverted. Buses will operate from Stop 24 directly to Stop 1 via alternative routes. Stops 25, 26 and 27 will be suspended. On Sunday, Stop 5 will also close from 09:00, while Stops 3 and 4 may be affected by additional eastbound diversions from 12:00.

Attention: Please note that, due to operational changes, some scheduled Thames River cruise departures from Westminster Pier will be temporarily suspended from 27 October 2025 to 23 March 2026.

Attention: The Red Route now operates on two different timetables: Sunday–Thursday and Friday–Saturday. The Green Route operates Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. Please check "Before you go" for full timetables.

Stop 17 – Grosvenor Gardens is temporarily closed until further notice. Customers should use Stop 16 – Buckingham Palace Road instead, located directly outside Victoria Station. Customers requiring further assistance can contact our Customer Helpline on 020 7242 4022.

The Tower of London is simply magnificent. Discover its rich and intriguing 1000 years of history, wonder at the glittering Crown Jewels and meet the famous ravens, the Tower’s feathered guardians. Of course, there is plenty more to see and do in London, so we’ve added a 24-hour bus ticket to this amazing-value package. Hop on and off as much as you like and experience the diversity of this vibrant capital. Book today with City Sightseeing!

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Highlights

  • Visit the Tower and learn the fascinating history of the White Tower, Bloody Tower and the Crown Jewels

  • Meet the six famous Tower ravens

  • Experience London from up high on our open-topped bus

  • See some of London’s most famous sights and pass under historic bridges on our cruise along the River Thames

Included

  • 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour to enjoy amazing views

  • Hop off near must-see sights

  • Set sail on a scenic river cruise

  • Explore the Tower of London’s historic past

    Description

    Tower of London

    Who doesn’t love a castle? We certainly do, and one of the best in the UK is conveniently situated slap bang in the centre of London. As well as having all the usual trappings of a castle, from towers to turrets, a moat to defensive walls, the Tower of London is, in fact, much more.

    Built in 1066 by William the Conqueror, the Tower has gone through many metamorphoses during its almost 1000-year history. It has been a royal palace, a secure fortress, and even a prison until 1952. If these ancient walls could talk, they would tell you some thrilling stories: imprisoned princes, executed spies and numerous sieges feature. We won’t tell you any more details now as we don’t want to spoil the incredible surprises in store for you!

    One of the main attractions at the Tower of London is seeing the jaw-dropping Crown Jewels, famously boasting over 100 priceless treasures and 23,578 glittering gemstones that are still in use in today’s royal ceremonies. Among them, the Star of Africa, set at the top of the Sovereign’s sceptre, stands out as the largest clear-cut diamond in the world. And a new addition to the Tower is a room dedicated to the spectacle and pageantry of the Coronation Procession.

    Not quite as valuable as a diamond, but invaluable nonetheless, are the Tower of London’s famous ravens. These magnificent creatures have been the guardians of the Tower since the reign of King Charles II, and it is believed that if they ever leave, the Tower will collapse. So, make sure you’re nice to these feathered friends!

    Hop-On Hop-Off

    Of course, there are a jillion other incredible attractions in the buzzing capital, so we’ve combined your visit to the Tower of London with 24-hour access to our hop-on hop-off bus. Create your own itinerary around the city and hit the major tourist spots, from St Paul’s Cathedral to Westminster Abbey, and Piccadilly Circus to Big Ben.


    And to top it all off, your fantastic-value ticket includes a cruise along the historic River Thames. You’ll sail along one of London’s most famous stretches, taking in sights such as South Bank, the London Eye, The Shard and ending at Tower Millenium Pier, which just so happens to be right next to the Tower of London! It couldn’t be more perfect.Book today with City Sightseeing!

    Before you go

    IMPORTANT
    For full details on service updates and route changes, please consult the London Service Update page.

    Tower of London Opening hours:

    • Suggested total visit time is 4 hours
    • Audio Guides are not included
    • Your ticket includes the Crown Jewels, White Tower, Battlements, Medieval Palace, Bloody Tower, Torture at the Tower exhibition, Fusiliers’ Museum, Royal Beasts, Royal Mint and more.

      Timetables
    • The Red Route operates on three separate schedules depending on the day of travel: Sunday to Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. First Bus, Last Bus, and Last Full Loop times may vary. Please refer to the relevant timetable below for your day of travel.
    • The Blue Route operates on the same timetable throughout the week, regardless of the day of travel.
    • Note on Stop 12 (Horseferry Road): Served on Saturdays and Sundays only. Monday to Friday, please board at Stop 10 – Westminster Pier.
    • Note on Stop 13 (Buckingham Gate, Queens Gallery): Closed every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 10:15 and 12:15 due to the Changing of the Guard. Please use Stop 16 – Buckingham Palace Road (Stop Z12, outside Caffè Nero).

    Red Route: Sunday to Thursday Timetable

    • Stop 1 – Belvedere Road: First Bus: 09:00 | Last Full Loop: 16:00 | Last Bus: 17:20
    • Stop 2 – Aldwych No 1: First Bus: 09:05 | Last Full Loop: 15:05 | Last Bus: 17:25
    • Stop 3 – Ludgate Hill, St Pauls Cathedral: First Bus: 09:15 | Last Full Loop: 15:15 | Last Bus: 17:35
    • Stop 4 – Cannon Street - The City: First Bus: 09:20 | Last Full Loop: 15:20 | Last Bus: 17:40
    • Stop 5 – London Bridge: First Bus: 09:27 | Last Full Loop: 15:27 | Last Bus: 17:47
    • Stop 6 – Borough Market: First Bus: 09:29 | Last Full Loop: 15:29 | Last Bus: 17:49
    • Stop 7 – Tooley Street, Tower Bridge: First Bus: 09:33 | Last Full Loop: 15:33 | Last Bus: 17:53
    • Stop 8 – Tower Hill, Tower Hill Station: First Bus: 08:42 | Last Full Loop: 15:44 | Last Bus: 17:24
    • Stop 9 – Victoria Embankment, Temple: First Bus: 08:53 | Last Full Loop: 15:15 | Last Bus: 17:35
    • Stop 10 – Victoria Embankment, Westminster Pier: First Bus: 08:57 | Last Full Loop: 15:19 | Last Bus: 17:39
    • Stop 11 – Westminster Bridge (London Eye) EAST: First Bus: 09:02 | Last Full Loop: 15:24 | Last Bus: 17:44
    • Stop 12 – Horseferry Road (Saturday and Sunday only): First Bus: 09:08 | Last Full Loop: 15:30 | Last Bus: 17:50
    • Stop 13 – Buckingham Gate, Queens Gallery (closed 10:15-12:15 on Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri): First Bus: 09:13 | Last Full Loop: 15:35 | Last Bus: 17:55
    • Stop 14 – Cardinal Place, Coach Stop 16: First Bus: 09:16 | Last Full Loop: 15:38 | Last Bus: 17:58
    • Stop 15 – Buckingham Palace Rd, Clermont Hotel: First Bus: 09:21 | Last Full Loop: 15:41 | Last Bus: 18:01
    • Stop 16 – Buckingham Palace Rd, Stand Z12: First Bus: 09:04 | Last Full Loop: 15:48 | Last Bus: 17:48
    • Stop 16 – Buckingham Palace Rd, Stand Z12: First Bus: 09:04 | Last Full Loop: 15:48 | Last Bus: 17:48
    • Stop 17 – Grosvenor Gardens, Stop 10A: First Bus: 09:07 | Last Full Loop: 15:31 | Last Bus: 17:51
    • Stop 18 – Queen Elizabeth Gate, Hyde Park: First Bus: 09:12 | Last Full Loop: 15:36 | Last Bus: 17:56
    • Stop 19 – Marble Arch, Speakers Corner: First Bus: 09:15 | Last Full Loop: 15:39 | Last Bus: 17:59
    • Stop 20 – Park Lane, Marble Arch: First Bus: 09:19 | Last Full Loop: 15:43 | Last Bus: 18:03
    • Stop 21 – Park Lane, Hilton: First Bus: 09:22 | Last Full Loop: 15:46 | Last Bus: 18:06
    • Stop 22 – Piccadilly, Hard Rock Café: First Bus: 09:26 | Last Full Loop: 15:50 | Last Bus: 18:10
    • Stop 23 – Green Park: First Bus: 09:28 | Last Full Loop: 15:52 | Last Bus: 18:04
    • Stop 24 – Haymarket: First Bus: 09:00 | Last Full Loop: 16:04 | Last Bus: 18:07
    • Stop 25 – Pall Mall East, Trafalgar Square: First Bus: 09:04 | Last Full Loop: 16:07 | Last Bus: 18:11
    • Stop 26 – Whitehall, Banquetting House: First Bus: 09:08 | Last Full Loop: 16:11 | Last Bus: 18:15
    • Stop 27 – Westminster Bridge, London Eye WEST: First Bus: 09:13 | Last Full Loop: 16:15 | Last Bus: 18:17

    Red Route: Friday Timetable

    • Stop 1 – Belvedere Road: First Bus: 09:00 | Last Full Loop: 16:00 | Last Bus: 17:20
    • Stop 2 – Aldwych No 1: First Bus: 09:05 | Last Full Loop: 14:52 | Last Bus: 17:25
    • Stop 3 – Ludgate Hill, St Pauls Cathedral: First Bus: 09:15 | Last Full Loop: 15:02 | Last Bus: 17:35
    • Stop 4 – Cannon Street - The City: First Bus: 09:20 | Last Full Loop: 15:07 | Last Bus: 17:40
    • Stop 5 – London Bridge: First Bus: 09:27 | Last Full Loop: 15:14 | Last Bus: 17:47
    • Stop 6 – Borough Market: First Bus: 09:29 | Last Full Loop: 15:16 | Last Bus: 17:49
    • Stop 7 – Tooley Street, Tower Bridge: First Bus: 09:33 | Last Full Loop: 15:20 | Last Bus: 17:53
    • Stop 8 – Tower Hill, Tower Hill Station: First Bus: 08:42 | Last Full Loop: 15:31 | Last Bus: 17:24
    • Stop 9 – Victoria Embankment, Temple: First Bus: 08:53 | Last Full Loop: 14:52 | Last Bus: 17:35
    • Stop 10 – Victoria Embankment, Westminster Pier: First Bus: 08:57 | Last Full Loop: 14:56 | Last Bus: 17:39
    • Stop 11 – Westminster Bridge (London Eye) EAST: First Bus: 09:02 | Last Full Loop: 15:01 | Last Bus: 17:44
    • Stop 12 – Horseferry Road (Saturday and Sunday only): First Bus: 09:08 | Last Full Loop: 15:07 | Last Bus: 17:50
    • Stop 13 – Buckingham Gate, Queens Gallery (closed 10:15-12:15 on Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri): First Bus: 09:13 | Last Full Loop: 15:12 | Last Bus: 17:55
    • Stop 14 – Cardinal Place, Coach Stop 16: First Bus: 09:16 | Last Full Loop: 15:15 | Last Bus: 17:58
    • Stop 15 – Buckingham Palace Rd, Clermont Hotel: First Bus: 09:21 | Last Full Loop: 15:18 | Last Bus: 18:01
    • Stop 16 – Buckingham Palace Rd, Stand Z12: First Bus: 09:04 | Last Full Loop: 15:20 | Last Bus: 17:48
    • Stop 16 – Buckingham Palace Rd, Stand Z12: First Bus: 09:04 | Last Full Loop: 15:20 | Last Bus: 17:48
    • Stop 17 – Grosvenor Gardens, Stop 10A: First Bus: 09:07 | Last Full Loop: 15:16 | Last Bus: 17:51
    • Stop 18 – Queen Elizabeth Gate, Hyde Park: First Bus: 09:12 | Last Full Loop: 15:21 | Last Bus: 17:56
    • Stop 19 – Marble Arch, Speakers Corner: First Bus: 09:15 | Last Full Loop: 15:24 | Last Bus: 17:59
    • Stop 20 – Park Lane, Marble Arch: First Bus: 09:19 | Last Full Loop: 15:28 | Last Bus: 18:03
    • Stop 21 – Park Lane, Hilton: First Bus: 09:22 | Last Full Loop: 15:31 | Last Bus: 18:06
    • Stop 22 – Piccadilly, Hard Rock Café: First Bus: 09:26 | Last Full Loop: 15:35 | Last Bus: 18:10
    • Stop 23 – Green Park: First Bus: 09:28 | Last Full Loop: 15:37 | Last Bus: 18:04
    • Stop 24 – Haymarket: First Bus: 09:00 | Last Full Loop: 15:49 | Last Bus: 18:07
    • Stop 25 – Pall Mall East, Trafalgar Square: First Bus: 09:04 | Last Full Loop: 15:40 | Last Bus: 18:11
    • Stop 26 – Whitehall, Banquetting House: First Bus: 09:08 | Last Full Loop: 15:44 | Last Bus: 18:15
    • Stop 27 – Westminster Bridge, London Eye WEST: First Bus: 09:13 | Last Full Loop: 15:49 | Last Bus: 18:19

    Red Route: Saturday Timetable

    • Stop 1 – Belvedere Road: First Bus: 09:00 | Last Full Loop: 16:00 | Last Bus: 17:20
    • Stop 2 – Aldwych No 1: First Bus: 09:05 | Last Full Loop: 14:52 | Last Bus: 17:25
    • Stop 3 – Ludgate Hill, St Pauls Cathedral: First Bus: 09:15 | Last Full Loop: 15:02 | Last Bus: 17:35
    • Stop 4 – Cannon Street - The City: First Bus: 09:20 | Last Full Loop: 15:07 | Last Bus: 17:40
    • Stop 5 – London Bridge: First Bus: 09:27 | Last Full Loop: 15:14 | Last Bus: 17:47
    • Stop 6 – Borough Market: First Bus: 09:29 | Last Full Loop: 15:16 | Last Bus: 17:49
    • Stop 7 – Tooley Street, Tower Bridge: First Bus: 09:33 | Last Full Loop: 15:20 | Last Bus: 17:53
    • Stop 8 – Tower Hill, Tower Hill Station: First Bus: 08:42 | Last Full Loop: 15:31 | Last Bus: 17:24
    • Stop 9 – Victoria Embankment, Temple: First Bus: 08:53 | Last Full Loop: 14:52 | Last Bus: 17:35
    • Stop 10 – Victoria Embankment, Westminster Pier: First Bus: 08:57 | Last Full Loop: 14:56 | Last Bus: 17:39
    • Stop 11 – Westminster Bridge (London Eye) EAST: First Bus: 09:02 | Last Full Loop: 15:01 | Last Bus: 17:44
    • Stop 12 – Horseferry Road (Saturday and Sunday only): First Bus: 09:08 | Last Full Loop: 15:07 | Last Bus: 17:50
    • Stop 13 – Buckingham Gate, Queens Gallery: First Bus: 09:13 | Last Full Loop: 15:12 | Last Bus: 17:55
    • Stop 14 – Cardinal Place, Coach Stop 16: First Bus: 09:16 | Last Full Loop: 15:15 | Last Bus: 17:58
    • Stop 15 – Buckingham Palace Rd, Clermont Hotel: First Bus: 09:19 | Last Full Loop: 15:18 | Last Bus: 18:01
    • Stop 16 – Buckingham Palace Rd, Stand Z12: First Bus: 09:04 | Last Full Loop: 15:20 | Last Bus: 17:48
    • Stop 16 – Buckingham Palace Rd, Stand Z12: First Bus: 09:04 | Last Full Loop: 15:20 | Last Bus: 17:48
    • Stop 17 – Grosvenor Gardens, Stop 10A: First Bus: 09:07 | Last Full Loop: 15:16 | Last Bus: 17:51
    • Stop 18 – Queen Elizabeth Gate, Hyde Park: First Bus: 09:12 | Last Full Loop: 15:21 | Last Bus: 17:56
    • Stop 19 – Marble Arch, Speakers Corner: First Bus: 09:15 | Last Full Loop: 15:24 | Last Bus: 17:59
    • Stop 20 – Park Lane, Marble Arch: First Bus: 09:19 | Last Full Loop: 15:28 | Last Bus: 18:03
    • Stop 21 – Park Lane, Hilton: First Bus: 09:22 | Last Full Loop: 15:31 | Last Bus: 18:06
    • Stop 22 – Piccadilly, Hard Rock Café: First Bus: 09:26 | Last Full Loop: 15:35 | Last Bus: 18:10
    • Stop 23 – Green Park: First Bus: 09:28 | Last Full Loop: 15:37 | Last Bus: 18:04
    • Stop 24 – Haymarket: First Bus: 09:00 | Last Full Loop: 15:49 | Last Bus: 18:07
    • Stop 25 – Pall Mall East, Trafalgar Square: First Bus: 09:04 | Last Full Loop: 15:40 | Last Bus: 18:11
    • Stop 26 – Whitehall, Banquetting House: First Bus: 09:08 | Last Full Loop: 15:44 | Last Bus: 18:15
    • Stop 27 – Westminster Bridge, London Eye WEST: First Bus: 09:13 | Last Full Loop: 15:49 | Last Bus: 18:19

    Blue Route

    • Stop 20 – Marble Arch: First Bus: 09:30 | Last Full Loop: 16:00 | Last Bus: 16:00
    • Stop 21 – Park Lane, Hilton: First Bus: 09:33 | Last Full Loop: 15:03 | Last Bus: 16:08
    • Stop 31 – Hyde Park Corner Station, Stop 13: First Bus: 08:37 | Last Full Loop: 15:07 | Last Bus: 16:12
    • Stop 32 – Harrods (Brompton Road): First Bus: 08:41 | Last Full Loop: 15:11 | Last Bus: 16:12
    • Stop 33 – Victoria and Albert Museum (Thurlow Place): First Bus: 08:45 | Last Full Loop: 15:15 | Last Bus: 16:20
    • Stop 34 – Gloucester Road (Stop GS): First Bus: 08:52 | Last Full Loop: 15:22 | Last Bus: 16:27
    • Stop 35 – Kensington Road / Royal Albert Hall (Stop RD): First Bus: 08:58 | Last Full Loop: 15:28 | Last Bus: 16:33
    • Stop 36 – Palace Gate Tour bus stop: First Bus: 09:00 | Last Full Loop: 15:30 | Last Bus: 16:35
    • Stop 37 – Kensington Palace (Stop N): First Bus: 09:02 | Last Full Loop: 15:32 | Last Bus: 16:37
    • Stop 38 – Notting Hill Gate (Palace Gardens Terrace): First Bus: 09:10 | Last Full Loop: 15:40 | Last Bus: 16:45
    • Stop 39 – Bayswater Road, St Petersburgh Place Tour Bus Stop: First Bus: 09:12 | Last Full Loop: 15:42 | Last Bus: 16:47
    • Stop 40 – Bayswater Road, Thistle (Porchester Terrace): First Bus: 09:15 | Last Full Loop: 15:45 | Last Bus: 16:50
    • Stop 41 – Lancaster Gate / Columbia Hotel (Stop LE): First Bus: 09:17 | Last Full Loop: 15:47 | Last Bus: 16:52

    Green Route
    Operates Friday, Saturday and Sunday only
    Operating dates: November 2026: 6 and 7
    December 2026: 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 27, 28, 29 and 30.

    • Stop 1 – Belvedere Road: First Bus: 09:30 | Last Full Loop: 16:40 | Last Bus: 17:40
    • Stop 2 – Aldwych: First Bus: 09:36 | Last Full Loop: 16:46 | Last Bus: 17:46
    • Stop 51 – Southampton Row, Stop Y, for the British Museum: First Bus: 08:37 | Last Full Loop: 16:57 | Last Bus: 17:57
    • Stop 52 – Woburn Place, Bus Stop H (Royal National): First Bus: 08:41 | Last Full Loop: 17:01 | Last Bus: 18:01
    • Stop 53 – British Museum: First Bus: 08:48 | Last Full Loop: 17:08 | Last Bus: 18:08
    • Stop 54 – Shaftsbury Avenue: First Bus: 08:55 | Last Full Loop: 17:15 | Last Bus: 18:15
    • Stop 24 – Haymarket: First Bus: 09:00 | Last Full Loop: 17:20 | Last Bus: 18:20
    • Stop 25 – Pall Mall East: First Bus: 09:04 | Last Full Loop: 15:55 | Last Bus: 17:22
    • Stop 26 – Whitehall: First Bus: 09:08 | Last Full Loop: 15:59 | Last Bus: 17:26
    • Stop 27 – Westminster Bridge / London Eye: First Bus: 09:13 | Last Full Loop: 16:04 | Last Bus: 17:31
    • Scheduled times may be affected by London traffic, road closures and other operational conditions. Please use the City Sightseeing London app for live service information and updates.

    For your attention

    • Our buses are wheelchair accessible.
    • Dogs in carriers are permitted on the bus.

    River Cruise:

    • Your ticket includes a free cruise on the River Thames. The 24-hour ticket includes a one-way cruise between Westminster Pier and Tower Pier. You can start the cruise from either pier.
    • You will be given your cruise ticket when you redeem your voucher on the bus.
    • Departures every 40 minutes
    • Duration: Approx 35 minutes

    24-hour river cruise ticket:

    • First departure (both piers): 10:00
    • Last departure (from Tower pier): 18.55
    • Last departure (from Westminster): 19.20

    Customer Advisory:
    We encourage all customers to stay informed of the latest service updates.
    Please consult with our uniformed staff on-site or contact our service hotline at 02039501262 for real-time information.

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    Cancellation Policy

    Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the chosen date.

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