What to do and see in England, United Kingdom: The Best Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

Even the thought of taking a family bus tour of London can be enough to fill you with worry, especially when you have young children to entertain. You want them to see as much as possible and learn all about the city but probably dread the phrases ‘I’m bored’ or ‘I need a wee’. That’s why we’ve created an open top bus tour especially for kids which is the perfect introduction to central London. Our 45-minute non-stop tour passes major landmarks and we have a live guide on-board to tell stories about the history and culture of the city on this fun London tour. If you are searching for the best London tours for families, this might just tick all of the boxes, especially if you’re visiting London during the school holidays.

Inclusions: Bus Tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Toilet facilities

Experience the city as the sun begins to set and London lights up around you. A non-stop tour combining a live guided bus tour and a river cruise. A great tour to rediscover the city under a new light, the best of London by bus and boat. The city bursts into life at night and London looks spectacular with twinkling lights cutting through the darkness. Watch the city come alive as the sun sets and as famous monuments such as the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye light up. From the comfort of the top deck, to a tranquil seat on the river, don’t miss out on the perfect night experience. Some of the landmarks on our night tour include: Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower of London and many more.

Inclusions: London's best spots beautifully illuminated at night, A 75-minute non-stop London by night bus tour, A 20-minute non-stop river Thames cruise, Breath-taking views of the city by bus and boat, Audio-commentary available in 11 languages, Live guided in English

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reconnect with your favourite York landmarks with this hop-on, hop-off open-top bus tour around the towns best loved sites, with a live guide. Sit back and relax as our audio guide regales you with fascinating information about York Minster, Micklegate Bar, Clifford’s Tower and much more. You can hop-on and hop-off at any of the 20 stops. A great break from online learning for the kids, with a chance to have a more interactive experience. It’s been a very long time since we’ve been able to see the iconic monuments of this great city, so join us and revisit the best of York! We will be providing single-use masks and gloves on this tour, although customers are welcome to provide their own. The first tour of the day starts at 09:23am from Exhibition Square.

Inclusions: A 24 hour hop-on hop-off open top bus tour around York , Audio guide in English, Masks provided

Exclusions: Refreshments, Gratuities, Live guide

Discover London aboard an open-top, double-decker Big Bus on this hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour and enjoy a visit to the world-famous Madame Tussauds as part of your ticket. With your 24, 48, or 72 hour ticket, design a personal itinerary with dozens of possible stops, including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and many more. Enjoy unobstructed views and on-board commentary as you view the sights and attractions of the city and then hop off to rub shoulders with the rich and famous at Madame Tussauds. Pose for photos with wax replicas of your favourite celebrities including Her Majesty the Queen, Tom Hardy and Kim Kardashian. Highlights See more of London in less time with this two-in-one package Pick between 24-, 48-, or 72- hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus Get up close to wax figures of world-famous celebrities at Madame Tussauds London Walking tour and River Thames cruise included with each ticket option

Inclusions: Hop-on hop-off open-top sightseeing bus tour valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours, Entry ticket to Madame Tussauds, Live English-speaking guide (Red Route), Recorded commentary in 12 languages, Thames River Cruise, Walking tours, Complimentary earphones, Hotel drop-off for those staying in Paddington, Bayswater, Notting Hill and Kensington, Travel on 4 different routes covering all of London's top attractions

Exclusions: Hotel Pickup, Food and drinks

This is our Red Route Hop-On-Hop-Off Multilingual Open Top Tour lasting 50 minutes, with a 24 hour ticket from time of purchase. This tour has been designed to point out and talk you through the historical landmarks and attractions including our iconic UNESCO waterfront.  Hop-Off at any of our 14 Stops including The Royal Albert Dock, The Three Graces, Western Approaches, Liverpool One Shopping Center, The Cavern Club, William Brown Street (World Museum, Central Library, Walker Art Gallery), St Georges Hall, Adelphi Hotel, Metropolitan Cathedral, The Philharmonic Dinning Rooms (where all our customers receive a free glass of bubbly just show the bar staff a valid bus ticket,18 plus ID maybe required), The Liverpool Cathedral, St Luke's Church, China Town, The Cains Brewery Village (Peaky Blinders Bar) and much more.

Inclusions: Hop-on hop-off tour

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

Discover London aboard an open-top, double-decker Big Bus on this hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour and enjoy a visit to SEA LIFE London Aquarium as part of your ticket. With your 24, 48, or 72 hour ticket, design a personal itinerary with dozens of possible stops, including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, the Tower of London, and more. Enjoy unobstructed views and on-board commentary as you view the sights and attractions of the city and then hop off at SEA LIFE London Aquarium to take a fascinating journey beneath the waves and discover over 400 species of sea creatures including sharks, jellyfish and penguins. Make the most of the rest of your day with a free walking tour and a River Thames cruise. Highlights See more of London in less time with this two-in-one package Pick between 24-, 48-, or 72- hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus Discover amazing marine life at SEA LIFE London Aquarium Walking tour and River Thames cruise included with each ticket option

Inclusions: Hop-on hop-off open-top sightseeing bus tour valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours, Entry to SEA LIFE London Aquarium , Live English-speaking guide (Red Route), Recorded commentary in 12 languages, Thames River Cruise, Walking tours, Complimentary earphones, Hotel drop-off for those staying in Paddington, Bayswater, Notting Hill and Kensington, Travel on 4 different routes covering all of London's top attractions

Exclusions: Hotel Pickup, Food and drinks

Explore the capital of Cheshire on this City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour! With a 24-hour or 48-hour pass, you can see the sights of Chester aboard our open-top, double-decker bus that includes our informative on-board audio commentary. Hop on and off as you please at any of the 15 tour stops located around the city including popular tourist hotspots such as Vicars Lane, Handbridge and Grosvenor Street.

Inclusions: 24-hour or 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass (depending on option selected at check-out), Free headphones, On-board audio commentary, Information booklet including map, tour information and local offers, Vouchers valid for 12 months

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Attraction entry fees, Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Explore the ancient city of York on a 24 hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour. This sightseeing extravaganza will take you to all of the best places of interest, including Clifford's Tower, Monk Bar, Exhibition Square, The Stonebow, Museum Gardens and much more! The beauty of a hop-on hop-off service is that you can create your own schedule and discover this fabulous destination at your own pace. The double-decker bus provides you with an audio tour commentary in 10 languages, teaching you all about York's fascinating past as you cruise around. There's so much to learn about this northern city, which was originally founded by the Romans. You'll also get to experience panoramic views of these historic landmarks, thanks to the open-top deck.

Inclusions: Unlimited hop-on hop-off for 24 hours, On-board audio commentary available in several languages + free headphones (English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Mandarin, Japanese, Russian, Kids Commentary in English), Discount booklet including offers on local eateries, attractions and shops, Vouchers valid for 12 months

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop off, Food and drinks, unless specified

Explore Stratford-Upon-Avon with a 24-hour or 48-hour bus ticket aboard an open-top double-decker City Sightseeing bus! See Stratford’s most exciting landmarks and attractions with ease with our flexible hop-on hop-off feature – passengers can hop on and hop off at any of the 10 tour stops along the route! Hop-off and discover key points of interest including Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Hall’s Croft and the River Avon!

Inclusions: 24 or 48 hour hop-on hop-off bus pass , On-board audio commentary, Discounts to local attractions , Vouchers valid for 12 months

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop off, Food and drinks, unless specified

Soar over and sail down the Thames to enjoy breathtaking views of London with this joint ticket for Emirates Air Line cable car and Uber Boat by Thames Clippers river bus.  Ticket includes all day River Roamer for Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, valid from 10am for hop-on, hop-off travel between 23 piers including but not limited to London Eye, Embankment, Bankside, Tower, Greenwich and North Greenwich.  Enjoy a bird's eye perspective of the capital with this 360 Degree tour on Emirates Air Line, including in-flight discovery film, souvenir in-flight guide and entry to Emirates Aviation Experience.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Restroom on board, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food is not included but available to purchase on board, Drinks are not included but available to purchase from the fully licensed bar on board, Headset not included to the in:flow app