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Buckingham Palace Entrance + Open Top Bus Tour London

Starting From From $101.16 per person Current Project Expedition rate
1 Day 4.48 / 5 1 reviews Easy activity level Single Day Group Tour Operated by Golden Tours
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The Experience

What your day looks like

Buckingham Palace : Buckingham Palace, the grand and iconic London residence of His Majesty the King is an absolute must-see on any visit to London. A fully working royal palace, housing not only The King but serving as the administrative headquarters of the Royal Household. The 19 State Rooms are exquisitely furnished with fine examples of French and English antique furniture and display some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, including works by Rubens, Canaletto, and Rembrandt, sculpture by Canova, and porcelain by Sèvres. The Garden: Often called the ‘walled oasis in the middle of London', the gardens of Buckingham Palace are a true sight to behold. Home to 30 different species of bird and over 350 different wildflowers, there is plenty to see and enjoy. Visitors finish their tour with a walk along the south side of the garden, taking in views of the famous lake and the west front of the palace. 24-hour Hop on Hop off Bus Explore the wonderful sights of London with a hop-on hop-off open-top bus tour. Enjoy the freedom to see everything London has to offer – jump on and off at your leisure. See the most iconic of London landmarks such as Big Ben, The London Eye, The Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey and The Tower of London. You can use any of the routes available: The Classic Tour (Blue route): Covers all the main Central London sights and visits London’s Museum Quarter. The Classic Tour (Red route): Covers all the main Central London sights and visits London’s Museum Quarter. The Essential Tour (Orange route): Passes Madame Tussauds and Kings Cross, as well as Hyde Park and Regents Park, two of the prettiest parks in London. The Morning and Evening Drop off Service (Yellow and Green routes): buses will pick up guests from popular hotel areas and bring them to Central London in the morning and drop them off by the end of the day. With the purchase of a 24 Hour Hop on Hop off Bus tour, you will also enjoy a FREE River Thames Boat Ride. Boat Ride available with the 24hrs Hop on Hop off bus tour: Enjoy an enthralling sightseeing cruise along the heart of London’s River Thames with this City Cruises boat ride. Departing from Westminster taking you to Tower Millennium Pier, or vice versa, you’ll get to soak in panoramic views of the capital’s most iconic landmarks for a sightseeing experience like no other! Discover fascinating facts as you cruise with live commentary from the captain or audio guide. Free Walking Tours Enjoy the Jack The Ripper Walking Tour and/or the Coronation Walking Tour as part of your sightseeing day out in London. Learn about King Charles’ Coronation and coronations of the past as well as interesting facts about members of the royal family. On your 2-hour tour, you’ll also visit fantastic royal sites and watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony. Or why not play detective by traveling back to Victorian London to investigate the morbid murders carried out by the infamous Jack the Ripper? See where vital clues were found and learn more about his victims and possible suspects.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • No need to print your tickets – Etickets are accepted on all hopon hopoff services
  • Buses depart every 20 minutes from the main tourist points
  • River Thames Boat Ride
  • Step inside Buckingham Palace
  • Explore the hidden gems in the middle of London
Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

London

City/Town Tour.

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Sightseeing at Buckingham Palace.

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Boating at River Thames.

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Sightseeing at Buckingham Palace Garden.

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Sightseeing at Big Ben (London).

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Sightseeing at London Eye.

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Sightseeing at Palace of Westminster.

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Sightseeing at Westminster Abbey.

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Sightseeing at Tower of London.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Entry to Buckingham Palace 24hrs Hop-on Hop-off bus ticket Free Wi-Fi on all Open Top buses River Thames boat ride valid for one-way* Free Walking Tour Audio guides available in 11 languages

Restrictions

This tour is only offered seasonally: open daily from July - August & open from Thursday - Monday in September.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting point: Outside Queens Gallery Entrance, Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA.

Languages Offered

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Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business

Traveler Impressions

What travelers are saying

2026-07-27 4.00 / 5

Buckingham Palace was great. Wish we could have seen more of it. The hop on hop off bus was ok, I preferred the tube for getting around more.

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