London Hop on hop off

I highly recommend this tour if you're visiting London! Definitely get the package that includes the river cruise. It's much cheaper than booking separately, and the boat gives you a great view of the city from the Thames. You can take the cruise in the evening too. Just check the last departure time. We took ours at around 7:20 pm. One tip: make sure you download the Big Bus app! We tried to board the bus after 4 pm, but the driver wouldn't let us on because there was no salesperson around. Later, we found out we could simply activate our tickets through the app and board directly! Despite that little hiccup, I would absolutely recommend this experience. It's one of the things I'd tell anyone visiting London to do!

Aside from a long wait time and a confusing route directions and stop locations, service was generally good.

The Hop-On Hop-Off London bus service was excellent overall. Coverage of the main attractions was superb, making it a convenient way to explore the city and get around between key landmarks. The buses were easy to use, and the routes covered everything I wanted to see. My only minor disappointment was that the last bus service ended a bit earlier than expected (around 5 pm), which limited flexibility for late afternoon sightseeing. Otherwise, it was a great experience and good value for visitors to London.