Does the London Pass include the hop-on hop-off bus?
Yes, The London Pass includes a 1-day (or in some cases, a 2-day depending on the offer) Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour, typically with Big Bus or Golden Tours. The ticket covers multiple routes and allows for unlimited, flexible travel to major landmarks for the day.
Does the London Pass include hop-on hop-off buses?
With the London Pass you will get a free 1 day ticket to use on any of the hop on hop off buses around London, covering three routes around the central city sights.
Some of the popular attractions you can visit with the London Pass include the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, Thames River Cruise, Kensington Palace, The View from the Shard, Windsor Castle, London Zoo, and Big Bus tours.
Typically, you'll find that you'll save money if you plan to visit more than four or five attractions with the pass and the longer the pass duration, the better the cost savings. However, it depends on which attractions you want to visit so use the tips above to figure out if it is worth it for you.
London's "1 hour rule" refers to the Hopper Fare, which allows unlimited bus and tram journeys for a single £1.75 fare within one hour of your first tap-in, using the same contactless or Oyster card. It means you can switch between buses and trams as much as you like, even linking with the Tube or DLR (though the main benefit is bus/tram hopping), without paying again, provided your subsequent taps are within 60 minutes of the initial touch.
What's the difference between The London Pass and The London Pass Plus?
The London Pass Plus includes all London Pass attractions, as well as additional access to The View from The Shard, The London Eye and Madame Tussauds. There's no need to pick before you purchase. Just choose attractions as you go! If you don't save on your sightseeing, we'll refund you the difference!
Where does the hop-on hop-off bus start in London?
You can start a hop-on hop-off bus tour at any stop, but popular main starting points for first-time visitors often include the London Eye (Belvedere Road), Green Park, or Victoria Station/Bulleid Way, offering great access to iconic sights like Buckingham Palace and central London landmarks. Other convenient spots are Piccadilly Circus, Tower of London, and Marble Arch, with most companies allowing boarding at any designated stop along their routes.
On a bus or tram, you only need to touch in. If you touch out at the end of your bus or tram journey, you may end up paying more than you need to. For all other journeys, you always need to touch out, even if the gates are open. If there are no gates, use a free-standing yellow card reader.
Just show your pass when boarding or to a staff member at a Big Bus stop, and they'll scan your pass and give you a paper ticket to use each time you hop on and off. You'll need to hang on to your paper ticket for the next day too.
Where can I purchase KL Hop On Hop Off tickets? Tickets can be purchased online, on the bus, at authorized hotels and agents, or at the kiosk at Sungei Wang Plaza (Stop No. 01). Additionally, tickets can be booked online at Trip.com.
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