Notting Hill Carnival Going Digital for August 2020 Festival

Published on 26 July 2020

Notting Hill Carnival Going Digital for August 2020 Festival

Notting Hill Carnival announced that they are going Digital for the coming annual August 2020 calendar festival. This is not a surprise as many festivals are hit by the COVID Pandemic. The street festival in London attracts more than a million visitors every year. The main parade starts on Great Western Road, winding its way along Chepstow Road, then on to Westbourne Grove, and then down Ladbroke Grove. However, all this is set to change this year.

Matthew Phillip, executive director of organisers Notting Hill Carnival Ltd, said the event which will be broadcasted globally over four online channels will offer viewers a peak behind the curtain of Europe’s biggest street party. It will include performances, interviews and cookery shows.

He told the Standard: It was not right to not do anything. We wanted to celebrate the carnival and the people behind it. With it being digital, now it is an around-the-world experience – it is going global.

Notting Hill London Carnival going Digital Aug 2020

Speaking about the logistics of hosting a digital carnival, Matthew said: Lockdown has meant that we have all fast-forwarded in terms of technology. It is something we should have been embracing before, online and broadcasting. This is a new kind of carnival. It was always going to adapt and we are going to be embracing it. It is an opportunity to open people up to the carnival and give people a peak behind the curtain.

The cancellation of this year’s physical festival marks the first time it is not being staged on the streets of Notting Hill and Kensington since it was launched in 1966.

Notting Hill Carnival over the years – See Pictures below

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notting hill carnival in 2017 colour dance

Digital Notting Hill Carnival Schedule

Viewers tuning in from 6 pm on Saturday, August 29 will be able to experience the performances from steel bands, sound systems, plus calypso and Soca dancers. There will be interviews with the people behind the event, plus food and drink shows.

The content for the digital carnival has been filmed over the past month. The event is being supported by Kensington and Chelsea Council, Westminster Council and the Greater London Authority.

Watch the Digital Notting Hill Carnival 2020 Introduction video

Digital Notting Hill Carnival for 2020 Replaces the Street Festival for one year

The arts, music and food of the Notting Hill Carnival go online

The Carnival experience at home!

Steel Bands, Sound Systems, Mas Bands, Brazilian Bands, Calypso and Soca performances, food and drink shows, interviews and much more!

Carnival Warm-Up

Steelpan Show & Calypso & Groovy Soca

Channel 1: Saturday 29 August 6 pm – Midnight

Carnival Culture

Channel 1: Saturday 29 August 9am – 12pm

Parade Channel

Channel 2: Sunday 30 & Monday 31 August 12pm – 8pm

Sound System Channel

Channel 3: Sunday 30 & Monday 31 August 12pm – 8pm

Main Stage Channel

Channel 4: Sunday 30 & Monday 31 August 8pm – 11pm

For access to the video channels please head over to Lets Go Do and sign up.

Watch at: www.NHCarnival.org

Twitter:@NHCarnivalLDN Instagram: @nhcarnivalldn FB: @NHCarnivalLDN

Get The Official Notting Hill Carnival App – Apple & Android

Details on how to register to view the channels and the full lineup can be found at NHCarnival.org.

If you are already in London, check out our London Tours Page to see which tours you can go for during the current COVID-19 Pandemic. Keep looking into our News sections for all the latest.

London Tourists Attractions and Restaurants are Opening – COVID-19

Published on 12 July 2020

Attraction/COVID-19/Cuisine/London News

From 4th July London is opening its doors to tourists. Many see the move as caution. Many still think it’s the right move. We all need to make sure that we take all the right precautions while moving around within London or coming to London for holidays, tourism, and family meetings after more than 3 months of COVID-19 lockdown. London will never be the same, as some say. But we need to support our businesses and kick-start the tourism economy with caution.

london-attractions-are-opening — London Attractions are Opening

London tourist Attractions Opened and opening up – 10th July 2020

London’s top attractions are allowed to open their gates to tourists from around the world and within the UK. Despite the new ruling, some of the attractions are still closed namely The British Museum, National History Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum and Science Museum.

The National Gallery opened on the 8th of July, the Tower of London on the 10th of July, and Tate Britain and Modern will open on the 27th of July. Each one of London’s attractions has to follow strict pandemic rules and make sure all the places are sanitised and every public entrant needs to be thermally tested before entering the premises.

Londoners are urged to become Tourists – Sadiq Khan

Londoners are urged by the government (Sadiq Khan) to become tourists in their own city to support COVID-19 recovery. The city has been massively hit by the pandemic. And everyone dreads a long painful recovery for local businesses. Experts are contemplating a slow tourism recovery, as many nations are still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. European countries have somewhat recovered from the pandemic, but we all need to be cautious and start travelling responsibly. London locals are allowed to move around the city without any restrictions and are asked by the government to visit London’s beautiful sites.

London restaurants are opening post covid — London restaurants are opening post COVID-19

Restaurants Now Open in London – 10th July 2020

Many restaurants have opened up in the city of London, and all have been extra cautious and doing what they can to maintain hygiene and serve the city. The majority of them were functional partially by doing home delivery of the food. And now Londoners and tourists can enjoy going to restaurants as the rules have been recently relaxed. Following are some of the restaurants which have recently opened up in the city of London:

Romulo

This Filipino restaurant on High Street Kensington will reopen on July 10. 343 Kensington High Street, W8 6NW, romulocafe.co.uk

Dishoom

The popular Indian restaurant group will reopen its Carnaby, King’s Cross and Shoreditch locations on July 10, with Kensington following on July 24. For a limited time, it will allow diners to book in groups of up to six in the evenings. Various locations, dishoom.com

Allegra

Patrick Powell’s highly praised Stratford restaurant will return on July 10. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 20 International Way, E20 1FD, Allegra-restaurant.com

Da Terra

Rafael Cagalli’s two Michelin-starred restaurants in Bethnal Green will welcome guests from July 10. 8 Patriot Square, E2 9NF, daterra.co.uk

Seabird

The sky-high seafood restaurant at The Hoxton in Southwark will reopen on July 10. 40 Blackfriars Road, SE1 8NY, seabirdlondon.com

Gold

The popular Notting Hill Italian has said it plans to reopen on July 10 (bookings open on June 24). 95-97 Portobello Road, W11 2QB, goldnottinghill.com

Brigadiers, Bank

Indian barbecue, beer & whisky restaurant Brigadiers is now open for terrace dining Weds-Sat 12 pm-9.30 pm before the bar opens on 15 July, brigadierslondon.com

Goodman, Mayfair

Goodman steak restaurant reopens its flagship location so you can enjoy that Lake District grass-fed fillet once again, GoodmanMayfair.COM

Kitty Fisher’s, Mayfair

Kitty Fisher’s returns with an outside space, a few ground-floor tables and a takeaway to start. KittyFishers.com

Jamavar, Mayfair

This high-end Indian restaurant near Berkeley Square returns with its highly rated tasting dishes.JamavarRestaurants.com

Go out, enjoy the heart of London, and be safe and travel responsibly.

Note: You can book your COVID-19 test here

When is Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2019

Published on 9 November 2019

Attraction/Entertainment/Night Life

This is the time of the year when winter is around the corner and want to enjoy the snowfall, mulled wine and a good time with family and friends. So when is the Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2019? Winter Wonderland opens on 21st November 2019 and will close on 5th January 2020. The wonderland will be accessible to everyone from 4 pm onwards on 21st November.

Where is Hyde Park Winter Wonderland?

The winter wonderland is held in Hyde Park. The nearest tube station to reach hyde park are Bond Street station, Green Park Knightsbridge, and Marble Arch. Every year, millions of people flock to see and exhibit the display, ride, food and wine. It’s a place where everyone can come and will be welcomed. There are various types of rides from roller coasters, ice rinks, and ice bars, to kids’ rides.

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Attraction

This year around you can exhibit the following pre-bookable attractions:

Magical Ice Kingdom presents A Christmas Carol
New 70 Metre Observation Wheel
Mr Men & Little Miss The Show
Paddington™ on Ice
Zippos Christmas Circus
Cirque Berserk
Season Ride Pass
Ice Skating
Bar Ice
Ice Sculpting Workshop
Winter Wonderland Comedy Club
Bar He Karaoke

You can book any or all of the above Attractions tickets from here:

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Check out Last year’s Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2018 Video:

London Festivals not to miss in September 2019

Published on 13 September 2019

Entertainment

London Festivals not to miss in Sept 2019

London Festivals not to miss in Sept 2019. Check out the places you can go and enjoy with your family and friends.

London Design Festival – 19th September – 22nd September 2019

The month of September is filled with some of the real thrilling festive fun. London Design Fair festival is the most celebrated festival in the heart of London in East. The fest is going to kick start from 19th of September to 22nd of September. This four day event brings out the artists and designers to the exposure. The event features more than 500 exhibitors from 36 countries coming together which includes independent designers, exhibitions for them, popular brands and more.

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Bamboo (?) Ring: Weaving into Lightness

The event is honoured by the presence of some most distinguished personalities like interior designers, press, design-savvy public, retail buyers and more who attend the event to see the latest furniture, materials, lighting and textiles available in different corners of the world. In the exhibition, everyone is allowed to view the show multiple times but the entry is recommended to be made 45 minutes before the show.

Nova Batida festival – 13th – 15th September 2019

Nova Batida is a three days festival organized in the Underground village in Lisbon. The fest will begin from 13th September to 15th September. These three days events will showcase the amazing blend of music, art and culture. The major highlights of the event will include fitness and well-being programmes, yoga sessions, education talks and much more.

The lineup for the show includes Friendly Fires, Jon Hopkins, Jungle, Cake takeover, Reason to be cheerful and more.

The major highlight of this event will be Mount Kimbie including other prominent artists George Fitzgerald, DJ Marky and Gillies Peterson.

London Brick Festival – 22nd September 2019

Are you a LEGO fan? Then this is the festival for you to explore the world of bricks. London Brick festival brings an even bigger festival this year. Due to last year’s overwhelming interest the Lego festival has moved to London Olympia, Hammersmith Road, W14 8UX, London. The festival starts from 22nd September 2019 from 10 AM to 5 PM. The event is open for all age groups. You will be able to see incredible Lego builds, kid’s activities, build challenges and show LEGO boxed sets, miniatures, mini-figures, loose bricks and accessories to build on your own. You can expect to exhibit awesome builds done by other LEGA fans, and can also show off your designs and LEGO builts. So, what are you waiting for ? Go and book yourself a ticket at the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-brick-festival-tickets-60755438151

London festivals June and July 2019

Published on 23 June 2019

Attraction/Entertainment/Night Life

London festivals June and July 2019

London is a hub of dynamic fun, thrill and adventure providing immense pleasure when it comes to festivals. To experience some of the best events this season come out and book yourself a visit to London this June and July. Get engaged and select from a list of London festivals happening in June and July 2019 this season. Here we discuss the top 4 must-see festivals for the month of June and July.

A) Icons Festival – The most ravishing music festival is to showcase back-to-back heart throbbing shows of six top bands of London in a line-up. The event to be held on 27th July at The Thames is going to be a tribute to the music icons of the past 40 years. It is a must-see festival for the month of June and July for all passionate music lovers. This will surely be a soul-satisfying musical treat to yourself as one by one top 6 artists give a breathtaking performance individually. Also available are the stalls of food and drink at the event venue. To know more about the festival click here: https://www.iconsfestival.co.uk

Icon Festival 2019

B) Swing with Silver Ghost – Having marked their lively presence at some of the renowned jazz venues and swing dance club nights of London, Silver Ghost is a seven-piece ensemble band. Swing with Silver Ghost is the London festivals in June and July 2019 going to take place on 15th of this June at secret London, The Candlelight Club. Silver Ghost is surely going to stir up the guests and instil them to tap their feet on some of the best gigs from the 1920s and 30s. The swinging will be accompanied with a cocktail, Champagne Charlie and much more. To know more about the Swing with Silver ghost ticket and venue details here: http://silverghosts.co.uk

swing with silver ghost june July 2019 — Swing with Silver Ghost June – July 2019

C) Pride in London Parade – The must see festivals for the month of June and July includes a unique festival of Pride in London Parade for holiday planners around the world. The month-long festival begins on 8th June and going to end on 6th of July 2019. The much interesting festival includes the parade throughout the streets of London showcasing LGBT and the community celebrating together. The event gives the opportunity to enjoy the vibrant parade along with lots of dancing and singing. This is amongst the eye-catching events in London festivals June and July 2019.

D) Greenwich Docklands International Festival – The London festivals in June and July 2019 have immense to offer, explore and experience when it comes to festivals. GDIF is one such event that brings together the outdoor theatre and performances of artists from around the corner of the world. GDIF includes over 130 performances and 15 UK premieres which can be a true worth your visit to this festival. GDIF is also a must-see festival for the month of June and July starting from 21st June to 6th July 2019. To know more about the festival and book your tickets click here: https://www.ornc.org/Event/greenwich-docklands-international-festival-2019#Ovy5R6ghu2gYX0Pr.97

Greenwich Docklands International Festival 2019

Tower of London Early Access Tour including Private Audience with Beefeater

Published on 5 May 2019

Attraction/Tours

The Tower of London is steeped in rich history dating back more than 850 years. Explore the castle with a beefeater (also known as a Yoeman Warder) who knows the castle and its history better than normal tour guides do. Morning start times for this Tower of London tour allow you to enter the tower among some of the day’s very first visitors, and your private group audience with the beefeater allows you to get your questions answered.

Guarantee your visit to the Tower of London with an included admission ticket
A Yoeman Warder (or beefeater) knows the tower’s history better than anyone else
After your Tower of London tour, explore the castle at your own leisure
Choose the earliest tour time, and be among some of the first visitors of the day

Tower of London Tour Itinerary

Stop At: Tower of London Your tour will begin just in front of the main entrance, where you will be given a short introduction to the history of the Tower of London before being led in to meet the Beefeater dedicated to your small group. From stories of traitorous plots to tales of royal scandal, the guards of the Tower of London will bring this attraction to life before your eyes. Your small group will also enable you plenty of chances to ask questions and interact directly with the Beefeater as they lead you through this ancient fortress.

After your tour, continue to discover the Tower at your leisure including a visit to the infamous Bloody Tower, a tour of the old Royal Mint, or a visit to the home of the stunning Crown Jewels. Because of our early morning start time, you will be among the first visitors to the Tower and will have the opportunity to explore without the usual large crowds. At times an important stronghold, a magnificent palace, and an intimidating prison; the Tower of London is a must-see attraction for those interested in British history. Don’t miss out on the opportunity for a guided tour with those most familiar with it – the Beefeaters.

Duration: 1-hour Admission Ticket Included

Pass By: London Tower of London Tour

What’s Included in the tour:

Private Beefeater guard assigned exclusively to your group
Early Access Ticket to Tower of London
English-speaking City Wonders representative
Gratuities (not included)
Hotel pick-up/ Drop-off (not included)
Food/ Beverages (not included)

Departure & Returns

Departure Point: 1 Tower Hl Ter, London EC3N 4EE, UK PLEASE NOTE! THE MEETING POINT IS NOT AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE TOWER OF LONDON. The meeting point is located directly in front of the Group Ticket Office in the Tower of London. Look for a City Wonders representative holding a City Wonders flag and sign.

Return Details: 35 Tower Hill, London EC3N 4DR, UK Tower of London

Beefeater sharing tower of londons history — Beefeater sharing tower of London’s history

Additional Info about the tour:

Confirmation will be received at the time of booking Not wheelchair accessible London’s tourist sites are among the most popular in the world. Skip the Line Access and careful planning limits our crowd exposure, but please be aware that some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours. Near public transportation, No heart problems or other serious medical conditions travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travellers Operated by City Wonders UK.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Notting Hill Carnival London 2018

Published on 1 September 2018

Entertainment/London News

The 52^ndNotting Hill Carnival this year showed an amazing array of colours showcased by revellers and participants. The carnival kicked off in west London with carousers showcasing a vibrant display. Pictures show smiling carnival-goers covered in body paint and bejewelled outfits as Notting Hill was transformed into a feast of music, dance and colour.

Floats are parading through the streets today as a million people flock to the two-day event over the Bank Holiday weekend to celebrate the Caribbean and West Indian culture in the capital. The carnival featured steel bands, dance troupes and elaborate floats, with many among the crowds tossing paint and coloured powder at each other while dancing on the Notting hill streets.

Beautiful dance performer in sky blue dress Notting Hill Carnival London 2018 waves at the ongoing crowd

A celebration of the Afro-Caribbean community, the two-day event has its roots in a 1964 London procession to bring people together despite racism and a lack of opportunity that blighted day-to-day life.

Police deployed metal-detecting arches to counter potential knife crime and have been given additional stop-and-search powers at this year’s carnival based on intelligence and after a spate of violent crime in London over the past week.

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Almost 7,000 officers, some from the Metropolitan Police’s newly formed Violent Crime Task Force, are policing Monday’s event to “combat the threat of violent crime”.

This is up from the 6,100 on-duty officers at the less busy family day on Sunday. Undercover police as well as officers from the force’s firearms and dog units will be in place. The event attracted more than a million revellers to its floats, food stalls and music scene.

Beautiful dancers in varied colour costumes in Notting hill London Carnival 2018

Heavy rain played a big spoiler, however, the attendance was still immense and police patrolling was well managed. Police made 133 arrests for a variety of weapon and drug-related offences, which has been a scene in past carnival events as well. A total of 20 weapons, including knives, were also seized as metal detecting knife arches were used at the event for the first time.

Millions of people took part in the event over the Bank Holiday weekend, and despite heavy rain on Sunday’s family day they proved they were out to party.

Instead of the t-shirt and shorts sported for the intensely hot weather of just a few weeks ago, there were umbrellas and a roaring trade for colourful plastic raincoats at Europe’s biggest street party. The community celebration carved its way around the streets in a mass of music, dancing, bold costumes and floats of soaked entertainers.

Luton is officially the best airport in London

Published on 15 August 2018

London News

Luton is officially the best airport in London

In quite frankly shocking news, Luton has been named the best airport in London by a new study.

The study by The Original Tour, analysed open data from all six London airports along with data from the UK Civil Aviation Authority to find this result.

Each of the six main airports that service London was given a percentage rating based on flight delays, queueing times, travel fares and connection times and Luton came out on top.

The study found that you can get to Luton in just 46 minutes from the city centre, compared to 30 minutes to get to Heathrow and 40 minutes to get to London City. It takes over an hour to get to both Gatwick and Stansted and London Southend takes the longest at 83 minutes.

Luton was found to be the overall winner due to it having the shortest average delay time (7.1 minutes), one of the shortest average queueing times (6.06 minutes) and one of the cheapest travel fares (£275.55 to North America).

Gatwick proved to have the shortest security queueing times at four minutes while you have to wait over 10 minutes on average in a security queue at Stansted.

London City was given the title of London’s worst airport after the data found that it is the most expensive airport to fly from, and has long security queueing times and a high chance of delays.

You can see the full ranking below:

Luton
Gatwick
Stansted
Heathrow
London Southend
London City

Luton is an often-overlooked London airport, but it might be time to consider it when booking your next flight. Want to know more details about the 6 London Airport? Check out a detailed post done by us detailing the London Airport and its services. Check out our London tour packages here.

London Showboat Dinner Cruise – Thames River tour

Published on 18 July 2018

Attraction/Cuisine/Entertainment/Tours

Enjoy an evening of food, wine and entertainment as you cruise down the River Thames. The London Showboat Dinner Cruise on the Thames River tour is a spectacular tour of various landmarks of London. Glide past some of London’s most spectacular landmarks including the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul’s Cathedral and Tower Bridge, as you cruise from the centre of London to the Thames River barrier and back.

London Showboat Dinner Cruise – Thames River Tour Highlights

Free drinks included
Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
Vegetarian meal options available
Dinner included

Begin your cruise in the heart of historic London, as you are welcomed aboard the London Showboat with a glass of sparkling wine in the lounge saloon. Following this, you will enjoy a four-course meal, with a choice of a half bottle of red or white wine included. During your cruise, you will be entertained by a live singer, followed by more live entertainment, and plenty of time for dancing!

Starting in Westminster, you will see the historic buildings of St Paul’s Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament; pass under the iconic Millennium Bridge and Tower Bridge, and see the more recent iconic constructions of Canary Wharf, the O2 Arena, the Thames Barrier, HMS Belfast and the London Eye.

Book Dinner Cruise

The London Showboat Dinner Cruise on the Thames River tour

Dinner Cruise Departure Point:

Westminster Pier

Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JH, UK

Below are some pictures to help you guide through the entry gates of the Westminster Pier.

Enter London Showboat Dinner Cruise from Westminster Pier

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Boarding Points for the London Showboat Dinner Cruise

Cruise Departure Time:

7:45 pm

Cruise Duration:

3 hours (approx.)

Cruise Return Details:

Returns to the original departure point at approximately 11:00 pm

Book Dinner Cruise

Showboat Dinner Cruise Inclusions:

A pre-cruise glass of sparkling wine
Delicious 4-course dinner
Choice of half a bottle of red or white wine with your meal
Live singers performing songs from West End shows

Dinner cruise Exclusions:

Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Information:

- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
- A vegetarian option is available, please advise at the time of booking if required

Dinner Cruise Itinerary:

Sample Menu:

First course:

Oak-smoked Scottish salmon mousse with a mustard and dill centre
Vegetarian option: Feta salad with walnuts, green beans, cherry tomatoes, roast peppers, pumpkin and olives

Second course:

Tomato, roast pepper and basil soup

Third course:

Roast chicken wrapped in parma ham, dauphinoise potato, mushroom, and seasonable vegetables, served with a thyme and red wine sauce
Vegetarian option: Lasagne, made with artichokes, spinach, saute of mixed mushrooms and goat cheese and served with seasonal vegetables

Dessert:

White, dark and milk chocolate truffle cake with raspberry sauce, served with tea or coffee

Please note: menus are subject to change without notice.

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 4 days (s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 days (s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 per cent cancellation fee.

Big Bus Hop On Hop Off London Tour and River Cruise

Published on 25 June 2018

Tours/Travel

See the sights of London aboard an open-top, double-decker Big Bus as you admire 360-degree views of top attractions and listen to the captivating commentary. Use your 1-day, 2 days, or 3 days tickets on three different routes, one with an onboard guide and the other with audio narration, and hop on or off at any more than 40 stops around the town. A free walking tour aid is included with each option, as well as a River Thames cruise. On the bus, you will have options to choose your own language and listen to each stop’s history and what the place is famous for. Hop off at Westminster Pier or Tower of London stop to enjoy a Thames River cruise.

Hop on Hop off Tour Highlights

The perfect introduction to the city for first-time visitors
Flexibility to customise your itinerary to your own preferences
Fully narrated tour along the way
Great overview and orientation of the city

About the Tour

Home to British royalty as well as some of the world’s best-known historical monuments, attractions and landmarks, London is a city with sightseeing opportunities aplenty. Hop aboard an open-top Big Bus to soak up the sights of the beloved English capital and discover its delights at your own pace. Three routes are included with your ticket: the Red Route, which lasts for a full 2.5 hours and includes an onboard guide; the Blue Route, which lasts for a full-loop duration of 3.5 hours with audio commentary; and the Green Route, which includes stops at Covent Garden and the British Museum. At times of rain, the buses are equipped with covering the upper deck, so that the passengers enjoy the site seeing in a rainy season too.

Explore London City at your own pace

For those who want to take it easy, stay on board for the full loops listening to entertaining commentary as you go. If you want to explore the city on foot, hop on and off wherever, and whenever, you like. Big Bus offers a range of activities to do in between daily rides, including three walking tours and a 30-minute River Thames sightseeing cruise. See the Itinerary for a full list of stops and more information on the included daily activities.

Types of Big Bus Passes

With your Classic (1 day), Premium (2 days), or Deluxe (3 days) pass, the sights to see are endless. Travel to Trafalgar Square to stand in awe of Nelson’s Column, or stretch your legs on a stroll through beautiful Hyde Park. With your camera in hand, hop off your bus near Buckingham Palace to capture sights of the Queen’s London home, and look out for must-see landmarks such as Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, the London Eye and more.

Click on the “Additional Info” button below to see a map of the London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour route.

Departure Point:

Blue Route starts at Stop 1 – Green Park Underground.

Red Route starts at Stop 3 – Queen Mother Gates and the

Departure Time:

8:30 am – 6 pm

Buses depart approximately every 10-20 minutes

Duration: Varies

Return Details: The last bus departs at 6 pm

Hotel drop-off is included for those staying in Paddington, Bayswater, Notting Hill and Kensington

See London on a hop-on hop-off tour of the city

Tour Inclusions:

Hop-on hop-off bus tour
Recorded commentary
30-minute river cruise
Hop on Hop off with over 30 stops
Optional London Eye Ticket
90-minute Panoramic (Non-Stop) Evening Tour from Stop 11 with Premium and Premium Plus Tickets
Free WIFI on Board

Tour Exclusions to be aware of:

Hotel pickup
Food and drinks
Entrance fees

Additional Information:

Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
Tickets are valid from the first date of redemption
Buses are not equipped with ramps for wheelchairs or strollers
Redeem your voucher at any of the designated Big Bus stops
Infants (age 0-4) can go on the tour free of charge

Tour Itinerary:

London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour stops are divided into two routes:

Blue Route:

Duration: 2 hours

Operating Schedule: First Departure is at 8.30 am from Stop 1 and the last full route from Stop 1 is 4.40 pm. Frequency every 60 mins.

Green Park	Points of interest passed by on this route
Stop 1 – Green Park Underground	Statue of Eros (Anteros)
Old Park Lane Hard Rock Cafe (Stop C)	St. James’s Park
Stop 2 – Hard Rock Cafe	St. Mary le Strand
Marble Arch (Stop 14)	Park Lane
Stop 4 – Marble Arch	Marble Arch
Hyde Park Corner Station (Stop M)	Grosvenor Square
Stop 26 – Hyde Park Corner	Wellington Arch
Harrods (Stop KA)	Hyde Park
Stop 27 – Harrods	South Kensington
Victoria and Albert Museum (Stop N)	Kensington Palace
Stop 28 – South Kensington Museums
Gloucester Road
Stop 29 – Gloucester Road
The Goat
Stop 30 – Kensington Palace
Palace Gardens Terrace (Stop M) Stop 31 – Notting Hill Palace Court (Stop S)
Stop 32 – Kensington Gardens
Porchester Terrace (Stop D)
Stop 33 – Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens
Lancaster Gate Columbia Hotel (Stop LE)
Stop 34 – Lancaster Gate
7 Conduit Pl
Stop 35 – Paddington Station
4b Praed St
Stop 36 – Praed Street
134 Park Ln
Stop 37 – Park Lane

Red Route: Best of Central London

26 Stops & 63 points of interest

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

The first bus departs from Stop 1 – Green Park Underground at 09:00 and the last bus departs at 17:00.	Points of interest passed by on this route
Piccadilly	Tower of London
Stop 1 – Green Park Underground	Buckingham Palace
Old Park Lane Hard Rock Cafe (Stop C)	HMS Belfast
Stop 2 – Hard Rock Cafe	Tower Bridge
W1K 1AB	Big Bus Tours
Stop 3 – Queen Mother Gates	Somerset House
Hyde Park	Mayfair
Stop 4 – Marble Arch	Nelson’s Column
Baker Street Station (Stop D)	Piccadilly Circus
Stop 5 – Baker Street	St. James’s Park
290 Regent St.	St. James’s Palace
Stop 6 – Oxford Street	St. Paul’s Cathedral
1 Heddon St	Royal Opera House
Stop 7 – Regent Street	Trafalgar Square
74 Regent St.	Hyde Park
Stop 8 – Piccadilly Circus	Westminster Abbey
5b Pall Mall E	Covent Garden
Stop 9 – Trafalgar Square	Leicester Square
South African High Commission Home Affairs Consular Section	Houses of Parliament
Stop 10 – Craig’s Court	Big Ben
Horse Guards Parade	Westminster Cathedral
Stop 11 – Whitehall	Bank of England Museum
4 York Rd	Green Park
Stop 12 – London Eye	Cenotaph
28 York Rd	Changing of the Guard
Stop 13 – Waterloo (Eastbound)	Royal Albert Hall
1 Aldwych	Parliament Square
Stop 14 – Covent Garden	Statue of Eros (Anteros)
26 Ludgate Hill	Downing Street
Stop 15 – St Paul’s Cathedral	Royal Mews
362 Tower Hill	Southwark Cathedral
Stop 16 – Tooley Street WC2R 2PH	Temple Church
Stop 17 – Tower of London	Regent Street
WC2R 2PH	St. Mary le Strand
Stop 18 – Temple Underground station	St. Clement Danes Church
SW1A 2JH	The Mall
Stop 19 – Westminster Pier	Whitehall
Lambeth Palace Road	The Monument to the Great Fire of London
Stop 20 – Lambeth Palace	Admiralty Arch
Abingdon Street Gardens	Thames River
Stop 21 – College Green	Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
43 Tothill St	Cleopatra’s Needle
Stop 22 – Tothill Street	London Eye
1 Buckingham Place	Wellington Arch
Stop 23 – Buckingham Palace	30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)
49 Buckingham Palace Rd	Grosvenor Square
Stop 24 – Victoria, Nova Complex	Westminster Bridge
Victoria (Stop R)	The View from The Shard
Stop 25 – Victoria Station	The London Film Museum – Covent Garden
113 Lambeth Palace Rd	Royal Exchange Building London
Stop 38 – London Eye (Westbound)	London Bridge
	London Victoria Station
	Wellington Monument (Achille’s Statue)
	Marble Arch Theatre
	Marble Arch
	Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain
	City Hall
	Borough Market
	The London Dungeon
	SEA LIFE London Aquarium
	DreamWork’s Tours: Shrek’s Adventure! London
	Westminster Bridge
	Fleet Street

Additional Information about this Tour:

Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
Tickets are valid from the first date of redemption
Buses are all equipped with ramps for wheelchairs or strollers
Redeem your voucher at any of the designated Big Bus stops
Infants (age 0-4) can go on the tour free of charge
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
For your optional London Eye ticket you must reserve your time slot in advance please use the link printed on your voucher.
Most travellers can participate
Operated by Big Bus London

Cancellation Policy of this Tour:

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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