London & Windsor Discovery Hop-on hop-off Windsor and London
Explore two of England’s most famous destinations, the vibrant and frenetic capital and the historic town of Windsor.
- Explore London & Windsor at your own pace
- See the cities' top landmarks
- Enjoy stunning views and photo opportunities
- Learn key facts through the audio guide
In London, departures every day from Monday to Sunday.
In Windsor, departures every day from April to mid-October | Sat & Sun the rest of the year
Please note transport between London and Windsor is not included
London yellow route: First departure 08:30 AM - Last departure 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM Fri-Sun
London blue route: First: 9:00 AM Last 5:00PM
London green route: First departure 09:00 AM - Last departure 5:00 PM
Windsor first departure: 9:00 AM Last departure: 3:00 PM | 4:00 July & August
London buses every 15-20 on the yellow route | 20 mins on the blue route | 30 mins on the green route
Windsor buses every 60 mins | 30 mins in July & August
Overview London & Windsor Discovery
Start your visit in London and check out the British capital’s top landmarks. Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, St. James Palace etc., you will see them all from our open top bus!
After touring London at 4 meters high, hop off to explore more in depth. Grab some food at Covent Garden or Borough Market, walk with the guards at Buckingham Palace, head to Tower of London to see the Crown Jewels or, as the day falls, go see the views from the London Eye or the Shard.
If you are traveling with children, try our child friendly audio guide channel (available in English and French) to keep them entertained!
King’s Coronation Special – from 25/04 to 01/09.
This spring and summer get in the spirit of the historical event that is King Charles III coronation by hopping on the Royal Blue Route.
We will take you on a journey past the major royal sites of central London: Buckingham Palace, including the Royal Mews and the Queen’s Gallery, Westminster Abbey, the Banqueting House and Kensington Palace.
English-speaking live guides will be telling you all about the Royal Borough and its fascinating stories.
Take advantage of the Royal Walking Tour (available on the Tootbus app) to get a glimpse of two Royal Palaces and discover the royals’ favourite shops while walking around St James’s.
Make a day of it and hop on the yellow route to go to the Tower of London and visit the iconic castle.
On day two, head out to the quintessentially British town of Windsor. Just a stone’s throw from London, Windsor is easily reachable by train. Upon arrival, you can board the bus at stop 1, located a couple minutes’ walk from Windsor & Eton Riverside Station.
Embark on journey through Windsor and Eton and dive into English heritage with our audio guides. Make sure you have your cameras at the ready to capture the iconic views of Windsor Castle from the Long Walk.
Take advantage of the hop-on hop-off flexibility and stop to visit the great Tudor-era Eton College or Windsor Castle, home of the Royal Family for almost 1000 years. Indulge in some shopping at Windsor Royal Station, a former railway station, and enjoy delicious local products at Windsor Farm Shop. Why not also discover St George Chapel, the Guildhall and the Windsor Parish Church, and end the day with a stroll along the river Thames.
You are free to use either ticket first, with the ticket valid for 24 hours from the first validation. You then have 7 days to use the second ticket, which is also valid for 24 hours from the first validation. You can hop-on hop-off, for an unlimited number of times within the validity period.
Know before you go London & Windsor Discovery
Routes & Service
Yellow Route
Whilst on-board, we will take you past Tower Bridge, Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral, London Eye, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, National Gallery, Downing Street and Borough Market, etc.
Blue Royal Route
Whilst on-board, we will take you past Buckingham Palace, Lambeth Palace, London Eye, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Harrods, the museums, Kensington Palace, Hyde Park, Notting Hill, and Marble Arch, etc.
Green Route
Whilst on-board, we will take you past Russel Square, Kings Cross, St Pancras International Station, Euston Station, the British Museum, Leicester Square, the National Portrait Gallery National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, Somerset House and Aldwych.
To see the yearly schedule for all routes, check our timetable.
Windsor
Whilst on board, we will take you past Windsor Castle, St Georges Chapel, Eton College, the Burning Bush, the Long Walk, Holy Trinity Church, Windsor Farm and the Royal Mausoleum.
Chek our timetable page to see the yearly timetable, including first and last bus departure times and bus frequency.
Audio Guide
London: The audio guide commentary is available in English, French, Spanish, German and Italian on the bus devices and on the Tootbus app.
Windsor: The audio guide commentary is available in 11 languages on the bus devices. English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Brazilian, Russian, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.
We provide you with free earphones on board the bus. However, you can help us protect the planet by bringing your own!
Special for kids
Flexible Tickets
King's Coronation Special
Until 26.05: 09:00, 10:20, 12:00, 13:15, 15:00, 17:00
From 27.05 to 01.09: 10:00, 12:00, 13:40, 15:00, 16:30, 18:00
You can listen to the audio guide commentary even when there are live guides on board.
London & Windsor Discovery Route
We will not be operating in Windsor on the morning of Sunday 11th June, as the Windsor Triathlon event taking place on that day will necessitate a large number of road closures in central Windsor. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause. See details