London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise
Overview
Discover London your way with a hop-on hop-off bus tour, plus a Thames River cruise included with selected tickets. Pass iconic sights including the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben while enjoying entertaining commentary on London’s history and culture.
Your ticket gives access to three routes. The Red Route covers major landmarks such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and St Paul’s Cathedral. The Blue Route travels from Kensington Palace to the Tower of London, stopping near Harrods, the Natural History Museum and Notting Hill. The Green Route connects King’s Cross and St Pancras with Covent Garden via the British Museum.
Choose a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket to enjoy the Thames River cruise. 48-hour tickets also include live guided walking tours in English: the Royal Walk, Jack the Ripper Walk and Harry Potter Walking Tour. Upgrade to include the Panoramic Evening Tour for stunning night-time views of London.
What’s included
- ✓Recorded Commentary Available in 7 Languages
- ✓One-day, 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket (depending on option selected)
- ✓Royal Walk, Harry Potter, and Jack the Ripper
- ✓2-Hour Non-Stop Panoramic Evening Tour (Available With Selected Ticket Option)
- ✓Headphones
- ✓Free Wi-Fi On Board
- ✓One-Way Thames River Cruise (Included With 24- and 48-Hour Tickets Only)
- ✓3 guided walking tours (with 48-hour options)
Not included
- ✕Food and drinks
- ✕Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Tour options
48-Hour Bus + Night Tour
2-Hour Panoramic Night Tour: Enjoy a non-stop panoramic Night Tour with recorded commentary. Departs at 7:30 pm from London Eye, Stop 11. Duration: 2 days: Enjoy unlimited hop-on hop-off sightseeing for 48 hours from fir...
1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
Duration: 1 day: Unlimited bus travel on your selected day. Valid from first use until the end of that calendar day. 3 London Sightseeing Routes: Explore London at your own pace with unlimited access to the Red, Blue an...
48-Hour Bus + Thames Cruise
One-Way Thames River Cruise: No booking needed. Show your cruise ticket in the Big Bus App or ask Big Bus staff at a stop to print it before boarding. Duration: 2 days: Enjoy unlimited hop-on hop-off sightseeing for 48 h...
24-Hour Bus + Thames Cruise
Duration: 1 day: Enjoy unlimited hop-on hop-off sightseeing for 24 hours from first use. 3 London Sightseeing Routes: Explore London at your own pace with unlimited access to the Red, Blue and Green routes. One-Way Tham...
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your ticket’s validity period begins from the date and time it is activated.
- Buses are all equipped with ramps for wheelchairs or strollers
- Activate your mobile voucher or QR at any of the designated Big Bus stops
- Infants aged 3 and under travel free of charge and do not require a ticket
- 1-Day Ticket does NOT include a River Cruise.
- Please note that Stop 1 – Green Park is currently affected by a long-term closure of the main bus stand. While the Blue and Red Tours will continue to pass through this stop, boarding is impacted. As a result, the Red Tour now starts and ends at Stop 2 – Hard Rock. Customers are advised to board from this location.
- If you purchased a 48-hour ticket, 3 walking tours are included. Meet your guide at the Big Bus Stop listed below and have your printed or digital ticket ready. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. All tours are live guided and conducted in English only. Tours last approximately 1.5–2 hours. Royal Walk – 10:00 | Stop #8 Trafalgar Square Jack the Ripper Walk – 13:00 | Stop #19 Tower of London Harry Potter Walking Tour – 16:00 | Stop #21 Westminster Pier
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
From
$32