London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

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Duration1h 10m - 3h 35m
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LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

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.

Options

48-Hour Ticket & River Cruise

Duration: 2 days: Unlimited use valid for 48 hours from time of first use.
3 Hop-on, Hop-off Routes: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.
Themed Walking Tours: Choose from 3 different themed walking tours, please speak to a member of staff on the day.
One-Way River Cruise: Starting at either Tower Pier or Westminster Pier.

48-Hour Ticket & Night Tour

Themed Walking Tours: Choose from 3 different themed live guided walking tours. Speak with a member of staff on the day to arrange these tours
Duration: 2 days: Unlimited use valid for 48 hours from time of first use.
3 Hop-on, Hop-off Routes: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.
7:30 PM Panoramic Evening Tour: Departure at London Eye (Stop 11). Full tour lasts 2 hours and is non-stop. With pre-recorded commentary.
One-Way River Cruise: Starting at either Tower Pier or Westminster Pier.

24-Hour Ticket & River Cruise

Duration: 1 day: Unlimited use valid for 24 hours from time of first use.
3 Hop-on, Hop-off Routes: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.
One-Way River Cruise: Starting at either Tower Pier or Westminster Pier.

One day Hop-on Hop-off

Duration: 1 day: Unlimited use valid for 1 Day from time of first use.
3 Hop-on, Hop-off Routes: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.

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)
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off

What to expect

Red Route

Buses depart every 15-20 mins. The first bus departs from Stop 2: Hard Rock Cafe at 8:30 AM and the last bus departs at 18:00 PM.

  1. Stop 1: Green Park Underground
  2. Stop 2: Hard Rock Cafe
  3. Stop 3: Queen Mother Gates
  4. Stop 4: Marble Arch
  5. Stop 5: Regent Street
  6. Stop 6: Piccadilly Circus
  7. Stop 7: Haymarket (Stop R)
  8. Stop 8: Trafalgar Square
  9. Stop 9: Craig's Court
  10. Stop 10: Horseguards
  11. Stop 11: Whitehall
  12. Stop 12: London Eye (Eastbound)
  13. Stop 13: Waterloo (Eastbound)
  14. Stop 14: Covent Garden
  15. Stop 15: St Paul's Cathedral
  16. Stop 16: Monument (Bus stop P, stop outside Pret)
  17. Stop 17: London Bridge
  18. Stop 18: Southwark (Stop J, at City Hall)
  19. Stop 19: Tower of London
  20. Stop 20: Temple Underground Station
  21. Stop 21: Westminster Pier
  22. Stop 22: London Eye (Westbound)
  23. Stop 23: Lambeth Palace
  24. Stop 24: College Green
  25. Stop 25: Tothill Street
  26. Stop 26: Buckingham Palace
  27. Stop 28: Victoria Station
Blue Route

Buses depart every 20 mins. The first bus departs from Stop 4: Marble Arch (Westbound) at 8:31 AM and the last bus departs at 4:18 PM.

  1. Stop 27: Victoria, Nova Complex
  2. Stop 28: Victoria Station
  3. Stop 29: Queen Mother Gates
  4. Stop 30: Marble Arch (Westbound)
  5. Stop 31: Green Park
  6. Stop 32: Hard Rock Cafe
  7. Stop 33: Hyde Park Corner
  8. Stop 34: Harrods
  9. Stop 35: Kensington Museums
  10. Stop 36: Gloucester Road
  11. Stop 37: Kensington Palace
  12. Stop 38: Notting Hill
  13. Stop 39: Kensington Gardens
  14. Stop 40: Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens
  15. Stop 41: Peter Pan
  16. Stop 42: Lancaster Gate
  17. Stop 43: Paddington Station
  18. Bus Stop 44: Edgware Road
  19. Stop 45: Marble Arch (Eastbound)
  20. Stop 46: Baker Street
  21. Stop 47: Oxford Circus
  22. Stop 5: Regent Street
  23. Stop 6: Piccadilly Circus
  24. Stop 7: Haymarket (Stop R)
  25. Stop 8: Trafalgar Square
  26. Stop 9: Craig's Court
  27. Stop 10: Horseguards
  28. Stop 11: Whitehall
  29. Stop 12: London Eye (Eastbound)
  30. Stop 13: Waterloo (Eastbound)
  31. Stop 14: Covent Garden
  32. Stop 15: St Paul's Cathedral
  33. Stop 16: Monument (Bus stop P, stop outside Pret)v
  34. Stop 17: London Bridge
  35. Stop 18: Southwark (Stop J, at City Hall)
  36. Stop 19: Tower of London
  37. Stop 20: Temple Underground Station
  38. Stop 22: London Eye (Westbound)
  39. Stop 23: Lambeth Palace
  40. Stop 24: College Green
  41. Stop 25: Tothill Street
  42. Stop 26: Buckingham Palace
Green Route

Buses depart every 45mins. The first bus departs from Stop 48: Woburn at 8:30 AM and the last bus departs at 4:30 PM.

  1. Stop 48: Woburn
  2. Stop 49: Euston Station
  3. Stop 50: Kings Cross Station
  4. Stop 51: St Pancras Station
  5. Stop 52: Euston Road
  6. Stop 53: Woburn (Southbound)
  7. Stop 54: British Museum (Southbound)
  8. Stop 20: Temple Underground Station
  9. Stop 14: Covent Garden
  10. Stop 55: British Museum (Northbound)

Additional information

  • 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.

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