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

3.7 · 11189 Reviews

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)

Additional Info

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.

Reviews

3.7

based on 11189 reviews

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From 43.92 USD per person

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