Big Bus London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
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 captivating commentary. Use your 24 hour or 48 hour tickets on three different routes with audio narration, and hop on or off at any of the stops around town. A one-way River Thames cruise between the Tower of London and Westminster Pier (in either direction) is included with all tickets.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Recorded Commentary Available in 7 Languages
2-Hour Non-Stop Panoramic Evening Tour (Available With Selected Ticket Option)
Free Wi-Fi On Board
One-Way Thames River Cruise (Included With 24- and 48-Hour Tickets Only)
The 1-Day Ticket Does Not Include the Thames River Cruise
Three Themed Live-Guided Walking Tours
Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Open-Top Sightseeing Tour (24- or 48-Hour Ticket)
Food and drinks
What To Expect
Duration:2 hours 30 minutes
Operating Schedule:Buses depart every 20-30 mins. The first bus departs from Stop 1: Green Park Underground at 8:30 AM and the last bus departs at 5:10 PM.
Stop 1: Green Park Underground
Stop 2: Hard Rock Cafe
Stop 3: Queen Mother Gates
Stop 4: Marble Arch
Stop 5: Regent Street
Stop 6: Piccadilly Circus
Stop 7: Haymarket (Stop R)
Stop 8: Trafalgar Square
Stop 9: Craig's Court
Stop 10: Horseguards
Stop 11: Whitehall
Stop 12: London Eye (Eastbound)
Stop 13: Waterloo (Eastbound)
Stop 14: Covent Garden
Stop 15: St Paul's Cathedral
Stop 16: Monument (Bus stop P, stop outside Pret)
Stop 17: London Bridge
Stop 18: Southwark (Stop J, at City Hall)
Stop 19: Tower of London
Stop 20: Temple Underground Station
Stop 21: Westminster Pier
Stop 22: London Eye (Westbound)
Stop 23: Lambeth Palace
Stop 24: College Green
Stop 25: Tothill Street
Stop 26: Buckingham Palace
Stop 28: Victoria Station
Duration:3 hours 35 minutes
Operating Schedule:Buses depart every 20-30 mins. The first bus departs from Stop 24: Victoria Nova Complex at 8:40 AM and the last bus departs at 4:00 PM.
Stop 27: Victoria, Nova Complex
Stop 28: Victoria Station
Stop 29: Queen Mother Gates
Stop 30: Marble Arch (Westbound)
Stop 31: Green Park
Stop 32: Hard Rock Cafe
Stop 33: Hyde Park Corner
Stop 34: Harrods
Stop 35: Kensington Museums
Stop 36: Gloucester Road
Stop 37: Kensington Palace
Stop 38: Notting Hill
Stop 39: Kensington Gardens
Stop 40: Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens
Stop 41: Peter Pan
Stop 42: Lancaster Gate
Stop 43: Paddington Station
Bus Stop 44: Edgware Road
Stop 45: Marble Arch (Eastbound)
Stop 46: Baker Street
Stop 47: Oxford Circus
Stop 5: Regent Street
Stop 6: Piccadilly Circus
Stop 7: Haymarket (Stop R)
Stop 8: Trafalgar Square
Stop 9: Craig's Court
Stop 10: Horseguards
Stop 11: Whitehall
Stop 12: London Eye (Eastbound)
Stop 13: Waterloo (Eastbound)
Stop 14: Covent Garden
Stop 15: St Paul's Cathedral
Stop 16: Monument (Bus stop P, stop outside Pret)v
Stop 17: London Bridge
Stop 18: Southwark (Stop J, at City Hall)
Stop 19: Tower of London
Stop 20: Temple Underground Station
Stop 22: London Eye (Westbound)
Stop 23: Lambeth Palace
Stop 24: College Green
Stop 25: Tothill Street
Stop 26: Buckingham Palace
Duration:1 hour 10 minutes
Operating Schedule:Buses depart every 45-60 mins. The first bus departs from Stop 48: Woburn at 9:00 AM and the last bus departs at 5:00 PM.
Stop 48: Woburn
Stop 49: Euston Station
Stop 50: Kings Cross Station
Stop 51: St Pancras Station
Stop 52: Euston Road
Stop 53: Woburn (Southbound)
Stop 54: British Museum (Southbound)
Stop 20: Temple Underground Station
Stop 14: Covent Garden
Stop 55: British Museum (Northbound)
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 4 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 4 different themed walking tours, please speak to a member of staff on the day.
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.
Same 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.
Themed Walking Tours: Choose from 4 different themed walking tours, please speak to a member of staff on the day.
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.
Reviews
10,718 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
My favorite experience in London
susan a,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s soo good and the boat cruise is the sweetesttt. The bus tour was entirely educating and entertaining.
Great Tour
Passenger717625,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked this tour to view the attractions. They have multiple options as to single day or multiple day tours. The busses ran about one every 15 minutes or so depending on traffic. The spa were near all the top attractions I wanted to see along with some hidden gems. Easy to book. They offer headphones which plug into jacks near the seats that offer a bunch of different language options.
Great way to see the city
Denise R,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It's a wonderful way to establish the lay of the land, easy to navigate and is entertaining. Definitely recommend.
Terrible service
Ellie B,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00The Driver was rude and unhelpful. We took the bus and got off for one stop. Were unable to get back on. Huge waste of money. Pick your choices and use an Uber
Not worth your time or money
samrY6287WG,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I have done a lot of BigBusTours in other cities and loved them. This one was just terrible. We got 48hr ticket so we could do both the blue and red routes and after getting on at Oxford circus we had to depart at Harrods’ (3/4 way round the the route). Just doing that had taken 5.5 hours!! There were such limited attractions at obscure views which made photos difficult. The bus wasn’t even able to give you a glimpse of Buckingham Palace?! We didn’t even bother with the second day…. Really disappointing after spending £55 - what a waste of time and money!
Not a good experience
cathybarrick,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I’ve done Big Bus tours in most places I travel and usually love them as a way to get a view of all the top spots and to help get my bearings in a new city. So, when coming to London I booked it. I saw the mediocre rating when booking, but ignored it. I shouldn’t have. It was pouring rain (to be expected in London) and we were dressed for the weather. That said, they did not have any covered section on the top of our bus (or hardly any that we saw) and the bottom was FAR TOO SMALL to accommodate the number of people. So, we stayed on top, froze and got drenched. The commentary (pre-recorded) was repetitive and not in sync with what we could see. The route repeated several spots, frankly, going in circles. We had another day booked but opted for the regular transit bus and saw more of the city, and frankly, more of the quaint London neighbourhoods I wanted to see. Would NOT recommend.
Loved the big bus
elizabethaW8360SK,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to get around the city and it’s also fun for the children and it’s a great way to see lots of different things for one price
An okay experience
Claudette a,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00It was an okay experience. London u it s so crowded and so I never really enjoy our hop on hop off. But will recommend to roam around the city.
Read and Enjoy
Karon W,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Read the information on your reservation! We had a great time and the headset made educational. We saw all of London.
Worthless. Public Transportation better, cheaper
Joan L,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Long wait between busses. Taciturn, almost surley driver. (We arrived at Buckingham Palace stop about 11:55 pn Weds, Oct 29, 2025. Poor on-board tour recording, It was like listening to small-town radio talk hosts. Very little information on what we we passing. Too much music.
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