London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise
Overview
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Explore London at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off bus tour and a Thames River cruise included with selected tickets.
See top sights such as the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, with lively commentary that brings London’s history and culture to life.
Your ticket grants access to three routes: the Red Route highlights icons like Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and St Paul’s Cathedral; the Blue Route runs from Kensington Palace to the Tower of London with stops near Harrods, the Natural History Museum and Notting Hill; and the Green Route connects King’s Cross and St Pancras to Covent Garden, passing the British Museum.
Choose a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket to enjoy the river cruise, plus guided walking tours on the 48-hour option. For an evening adventure, select the 48-hour ticket that includes the Panoramic Evening Tour, offering unforgettable night-time views and the perfect finale to your London experience.
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 To Expect
Duration:2 hours 30 minutes
Operating Schedule:Buses depart every 15-20 mins. The first bus departs from Stop 1: Green Park Underground at 8:30 AM and the last bus departs at 5:45 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 mins. The first bus departs from Stop 4: Marble Arch (Westbound) at 8:31 AM and the last bus departs at 4:18 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 45mins. The first bus departs from Stop 48: Woburn at 8:30 AM and the last bus departs at 4:30 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)
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)
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)
3 guided walking tours (with 48-hour options)
Food and drinks
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Options
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.
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.
Reviews
10,874 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not able to use
bandm410,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00I am usually a fan of the Viator app but with this one I cannot get the app to open and let me view my ticket, so I can not use it.
Walking Tour
samanthadT2709TU,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kevin was amazing, knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend.
Just OK
MariaF S,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The BigBus in London offered good routes however the service could be better. The operators didn’t want to print our individual tickets to allow our party of 5 to ride on the BigBus separately like we did also on the BigBus booked thru Viator in Paris. Plus, the drivers seemed to take long breaks between stops.
Big Bus Tour!
Jennifer G,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The best tour around London was absolutely fabulous! The commentary was wonderful. The sites were amazing and we had the most wonderful day. I highly recommend this tour.
Big Bus London- Fantastic
N8102JDlaurenb,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a fantastic experience with Big Bus London! The bus stop was very convenient to CitizenM Hotel and it was very easy to hop on to the red bus which was stop #19. I so enjoyed the commentary! I did hop off at one of the stops and upon returning the attendant was so kind to ensure that I was on the correct bus that would be returning to my original stop. Winston C was our bus driver. He provided exceptional customer service and did a fantastic job navigating the London streets on a busy Friday rush-hour. Thank you Winston for for a great start to my London trip!
Hope on and see London!
Adam H,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Bus lines were not extremely long nor were the buses crowded. Easy to use application and stops were convenient to access the sites of London!
Definitely recommended!
PerryB137,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A great time was had by my New Zealand friends and I last year as we toured the metropolis making good use of the hop on and hop off function of the tourist bus. It's a great way to get one's bearings vis-a-vis the most important sites in the English capital.
Unfriendly & unreliable - Never again!
Saendu75,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Unfriendly bus staff, more than 1 hour waiting, then the bus was full and we were left standing. The next bus just passed the stop
Stay away
Jim C,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Using Viator was a mistake. I thought I was being smart booking ahead of travel. WRONG. There are many other companies available for sightseeing ….. don’t use this ones
Most of the staff were...
Laura K,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Most of the staff were beyond helpful and helped us tremendously. Unfortunately, getting the bundle with the river cruise did not work well for us. We were able to take one full trip, got off only once, and when we got back on it was ending time. We figured then we would go for our river cruise, but we missed that. Its highly improbable that you could do it all in 48 hours with the time limits and closing times of venues. It was also very unclear which of the river cruises was part of our package. Finally, the app took a lot of figuring out. We had to flip screens back and forth to figure out where we were going.
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