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 10-20 mins. The first bus departs from Stop 1: Green Park Underground at 8:15 and the last bus departs at 6:00 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: Trafalgar Square
Stop 8: Craig's Court
Stop 9: Horseguards
Stop 10: Whitehall
Stop 11: London Eye (Eastbound)
Stop 12: Waterloo (Eastbound)
Stop 13: Covent Garden
Stop 14: St Paul's Cathedral
Stop 15: London Bridge
Stop 16: Tower of London
Stop 17: Temple Underground Station
Stop 18: Westminster Pier
Stop 19: London Eye (Westbound)
Stop 20: Lambeth Palace
Stop 21: College Green
Stop 22: Tothill Street
Stop 23: Buckingham Palace
Stop 25: Victoria Station
Duration:3 hours 35 minutes
Operating Schedule:Buses depart every 15-20 mins. The first bus departs from Stop 24: Victoria Nova Complex at 8:00 AM and the last bus departs at 6:00 PM.
Stop 24: Victoria, Nova Complex
Stop 25: Victoria Station
Stop 26: Queen Mother Gates
Stop 27: Marble Arch (Westbound)
Stop 28: Green Park
Stop 29: Hard Rock Cafe
Stop 30: Hyde Park Corner
Stop 31: Harrods
Stop 32: Kensington Museums
Stop 33: Gloucester Road
Stop 34: Kensington Palace
Stop 35: Notting Hill
Stop 36: Kensington Gardens
Stop 37: Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens
Stop 38: Lancaster Gate
Stop 39: Paddington Station
Stop 40: Praed Street
Stop 41: Marble Arch (Eastbound)
Stop 42: Baker Street
Stop 43: Oxford Street
Stop 5: Regent Street
Stop 6: Piccadilly Circus
Stop 7: Trafalgar Square
Stop 8: Craig's Court
Stop 9: Horseguards
Stop 10: Whitehall
Stop 11: London Eye (Eastbound)
Stop 12: Waterloo (Eastbound)
Stop 13: Covent Garden
Stop 14: St Paul's Cathedral
Stop 15: London Bridge
Stop 16: Tower of London
Stop 17: Temple Underground Station
Stop 18: Westminster Pier
Stop 19: London Eye (Westbound)
Stop 20: Lambeth Palace
Stop 21: College Green
Stop 22: Tothill Street
Stop 23: Buckingham Palace
Duration:1 hour 10 minutes
Operating Schedule:Buses depart every 30-45 mins. The first bus departs from Stop 44: Woburn at 9:00 AM and the last bus departs at 6:00 PM.
Stop 44: Woburn
Stop 45: Euston Station
Stop 46: Kings Cross Station
Stop 47: St Pancras Station
Stop 48: Euston Road
Stop 49: Woburn (Southbound)
Stop 50: British Museum (Southbound)
Stop 17: Temple Underground Station
Stop 13: Covent Garden
Stop 51: British Museum (Northbound)
Options
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.
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.
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 & 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.
Reviews
10,658 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
No maps, spent an hour looking for a place to go
Justin C,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
2.00There's no maps! Just include a damn map or precise map location for the stops, if you don't know where they already are they're impossible to find through the site or app. A map with stop locations should be the most prominent thing in the entire site!
Big Bus Tour
Deborah E,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
3.00I will try to attach a photo. We didn’t have a great experience but it was not entirely the Big Bus tours fault. We booked a day when the US president was visiting London. Many of the streets were blocked or closed. We spent a lot of wasted time waiting for buses. Everything was backed up. One of your crew was a great help and extended our pass for the next day. But it was basically the same thing. We appreciate his help but we will probably never do a hop on hop off tour again. I can find no where to attach a photo. I am unsure if the crew members name…maybe Waji or Wajh.
Great tour but watch construction delays.
Daniel H,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
4.00Great views of London, problem is there is so much to see for a full round trip check construction delays due to traffic. Some of the headphone Jack's did not work but it was easy to move to other seats.
Hopping on and off in London
Sherelle T,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
4.00What a wonderful time visiting the City of London hopping off and on the bus. Drivers were all very helpful. Well worth the fee and then some.
Rainy day in London
Ramon F,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was really educational and fun. However, traffic in London and the rain didn’t cooperate with our plans.
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