London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
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.
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
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 2: Hard Rock Cafe at 8:30 AM and the last bus departs at 18:00 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: 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)
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
Options
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.
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.
Reviews
10,938 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good overview
SylviaSevilla,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun way to get an overview of the city. The taped narration is enjoyable. Grab a map when you get on the bus. It helps!
I should have listened to the bad reviews…
Talayna M,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I should have listened to the bad reviews, but have done other BigBus routes and they were good. The headphone ports didn’t work in many places on the bus, it was hard to get a seat, the one driver was super crabby, you couldn’t really see sites from the bus it just took you places, and the tour route took forever. When they did give you facts, they were not the best. Try another company, there are lots of them.
So worth it!!
Tad S,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Exploring London with the Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off tour was one of the highlights of our trip. It was such a convenient and relaxing way to see the city’s most famous landmarks without worrying about transportation or directions. The buses were clean, comfortable, and arrived frequently, making it easy to hop off and explore places like Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, and the London Eye at our own pace.
Perfect way to get oriented to London
Scenic44575006304,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wassim, the big bus guide at Covent stop was incredibly helpful. If we had not activated our tickets through the app, we could have gotten paper copies from him and not have to use the app that ate up our batteries. Great to see London on the top deck. Perfect!
Big Bus Tour
John P,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. You see many of the iconic sights with flexibility to hop.off and enjoy the attractions on your own speed.
Enjoyed
Maurice R,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The narration was great and the service was convenient. It was a little confusing though with multiple bus lines using the same route names and stops. Pay attention to the bus name in addition to the route.
Rip off tour
roslynm808,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Today our bus stopped half way through the tour and all the passengers were asked to exit the bus, apparently it couldn't finish the tour!! A rip off after paying £62 for 2 of us and only half a tour!! Do not use this company 😡
Honestly, not so bad
armand808,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Visit on 05/15/26, We wanted to take an open-top bus to quickly explore the multitude of London sightseeing spots. From London Victoria Station, we opted for this company that targets tourists right as they exit the station... thinking it smells like a scam. The price remains reasonable for the service provided, about 30 euros for the day with bus and water taxi. The entrances and boarding on the bus can sometimes be a bit rough, especially at very busy stops. Once, we were forced to change buses without further explanation and a bit military-like. The commentary, on the other hand, is quite rich and very little redundant (which is great) and really provides a lot of information and anecdotes about the route. Music is sometimes a bit boring, on the other hand. The idea of being able to stop and resume the bus wherever you want is also a very good idea. The plan is also quite well detailed. In conclusion: very pleasantly surprised by this way of discovering London.
Great way to see the city
Laura C,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a great way to see the city! We did have some confusion on when to change routes but overall very happy & even booked a 2nd day.
First Visit to London
John D,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The experience gave us a good feeling for the layout of London. The audio tour did not follow where we were on the tour so difficult to follow.
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