London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
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.
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.
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)
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
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.
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.
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
10,896 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to see London! ...
loesercatron,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see London! London is huge, so we took this tour as a way to see the neighborhoods and decide which areas to revisit later in our trip. The tour hit all the top sites and did not disappoint!
Hop on Hop off bus go for it great experience.
Linda D,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00It was a great experience the information given over the headset was right on. The only problem is that the bus stops running at 6 PM and we did not see the small print on the receipt telling us that signs should be all over the bus to let you know the time it stops running we got stuck and had to take the underground back to our hotel.
Crowded, uncomfortable, and not a relaxing way to see London
davidsW3740CW,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Unfortunately, this was a disappointing experience that I cannot recommend. We arrived in London on April 8 after an overnight flight, and I chose this tour hoping it would be a relaxing way to see the city on our first day. Instead, it was stressful from the start. The buses were extremely crowded, and several times we had to stand. Because of that, we couldn’t plug in our headphones or listen to the recorded commentary, which defeats the purpose of a sightseeing tour. The staff were not particularly helpful, and it was often unclear where we were supposed to board or which stops were correct, especially at the beginning. Like many hop on hop off buses, this one runs on a one way loop, and with London traffic, it can take a very long time to get anywhere. Combined with the hot buses, crowded conditions, and uncooperative staff, the experience was far from enjoyable. Overall, this was not the relaxing introduction to London we hoped for, and I would not recommend this tour.
Hop on Hop off Way to Go
GeoAnne M,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent way to get around London! Hop on/off super easy! Busses on time and app is excellent for keeping you up to date with changes. Make sure to use headphones for guide!The river cruise was one of the most entertaining things we did in London!
HopOn/Off in London
Cheryl W,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved the BigBus/ best city tour we have used! Lots of information, stops announced clearly. Only issue was not clear instructions from the bus driver when the hours are ending and how the routes stop. This issue resulted in us being at the far end of the blue line at 6:30 pm when we were told to vacate. Because of the tube workers on strike we had to figure out how to get back near the #12 stop area. It was very cold that day so was very uncomfortable. If this policy is listed somewhere, it should be more prominent.
Overall I found this...
Devin D,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Overall I found this company ok however they have a lot of mechanics that they need to work on before offering services to customers. The organization is confusing. I along with many customers were confused about which ride to get on. Communication with customers goes a long way especially when we are sitting for long period of time and the customer had ask when we are going. People ended up leaving the bus. Unfortunately I was unable to use the cruise feature because of it taking a long time to get to the destination. By the time I got there they were closed. We had to essentially walk to our hotel. I did request a refund for partial of the trip however it was denied. I’m not trying to totally put this service down but as I stated earlier, my experience could have been better. Also, the locations to ride, not clearly defined. We waited at a wrong spot for about 20 minutes. Needless to say we probably will not be using this particular company again.
Walking tour with the Hop on Hop off Bus Tour
zaraleec,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Harry Potter tour was amazing thanks to Kevin! Heaps of knowledge. Was cool to see the buildings where the movies were filmed.
London in Spring
Sharyn D,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Super easy boarding at well marked positions. Clean buses. Terrific commentary. London traffic is very busy however driver did very well.
It was good except for...
Sallyanne C,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It was good except for the end when they put us all on one bus a d we had to sit up top when it was so cold
Great views of special buildings
Anne D,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We chose the Blue Route which covered a large expanse of London, giving great views of special buildings and parks etc. There were a number of areas we had not been to before, so an ongoing commentary was very useful.
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