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
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
10,692 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Just ok :/
Meghan M,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
3.00We’ve done Big Bus tours in other cities which have been fabulous. But this one was really sub par. The bus stops are in great locations, but hard to find. Most are at a bus stop with several buses coming and going. We weren’t sure if we were in the right spot. Another issue we had was that the drivers over stuffed the buses. On more than one occasion, there were people standing, sitting on laps, and standing in front of others. We actually missed our stop because we couldn’t get off the bus due to the high number of people. We were stuck. On top of that, all of the windows of the lower level had a film or glare that made it impossible to take photos of the sites. It was just very disappointing.
Good, but not worth the money
David N,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
3.00Bus was very crowded and getting a seat on the upper level was difficult. There were other hop-on-hop off busses that were less crowded. The day we took the bus there were many street closures forcing us to detour from the planned route.
Crappy Big Bus Tour
John H,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
1.00Lousy driver. Walked off the bus for a driver change with no explanation. Had a full bus. The next driver wasn’t going to be there for 20 minutes. Bus in front was full except for 2 seats so we get on that bus. It leaves and goes off on a different route. So we jump off and take a cab.
Stop was a short walk...
Mary P,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Stop was a short walk from our hotel. The route sheet wasn't accurate so made it hard to know exactly where we could get to. All in all, it was good.
If there is a protest,...
Brenda L,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
3.00If there is a protest, you should cancel! We only got to go to a fraction of the stops. We did like riding on the top of the bus.
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