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 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)
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.
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.
Reviews
10,816 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It's just okay.
Wendy M,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The options for the bus were good, but we noticed that this tour seemed to be the only one fully crammed with people and no seats left. Other buses seemed half empty. I wish we had known that this tour seemed to get everyone, since we had a few times that the bus had to drive past our stop without picking anyone up, since there wasn't even standing room left. The drivers were all nice, and did their best. They just need either more buses or to work with the other companies to share the load better.
Great way to see London quickly
Trek05985936418,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to see the main sights of London in a short time. The buses are frequent, the audio guide is informative, and the optional river cruise is a nice bonus for viewing the city from a different perspective.
It mostly worked
Curious50477258395,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Honestly I would try another company, especially if you are located along the green route near kings cross. The wait times were long for this one, the first driver was rude when I asked a question because I am deaf and didn’t hear. And the most frustrating of all was nowhere, not the first driver nor the app or anywhere else did it tell us that the stop we wanted wasn’t even running today. Three other drivers even told us yes this is where green comes, until finally a nice one told us it wasn’t even running there. The app should really mention these things somewhere! Other than that it worked mostly as advertised for getting around to the major points.
Unexpected detours unfortunately missed a lot
Bela123,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Unfortunately this was a pre booked tour for our school party on a day trip so could not be changed and the protests meant we didn’t get to see the whole route as planned due to diversions so not value for money on this occasion. However the bus was clean and the driver very good and friendly. We had lots of help from Wassim at our start at Marble Arch who looked after us while we waited.
Great views - river cruise is only one way
31williep,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The Big Bus Tour was a fantastic way to see London. The pre-recorded audio via the included headphones was engaging, and sitting on the top deck offered perfect views. A major highlight was the optional river cruise—it was a great perspective for finally telling the difference between Tower Bridge and London Bridge! Just a heads-up for others: the cruise is one-way only, so you’ll need to disembark at a different pier and plan your return via bus or Tube. Overall, a brilliant and convenient way to sightsee
Do not use Big Bus Tours in London!
Kevin H,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Awful experience. Waited over an hour for a bus to show up for the red line. In that time, there were three blue line buses that showed up. Ruined our afternoon tour of London. I do not suggest this particular company. There were plenty of other tour bus companies running as we were waiting.
Worth it.
1tibilorio,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Perfect opportunity to stop by and see the most iconic places in London. Comfortable seating, very friendly and clean staff. We linked 2 lines and the penalty was detours for some demonstration.
Hop on hop off is a great...
Rian C,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Hop on hop off is a great way to see a new place without exhausting yourself! And all of the staff is knowledgeable about how to get around, where to grab a bite to eat, etc.
Waste of a day it spoiled my whole weekend
Kay G,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Between road works and demonstrations the bus kept going off route ..we missed so much .what a waste of the day
Okay overall, the blue...
Casey M,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Okay overall, the blue line and red line overlap a lot and you end up seeing a lot of the same stops. I didn't have a chance to take the green line. As well the night tour was boring. It was just the same redline route just at night. I thought it would be different and the river tour was ver short.
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