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
Tickets are valid from the first date of redemption
Buses are all equipped with ramps for wheelchairs or strollers
Redeem your voucher at any of the designated Big Bus stops
Infants (age 0-3) can go on the tour free of charge
1 Day Ticket does not included 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
1-Day Hop-on, Hop-off Ticket
Duration: 1 day: This ticket is valid until the end of the day on the selected travel date. Valid between 8.30am - 4.30pm.
3 Hop-on, Hop-off Routes: Enjoy unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.
River Cruise NOT included.
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.
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.
Reviews
10,329 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Busy lots of traffic
Cynthia G,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
3.00The bus took an extremely long time to complete the route. I feel the red bus didn’t need to go over to Piccadilly area. It was so congested with construction and traffic.
We were able to get on...
Anna P,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
4.00We were able to get on the buss just fine and sit up top. It was a beautiful day. We mostly just rode around and saw all the sites from the bus. It was a good quick over view of all the places. Traffic was crazy. The river cruise part was great. We had a great guide who pointed out everything so we didn't have to listen to a prerecorded commentary.
We were disappointed....
Nancy V,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
1.00We were disappointed. Three of the stops were out, many head phones didn’t work, our bus broke down, and we waited way longer than expected at each bus stop. Paid for 48 hours and definitely did not use near that amount as I t was often not available. Would not recommend Big Bus Tour.
Not a good experience
Diana S,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
3.00While the experience started off okay, it did not end well. Half way through our use, a couple got on then immediately got off because they wanted the "blue line" instead of the red which is the one we wanted. We tried to get on and the guy told us that it was already late so we couldn't get on even though we were there and ready to get on. The rep said "there's another one coming, it's on the bridge". After waiting another 45 minutes, one came he called everyone to it instead of leading the line that was already created. He said a second one was "on the bridge and coming" and we reminded him he already said that. The second time was trying to get back to Russell Square from downtown and they said the bus will not be coming back to that spot so we had to walk over a mile back to our hotel. The drivers were amazing! My recommendation would be to use the tube (subway) to get around or use another tour service.
Horrible customer...
Tracie G,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
2.00Horrible customer service. They took two of our buses out of service for a driver change and didn’t have a new bus for us to get on.
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