Big Bus London 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.
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
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
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
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.
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 & 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.
Reviews
10,754 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best way to see the highlights of London
Dianna S,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Make sure to dress in layers in cooler temperatures. We really enjoyed relaxing on the bus and seeing the sights.
Great way to see the city
Paggy H,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see London! We loved the variety of routes and having the app was so helpful to see when the busses were arriving.
Fun way to see London
Fabiana D,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see the city and get off at the attractions one wants to see. We recommend this for London!
Not worth it, take the Tube
Keyla C,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00This was a disappointment. I bought 48HRS and I think I hop only once. Traffic was horrible and you lose a lot of time on the traffic. I was going to be only 2 days in London so time was precious. I moved all the time in train and I went to all tourists stops in train. I think I took all the tube lines. Its better walking and taking trains to watch city
great way to see london....
Jaime C,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00great way to see london. i do this tour everywhere I go. I will say it takes a very long time for bus to complete loop.
Deception of the boy who sold us the ticket, both in time and in waiting time from one bus to another.
I9598WZmaricarmens,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The man who sold us the ticket, deceived us... he told us that the hours were until 8:00 pm and that they were very continuous... which is not true, neither of us... we left the circuit to do it in the afternoon to do it in the sunset and after being almost 0.45 minutes waiting for the bus to pass... when trying to get on at 4:35 pm the driver told us in very bad ways that the circuit ends at 5:00 pm in 3 stops below... we charged 104 pounds for 2 adults and a child... it was a theft... not for the price but for the deception... they will go to commission for sales , because if I do not understand the deception of the boy... so this company BIG BUS I do NOT recommend it in adssolute there are many others...
Kevin is a great tour guide 5/5
F967WEemilyb,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went on a Christmas lights tour with Aus family and there was Christmas music and a funny tour guide (Kevin) who talked a bit of the history whilst keeping it humorous. Excellent angles of all lights and Kevin prepped us for where the best picture would be, very impressed of going on Westminster to see London at night time was a bonus for us. We all loved the angels and Christmas music playing in regent street.Just remember to wear gloves, scarfs and beanies for warmth as it gets really cold on the top of the bus as expected.
A great option if you're feeling less mobile
P7335YDdianem,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hubby and I weren't feeling well so rode the bus tour see the sites in London. We especially loved the boat ride down the Thames. London is beautifully decorated for Christmas so we got to experience that without tiring ourselves out.
I was abandoned and none of the drivers could help me.
talvesrn,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00This was a terrible experience. I literally wasted 4.5 hours for an advertised 2.5 hour tour. I paid $150 to be left across London with no ride back - with my kids! I waited an hour for the first bus to arrive, then there was a detour and all buses did not go on their route. I connected to another route- to try to see more of the tourist spots. After getting off at the London eye, to sightsee ( like the description says, comes around every 20 mins) I had to wait another 30+ minutes for the next one to arrive. At that point I was concerned about how delayed they were so I tried to reconnect to the original line I had been on before they closed for the night- which never happened. I asked 3 different Big Bus drivers how to get on the green line that I needed and none of them could tell me when that bus was coming or how to get on it. Then I got abandoned at 1630 and had to walk an hour to get back to my starting point. Terrible experience and will never recommend them. I’ve asked for a refund and am waiting for a response.
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Andrus G,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Good tour - took us off the normal tourist path! Gave good history of city! Always fun on big bus! Take the bus 😃
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