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London: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise

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Discover London's iconic sights aboard an open-top Big Bus. Hop on and off at famous landmarks, explore at your own pace and choose a ticket with a Thames river cruise for even more sightseeing.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Audio guide
    Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
  • Live guiding
    English (depends on selected option)
  • Valid
    1-2 days
  • Includes
    • One-day, 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket (depending on option selected)
    • Thames River cruise (with 24- and 48-hour options)
    • 3 guided walking tours (with 48-hour options)
    • Royal Walk, Harry Potter, and Jack the Ripper
    • Panoramic evening tour (if option selected)
    • Digital commentary in multiple languages
    • Headphones
    • WiFi on-board
    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Discover London’s famous landmarks from an open-top Big Bus sightseeing tour
  • Explore London at your own pace with flexible hop-on hop-off sightseeing
  • See Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge and the London Eye
  • Choose a ticket with a Thames river cruise for spectacular views from the water
  • Upgrade for more sightseeing time, guided walking tours or an evening tour

Description

Discover the best of London with a hop-on hop-off bus tour and Thames River cruise. Visit iconic landmarks like the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and more, with engaging onboard commentary that brings the city’s history and culture to life.

Choose from three fantastic routes, each offering a unique perspective on the city. The Red Route takes you past historic highlights like Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, and St Paul’s Cathedral. The Blue Route spans central London, from Kensington Palace in the west to the Tower of London in the east, with stops at Harrods, the Natural History Museum, Notting Hill, and more. The Green Route connects King’s Cross and St Pancras stations to Covent Garden, passing the British Museum along the way.

Upgrade to a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket to include a Thames River Cruise, featuring live commentary in eight languages and stunning views of attractions like Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, and Shakespeare’s Globe.

Enhance your experience with the 48-hour ticket option, which includes guided walking tours led by expert guides. Discover hidden gems with tours such as The Royal Walk, Tales of the City, or Jack the Ripper.

For an unforgettable evening, choose a 48-hour ticket with a Panoramic Evening Tour, offering breath-taking views of London’s illuminated landmarks as the city lights up the night sky.

Big Bus route highlights include:
Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard
Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
Westminster Abbey
10 Downing Street
Whitehall
Horse Guards
Piccadilly Circus
Oxford Street
Regent Street
Trafalgar Square and Nelson's Column
London Eye
London Dungeon
Sea Life London Aquarium
Madame Tussauds
Covent Garden
Bank of England
Monument
St Paul's Cathedral
Tower of London
Tower Bridge
The Shard
City Hall
Lambeth Palace
British Museum
Marble Arch
Mayfair
Green Park
Hyde Park Corner
Harrods
Natural History Museum
Victoria & Albert Museum
Science Museum
Kensington Palace
Notting Hill

Good to know before you go
  • With 24- or 48-hour tickets, enjoy a one-way Thames river cruise with live commentary between Westminster and Tower Pier (approx. 40 minutes). Cruises run every 15–40 minutes in summer, and every 30–40 minutes in winter. After booking, download your City Cruises ticket from our portal and show it to City Cruises staff before boarding.
  • Walking tours are included only with 48-hour tickets. Join our expert guides for the Royal Walk (10:00, Stop 8), Jack the Ripper Walk (13:00, Stop 19), or Harry Potter Tour (16:00, Stop 21).
  • If selected, the Evening Tour departs at 19:30 from Stop 12 (London Eye), lasts 2 hours, and is not hop-on, hop-off.
  • Buses run every 10–20 minutes in summer and every 15–30 minutes in winter.
  • All buses are wheelchair accessible
  • Download the Big Bus app to track buses and find stop locations.
  • Please note, the River Cruise will not operate on 25 December. Customers can enjoy their cruise on 24 or 26 December instead.
Meeting point

1-Day Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour

24-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off with River Cruise

48-Hour Hop-On, Hop-Off with River Cruise & Walking Tours

48-Hour Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus with River Cruise & Evening Tour

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    16-99 years
  • Children
    4-15 years
  • Infants
    0-3 years
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