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Big Bus London Hop-on Hop-off Tours

Experience the best of London with Big Bus tours and see 50 of the city's top sights. From Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London to the bustling streets of Piccadilly Circus, explore with flexible bus tickets. Add an evening tour and affordable combos to top attractions to make the best of your trip.

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Big Bus London Hop-on Hop-off Tours
Big Bus London tour in front of St. Paul's Cathedral.
Open-top Big Bus tour in London with tourists, London Eye in background.
London Eye and River Thames on a sunny day, part of BigBus London tour.
Tourists on BigBus London tour with London Eye in background.
Big Bus tour near Tower Bridge with Thames River view in London.
Tourists on a Big Bus near Big Ben in London, taking photos of the landmark.
Open-top bus tour crossing Tower Bridge in London.
River cruise boat near Tower Bridge, London, on a sunny day.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
Flexible duration
  • Traveling to London? Hop on and off unlimited times across the must-see attractions for 1 day, 24 or 48 hours.

  • Get access to 3 routes and over 50 stops spread over the British capital with all 3 passes, with buses arriving every 20 to 60 mins.

  • Your ticket may include a guided Thames River cruise, 3 walking tours, and an upgrade to a 2-hour evening bus tour.

  • The open-top double-decker buses have the best views, while pre-recorded audio guides weave tales as you pass by sights.

  • Some stops on your route include the London Eye, Kensington Palace, Tower Bridge, and Madame Tussauds.

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  • Traveling to London? Hop on and off unlimited times across the must-see attractions for 1 day, 24 or 48 hours.

  • Get access to 3 routes and over 50 stops spread over the British capital with all 3 passes, with buses arriving every 20 to 60 mins.

  • Your ticket may include a guided Thames River cruise, 3 walking tours, and an upgrade to a 2-hour evening bus tour.

  • The open-top double-decker buses have the best views, while pre-recorded audio guides weave tales as you pass by sights.

  • Some stops on your route include the London Eye, Kensington Palace, Tower Bridge, and Madame Tussauds.

from
£29
London Eye capsule overlooking Thames River and cityscape.
Group enjoying view of Big Ben and Houses of Parliament from London Eye capsule.
Big Bus tour near Tower Bridge with Thames River view in London.
Tourists on an open-top bus tour in London, capturing photos of the Houses of Parliament.
River cruise boat passing Big Ben and Houses of Parliament in London.
Tourists enjoying a boat ride near Tower Bridge, London on Big Bus: Big Day Out.
London Eye and River Thames on a sunny day, part of BigBus London tour.
Group enjoying view of Big Ben from London Eye capsule.
Open-top Big Bus tour in London with tourists, London Eye in background.
Tourists on HOHO bus taking photos of Big Ben, London.
Friends taking a selfie on a Thames River cruise with Big Ben in the background, London.
Thames River cruise boat passing Big Ben and Westminster Bridge in London.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
Flexible duration
  • This budget-friendly combo gives you a London Eye ride, a Thames cruise, and a 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass, with a 30% discount.

  • London looks even better from 135m up! Hop into a glass capsule on the London Eye and, in 30 mins, soak up sweeping views of Big Ben, St. Paul’s, and more.

  • On the bus tour, see 50+ attractions, like Buckingham Palace, on 3 routes with multilingual audio guides and stops near the Eye and the Thames.

  • Swap land views for river scenes during a 40-min Thames cruise. An English-speaking guide spills the tea on HMS Belfast, Tate Modern, and more!

  • In the next step, upgrade to 48 hours of hop-on hop-off bus travel and explore London’s best spots without the rush.

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  • This budget-friendly combo gives you a London Eye ride, a Thames cruise, and a 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass, with a 30% discount.

  • London looks even better from 135m up! Hop into a glass capsule on the London Eye and, in 30 mins, soak up sweeping views of Big Ben, St. Paul’s, and more.

  • On the bus tour, see 50+ attractions, like Buckingham Palace, on 3 routes with multilingual audio guides and stops near the Eye and the Thames.

  • Swap land views for river scenes during a 40-min Thames cruise. An English-speaking guide spills the tea on HMS Belfast, Tate Modern, and more!

  • In the next step, upgrade to 48 hours of hop-on hop-off bus travel and explore London’s best spots without the rush.

from £70
£63

10% off

Big Bus night tour on road in Madrid with city lights in background.
Red double-decker buses on a busy London street at night during the Big Bus Panoramic Evening Tour.
London Eye illuminated at night during Big Bus Panoramic Evening Tour.
Two women enjoying a Dublin night tour on an open-top bus.
Big Ben and Houses of Parliament illuminated at night, London, viewed from a moving bus.
Buckingham Palace illuminated at night with light trails from passing traffic.
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Hop-on Hop-off Tours London
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2 hr
  • London shines even brighter after dark! Settle in for a 2-hour non-stop evening tour and watch the city transform under a sea of lights.

  • With just one departure a day, this tour gives you a rare chance to soak in London’s most iconic sights at their nighttime best.

  • Hop aboard an open-top bus and let the pre-recorded commentary whisk you through London’s rich history and captivating culture.

  • Feast your eyes on Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and the dazzling London Eye, all standing tall against the city’s glowing night sky.

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  • London shines even brighter after dark! Settle in for a 2-hour non-stop evening tour and watch the city transform under a sea of lights.

  • With just one departure a day, this tour gives you a rare chance to soak in London’s most iconic sights at their nighttime best.

  • Hop aboard an open-top bus and let the pre-recorded commentary whisk you through London’s rich history and captivating culture.

  • Feast your eyes on Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and the dazzling London Eye, all standing tall against the city’s glowing night sky.

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£36.99
Family exiting Heathrow Express train and Big Bus tour in front of St. Paul's Cathedral, London.
Family enjoying a ride on the Heathrow Express train to London Paddington.
Passenger placing luggage in overhead compartment on Heathrow Express train to London Paddington.
Open-top Big Bus London tour passing by Tower Bridge.
Tourists on BigBus London tour with London Eye in background.
Person boarding Heathrow Express train with luggage at station.
USB charging port on Heathrow Express train at London Paddington Station.
Heathrow Express train at London Paddington station platform.
Open-top Big Bus tour in London with tourists, London Eye in background.
Big Bus employee assisting tourists with a map near a tour bus.
Cruise boat on the River Thames with Big Ben and Westminster Bridge, London.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Audio guide
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  • Easily reach London's bustling Paddington from Heathrow Airport in just 15 minutes!

  • Don't worry about missing a connection or a flight delay as frequent connections are available from multiple Heathrow Airport terminals every 15 minutes.

  • Explore the lively city of London at your own pace with the convenience of hop-on and hop-off sightseeing buses.

  • With passes, you'll enjoy access to three routes and over 35 stops throughout the heart of the British capital.

  • Fun fact: The renowned "Big Ben" was originally called the Great Bell in the Palace of Westminster's clock tower but is now commonly used for the entire tower.

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  • Easily reach London's bustling Paddington from Heathrow Airport in just 15 minutes!

  • Don't worry about missing a connection or a flight delay as frequent connections are available from multiple Heathrow Airport terminals every 15 minutes.

  • Explore the lively city of London at your own pace with the convenience of hop-on and hop-off sightseeing buses.

  • With passes, you'll enjoy access to three routes and over 35 stops throughout the heart of the British capital.

  • Fun fact: The renowned "Big Ben" was originally called the Great Bell in the Palace of Westminster's clock tower but is now commonly used for the entire tower.

from £74.99
£58.49

22% off

Train at London Liverpool Street and double-decker buses near St. Paul's Cathedral.
Family enjoying a train ride on Stansted Express from London Airport.
Women enjoying a conversation on the Stansted Express train.
Two people enjoying a train ride with coffee and a tablet, brochures on the table.
Tourists reading a map in front of a Big Bus Tours bus in London.
London Eye and River Thames on a sunny day, part of BigBus London tour.
River cruise boat near Tower Bridge, London, on a sunny day.
Buckingham Palace with vibrant gardens, part of BigBus London tour.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
Transfers included
  • Enjoy a seamless one-way transfer between London Stansted Airport and Tottenham Hale or vice versa, aboard the Stansted Express.
  • The 35-minute journey provides picturesque views of London, with easy accessibility to the city's Victoria Line and National Rail services upon arrival.
  • Discover London's iconic landmarks at your own pace with a 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass, including a cruise and various guided walking tours.
  • The Big Bus London tour offers pre-recorded commentary in multiple languages, access to over 35 stops, and stunning views from open-top double-decker buses.
  • Fun Fact: The Millennium Bridge over the Thames earned the nickname "Wobbly Bridge" due to unexpected swaying on its opening.

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  • Enjoy a seamless one-way transfer between London Stansted Airport and Tottenham Hale or vice versa, aboard the Stansted Express.
  • The 35-minute journey provides picturesque views of London, with easy accessibility to the city's Victoria Line and National Rail services upon arrival.
  • Discover London's iconic landmarks at your own pace with a 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass, including a cruise and various guided walking tours.
  • The Big Bus London tour offers pre-recorded commentary in multiple languages, access to over 35 stops, and stunning views from open-top double-decker buses.
  • Fun Fact: The Millennium Bridge over the Thames earned the nickname "Wobbly Bridge" due to unexpected swaying on its opening.
from £74.59
£60.07

19% off

Big Bus London tour passing St. Paul's Cathedral and Tower of London.
Open-top Big Bus tour in London with tourists, London Eye in background.
Tourists on BigBus London tour with London Eye in background.
Crown Jewels on display at the Tower of London exhibition.
Beefeater guiding tourists at the Tower of London.
Big Bus tour near Tower Bridge with Thames River view in London.
Tourists on a Big Bus near Big Ben in London, taking photos of the landmark.
River cruise boat near Tower Bridge, London, on a sunny day.
Open-top bus tour crossing Tower Bridge in London.
Armour displays of Prince Henry and King Charles I at Tower of London exhibition.
Entrance gate and stone walls of the Tower of London, England.
White Tower at the Tower of London with tourists exploring the historic site.
Crown jewels display at Tower of London crown exhibitions.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
  • Enjoy London’s top sights with a single pass that bundles Big Bus rides and Tower of London entry, saving you both cash and extra planning.

  • Ride London’s Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour with 3 routes, 50+ sights, and must-see stops like Tower of London, British Museum, London Eye, and more.

  • Travel with a free audio guide in 7 languages, pick a 3-hour pass for a quick tour, and upgrade to a 1-day pass for a 40-minute Thames river cruise.

  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Tower of London with entry to the Crown Jewels’ 23,578 gems, White Tower, Chapel, and Medieval Palace.

  • Walk battlements, explore trails, see re-enactments, visit exhibitions, and hear ghost tales of Anne Boleyn at this UNESCO World Heritage site.

More details

  • Enjoy London’s top sights with a single pass that bundles Big Bus rides and Tower of London entry, saving you both cash and extra planning.

  • Ride London’s Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour with 3 routes, 50+ sights, and must-see stops like Tower of London, British Museum, London Eye, and more.

  • Travel with a free audio guide in 7 languages, pick a 3-hour pass for a quick tour, and upgrade to a 1-day pass for a 40-minute Thames river cruise.

  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Tower of London with entry to the Crown Jewels’ 23,578 gems, White Tower, Chapel, and Medieval Palace.

  • Walk battlements, explore trails, see re-enactments, visit exhibitions, and hear ghost tales of Anne Boleyn at this UNESCO World Heritage site.

from £85.79
£68.21

20% off

London double-decker bus near St. Paul's Cathedral and Madame Tussauds wax figures.
Big Bus tour near Tower Bridge with Thames River view in London.
Tourists on a Big Bus near Big Ben in London, taking photos of the landmark.
Visitors posing with Lil Nas X figure at Madame Tussauds London.
Visitors posing with Dua Lipa wax figure at Madame Tussauds.
Tourists on a Big Bus near Big Ben, London, taking photos of the landmark.
Tourists on BigBus London tour with London Eye in background.
River cruise boat near Tower Bridge, London, on a sunny day.
TARDIS with Doctor Who figure at Madame Tussauds, London skyline in background.
Visitors posing with a wax figure at Madame Tussauds, part of the Harry Potter™ Warner Bros. Studio Tour combo.
Ariana Grande wax figure at Madame Tussauds London with two visitors.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
  • Zip around London as many times as you like on the hop-on hop-off buses taking you past 50+ stops like Baker Street, Piccadilly Circus, and more. 

  • Onboard, be entertained with a multilingual audio guide, glide along the Thames on a relaxing cruise with an English-speaking guide, and see the city from a whole new angle.

  • No need to play paparazzi—at Madame Tussauds, the celebs stay put and never say no to a selfie. Talk about getting star treatment. 

  • Pose with 150+ eerily lifelike icons, from Benedict Cumberbatch to Kate Winslet and British royalty, then dive into 4D thrills and a ride through London’s wild past!

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  • Zip around London as many times as you like on the hop-on hop-off buses taking you past 50+ stops like Baker Street, Piccadilly Circus, and more. 

  • Onboard, be entertained with a multilingual audio guide, glide along the Thames on a relaxing cruise with an English-speaking guide, and see the city from a whole new angle.

  • No need to play paparazzi—at Madame Tussauds, the celebs stay put and never say no to a selfie. Talk about getting star treatment. 

  • Pose with 150+ eerily lifelike icons, from Benedict Cumberbatch to Kate Winslet and British royalty, then dive into 4D thrills and a ride through London’s wild past!

from £78.99
£62.09

21% off

Big Bus London tour and couple taking selfie at Sea Life Aquarium.
Open-top Big Bus tour in London with tourists, London Eye in background.
Tourists on a Big Bus near Big Ben in London, taking photos of the landmark.
Penguins being fed by a staff member at Sea Life Aquarium.
Child observing a tarantula through a glass dome at SEA Life London.
Tourists on BigBus London tour with London Eye in background.
Big Bus London tour in front of St. Paul's Cathedral.
River cruise boat near Tower Bridge, London, on a sunny day.
Sea life guide explaining starfish to visitors at an aquarium touch pool.
Clownfish swimming among anemones at Sea Life Aquarium, London.
Family observing octopus at Sea Life London Aquarium exhibit.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • This combo offers a well-rounded and diverse exploration of London's highlights, catering to different interests.

  • Unlock London with flexible hop-on hop-off bus tours and different ticket options across 3 routes covering 50+ stops.

  • Get up close with over 500 diverse species, from majestic sharks to playful penguins, in immersive and interactive exhibits at SEA LIFE.

  • Upgrade to enjoy breathtaking cityscapes from a Thames cruise and uncover hidden gems on engaging guided walking tours.

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  • This combo offers a well-rounded and diverse exploration of London's highlights, catering to different interests.

  • Unlock London with flexible hop-on hop-off bus tours and different ticket options across 3 routes covering 50+ stops.

  • Get up close with over 500 diverse species, from majestic sharks to playful penguins, in immersive and interactive exhibits at SEA LIFE.

  • Upgrade to enjoy breathtaking cityscapes from a Thames cruise and uncover hidden gems on engaging guided walking tours.

from £57
£51.30

10% off

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Jeremiah Clauss

Jeremiah

Jul 2025
4/5
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The ease of using the passes was terrific. Due to protests, I was not able to enjoy the Hop On Bus. A highlight was the excellent commentary provided on the Thames River cruise.
Jackie Fraser-Quigg
GB

Jackie

United Kingdom
May 2025
4/5
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Was able to see all the best parts of the capital in a short amount of time whilst enjoying the open top views on a beautifully sunny day. The commentary was also helpful.
sharon stratford

Sharon

Dec 2024
5/5
This was the perfect end to our time over Christmas in London. We loved the tour and the guide was both knowledgable and engaging.
Wendy m Slade
GB

Wendy

United Kingdom
Dec 2024
5/5
When we arrived I couldn't access the QR code however our helpful attendant sorted it all out within minutes. Our tour guide was funny very informative & festive. Our driver Paul was great too with a very smooth ride around London. All together a wonderful experience we'll done everyone
Amy Blair

Amy

Jun 2024
5/5
We missed our time slot due to unexpected transportation delays, they were ere very accommodating and let us reschedule for the next evening. Thank you to Mandy and the super helpful driver!
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