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Big Bus London: 24/48-Hr Hop-On-Hop-Off + Cruise

Rated 4.5 out of 5.0 from 1240 reviews.
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Discover London with maximum convenience as you hop on and off at multiple stops with this tour. Choose between 3 passes and get access to iconic landmarks!

highlights

  • Tour through the vibrant city of London by hopping on and off comfortable sightseeing buses.

  • Get access to 3 routes and over 35 stops spread over the British capital with all 3 passes.

  • With your Essential and Explore passes, get access to an additional 1-hour cruise and 3 guided walking tours of Changing of the Guard, City of London & Jack the Ripper.

  • The open-top double-decker buses provide you with the best views for sightseeing. Learn interesting facts about the city through the pre-recorded audio commentary available on board.

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

inclusions

Discover Pass: 24-Hours

  • 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

  • Audio guide in 12 languages

  • Hop-on hop-off map of London

Essential Pass: 48-Hours

  • 48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

  • Audio guide in 12 languages

  • 3 guided walking tours of Changing of the Guard, City of London & Jack the Ripper

  • 1-way river cruise

  • Hop-on hop-off map of London

Explore Pass: 48-Hours

  • 48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

  • Audio guide in 12 languages

  • 3 guided walking tours of Changing of the Guard, City of London & Jack the Ripper

  • 1-way river cruise

  • London evening tour

  • Hop-on hop-off map of London

exclusions

  • Gratuities

  • Meals

  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off

  • Attraction entrances

cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

ratings & reviews

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Marina Serne

Marina

Sep, 2023
3/5
Nice that we could board from St Pancras. Nice that it is guided (headphones were provided on the bus). Great area red and blue route. Booked in the morning for that day for 24-hour. Turns out to be from 9am-6pm only. Also includes a boat tour. So way too short time for hop on hop off principle. Lots of traffic on the road. Quite expensive for 2x hop on and off in our case.
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Leila Fischer

Leila

Aug, 2023
5/5
Uncomplicated and fascinating what you saw everything on the tour. Even if you do not want to get off, you see the sights up close and personal. experiences the London everyday life 1:1. No long wait for a next bus,. Highly recommended. Gladly again, because you get far around.
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Rosemarie Garduno and Bonni Massa

Rosemarie

Jul, 2023
5/5
We made a short visit to London and took this bus tour. It was a great way to see all the highlights and stop at the spots we wanted to explore. I highly recommend this tour!
Marguerita Kelley

Marguerita

Jun, 2023
4/5
Easy to use, convenient to all attractions we wanted to see. Great way to see many attractions in a few days. Traffic was crazy, and bus drivers did a great job!
Lia Fernandini

Lia

Sep, 2023
4/5
Bus drivers were very helpful, audio guide has fun commentary. My mother loved the cruise that was included. However, the buses had no air conditioning and it was 32 degrees that weekend. Would recommend installing them. Also, sometimes, buses stopped near the tourist places but not in front of them, so you had to figure out where was the entrance for them. Other than that it was a great way of knowing London in a short amount of time :)

Red Route

Discover the best of Central London on the Red Route and spot iconic landmarks.

  • First bus: 8am from stop #1 (Green Park Underground)

  • Last bus: 6pm from stop #1 (Green Park Underground)

  • Popular stops: Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge & Big Ben

Blue Route

See the best of London from the East to the West on this route. Learn about the history of these popular landmarks through the pre-recorded audio commentary available on board.

  • First bus: 8am from stop #1 (Green Park Underground)

  • Last bus: 6pm from stop #4 (Marble Arch)

  • Popular stops: Kensington Palace, Harrods, Notting Hill & Paddington Station Complete

Green Route

On its Green route, get connected to King's cross and St. Pancras stations to the heart of London and easily join the Red and Blue routes.

  • First bus: 8:45am from stop #13 (Covent Garden)

  • Last bus: 7pm from stop #37 (Woburn)

  • Popular stops: Kings Cross Station, St. Pancras Station, British Museum & Temple Underground Station.

Please click here for a detailed route map and boarding points.

Royal Walk

  • Departure points: Green Park Underground (stop #1) & Trafalgar Square (stop #8)

  • Timings: Daily, at 10am

Little Legs Kids Tour

  • Departure point: Westminster Pier (stop #18)

  • Timings: Every weekend, 27-31 May (daily), and July & August at 2pm

Cruise Details

  • Boarding points: Tower Pier (near stop #17), Greenwich Pier, Westminster Pier (near stop #19), or London Eye Pier (near stops #12 & 13)

  • Frequency: approx. every 50 mins.

Important Information

  • Facilities: Wheelchair accessibility, pre-recorded commentary.

  • The pre-recorded commentary is available in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

  • The live commentary is available in English, only on the red route.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the driver and collect your bus ticket.

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