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Big Bus London: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour & River Cruise
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Discover the best of London with our Discover ticket with our iconic hop-on hop-off open-top bus tour. Enjoy access to all three routes plus a river cruise along the Thames between the Tower of London and Westminster Pier. 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour Big Bus gives you the best view of all London's famous sights. Our Big Bus tour of London has been carefully designed to show you all of the top London tourist attractions, including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the London Eye. Pre-recorded Commentary is available in 5 languages on all buses. Our engaging virtual guides will entertain you with incredible facts and stories about London's history, landmarks, famous figures and more! Explore the city at your own pace with our flexible hop-on, hop-off tours that give you the freedom to plan your own sightseeing adventure. Hop off the tour as much as you want within the validity period of your ticket and simply hop back on when you're ready. Thames River Cruise One-way trip included with your Big Bus ticket. Take to the water with a one-way river cruise, operated by our partner City Cruises. The cruise gives you a fantastic opportunity to see the city from a different angle, with fascinating live commentary offered in English. Enjoy unique views of top London sights, including Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, Shakespeare’s Globe and Tate Modern. Board at the Tower of London to sail to Westminster, or board at Westminster to sail to the Tower of London. To collect your river cruise pass, please present your booking confirmation to a Big Bus Tours staff member first.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Hop on and off from our tour buses, explore London at your own pace
- See all London's famous landmarks at night
- Save memorymaking minutes on your city adventure
- Experience meaningful monuments and memorials
- Have a prerecorded commentary available in all buses with facts about city attractions
- Enjoy topdeck views on our bus tours
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Hop-on Hop-off Bus Routes RED ROUTE - Operates:: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm - Tour Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Frequency: 15–30 minutes - Stops: 24 total 1. Green Park Underground 2. Hard Rock Cafe 3. Queen Mother Gates 4. Marble Arch (Westbound) 5. Regent Street 6. Piccadilly Circus 7. Trafalgar Square 8. Craig's Court 9. Horseguards 10. Whitehall 11. London Eye (Eastbound) 12. Waterloo (Eastbound) 13. Covent Garden 14. St. Paul's Cathedral 15. London Bridge 16. Tower of London 17. Temple Underground Station 18. Westminster Pier 19. London Eye (Westbound) 20. Lambeth Palace 21. College Green 22. Tothill Street 23. Buckingham Palace 25. Victoria Station BLUE ROUTE - Operates: 8:40 am - 4:30 pm - Tour Duration: 3 hours 35 minutes - Frequency: 20–30 minutes - Stops: 39 total 24. Victoria, Nova Complex 25. Victoria Station 26. Queen Mother Gates 27. Marble Arch (Westbound) 28. Green Park 29. Hark Rock Cafe 30. Hyde Park Corner 31. Harrods 32. South Kensington Museums 33. Gloucester Road 34. Kensington Palace 35. Notting Hill 36. Kensington Gardens 37. Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens 38. Lancaster Gate 39. Paddington Station 40. Praed Street 41. Marble Arch (Eastbound) 42. Baker Street 43. Oxford Street 5. Regent Street 6. Piccadilly Circus 7. Trafalgar Square 8. Craig's Court 9. Horseguards 10. Whitehall 11. London Eye (Eastbound) 12. Waterloo (Eastbound) 13. Covent Garden 14. St. Paul's Cathedral 15. London Bridge 16. Tower of London 17. Temple Underground Station 18. Westminster Pier 19. London Eye (Westbound) 20. Lambeth Palace 21. College Green 22. Tothill Street 23. Buckingham Palace GREEN LINK - Operates: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm - Tour Duration: 1 hours 10 minutes - Frequency: 30–60 minutes - Stops: 10 total 44. Woburn (Northbound) 45. Euston Station 46. Kings Cross Station 47. St. Pancras Station 48. Euston Road 49. Woburn (Southbound) 50. British Museum (Southbound) 17. Temple Underground Station 13. Covent Garden 51. British Museum (Northbound) Download our free mobile app for the perfect pocket companion to your sightseeing adventure. Our live bus arrival times feature lets you spend a little longer sipping that latte, browsing at the museum or taking that all-important selfie, so you can simply arrive 5 minutes early at the bus stop. In addition to live bus arrival times, you'll also get detailed maps and route information, live bus tracking, walking directions, facts about famous landmarks and attractions, ticket offers and more.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
London
Sightseeing at Big Ben (London).
Continued
London
City/Town Tour at Tower Bridge, London.
Continued
London
Sightseeing at Shakespeare's Globe.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
1 Day Hop-on, Hop-off ticket Open-top double-decker buses Pre-recorded commentary and free onboard Wi-Fi River Cruise - one way
Not Included
Tips Advanced Attraction Reservations (where required)
Restrictions
Our buses are wheelchair accessible, with ramps enabling access to all vehicles within the fleet. There is space for one wheelchair per bus (unless the second customer is able to transfer to a fixed seat, in which case a second wheelchair can be accommodated in a fixed position). We do have some restrictions in place due to weight and stability, and advise that we do not carry mobility scooters. We also may not be able to accommodate larger wheelchairs for the same reason. The maximum weight allowed on the ramp is 300kg, which is the weight of the wheelchair when occupied. The wheelchair also cannot exceed the width of the designated wheelchair seating area.
Meeting & Pickup
Recommended meeting point is Stop #1 - Green Park Underground Next to the Ritz (by entry to Green Park Tube Station). Or vouchers may be redeemed with bus driver at any stop along the route. Check website or app for full list of stops.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2026-07-01
4.00 / 5
There were way fewer Big Busses on the road than other companies. We needed up waiting a lot, especially with the London Traffic for busses to come around.
2025-10-17
5.00 / 5
Great way to see any city. Highly recommend the Hop On Hop Off bus!!
2025-08-30
5.00 / 5
Everything was well organized and on time.
2025-07-07
5.00 / 5
This was great. Highly recommend the hop-on/hop-off. The cruise was great as well!
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