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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.

Big Bus: London Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Thames River Cruise & Evening Tour

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Explore at your pace

  • Discover London's sights with a premium hop-on hop-off bus tour by Big Bus! Pick 1 day, 24 or 48 hours with unlimited rides for nonstop adventures.

  • 50+ sights dotted around the city and three routes to explore them all! Buses run every 15-45 minutes, so you can see London without pressing pause.

  • Ready for a full London immersion? Based on the pass you choose, enjoy a Thames river cruise, a dazzling evening tour, and 3 guided walking tours.

  • With multilingual audio commentary, free Wi-Fi, and live tracking, you can learn on the go, update friends instantly, and monitor your journey.

  • From Buckingham Palace's royal ceremonies to the Tower of London's imposing presence, the city’s countless sights await discovery.

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  • Discover London's sights with a premium hop-on hop-off bus tour by Big Bus! Pick 1 day, 24 or 48 hours with unlimited rides for nonstop adventures.

  • 50+ sights dotted around the city and three routes to explore them all! Buses run every 15-45 minutes, so you can see London without pressing pause.

  • Ready for a full London immersion? Based on the pass you choose, enjoy a Thames river cruise, a dazzling evening tour, and 3 guided walking tours.

  • With multilingual audio commentary, free Wi-Fi, and live tracking, you can learn on the go, update friends instantly, and monitor your journey.

  • From Buckingham Palace's royal ceremonies to the Tower of London's imposing presence, the city’s countless sights await discovery.

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£32
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.

Combo: London Eye Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Thames River Cruise

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  • This budget-friendly combo gives you a London Eye ride, a Thames cruise, and a 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass, at a super affordable price.

  • 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 audio guides and stops near the London Eye and the Thames. Upgrade for walking tours!

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

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  • This budget-friendly combo gives you a London Eye ride, a Thames cruise, and a 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass, at a super affordable price.

  • 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 audio guides and stops near the London Eye and the Thames. Upgrade for walking tours!

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

from £60
£57.75

4% 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.

Big Bus: London Evening Bus Tour

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2 hrs

  • Experience London’s best sights lit up at dusk on a 2-hour, one-round panoramic tour; a non-stop circuit designed to showcase the city's landmarks as they become illuminated.

  • View globally famous icons like Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and the London Eye on a single evening departure that leaves at 7:30pm.

  • Enjoy pre-recorded commentary in 7 languages with complimentary earphones, stay connected with free onboard Wi-Fi, and view the city from an open-top double-decker bus.

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  • Experience London’s best sights lit up at dusk on a 2-hour, one-round panoramic tour; a non-stop circuit designed to showcase the city's landmarks as they become illuminated.

  • View globally famous icons like Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and the London Eye on a single evening departure that leaves at 7:30pm.

  • Enjoy pre-recorded commentary in 7 languages with complimentary earphones, stay connected with free onboard Wi-Fi, and view the city from an open-top double-decker bus.

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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.

Combo (Save 10%): Heathrow Express Transfers + London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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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 £72.99
£65.69

10% 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.

Combo (Save 7%): Stansted Express Transfers + London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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Audio guide
Transfers available

  • 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 £68.99
£64.16

7% 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.

Combo (Save 10%): London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Tower of London Tickets

Free cancellation
Explore at your pace

  • 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 for 24 hours or 1-day with 3 routes, 50+ sights, and must-see stops like Tower of London, British Museum, London Eye, and more.

  • Take back stories with an audio guide, and enjoy a 40-minute Thames river cruise to lazily unwind as you glide past Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, and more.

  • 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.

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  • 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 for 24 hours or 1-day with 3 routes, 50+ sights, and must-see stops like Tower of London, British Museum, London Eye, and more.

  • Take back stories with an audio guide, and enjoy a 40-minute Thames river cruise to lazily unwind as you glide past Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, and more.

  • 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 £73.99
£66.59

10% 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.

Combo (Save 10%): London Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour with Thames River Cruise + Madame Tussauds Tickets

Free cancellation
Explore at your pace

  • From Big Ben to the Big Blue, hop on and off at London’s landmarks, and get up close with celebrities at Madame Tussauds, all while saving money.

  • 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, as 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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  • From Big Ben to the Big Blue, hop on and off at London’s landmarks, and get up close with celebrities at Madame Tussauds, all while saving money.

  • 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, as 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 £73.99
£66.59

10% 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.

Combo: London Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour with Thames River Cruise + SEA LIFE Aquarium Tickets

Free cancellation
Explore at your pace
Audio guide

  • Discover London with ease using a pass that unlocks unlimited bus rides across the city, and dive into SEA LIFE to see its spectacular underwater world.

  • Travel freely with 24 or 48-hour passes, letting you hop across 3 routes and 50+ stops by sights including Buckingham Palace and the Tower.

  • Listen to tales of London landmarks with an audio guide and upgrade to a scenic Thames cruise, and three guided walks for interactive sightseeing.

  • Wander through SEA LIFE London with its stunning displays featuring over 500 marine creatures, making it one of Europe’s most amazing aquariums.

  • Pick a slot that fits your plans and discover SEA LIFE’s Polar Adventure, home to playful Gentoo penguins, polar bears, and other frozen dwellers.

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  • Discover London with ease using a pass that unlocks unlimited bus rides across the city, and dive into SEA LIFE to see its spectacular underwater world.

  • Travel freely with 24 or 48-hour passes, letting you hop across 3 routes and 50+ stops by sights including Buckingham Palace and the Tower.

  • Listen to tales of London landmarks with an audio guide and upgrade to a scenic Thames cruise, and three guided walks for interactive sightseeing.

  • Wander through SEA LIFE London with its stunning displays featuring over 500 marine creatures, making it one of Europe’s most amazing aquariums.

  • Pick a slot that fits your plans and discover SEA LIFE’s Polar Adventure, home to playful Gentoo penguins, polar bears, and other frozen dwellers.

from £60
£54

10% off

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What our guests say

Emanuel G

Portugal
Group
3 weeks ago

+7 more

It's a very dynamic and organized place, with various sculptures of a wide range of celebrities and very realistic scenes.

Combo: London Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour with Thames River Cruise + Madame Tussauds Tickets

Iris S

Israel
Couple
3 weeks ago
A visit to London requires visiting quality attractions like the one at Madame Tussauds. I enjoyed the place so much, the innovations, the exhibition is amazing!!! And the highlight at the end of the mass tour through the different periods of the British Empire. The ticket purchasing process was simple, fast and clear. Thank you very much

Combo: London Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour with Thames River Cruise + Madame Tussauds Tickets

Andrej P

Slovenia
Family
Apr 2026
An exceptional evening tour that elegantly showcases London’s most iconic landmarks in just two hours, all set against a stunning dusk backdrop. The audio guide is both witty and insightful, striking a perfect balance between entertainment and informative storytelling, and is available in a wide range of languages. A refined and memorable way to experience the city—highly recommended.

Big Bus: London Evening Bus Tour

Ozak D

Turkey
Couple
Apr 2026
Tower of London and Sky Garden visit was a nice combine to visit expecially for fisrt timers but I thought dinner course would be at the sky garden but it was a restaurant to sky garden. This was a little disappointing

Combo: London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Tower of London Tickets

Pinson R

France
Couple
Apr 2026
It's an interesting tour—be sure to set aside at least three hours to see everything! Start by walking along the wall, then head straight to the highlights to avoid the very long line.

Combo: London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Tower of London Tickets

Atlas R

United Kingdom
Couple
Apr 2026
Being able to show my partner the great views especially going to sealife and getting to see all the animals there, the tree python and poison dart frogs being my favourites

Combo: London Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour with Thames River Cruise + SEA LIFE Aquarium Tickets

Bhawna N

United Kingdom
Family
Apr 2026

+2 more

It was wonderful, looking shark and whales.. My son was so happy.. Beautiful little fishes were looking lovely and amazing, and a big turtle was like, i cntctaie my eyes off.. Omg.. Gaint.

Combo: London Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour with Thames River Cruise + SEA LIFE Aquarium Tickets

Terje T

Estonia
Group
2 days ago
Very fast connection to the airport, the timetable was strictly adhered to, rides at short intervals, you don't have to buy a ticket for a specific time - it is valid all day.

Combo: Heathrow Express Transfers + London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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