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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
  • 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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£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 24/48-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 £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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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 £75.99
£59.39

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 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 £66.99
£62.30

7% 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
  • 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 £71.99
£64.79

10% 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 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 £70.79
£63.71

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.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
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.

More details

  • 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 £57
£51.30

10% off

What our guests say

GEORGIOS VOLOGIANNIS

Georgios

Feb 2026

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The museum is fantastic the wax figures are almost alive and it was very nice experience. I am going to visit again this museum to my next visit in London.

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

Valentina Papa
IT

Valentina

Italy
Feb 2026

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Madame Tussauds was such a great experience and the wax figures are honestly impressive because they look so incredibly real. My absolute favorite part was the section dedicated to British serial killers, which is funny because I originally didn't even want to go inside. I was terrified that there would be some kind of jump scare or scary surprise waiting for me. However, a lovely member of the staff promised me that I had nothing to fear and he actually held my hand while he accompanied me through the whole exhibit. It was so kind of him and it turned the scariest part into the best part of the day. If you are a fan of superheroes, the Marvel area is also beautiful and definitely worth seeing. It is a fantastic place to visit and I highly recommend it.

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

MARTIN Sylvie

Martin

Feb 2026

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These tickets are perfect for visiting these two iconic London landmarks. The estimated duration indicated corresponds well to the time spent on the visit.

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

Janet E Pavelin
GB

Janet

United Kingdom
Feb 2026

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February is a good time for this visit- plenty of people but no queues for any of it.! Despite the rain we managed to see everyrhing in the Tower - loved the moving walkway for the best of the Crown Jewels, and the charming little chapel high in the White Tower. Had not expected an elephant and the monkeys, but did get up close and personal with a couple of Ravens. Tower Bridge was fun. An elevator to the top deck instead of 200 steps, thankfully, and not too inimidating to stand on the glass panels watching traffic and tiny people below. Lots of information and little open wndows for pics of the local skyline. Best of all was the engine shed showing how the lower deck used to be raised by steam power. Much more fun than now when someone presses a button. Apparently having it raised totake your boat through is free - though no doubt there is lots of red tape.

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

Salman Ali

Salman

Feb 2026

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The aquarium worth visit. It is bit old infrastructure and glasses are not well polished as it should be, but the species collection, the way it designed, from fresh water to salt water, from rain forest to ice, it captured our engagement. We visit as family with 4years kid.

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

Teodora Zaharia
GB

Teodora

United Kingdom
Jan 2026

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My son loves water animals, and he honestly loves visiting them! It was an emotional and unforgettable day, being able to see all the animals up close is incredible.

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

alessandra felli

Alessandra

Feb 2026
The train was clean and on time, and the staff was friendly. It was easy to get to the train, and the metro is very close.

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

Thomas Raphael Toriello
IT

Thomas

Italy
Feb 2026
Train left the station on perfect timing, the train is perfectly connects London Stansted to the city centre. Perfect temperature and always lovely views

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

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