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

Big Bus tour passing near London Tower Bridge with view of Thames River.
Big Bus tour passing by Big Ben in London.
Lil Nas X wax figure at Madame Tussauds London in a vibrant outfit.
Visitors posing with wax figure of singer Dua Lipa at Madame Tussauds London.

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

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24-Hour Pass with Thames River Cruise + Madame Tussauds Tickets
from £74.99
£67.49
10% off
  • For travelers short on time
  • 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
  • Thames River cruise with English-speaking guide
  • Audio guide in 7 languages (on the bus)
  • Entry to SEA LIFE London Aquarium
  • Arrive at your selected time slot on the day of your choice
  • Explore at your own pace
48-Hour Pass with Thames River Cruise + Madame Tussauds Tickets
from £84.99
£76.49
10% off
  • For leisure travelers
  • 48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
  • Thames River cruise with English-speaking guide
  • 3 guided walking tours
  • Audio guide in 7 languages (on the bus)
  • Entry to SEA LIFE London Aquarium
  • Arrive at your selected time slot on the day of your choice
  • Explore at your own pace
    • 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!

  • London hop-on hop-off tour

    • 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour by Big Bus

    • Access to Red, Blue & Green routes

    • 40-min Thames River cruise

    • 3 guided walking tours (based on the option selected)

    • English-speaking guide (on the cruise)

    • Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin & Brazilian Portuguese (on the bus)

    • Free Wi-Fi & headphones onboard

    • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

    Madame Tussauds

    • Entry tickets to Madame Tussauds (near stop 42, Blue Route)

    • Access to Chamber of Horrors and Spirit of London ride

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

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    Guests from Italy, France, Germany and over 79 countries have loved this experience
    Veronika Watzek

    Veronika

    5/5

    Feb, 2025

    It is modern and interesting with amazing toppings like the 4d Show or the Taxi-ride. Totally different and suprising than nearly 25 years ago. Also the age doesn't matter - the whole family had an amazing time.
    Si Chafik khaoutem

    Si

    5/5

    Feb, 2025

    Excellent experience. No problems or queue. Well worth the expense and recommend to visit this attraction 😍😍. Very entertaining
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    Md kamrul hasan

    Md

    5/5

    Feb, 2025

    Actually I like everything. I love that place.
    Fernando Miguel Granja Martins

    Fernando

    5/5

    Feb, 2025

    I liked everything. Especially the sequence of themes, always something to look forward to!
    Petrina Richardson

    Petrina

    5/5

    Jan, 2025

    It was really fun to take pictures with the wax figures with some classic movie scenes.
  • Get the best of land, water, and sea with this value-packed combo featuring a hop-on hop-off bus ride, Thames cruise, and Madame Tussauds entry.

    London hop-on hop-off tour

    Visit iconic landmarks, including Tower Bridge, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace, with a flexible 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour featuring 50+ stops on the Red, Blue, and Green routes. Enjoy stunning views of the city’s highlights, like the London Eye, on a relaxing Thames River cruise with live commentary.

    Schedule

    Red Route

    • First bus: 8:30am from stop #1 (Green Park Underground)

    • Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Green Park Underground)

    • Frequency: Every 20-30 mins

    • Popular stops: Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, London Eye

    Blue Route

    • First bus: 8:40am from stop #24 (Victoria, Nova Complex)

    • Last bus: 5pm from stop #24 (Victoria, Nova Complex)

    • Frequency: Every 20-30 mins

    • Popular stops: Kensington Palace, Tower of London, Notting Hill

    Green Route

    • First bus: 8:30am from stop #44 (Woburn, Northbound)

    • Last bus: 5pm from stop #44 (Woburn, Northbound)

    • Frequency: Every 45-60 mins

    • Popular stops: Kings Cross Station, British Museum, Temple Underground Station

    Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.

    You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

    Thames River cruise

    From Tower Pier (starts near stop 16 & concludes at Waterloo Pier and Westminster Pier)

    • First cruise: 10am

    • Last cruise: 5:15pm

    • Frequency: Every 40 mins

    • Duration: 40 mins

    From Westminster Pier (starts near stop 18 & concludes at Tower Pier)

    • First cruise: 10am

    • Last cruise: 6pm

    • Frequency: Every 40 mins

    • Duration: 40 mins

    Madame Tussauds

    Strike a pose with 150+ A-listers, from Benedict Cumberbatch to the Beckhams, at Madame Tussauds. Sip tea with the royals, battle alongside Marvel heroes, and brave London’s creepiest crimes in the Chamber of Horrors. End with a thrilling 5-minute ride through 400 years of British history.

  • Madame Tussauds London

    Monday09:00am - 06:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 06:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 06:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Thursday09:00am - 06:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Friday09:00am - 06:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Saturday09:00am - 06:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Sunday09:00am - 06:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
  • What's not allowed

    Madame Tussauds

    • Safety is a priority, so the Chamber of Horrors experience is restricted for guests under the age of 16 years.

    • Large bags and sharp metallic tools or objects are not allowed in this experience.

    Accessibility

    London hop-on hop-off tour

    • Require special accommodations for your wheelchairs? Rest assured, you can contact the service provider, and they'll try to assist you.

    Madame Tussauds

    • This experience, except for the Spirit of London ride, is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

    • People with cardiac issues, those sensitive to loud noises and flashing lights, and pregnant women are restricted from participating in the Chamber of Horrors experience.

    • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

    Additional information

    London hop-on hop-off tour

    • Public transport and sightseeing buses can't stop right at Buckingham Palace, but there is a stop just a 5-minute walk away.

    • Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets, like cruises, walking tours, and meeting points, will be shared in the ticket post-booking.

    • Please note that the ticket validity begins upon boarding the bus.

    Madame Tussauds

    • Facilities: restroom, cloakroom, baby changing facilities.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.

    • Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

    Ticket redemption point

    Hop-on hop-off bus + Thames river cruise

    • Please redeem your voucher from the bus driver or a member of staff at any of the stops.

    • You can then board the bus at any designated bus stop.

    Madame Tussauds London

    • Show your ticket at Madame Tussauds London.

    • Address: Marylebone Rd, London NW1 5LR, United Kingdom

    Get directions to the redemption point

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