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Big Bus: London Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour with Thames River Cruise

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London Eye by River thames
Exterior of the Kensington Palace

Discover London with maximum convenience as you hop on and off at multiple stops on this tour. Choose between 3 passes and pass by iconic landmarks!

Highlights

  • Tour the vibrant city of London by hopping on and off a comfortable sightseeing bus with the option to choose from 3 different passes.
  • Get access to 3 distinct routes and over 35 stops spread over the British capital with all 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 the best views for sightseeing. Learn interesting facts 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

  • Valid for 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

  • Valid for 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

  • Valid for 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

Cancellation policy

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

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)
  • Frequency: every 10 to 20 mins
  • 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)
  • Frequency: every 20 mins
  • Popular stops: Kensington Palace, Harrods, Notting Hill & Paddington Station Complete

Green route

On its Green route, connect 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)
  • Frequency: every 20 mins
  • 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.

Additional 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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