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

Big Bus tour in London passing the London Eye with Thames River cruise in view.
London Eye by River thames
Tourists on BigBus London tour passing the London Eye, enjoying hop-on-hop-off experience with Thames River Cruise.
Big Bus tour passing near London Tower Bridge with view of Thames River.

Discover London with maximum convenience as you hop on and off at stops like the London Eye and Buckingham Palace. Access Thames River cruise, night tours, and more.

    • Traveling to London? Hop on and off unlimited times across the must-see attractions for 1 day, 24 hours, or 48 hours.

    • Get access to 3 routes and over 50 stops spread over the British capital with all 3 passes, with buses arriving every 20 to 60 mins.

    • Your ticket may include a guided Thames River cruise, 3 walking tours, and an upgrade to a 2-hour evening bus tour.

    • The open-top double-decker buses have the best views, while pre-recorded audio guides weave tales as you pass by sights.

    • Some stops on your route include the London Eye, Kensington Palace, Tower Bridge, and Madame Tussauds.

    • 1-day or 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour

    • Access to Red, Blue & Green routes

    • 40-min Thames River cruise (based on option selected)

    • 2-hour evening bus tour (based on option selected)

    • 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

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

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    Guests from United States, Germany, Australia and over 54 countries have loved this experience
    Perfetti isabelle

    Perfetti

    4/5

    Mar, 2025

    Very good for getting an overview of the city when you're short on time. Signposting and map to find stations could be improved
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    Matthew L Wilkinson

    Matthew

    5/5

    Mar, 2025

    This specific bus line, although there are many, seems to have the most stops and covers nearly every inch of the city. The drivers seem to have magical powers to get the bus through the very busy traffic and narrow streets of London. Easily a half day ride perhaps more if you ride the entire main loop. Multiple days if you use it to get on and off at stops.
    Beata Kostrzewa

    Beata

    5/5

    Feb, 2025

    Hop-on Hop-off Bus in London – Summary The Hop-on Hop-off bus is a convenient and flexible way to explore London’s top attractions. These open-top, double-decker buses operate on multiple routes, stopping at landmarks like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, and the London Eye. Unlimited hopping – Get on and off at any stop along the route.
    Nancy Vance

    Nancy

    5/5

    Jan, 2025

    As a first time London visitor, it was a perfect way to get an overview of the city. Even the rain could not dampen our experience. One suggestion would be to provide more historical information on the buildings and the area and less pop culture information. London is an amazing historical city and deserves a more serious narrative. Thanks
    Mark Jones

    Mark

    5/5

    Jan, 2025

    It was very easy to hop on and off. The audio recording was very informative. It really gave us a good overall look of the London.
  • Accessibility

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

    Additional information

    • 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.

    • The 24-hour pass is valid for 24 consecutive hours, while the 1-day pass is valid for a single calendar day, regardless of the boarding time.

    • 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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