Big Bus Tours – Hop On Hop Off London Bus

Highlights

  • Explore London at your own pace with a Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour.
  • Discover the capital’s main sights with over 46 bus stops across 3 bus routes.
  • Cruise down the Thames River for a new perspective on the city.
  • Marvel at London’s iconic landmarks including St Paul’s, Big Ben, and Tower Bridge.

Overview

London is a big city and is filled to the brim with amazing sights and attractions. From iconic landmarks such as Big Ben and the London Eye, there is lots to see when in the capital. So why not hop aboard an open-top hop-on hop-off bus that will take you to the city’s main sights and attractions with over 46 bus stops across 3 different routes!

Discover ticket

Spend 24 hours travelling around London with the discover ticket. Make the most of the different route options and see the capital’s main sights as you drive by Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, and Hyde Park. Hop off at stop 18 and get up close to Big Ben! Then take a short walk to Westminster Pier where you can take a one-way complimentary cruise to Tower Pier. Then, just hop back on to the bus at stop 16 and continue your sightseeing journey!

Essential ticket

Spend more time exploring with the essential ticket. Valid for 48 hours, you’ll be able to roam the city for longer and have more time to admire its vibrancy and beauty. As well as spending time on the London open-top tour bus and river cruise, you’ll also go on an exciting walking tour where you’ll delve deeper into the history of the city! Choose between the Changing of the Guard Walking Tour, City of London Past to Present Walking Tour, and Jack the Ripper Tour.

Explore ticket

Make the most of your time in London with the explore ticket. Valid for 48 hours, you’ll have a range of sightseeing activities to enhance your experience in the city. You’ll have access to the open-top bus tour, the one-way river cruise along the Thames, a choice of three walking tours, and access to the panoramic evening tour. Check off London’s sights from your bucket list as you spend 48 hours seeing London from a unique perspective. See the London skyline illuminated at night as you become mesmerised by Tower Bridge and the London Eye lighting up the dark sky. This 2-hour tour will leave you with some unforgettable memories and stunning photos of London!

Click here to see route map.

Halloween tour

Become immersed into the spooky side of London with our limited-edition Halloween bus tour. This 90-minute tour showcases the mysteries and hauntings of the capital city. Hear stories of the infamous Jack the Ripper, public executions and spooky sightings as you pass through iconic areas. Admire views of London’s most famous landmarks including Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, and more.

Inclusions

  • Hop-on hop-off bus tour in London
  • Audio guide available in 5 languages
  • One-way river cruise
  • Walking tour (with essential and explore tickets only)
  • Panoramic evening tour (with explore ticket only)

Exclusions

  • Entry to attractions
  • Hotel pickup and drop off

Additional information

Red route:
First bus 8:15am, last bus 6pm from stop 1
Runs daily, every 10 - 20 minutes

Blue route:
First bus 8am, last bus 6pm from stop 24
Runs daily, every 10 - 20 minutes

Green route:
First bus 8:30am, last bus 6pm from stop 39
Runs daily, every 45 - 60 minutes

Evening tour:
Runs daily at 6pm from stop 19 (London Eye)

River cruise:
Departing from Tower Pier (near stop 16) and Westminster Pier (near stop 18)
Cruises depart approximately every 15 minutes in summer and every 30-40 minutes in winter

Walking tours:
Royal Walk – 10am – Stop 7 (Trafalgar Square)
Hidden Gems of Westminster Walk – 1pm – Stop 10 (Whitehall)
Hidden Gems of the City of London – 4pm – Stop 14 (St Paul’s Cathedral)

Halloween tour: 26 October - 3 November 2024
Departure point: Stop 11 – London Eye Eastbound
Duration: 90 minutes
Please redeem your voucher with a Big Bus staff member at any of the bus stops.
Audio guide languages: English, French, German, Italian & Spanish.
The evening tour and Halloween tour are not hop on hop off bus tours. Guests must stay seated throughout the duration of the tour.
You can receive a full refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the activity starts. However, if you cancel less than 48 hours before the activity or fail to show up, no refund will be provided.