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London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

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1 hour 10 minutes - 3 hours 35 minutes
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Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes - 3 hours 35 minutes
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Offered in: fr, es, en, it, de
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About This Tour

Discover London your way with a hop-on hop-off bus tour, plus a Thames River cruise included with selected tickets. Pass iconic sights including the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben while enjoying entertaining commentary on London’s history and culture.

Your ticket gives access to three routes. The Red Route covers major landmarks such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and St Paul’s Cathedral. The Blue Route travels from Kensington Palace to the Tower of London, stopping near Harrods, the Natural History Museum and Notting Hill. The Green Route connects King’s Cross and St Pancras with Covent Garden via the British Museum.

Choose a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket to enjoy the Thames River cruise. 48-hour tickets also include live guided walking tours in English: the Royal Walk, Jack the Ripper Walk and Harry Potter Walking Tour. Upgrade to include the Panoramic Evening Tour for stunning night-time views of London.

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Recorded Commentary Available in 7 Languages
  • One-day, 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket (depending on option selected)
  • Royal Walk, Harry Potter, and Jack the Ripper
  • 2-Hour Non-Stop Panoramic Evening Tour (Available With Selected Ticket Option)
  • Headphones
  • Free Wi-Fi On Board
  • One-Way Thames River Cruise (Included With 24- and 48-Hour Tickets Only)
  • 3 guided walking tours (with 48-hour options)

✗ Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off

Tour Options

This tour is available in multiple formats. Choose your preferred option when booking:

24-Hour Ticket & River Cruise

Duration: 1 day: Unlimited use valid for 24 hours from time of first use.
3 Hop-on, Hop-off Routes: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.
One-Way River Cruise: Starting at either Tower Pier or Westminster Pier.

48-Hour Ticket & River Cruise

Duration: 2 days: Unlimited use valid for 48 hours from time of first use.
3 Hop-on, Hop-off Routes: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.
Themed Walking Tours: Choose from 3 different themed walking tours, please speak to a member of staff on the day.
One-Way River Cruise: Starting at either Tower Pier or Westminster Pier.

One day Hop-on Hop-off

Duration: 1 day: Unlimited use valid for 1 Day from time of first use.
3 Hop-on, Hop-off Routes: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.

48-Hour Ticket & Night Tour

Themed Walking Tours: Choose from 3 different themed live guided walking tours. Speak with a member of staff on the day to arrange these tours
Duration: 2 days: Unlimited use valid for 48 hours from time of first use.
3 Hop-on, Hop-off Routes: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.
7:30 PM Panoramic Evening Tour: Departure at London Eye (Stop 11). Full tour lasts 2 hours and is non-stop. With pre-recorded commentary.
One-Way River Cruise: Starting at either Tower Pier or Westminster Pier.

Select your preferred option on the booking page. Prices may vary by option.

Good to Know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 🐕 Service animals allowed
  • 🚌 Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 💪 Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Your ticket’s validity period begins from the date and time it is activated.
  • Buses are all equipped with ramps for wheelchairs or strollers
  • Activate your mobile voucher or QR at any of the designated Big Bus stops
  • Infants aged 3 and under travel free of charge and do not require a ticket
  • 1-Day Ticket does NOT include a River Cruise.
  • Please note that Stop 1 – Green Park is currently affected by a long-term closure of the main bus stand. While the Blue and Red Tours will continue to pass through this stop, boarding is impacted. As a result, the Red Tour now starts and ends at Stop 2 – Hard Rock. Customers are advised to board from this location.
  • If you purchased a 48-hour ticket, 3 walking tours are included. Meet your guide at the Big Bus Stop listed below and have your printed or digital ticket ready. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. All tours are live guided and conducted in English only. Tours last approximately 1.5–2 hours. Royal Walk – 10:00 | Stop #8 Trafalgar Square Jack the Ripper Walk – 13:00 | Stop #19 Tower of London Harry Potter Walking Tour – 16:00 | Stop #21 Westminster Pier

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