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

8,489 Reviews 4.03 out of 5 stars Based on 8,489 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | London, England

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Overview

See the sights of London aboard an open-top, double-decker Big Bus as you admire 360-degree views of top attractions and listen to captivating commentary. Use your 24 hour or 48 hour tickets on three different routes with audio narration, and hop on or off at any of the stops around town. A one-way River Thames cruise between the Tower of London and Westminster Pier (in either direction) is included with all tickets.

What's Included

  • Recorded Commentary Available in 7 Languages
  • 2-Hour Non-Stop Panoramic Evening Tour (Available With Selected Ticket Option)
  • Free Wi-Fi On Board
  • Food and drinks
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What To Expect

Red Route

24 Stops | 63 Points of Interest


Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes


Operating Schedule: Buses depart every 10-20 mins. The first bus departs from Stop 1: Green Park Underground at 8:15 and the last bus departs at 6:00 PM.

The Green Park

Stop 1: Green Park Underground

Hard Rock Cafe

Stop 2: Hard Rock Cafe

Queen Elizabeth Gate

Stop 3: Queen Mother Gates

Marble Arch

Stop 4: Marble Arch

Regent Street

Stop 5: Regent Street

Piccadilly Circus

Stop 6: Piccadilly Circus

Trafalgar Square

Stop 7: Trafalgar Square

Craig's Court

Stop 8: Craig's Court

Horse Guards Parade

Stop 9: Horseguards

Whitehall

Stop 10: Whitehall

lastminute.com London Eye

Stop 11: London Eye (Eastbound)

Waterloo Station

Stop 12: Waterloo (Eastbound)

Covent Garden

Stop 13: Covent Garden

St. Paul's Cathedral

Stop 14: St Paul's Cathedral

London Bridge

Stop 15: London Bridge

Tower of London

Stop 16: Tower of London

Temple

Stop 17: Temple Underground Station

Westminster Pier

Stop 18: Westminster Pier

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Stop 19: London Eye (Westbound)

Lambeth Palace

Stop 20: Lambeth Palace

College Green

Stop 21: College Green

Tothill Street

Stop 22: Tothill Street

Buckingham Palace

Stop 23: Buckingham Palace

Victoria Station

Stop 25: Victoria Station
Blue Route

39 Stops | 16 Points of Interest


Duration: 3 hours 35 minutes


Operating Schedule: Buses depart every 15-20 mins. The first bus departs from Stop 24: Victoria Nova Complex at 8:00 AM and the last bus departs at 6:00 PM.

The Nova Building

Stop 24: Victoria, Nova Complex

Victoria Station

Stop 25: Victoria Station

Queen Elizabeth Gate

Stop 26: Queen Mother Gates

Marble Arch

Stop 27: Marble Arch (Westbound)

Piccadilly

Stop 28: Green Park

Hard Rock Cafe

Stop 29: Hard Rock Cafe

Hyde Park Corner

Stop 30: Hyde Park Corner

Harrods

Stop 31: Harrods

Natural History Museum

Stop 32: Kensington Museums

Gloucester Road

Stop 33: Gloucester Road

Kensington Palace

Stop 34: Kensington Palace

Notting Hill

Stop 35: Notting Hill

Kensington Gardens

Stop 36: Kensington Gardens

Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens

Stop 37: Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens

Lancaster Gate

Stop 38: Lancaster Gate

Paddington Station

Stop 39: Paddington Station

Praed Street

Stop 40: Praed Street

Marble Arch

Stop 41: Marble Arch (Eastbound)

Baker Street

Stop 42: Baker Street

Oxford Street

Stop 43: Oxford Street

Regent Street

Stop 5: Regent Street

Piccadilly Circus

Stop 6: Piccadilly Circus

Trafalgar Square

Stop 7: Trafalgar Square

Craig's Court

Stop 8: Craig's Court

Horse Guards Parade

Stop 9: Horseguards

Whitehall

Stop 10: Whitehall

lastminute.com London Eye

Stop 11: London Eye (Eastbound)

Waterloo Station

Stop 12: Waterloo (Eastbound)

Covent Garden

Stop 13: Covent Garden

St. Paul's Cathedral

Stop 14: St Paul's Cathedral

London Bridge

Stop 15: London Bridge

Tower of London

Stop 16: Tower of London

Temple

Stop 17: Temple Underground Station

Westminster Pier

Stop 18: Westminster Pier

lastminute.com London Eye

Stop 19: London Eye (Westbound)

Lambeth Palace

Stop 20: Lambeth Palace

Palace of Westminster

Stop 21: College Green

Tothill Street

Stop 22: Tothill Street

Buckingham Palace

Stop 23: Buckingham Palace
Green Route

10 Stops | 18 Points of Interest


Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes


Operating Schedule: Buses depart every 30-45 mins. The first bus departs from Stop 44: Woburn at 9:00 AM and the last bus departs at 6:00 PM.

Woburn

Stop 44: Woburn

Euston Square

Stop 45: Euston Station

King's Cross

Stop 46: Kings Cross Station

Saint Pancras Station

Stop 47: St Pancras Station

Euston Road

Stop 48: Euston Road

Russell Square

Stop 49: Woburn (Southbound)

The British Museum

Stop 50: British Museum (Southbound)

Temple

Stop 17: Temple Underground Station

Covent Garden

Stop 13: Covent Garden

The British Museum

Stop 51: British Museum (Northbound)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Tickets are valid from the first date of redemption
  • Buses are all equipped with ramps for wheelchairs or strollers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Big Bus London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Recorded Commentary Available in 7 Languages
  • 2-Hour Non-Stop Panoramic Evening Tour (Available With Selected Ticket Option)
  • Free Wi-Fi On Board
  • One-Way Thames River Cruise (Included With 24- and 48-Hour Tickets Only)
  • The 1-Day Ticket Does Not Include the Thames River Cruise
  • Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Open-Top Sightseeing Tour (24- or 48-Hour Ticket)
  • Three Themed Live-Guided Walking Tours
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Tickets are valid from the first date of redemption
  • Buses are all equipped with ramps for wheelchairs or strollers
  • Redeem your voucher at any of the designated Big Bus stops
  • Infants (age 0-3) can go on the tour free of charge
  • 1 Day Ticket does not included a River Cruise.

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).

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