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Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off with Optional River Cruise

4.2
(3431 reviews)
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Discover the best of London with a hop-on hop-off bus tour and Thames River cruise. Visit iconic landmarks like the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and more, with engaging onboard commentary that brings the city’s history and culture to life.

Choose from three fantastic routes, each offering a unique perspective on the city. The Red Route takes you past historic highlights like Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, and St Paul’s Cathedral. The Blue Route spans central London, from Kensington Palace in the west to the Tower of London in the east, with stops at Harrods, the Natural History Museum, Notting Hill, and more. The Green Route connects King’s Cross and St Pancras stations to Covent Garden, passing the British Museum along the way.

Upgrade to a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket to include a Thames River Cruise, featuring live commentary in eight languages and stunning views of attractions like Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, and Shakespeare’s Globe.

Enhance your experience with the 48-hour ticket option, which includes guided walking tours led by expert guides. Discover hidden gems with tours such as The Royal Walk, Tales of the City, or Jack the Ripper.

For an unforgettable evening, choose a 48-hour ticket with a Panoramic Evening Tour, offering breath-taking views of London’s illuminated landmarks as the city lights up the night sky.

Big Bus route highlights include:

Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament

Westminster Abbey

10 Downing Street

Whitehall

Horseguards

Piccadilly Circus,

Oxford Street

Regent Street

Trafalgar Square and Nelson's Column

London Eye

London Dungeon

Sea Life London Aquarium

Madame Tussauds

Covent Garden

Bank of England

Monument

St Pauls Cathedral

Tower of London

Tower Bridge

The Shard

City Hall

Lambeth Palace

British Museum

Marble Arch

Mayfair

Green Park

Hyde Park Corner

Harrods

Natural History Museum

Victoria & Albert Museum

Science Museum

Kensington Palace

Notting Hill

About this activity

  • Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

  • Reserve now & pay later

    Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.

  • Duration 1 - 2 days

    Check availability to see starting times

  • Driver

    English

  • Audio guide included

    English, French, Spanish, German, Chinese, Italian, Portuguese

  • Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

  • Explore iconic landmarks like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the London Eye
  • Hop on and off 3 unique routes, exploring over 50 stops across London
  • Enjoy a Thames River Cruise with live commentary and stunning riverside views
  • Discover hidden gems on guided walking tours, including Jack the Ripper
  • Experience the magic of London lit up at night onboard a Panoramic Evening Tour

Description

Discover the best of London with a hop-on hop-off bus tour and Thames River cruise. Visit iconic landmarks like the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and more, with engaging onboard commentary that brings the city’s history and culture to life. Choose from three fantastic routes, each offering a unique perspective on the city. The Red Route takes you past historic highlights like Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, and St Paul’s Cathedral. The Blue Route spans central London, from Kensington Palace in the west to the Tower of London in the east, with stops at Harrods, the Natural History Museum, Notting Hill, and more. The Green Route connects King’s Cross and St Pancras stations to Covent Garden, passing the British Museum along the way. Upgrade to a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket to include a Thames River Cruise, featuring live commentary in eight languages and stunning views of attractions like Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, and Shakespeare’s Globe. Enhance your experience with the 48-hour ticket option, which includes guided walking tours led by expert guides. Discover hidden gems with tours such as The Royal Walk, Tales of the City, or Jack the Ripper. For an unforgettable evening, choose a 48-hour ticket with a Panoramic Evening Tour, offering breath-taking views of London’s illuminated landmarks as the city lights up the night sky. Big Bus route highlights include: Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament Westminster Abbey 10 Downing Street Whitehall Horseguards Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street Regent Street Trafalgar Square and Nelson's Column London Eye London Dungeon Sea Life London Aquarium Madame Tussauds Covent Garden Bank of England Monument St Pauls Cathedral Tower of London Tower Bridge The Shard City Hall Lambeth Palace British Museum Marble Arch Mayfair Green Park Hyde Park Corner Harrods Natural History Museum Victoria & Albert Museum Science Museum Kensington Palace Notting Hill

Inclusions

  • One-day, 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket (depending on option selected)
  • Thames River cruise (with 24- and 48-hour options)
  • 3 guided walking tours (with 48-hour options)
  • Royal Walk, Tales of the City, and Jack the Ripper
  • Panoramic evening tour (if option selected)
  • Digital commentary in multiple languages
  • Headphones
  • WiFi on-board

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4.2 / 5

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Michele
We were only in London for 10 hours so this was a great way took a little long sometimes, but I would definitely do it again! We booked the hop on hop off with the river cruise which was our favorite ...
Jessica
We liked leading about the history of London and seeing a bit of everything that we wouldn’t have been able to do by walking so I’m really happy with the tour.

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