Why choose the Hop On Hop Off bus tour?
More than just a bus tour, a Big Bus ticket gives you the ultimate London sightseeing experience! Every ticket includes a walking tour and a boat cruise, letting you see London at its finest.
The tour route covers all the must-see sights of London, from Tower Bridge and the Tower of London in the East, to Harrods and Notting Hill in the West.
See a map of the tour route and all stops
Red Route - Best of Central London
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This Hop on Hop Off Route covers all that Central London has to offer: Spanning from Victoria and Marble arch in the West and Tower of London in the East!
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What you will see: Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the London Eye and more!
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Full Route Duration: 2hrs 10mins
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Operating Hours: Every day from 8am to 6pm with buses every 10-15mins (in Winter every 10-20mins). An amended service runs on 25 December.
Blue Route - Best of the West
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Covering the west side of London, this route will let you see some of the spectacular sights of Kensington and Bayswater as well as Hyde Park!
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What you will see: Harrods, the Natural History Museum, the V&A Museum, the Science Museum, Kensington Palace and more!
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Full Route Duration: 1hrs 15mins
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Operating Hours: Every day apart from 25 December from 8am to 6pm with buses every 10-15mins.
Green Route - North London to Central London
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See the beautiful regenerated area of St Pancras and King's Cross, the hustle and bustle of Covent Garden and Bloomsbury with the Big Bus London Green Route!
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What you will see: British Museum, King's Cross & St. Pancras Stations and more!
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Full Route Duration: 1hr
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Operating Hours: Every day apart from 25 December from 8:20am to 7pm with buses every 20-30mins.
Orange Route - Attractions Loop
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The perfect route for a direct connection between London's most favourite attractions!
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What you will see: Madame Tussauds, Regent Street, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, 10 Downing Street, the Houses of Parliment, Big Ben and more!
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Full Route Duration: 1hr 30mins
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Operating Hours: Every day apart from 25 December from 8:50am to 6:15pm with buses every 20-30mins.
All Hop On Hop Off bus routes have recorded commentary in 12 languages, the Red route also has a live English speaking guide on board! You can hop off and back on again wherever you like - no wasting time working out which bus to take or waiting to change bus!
Start your Hop On Hop Off bus tour anywhere
You can redeem your voucher at any of the 50+ Big Bus stops, but some recommended starting points are: Green Park, Baker Street, Marble Arch and Victoria.
Please note: E-vouchers and e-tickets purchased are non-cancellable, non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
What are the different Hop On Hop Off bus tour ticket types?
Classic
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Valid for 24 hours from when the ticket is redeemed
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Includes single Thames cruise ticket (Westminster to Tower Pier or vice versa) and a free walking tour
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Great for seeing the must-see sites of London in just one day
Premium
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Valid for 48 hours from when the ticket is redeemed
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Includes a return Thames cruise ticket (Westminster to Greenwich) and a free walking tour
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Great for exploring at a more leisurely pace, and if you want to hop off often in two days
Deluxe
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Valid for 72 hours from when the ticket is redeemed
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Includes a return Thames cruise ticket (Westminster to Greenwich) and a free walking tour
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Perfect if you have a longer holiday, and want to use the buses for 3 days, visiting attractions in between