Big Bus London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Experience the best of London at your own pace as you jump on a sightseeing bus with over 40 stops around the city

e-voucher

eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card

Subscriber offer

Big Bus London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour key selling points

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 48 hours in advance to receive a full refund.

Flexible

Get off the bus tour at any stop and join the next one in complete freedom.

Highlights

Enjoy a perfect introduction to the city at your own pace with the best photo opportunities from the top deck during your Big Bus London Tour
Get close to some of London’s most iconic landmarks while learning interesting facts about the city’s rich history and culture
In between hopping on and off the bus to explore iconic landmarks, marvel at panoramic city views on a Thames river cruise while enjoying a fascinating live commentary
As part of your Big Bus Tour you will also discover London by boat as your ticket includes a Thames River cruise
See the London Big Bus Tour map here

What's included

DISCOVER

Valid for 24 hours from when the e-voucher is redeemed
Open-top double decker buses
3 different Hop-On Hop-Off bus routes
1 way river cruise from Westminster to Tower (or vice versa)
See all the top London’s landmarks
Entertaining pre-recorded commentary in 5 languages
Free Wi-Fi onboard
Complimentary earphones

ESSENTIAL

Valid for 48 hours from when the e-voucher is redeemed
Open-top double decker buses
3 different Hop-On Hop-Off bus routes
3 guided walking tours
See all the top London landmarks
1 way river cruise from Westminster to Tower (or vice versa)
Entertaining pre-recorded commentary in 5 languages
Free Wi-Fi onboard
Complimentary earphones

EXPLORE

Valid for 48 hours from when the e-voucher is redeemed
Open-top double decker buses
3 different Hop-On Hop-Off bus routes
3 guided walking tours
See all the top London landmarks
London Evening Panoramic Tour (stop 11, London Eye at 7:30 pm)
1 way river cruise from Westminster to Tower (or vice versa)
Entertaining pre-recorded commentary in 5 languages
Free Wi-Fi onboard
Complimentary earphones

LONDON NIGHT TOUR

Open-top double decker buses
See all the top London landmarks
Pre-recorded commentary
Free Wi-Fi onboard
Complimentary earphones

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Children information

Kids under 4 years old go free
Children aged 4 -15 will need to purchase a child ticket

Big Bus London Tour accessibility information

Wheelchair users are recommended to contact our customer service team before booking with details of the width and weight of the chair in order to confirm in advance if your wheelchair can be accommodated comfortably on board
The bus cannot carry mobility scooters or some large wheelchairs. The maximum weight allowed on the ramp is 300kg, which is the weight of the wheelchair when occupied
To avoid disappointment, please contact customer service for further information

Big Bus London Tour additional information

Routes can be checked with live bus tracking on the tour provider’s mobile app. Simply type in ‘Big Bus Tours’ and you can access it free of charge
Each type of ticket will grant you access to a different set of benefits
All tours feature a pre-recorded commentary in your choice of the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin and Brazilian Portugese
Free Wi-Fi on board the entire fleet of buses

Bigs Bus London Tour live date availability can be seen before booking.

No matter which type of ticket you purchase, you can choose the route that suits your plans best.

Summer season (from 1 April): The last full tour in runs at 6:00 pm

The routes’ regular operating times are the following:

Red Route

First Bus: 8:15 am from Stop #1: Green Park Underground (Piccadilly - next to the Ritz, by entry to Green Park tube station)
Last Bus: 6:00 pm from Stop #1: Green Park Underground (Piccadilly - next to the Ritz, by entry to Green Park tube station)
Full Circuit Time: approx 2.5 hours
Bus Frequency: every 10-20 minutes

Blue Route

First Bus: 8:00 am from Stop #24: Victoria, Nova Complex. Corner Buckingham Palace Road and Bressenden Place (outside Sourced restaurant)
Last Bus: 7:00 pm from Stop #24: Victoria, Nova Complex. Corner Buckingham Palace Road and Bressenden Place (outside Sourced restaurant)
Full Circuit Time: approx 3 hours, 30 minutes
Bus Frequency: every 20-30 minutes

Green Link

First Bus: 8:30 am from Stop #44: Woburn (opposite Russel Court)
Last Bus: 6:00 pm from Stop #44: Woburn (opposite Russel Court)
Full Circuit Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes (approx.).
Bus Frequency: every 30-60 minutes

London Night Tour

Departure: 6:00 pm from Stop #11: London Eye (Westminster Bridge Road (bus stop next to Lion Statue, outside London Marriot County Hall)
Full Circuit Time: approx 2 hours
Bus Frequency: one Night Tour per evening

Thames River cruise information

Board at Tower Pier (near Stop #17), Waterloo Pier (near Stop #13) or Westminster Pier (near Stop #19) for a one-way journey
Tours are approximately every 15 minutes in the summer and every 30-40 minutes in winter and last approximately 30 minutes
To collect your river cruise pass, please present your booking confirmation to a Big Bus Tours staff member first

Walking tour information

3 live guided tours are included in Essential and Explore tickets, with each tour lasting approximately 1.5 hours:

Royal Walk: 10:00 am from stop 7 at Trafalgar Square
Jack the Ripper: 1:00 pm from stop 16 at Tower of London
Harry Potter: 4:00 pm from stop 18 at Westminster Pier

Big Bus London tour routes

Type ‘Big Bus Tours’ in your mobile app store and download the free app to check out locations and routes available in London.

Red Route
- Travel from the West End to Tower Bridge on the Red Route bus tour, offering the best of London’s landmarks and attractions with 25 stops
Blue Route
- From Kensington Palace and Harrods to Notting Hill and Paddington, discover the best of West London on the Blue Route
Green Link
- Hop on the green route bus tour which connects St Pancras and King’s Cross stations to the bustling heart of the city where you can easily join the Red Route and Blue Route bus tours

Departure point

You can redeem your e-tickets and start your tour at any Big Bus Tour stop. Look for a team member with a Big Bus logo.
Type ‘Big Bus Tours’ in your mobile app store and download the free app to check out locations and routes available in London.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does the Big Bus London tour take?
Red Route: 2 hours, 30 minutes (approx.) Blue Route: 3 hours, 30 minutes (approx.) Green Link: 1 hour (approx.).
What time do Big Bus Tours start?
Please have a look at “Operating times” to check the start times.
Please note that during the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace we are unable to drive along the side of Buckingham Palace. This takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays between 10:00am to 12:30pm. See below for affected stops during these times:
Stop #21 (College Green) out of service between 10:30am - 12:30pm (Mon, Weds, Fri, Sun only)
Stop #22 (Tothill Street) out of service between 10:30am - 12:30pm (Mon, Weds, Fri, Sun only)
Stop #23 (Buckingham Palace) out of service between 10:30am - 12:30pm (Mon, Weds, Fri, Sun only)