Activities ,City activities ,Hop-on hop-off

Big Bus tour of London

London, United Kingdom

Overview

Languages

English, Italian, French, Spanish, German

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Ride the open-top double-decker bus for one or two days hopping on and off at 22 stops conveniently located close to famous landmarks and attractions. Admire the Tower Bridge, Marble Arch, and the iconic Big Ben as you listen to the commentary available on board. You can hop off the bus to explore as often as you wish, and rejoin the tour once you're ready.The Red Route showcases the best of central London. Traveling as far as Victoria and Marble Arch in the west and the Tower of London in the east, you’ll see the most iconic landmarks of the city including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, the London Eye and St. Paul’s. You're also welcome to join a free river cruise on the Thames with every ticket. See London from a different perspective and admire the top London attractions lining the Thames including Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, Shakespeare’s Globe and the Tate Modern. With Classic and Premium tickets enjoy a one-way cruise between Westminster Pier and the Tower of London (in either direction). With Premium Plus tickets, extend your trip with a return cruise between Westminster and Greenwich. 2-day and 3-day tickets also include a panoramic evening tour. Discover the magic of London as the city becomes illuminated in the evening!Red Route:

Green Park Underground
Hard Rock Cafe
Queen Mother Gates
Marble Arch
Baker Street
Regent Street
Piccadilly Circus
Trafalgar Square
Craig's Court
Whitehall
London Eye (Eastbound)
Waterloo (Eastbound)
Covent Garden
St Paul’s Cathedral
London Bridge
Tower of London
Temple Underground Station
Westminster Pier
Lambeth Palace
College Green
Tothill Street
Buckingham Palace
Victoria, Nova Complex
Victoria Station
London Eye (Westbound)
Blue Route:
Green Park Underground
Hard Rock Cafe
Marble Arch
Hyde Park Corner
Harrods
South Kensington Museums
Gloucester Road
Kensington Palace
Notting Hill
Kensington Gardens
Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens
Lancaster Gate
Paddington Station
Praed Street
Park Lane

What to remember

Important info

The Red Route has a duration of about two hours and thirty minutes. Its frequency is about every 20 minutes
The Blue Route has a duration of about one hour and 20 minutes. Its frequency is about every 30 minutes
Pre-recorded commentary is available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish for both routes
The Evening Tour departs only from stop 12 at the London Eye at 18:00
Please be aware that due to Covid-19 local regulations, service can be suspended at any time and without notice. Customers are advised to check the Big Bus website or download the Big Bus app for the most updated information
New health & safety measures have been introduced in order to reduce the risk associated with the spread of Covid-19 in line with government advice and requirements of the local health authorities. These include regular cleaning of buses, social distancing measures and wearing masks on the bus
To uphold these new safety and hygiene standards in keeping guests safe during the Covid-19 Pandemic, tours may have to operate on a reduced service and changes may be made to ticket inclusions. This may also include changes to the frequency of departures, routes and reduction or removal of stops
Your voucher can be used within 180 days from the date of purchase
Premium and Premium Plus tickets must be used on consecutive days

What's included

Classic Ticket: 1-day hop-on hop-off Big Bus tour, river cruise (one-way ticket between Westminster Pier and the Tower of London in either direction). Premium Ticket: 2-day hop-on hop-off Big Bus tour, 90-minute panoramic evening tour, river cruise (one-way ticket between Westminster Pier and the Tower of London in either direction). Deluxe Ticket: 3-day hop-on hop-off Big Bus tour, 90-minute panoramic evening tour, river cruise (one-way ticket between Westminster Pier and the Tower of London in either direction). Evening tour: 90-minute panoramic evening tour. Pre-recorded commentary available in English, French, Spanish, German and Italian

Know Before You Go

Highlights

See top landmarks such as St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London and the London Eye. Join a cruise on the River Thames to see London from a different point of view. Enjoy a panoramic night tour with 2 and 3-day tickets

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Meeting Point

Redeem your vouchers at any Big Bus hop-on hop-off stops
Your evening tour (if included) departs daily at 6:00 pm from stop #12: London Eye (Westminster Bridge Road (bus stop next to Lion Statue, outside London Marriot County Hall)
You can board the river cruise at Tower Pier (near stop 16), Greenwich Pier, Westminster Pier (near stop 18) and London Eye Pier (near stop 11)