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

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Explore London's iconic landmarks on a Big Bus hop-on hop-off bus tour and Thames River cruise. See top sights like the Tower of London, London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and more.
◆ Covent Garden Piazza ◆ Kensington Palace ◆ London ◆ West End ◆ Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London ◆ Victoria and Albert Museum ◆ Tower Bridge ◆ Greenwich ◆ Tower Hamlets ◆ Big Ben ◆ Harrods ◆ Green Park, London ◆ Central London ◆ London Central Business District ◆ Square Mile, London ◆ Tate Modern ◆ United Kingdom ◆ Mayfair ◆ Oxford Street, London ◆ Notting Hill ◆ River Thames ◆ England ◆ Houses of Parliament ◆ Knightsbridge ◆ Changing of the Guard ◆ Buckingham Palace ◆ Great Britain ◆ Trafalgar Square ◆ Greater London ◆ Camden ◆ South East England ◆ Lisson Grove ◆ The East End ◆ Whitehall, London ◆ Northern Europe ◆ St Pancras ◆ Lambeth ◆ Tower Hill ◆ King's Cross ◆ Tower of London ◆ St Paul's Cathedral ◆ British Museum ◆ Blackfriars ◆ Europe ◆ Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall ◆ Madame Tussauds London ◆ The London Eye ◆ Westminster Abbey ◆ Westminster, London ◆ St. James's Park ◆ Lambeth Palace ◆ Westminster Bridge ◆ Green Park Station ◆ Marble Arch ◆ Kensington ◆ HMS Belfast ◆ Nelson's Column ◆ Natural History Museum, London ◆ Covent Garden ◆ Southwark, London ◆ Bloomsbury, London ◆ Kensington and Chelsea ◆ South Kensington ◆

Description

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

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


What's included

  • 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, Harry Potter, and Jack the Ripper
  • Panoramic evening tour (if option selected)
  • Digital commentary in multiple languages
  • Headphones
  • WiFi on-board

Exclusions

  • Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off

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

Additional Information

  • With 24- or 48-hour tickets, enjoy a one-way Thames river cruise with live commentary between Westminster and Tower Pier (approx. 40 minutes). Cruises run every 15–40 minutes in summer, and every 30–40 minutes in winter. After booking, download your City Cruises ticket from our portal and show it to City Cruises staff before boarding.
  • Walking tours are included only with 48-hour tickets. Join our expert guides for the Royal Walk (10:00, Stop 8), Jack the Ripper Walk (13:00, Stop 19), or Harry Potter Tour (16:00, Stop 21).
  • If selected, the Evening Tour departs at 19:30 from Stop 12 (London Eye), lasts 2 hours, and is not hop-on, hop-off.
  • Buses run every 10–20 minutes in summer and every 15–30 minutes in winter.
  • All buses are wheelchair accessible.
  • Children aged 3 and under travel free of charge and do not require a ticket.
  • Download the Big Bus app to track buses and find stop locations.

Reviews

3967 Reviews

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GetYourGuide traveler - Germany () Mar/20/2026 14:04:10

Immer wieder gerne! Die Busse fahren in regelmäßigen Abständen - eine tolle Art London zu entdecken :)

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GetYourGuide traveler - Germany () Mar/20/2026 09:24:37

In der Nebensaison leider oft lange Wartezeiten bis der nächste Bus kommt. Vom Bus aus sieht man nur wenig, ein Tag reicht nicht wenn man sich mehr anschauen will.. da schon sehr viel Zeit bei den Wartezeiten verstreicht.

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Christian - Germany () Mar/19/2026 22:58:05

Der Londoner Stadtverkehr macht die Fahrt zum Teil recht anstrengend, man steht meist im Stau oder hat stop and go. Aber das ist wohl so und ändert nichts daran das es inhaltlich gut ist sowie flexibel gelöst.

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GetYourGuide traveler - Germany () Mar/19/2026 21:37:05

Good Tours

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Hatice - Turkey () Mar/19/2026 19:58:45

Turun ismini açık ve net bir şekilde yazmadığınız için yaklaşık 1 saat vakit kaybettim. Oradaki görevliler nehir türünün dahil olmadığını söyledi.

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GetYourGuide traveler - France () Mar/19/2026 07:56:53

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Melissa - United States () Mar/18/2026 21:00:17

clean

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