London: London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- 24-hr or 48-hr Big Bus hop-on hop-off ticket with access to 3 routes
- Access to the Big Bus app with route info and real-time bus tracking
- Free Wi-Fi on board all buses
- Choice of 3 guided walking tours (with 48-hour ticket only)
- Entry ticket to the London Eye Ferris wheel
- One-way Thames River cruise
- Complimentary headphones
- Digital audio commentary in multiple languages
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
- 24-hr or 48-hr Big Bus hop-on hop-off ticket with access to 3 routes
- Access to the Big Bus app with route info and real-time bus tracking
- Free Wi-Fi on board all buses
- Choice of 3 guided walking tours (with 48-hour ticket only)
- Entry ticket to the London Eye Ferris wheel
- One-way Thames River cruise
- Complimentary headphones
- Digital audio commentary in multiple languages
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Discover the best of London with a hop-on, hop-off tour on board an open-top, double-decker bus and enjoy a trip on the London Eye as part of your ticket. Enjoy a relaxing river cruise along the Thames as part of your ticket as well. Big Bus 24-hour or 48-hour Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour
A hop-on, hop-off tour is the ideal way to discover the best sights, landmarks, and attractions of London at your own pace. The tour gives you unlimited hop-on hop-off access (for 24- or 48-hours depending on the option you choose), with stops strategically placed at top locations including Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, and St Paul's Cathedral.
The London Eye
Hop off the bus at Westminster Bridge to take an unforgettable ride on the London Eye Ferris Wheel. From the top, you'll take in the breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of the city's impressive skyline. See the city's most famous sights including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament from an unrivaled bird's eye view.
Thames River Cruise
With all ticket types, you can enjoy a boat cruise along the River Thames between the Tower of London to Westminster Pier (in either direction).
Start your tour at any of the Big Bus stops. Popular starting points include the London Eye, Marble Arch, Victoria Station, and Trafalgar Square.
Big Bus route highlights include: Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard Houses of Parliament Big Ben Westminster Abbey 10 Downing Street Whitehall Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street Regent Street Trafalgar Square 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 South Kensington Museums Kensington Palace Notting Hill.
- Admire the city from the water with a scenic cruise along the River Thames
- Hop on and off the bus as many times as you like at conveniently located stops
- See London’s top sights aboard an open-top double-decker bus
- See top sights including Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace
- View the city skyline from the London Eye, the world's highest observation wheel
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Know before you go
- All buses are equipped with ramps for wheelchair users. Infants under 2 travel free. Download the Big Bus app to track buses and view stop locations.
- Walking tours are included only with 48-hour tickets: Royal Walk (Stop 8, 10:00), Jack the Ripper (Stop 19, 13:00), and Harry Potter (Stop 21, 16:00). No booking required.
- With all tickets, enjoy a Big Bus tour and a one-way Thames river cruise with live commentary between Westminster and Tower Pier (approx. 40 minutes). Cruises depart every 15–40 mins in summer and 30–40 mins in winter. After booking, download your City Cruises ticket and show it to City Cruises staff before boarding.
- You can activate your Big Bus ticket on the Big Bus App or with a member of staff at any Big Bus Stop
- You must pre-book your time slot for the London Eye after booking. Instructions are provided in your confirmation email. You can confirm or amend you London Eye booking on the Big Bus Manage My Booking Portal.
