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

Know before you go

• All buses are wheelchair accessible.
• Buses run every 10–20 minutes in summer and every 15–30 minutes in winter.
• 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.
• If selected, the Evening Tour departs at 19:30 from Stop 12 (London Eye), lasts 2 hours, and is not hop-on, hop-off.
• 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).
• 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.