Big Bus tour of London

Free cancellation

Place: London

Validity: Flexible

Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German

Mobile voucher accepted

Instant confirmation

With audioguide

Transport included

Do this because

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
Ride along on an open-top double-decker bus as you see the sights

What to expect

Ride the open-top double-decker bus for one, two or three days hopping on and off at any of the 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. Enjoy a one-way cruise between Westminster Pier and the Tower of London (in either direction). Essential and Explore ticket holders can discover the city on foot with complimentary walking tours. These walking tours give you access to areas that you can’t visit by bus, while guides reveal historical facts and fascinating stories about famous London buildings and cultural institutions.

Red Route:

Green Park Underground
Hard Rock Cafe
Queen Mother Gates
Marble Arch
Regent Street
Piccadilly Circus
Trafalgar Square
Craig's Court
Horseguards
Whitehall
London Eye (Eastbound)
Waterloo (Eastbound)
Covent Garden
St Paul’s Cathedral
London Bridge
Tower of London
Temple Underground Station
Westminster Pier
London Eye (Westbound)
Lambeth Palace
College Green
Tothill Street
Buckingham Palace
Victoria Station

Blue Route:

Victoria, Nova Complex
Victoria Station
Queen Mother Gates
Marble Arch (Westbound)
Green Park Underground
Hard Rock Cafe
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
Marble Arch (Eastbound)
Baker Street
Oxford Street
Regent Street
Piccadilly Circus
Trafalgar Square
Craig's Court
Horseguards
Whitehall
London Eye (Eastbound)
Waterloo (Eastbound)
Covent Garden
St Paul’s Cathedral
London Bridge
Tower of London
Temple Underground Station
Westminster Pier
London Eye (Westbound)
Lambeth Palace
College Green
Tothill Street
Buckingham Palace

Green Route:

Woburn (Northbound)
Euston Station
Kings Cross Station
St. Pancras Station
Euston Road
Woburn (Southbound)
British Museum (Southbound)
Temple Underground station
Covent Garden
British Museum (Northbound)

Note, service may be suspended and/or altered at any time and without notice. Customers are advised to check the Big Bus website for the most up-to-date information regarding detours and closures, or to download the Big Bus App to live track buses and find stops near them
Your voucher can be used within 180 days from the date of purchase
Infants (ages 0-4): free
Pre-recorded commentary is available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish for all routes
The Red Route has a duration of about 2 hours and 30 minutes. Its frequency is about every 10 - 20 minutes
The Blue Route has a duration of about 3 hours and 30 minutes. Its frequency is about every 10 - 20 minutes
The Green Route has a duration of about one hour. Its frequency is about every 45 - 60 minutes
With the Essential and Explore ticket options you can choose between 3 walking tours that run daily and have duration from 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours:
1. Changing of the Guard Walking Tour starts at 10am from stop 7 (Trafalgar Square)
2. City of London Past to Present Walking Tour starts at 1pm from stop 14 (St Paul’s Cathedral)
3. Jack the Ripper starts at 4pm from stop 16 (Tower of London)
The Explore ticket includes also the Panoramic Evening tour, that departs daily at 6pm from stop 11 (London Eye), please note that this is a non-stop tour that lasts 2 hours

What’s included

Discover 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)

Essential Ticket: 2-day hop-on hop-off Big Bus tour, river cruise (one-way ticket between Westminster Pier and the Tower of London in either direction), one walking tour between the 3 available

Explore Ticket: 2-day hop-on hop-off Big Bus tour, 120-minute panoramic evening tour, river cruise (one-way ticket between Westminster Pier and the Tower of London in either direction), one walking tour between the 3 available

Pre-recorded commentary available in English, French, Spanish, German and Italian

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Meeting point:

Redeem your vouchers at any Big Bus hop-on hop-off stops. You can board the river cruise at Tower Pier (near stop 16) or Westminster Pier (near stop 18). The Changing of the Guard Walking Tour starts at 10am from stop 7 (Trafalgar Square), the City of London Past to Present Walking Tour starts at 1pm from stop 14 (St Paul’s Cathedral), the Jack the Ripper Walking Tour starts at 4pm from stop 16 (Tower of London). The Panoramic Evening tour departs daily at 6pm from stop 11, it's suggest to be at the stop 15 minutes before the beginning of the tour to secure your spot.