Big Bus London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and River Cruise
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2 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English and 4 more
Overview
Discover the grandeur of London aboard the open-top, double-decker Big Bus on this hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. With your 1-, 2-, or 3-day ticket, design a personal itinerary with stops including Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, St. Paul’s Cathedral and more. Enjoy unobstructed views and onboard commentary as you view the city’s highlights and upgrade to the fast-track London Eye option to get an aerial view of the city aboard the London Eye giant observation wheel. Hop off at Westminster Pier or Tower of London stop to enjoy a Thames River cruise.
- Big Bus hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour of London by open-top sightseeing bus
- Sightseeing ticket valid for one, two, or three days to explore London at your own pace
- Upgrade to the fast-track London Eye option to take in panoramic views from the London Eye
- Thames cruise included with each ticket option
- Redeem your voucher at any of the designated Big Bus stops
- See top London attractions including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
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Explore the best of historic London—seat of the British Royalty—by bus on a lively tour of the city’s key attractions and landmarks. Hop aboard the Big Bus at any of the stops on the route, and grab a comfortable seat in the enclosed lower deck or on the open-air upper deck for the best views. Enjoy the flexibility of choosing your own itinerary and pace with the structure of strategically placed stops and informative onboard commentary from a professional guide. When purchasing your ticket, choose from multiple routes. (A complete list of stops can be found in the Itinerary below.) Upgrade to include a must-do London Eye Flight.
With your Classic (1-day), Premium (2-day), or Deluxe (3-day) pass, hop on and off the double-decker bus at any of the route’s many locations, or stay onboard for a relaxing ride through buzzing London. As you ride, learn about London’s history and interesting anecdotes about locals sites such as Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Marble Arch and more. Hop off to explore the eclectic shops in Covent Garden, snap photos of the lavish Buckingham Palace or experience the bustle of Oxford Street. Between stops, stroll through gorgeous Hyde Park and view Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square.
Your hop-on hop-off pass includes a single or return cruise along the River Thames.
Click on the ‘Additional Info’ button below to see a map of the London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour route.
With your Classic (1-day), Premium (2-day), or Deluxe (3-day) pass, hop on and off the double-decker bus at any of the route’s many locations, or stay onboard for a relaxing ride through buzzing London. As you ride, learn about London’s history and interesting anecdotes about locals sites such as Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Marble Arch and more. Hop off to explore the eclectic shops in Covent Garden, snap photos of the lavish Buckingham Palace or experience the bustle of Oxford Street. Between stops, stroll through gorgeous Hyde Park and view Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square.
Your hop-on hop-off pass includes a single or return cruise along the River Thames.
Click on the ‘Additional Info’ button below to see a map of the London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour route.
Itinerary
Red Route
26 Stops
63 Points of Interest
Duration:
2 hours 20 minutesOperating Schedule:
Buses depart every 10-20 mins. The first bus departs from Stop 1 - Green Park Underground at 08:15 and the last bus departs at 18:00.Points of interest passed by on this route
Tower of London
Buckingham Palace
HMS Belfast
Tower Bridge
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Somerset House
Mayfair
Nelson's Column
Piccadilly Circus
St. James's Park
St. James's Palace
St. Paul's Cathedral
Royal Opera House
Trafalgar Square
Hyde Park
Westminster Abbey
Covent Garden
Leicester Square
Houses of Parliament
Big Ben
Westminster Cathedral
Bank of England Museum
Green Park
Cenotaph
Changing of the Guard
Royal Albert Hall
Parliament Square
Statue of Eros (Anteros)
Downing Street
Royal Mews
Southwark Cathedral
Temple Church
Regent Street
St. Mary le Strand
St. Clement Danes Church
The Mall
Whitehall
The Monument to the Great Fire of London
Admiralty Arch
Thames River
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
Cleopatra's Needle
London Eye
Wellington Arch
30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)
Grosvenor Square
Westminster Bridge
The View from The Shard
The London Film Museum - Covent Garden
Royal Exchange Building London
London Bridge
London Victoria Station
Wellington Monument (Achille's Statue)
Marble Arch Theatre
Marble Arch
Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain
City Hall
Borough Market
The London Dungeon
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
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Westminster Bridge
Fleet Street
Blue Route
15 Stops
10 Points of Interest
Duration:
3 hours 20 minutesOperating Schedule:
Buses depart every 10-20 mins. First Departure at 08.00 from Stop 24 - Victoria, Nova Complex and the last bus departs at 17:30. Points of interest passed by on this route
Statue of Eros (Anteros)
St. James's Park
St. Mary le Strand
Park Lane
Marble Arch
Grosvenor Square
Wellington Arch
Hyde Park
South Kensington
Kensington Palace
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- "If you are going in winter bus tours are not heated and it can be quite cold so layer up." See review
- "That's ok if you're hopping off the bus, but it was a bit rainy and windy and most people were staying on the bus." See review
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