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London Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour & Thames River Cruise

By Big Bus Tours
8.0 out of 10
Very good
Free cancellation available
The previous price was £29 and current price is £26 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1d+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Hop on and off 3 routes to explore London at your own pace
  • Complimentary River Thames cruise
  • Discover sights including the Tower of London and Big Ben
  • Enjoy a Thames River cruise with live commentary
  • Join walking tours: Jack the Ripper, Royalty & Harry Potter

Activity location

  • Multiple Locations
    • London, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Stop 1 - Green Park Underground (City Red Route)
    • green park
    • W1J 9DZ, London, England, United Kingdom

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

1-Day Ticket (Same-Day Usage)
  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English

  • 1-day ticket valid on all Big Bus routes and 41 stops across London

  • Must be used within the same calendar day

  • Does not include a river cruise

Language options: English
Price details
£29.00
£26.10 x 1 Adult£26.10
Total
The previous price was £29.00 and current price is £26.10
10% off
24-Hour Ticket + River Cruise
  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d

  • 24-hour hop-on, hop-off ticket

  • 1-way cruise between the Tower of London and Westminster (in either direction

Price details
£34.99
£31.49 x 1 Adult£31.49
Total
The previous price was £34.99 and current price is £31.49
10% off
48-Hour Ticket + River Cruise
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d

  • 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus pass

  • 1-way cruise between the Tower of London and Westminster (in either direction)

  • 4 live-guided walking tours

Price details
£44.99
£40.49 x 1 Adult£40.49
Total
The previous price was £44.99 and current price is £40.49
10% off
48-Hour Ticket + River Cruise + Night Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d

  • 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus pass

  • 1-way cruise between the Tower of London and Westminster (in either direction)

  • 4 live-guided walking tours

  • 2-hour direct panoramic evening tour departing at 7:30 PM from Stop 11 - London Eye

Price details
£54.99
£49.49 x 1 Adult£49.49
Total
The previous price was £54.99 and current price is £49.49
10% off
Big Day Out - 24-Hour Ticket + London Eye + River Cruise
  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d

  • 24-hour hop-on, hop-off ticket

  • Entrance ticket to the London Eye

  • Sightseeing boat cruise along the River Thames from Westminster to the Tower of London or vice versa

Price details
£63.00 x 1 Adult£63.00
Total
Price is £63.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Unlimited hop-on, hop-off access for the duration of your ticket
  • What's includedWhat's included
    One-way Thames River cruise (not available with same-day tickets)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Three optional themed walking tours (available with selected tickets)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    2-hour panoramic evening tour (available with selected tickets)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Multilingual audio commentary (7 languages)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Complimentary headset for tour commentary
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Free Wi-Fi on board
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel Pick-up / Drop-off

Know before you book

  • Children aged 3 and under travel free of charge and do not require a ticket.
  • Red Route: Operates 8:15 am–5:00 pm from Stop 1 (Green Park Underground, next to the Ritz). Buses run every 10–20 minutes. Full loop: 2 hrs 30 mins.
  • Blue Route: Operates 8:00 am–5:00 pm from Stop 24 (Victoria Nova Complex, corner of Buckingham Palace Road & Bressenden Place). Buses run every 15–20 minutes. Full loop: 3 hrs 30 mins.
  • Green Route: Operates 8:00 am–5:00 pm from Stop 24 (Victoria Nova Complex, corner of Buckingham Palace Road & Bressenden Place). Buses run every 15–20 minutes. Full loop: 3 hrs 30 mins.
  • River Thames cruise: Operated by City Cruises, departing every 40 minutes from Tower Pier (Stop 16) and Westminster Pier (Stop 18).
  • Audio commentary in 7 Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin and Brazilian Portuguese
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Sit back and enjoy the perfect introduction to London on an open-top, hop-on hop-off Big Bus tour. With entertaining audio commentary and three different routes, you’ll take in the city’s iconic landmarks from Westminster Abbey and St Paul’s Cathedral to the Tower of London.

Hop off whenever you like to explore highlights such as Covent Garden, Kensington, Notting Hill, Trafalgar Square and more. Buses run every 10–20 minutes, making it easy to plan your day at your own pace.

Enhance your experience with three themed walking tours: Harry Potter, Jack the Ripper, and The Royal Walk, each offering a unique perspective on London’s rich history.

Selected tickets include a one-way Thames river cruise, giving you a fresh view of the city from the water. You can also join an optional evening bus tour to see London’s landmarks beautifully illuminated at night.

Location

Activity location

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    Multiple Locations
    • London, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Stop 1 - Green Park Underground (City Red Route)
    • green park
    • W1J 9DZ, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 7 - Regent Street (Red Route)
    • 207 Regent Street
    • W1B 4NE, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 31 - Notting Hill (Blue Route)
    • W2 4LX, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 8 - Piccadilly Circus (Red Route)
    • W1B 5RW, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 33 - Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens (Blue Route)
    • Bayswater Road
    • W2 3HL, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 37 - Park Lane (Blue Route)
    • Park Lane
    • W1K 7AD, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 26 - Hyde Park Corner (Blue Route)
    • SW1X 7XS, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 13 - Waterloo (Eastbound) (Red Route)
    • 28 York Road
    • SE1 7ND, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 16 - Tooley Street (Red Route)
    • 362 Tower Hill
    • EC3N 4DR, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 4 - Marble Arch (Red Route)
    • Speakers' Corner
    • W2 2EU, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 23 - Buckingham Palace (Red Route)
    • 6 Buckingham Gate
    • SW1E 6JP, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 2 - Hard Rock Cafe (Red Route)
    • 128 Piccadilly
    • W1J 7PY, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 11 - Whitehall (Red Route)
    • 61 Whitehall
    • SW1A 2ET, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 5 - Baker Street (Red Route)
    • NW1 5RZ, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 15 - St Paul’s Cathedral (Red Route)
    • 26 Ludgate Hill
    • EC4M 7DR, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 12 - London Eye (Red Route)
    • 4 York Road
    • SE1 7NW, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 32 - Kensington Gardens (Blue Route)
    • Bayswater Road
    • W2 4HP, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 28 - South Kensington Museums (Blue Route)
    • Empire House South Kensington
    • SW7, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 9 - Trafalgar Square (Red Route)
    • 3 Whitcomb Street
    • WC2H 7HA, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 14 - Covent Garden (Red Route)
    • 1 Aldwych
    • WC2B 4BZ, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 27 - Harrods (Blue Route)
    • 87-135 Brompton Road
    • SW1X 7XL, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 10 - Craig's Court (Red Route)
    • 15 Whitehall
    • SW1A 2DD, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 38 - London Eye (Westbound)
    • Belvedere Road
    • SE1 7GA, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 35 - Paddington Station (Blue Route)
    • 25 London Street
    • W2 1HH, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 21 - College Green (Red Route)
    • SW1P 3SF, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 22 - Tothill Street (Red Route)
    • Tothill Street
    • SW1H, london, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 3 - Queen Mother Gates (Red Route)
    • Regent Street
    • W1B 5SQ, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 19 - Westminster Pier (Red Route)
    • SW1A 2JH, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 36 - Praed Street (Blue Route)
    • South Wharf Road
    • W2 1JB, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 30 - Kensington Palace (Blue Route)
    • Kensington Court
    • W8, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 17 - Tower of London (Red Route)
    • WC2R 2PH, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 1 - Green Park Undergound (Red Route)
    • Piccadilly
    • W1J 8EU, London , England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 20 - Lambeth Palace (Red Route)
    • Lambeth Palace Road
    • SE1, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 6 - Oxford Street (Red Route)
    • Walmar House
    • W1G, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 25 - Victoria Station (Red Route)
    • SW1W 0AH, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 24 - Victoria, Nova Complex (Red Route)
    • 49 Buckingham Palace Road
    • SW1W 0QU, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 18 - Temple Underground station (Red Route)
    • WC2R 2PH, London, England, United Kingdom
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    Stop 29 - Gloucester Road (Blue Route)
    • Gloucester Road
    • SW7 4SZ, London, England, United Kingdom