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London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

3.7(11,363)3.7 out of 5, from 11363 reviews·1h 10m–3h 35m·Shared tour
What you pay forEach travellerChildren are priced in their own age band.
Group sizeUp to 30Per booking.
Minimum ageAll agesinfant 0–3, child 4–15, adult 16–99

Will this work for your group?

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  • All 5 of you can be booked together.
  • Open to all ages, including your youngest.
  • 5 fares — children priced separately

About this experience

Discover London your way with a hop-on hop-off bus tour, plus a Thames River cruise included with selected tickets. Pass iconic sights including the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben while enjoying entertaining commentary on London’s history and culture. Your ticket gives access to three routes. The Red Route covers major landmarks such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and St Paul’s Cathedral. The Blue Route travels from Kensington Palace to the Tower of London, stopping near Harrods, the Natural History Museum and Notting Hill. The Green Route connects King’s Cross and St Pancras with Covent Garden via the British Museum. Choose a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket to enjoy the Thames River cruise. 48-hour tickets also include live guided walking tours in English: the Royal Walk, Jack the Ripper Walk and Harry Potter Walking Tour.

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Before you book

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Your ticket’s validity period begins from the date and time it is activated.
  • Buses are all equipped with ramps for wheelchairs or strollers
  • Activate your mobile voucher or QR at any of the designated Big Bus stops
  • Infants aged 3 and under travel free of charge and do not require a ticket
  • 1-Day Ticket does NOT include a River Cruise.
  • Please note that Stop 1 – Green Park is currently affected by a long-term closure of the main bus stand. While the Blue and Red Tours will continue to pass through this stop, boarding is impacted.
  • If you purchased a 48-hour ticket, 3 walking tours are included. Meet your guide at the Big Bus Stop listed below and have your printed or digital ticket ready. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.
  • Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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