London Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour
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Experience Highlights
The Big Bus sightseeing bus is the most comprehensive and convenient way to get to know London. You'll have the chance to walk along 3 different routes that include more than 45 of the British capital's must-see sights.
With the Hop on-Hop off bus you can get off at the stops you want and explore on foot places like Big Ben Tower, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye, among many others, to get back on the bus whenever you want.
- See London by open-top bus with three routes to choose from
- You'll have over 45 stops at the city's most iconic landmarks
- Enjoy a boat trip on the River Thames
What’s included
- Bus ticket with free stops
- Recorded comments in 5 languages
- Thames boat trip (only if option is chosen)
- Night tour (only if this option is chosen)
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Keep in mind you need to arrive 15 minutes before start
Step by Step
Buying tickets for the Big Bus sightseeing bus will get you around London's must-see sights in a convenient, comfortable and safe way.
There are 3 different routes available, all included with any type of ticket you choose. Here's more information on some of the places you'll see on the bus:
1. The red route is the most comprehensive and extensive. It will take you to legendary sites in the British capital, including:
- Tower of London
- Buckingham Palace
- London Eye
- Westminster Abbey
- St Paul's Cathedral
2. The Blue Route walk includes film sets and unforgettable postcard views of London:
- Notting Hill
- Lancaster Gate Bridge
- Kensington Palace and Gardens
- Hyde Park Corner Square
3. If you take the green route link, you'll stroll through other must-see sights of the city, which will make your trip an unforgettable experience:
- Woburn
- King Cross Station
- Euston Road
- British Museum
You can make use of the Hop on-Hop off system, which allows you to find your favourite stops and hop off to explore the areas on foot, allowing you to explore the city at your leisure, at your own pace.
Regarding the types of tickets according to validity, you can book the following options:
- 1-day ticket: Only valid for the day of purchase. Activate it early to make the most of your day touring the streets of London in the open top bus.
- 24 Hour Ticket + Cruise: You will have 24 hours from the time you activate it with the first use. In addition to your bus tour, you'll also get a cruise on the Thames to see London from a different angle.
- 48 Hour Ticket + Cruise: Same as above but with your 48 hour bus ticket.
- 48 Hour Ticket + Cruise + Night Tour: In addition to the cruise, this pass includes a panoramic night tour of London's most important sights. It starts from the London Eye, lasts 2 hours and does not have the possibility to hop on and off. You can use it within 3 days of validating your ticket. This option also includes walking tours of the city with an expert guide.
During the validity of your ticket, the use of the buses is unlimited from the time of activation with the first use, which you can do by simply boarding the first bus with the digital ticket that will be sent to you when you make your booking.
All tickets include on-board recorded commentary throughout the journey in 5 languages: English, French, German, Spanish and Italian. Plus Wi-Fi and free access to the Big Bus app to keep track of bus frequency, timetables and stops on the 3 routes.
On the River Thames boat trip, which can be included in some options, you'll enjoy around 40 minutes of stunning panoramic views of London from its most important tributary.
You can access the cruise from 2 piers: Tower Pier or Westminster Pier. The ride will be one way between the two piers and you will have live commentary in English. Once you have purchased your bus + cruise ticket, you will be sent a code to make your booking on the Big Bus website, where you can download your ticket to board on your chosen day.