Big Bus tour of London
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Big Bus tour of London

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£40.50
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Chinese
Mobile voucher accepted
Validity: Flexible
Why you’ll love this…
  • 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)
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What's included
  • check 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)
  • check 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
  • check 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
  • check Pre-recorded commentary available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese and Mandarin for all routes
Where
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.
What to remember
  • 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, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese and Mandarin 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
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Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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    Very accessible throughout the city and the extra Thames River cruise was a great addition.

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    15 March 2024

    Nur leider wenig Information im Bus über die Sehenswürdigkeiten

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