London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with 24- or 48-Hour Ticket and Optional Thames River Cruise
by Big Bus London
Overview
This hop-on hop-off bus tour lets you explore London’s main sights at your own pace using a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket. The ticket includes access to three routes. The Red Route features landmarks such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, and St Paul’s Cathedral. The Blue Route connects Kensington Palace to the Tower of London, passing Harrods, the Natural History Museum, and Notting Hill. The Green Route runs between King’s Cross and St Pancras to Covent Garden, with a stop near the British Museum. With 24- and 48-hour tickets, you can take a one-way Thames River cruise. The 48-hour ticket also includes three live guided walking tours conducted in English. These walks last about one and a half to two hours each and depart from specific stops: the Royal Walk at 10:00 from Stop 8 Trafalgar Square, the Jack the Ripper Walk at 13:00 from Stop 19 Tower of London, and the Harry Potter Walking Tour at 16:00 from Stop 21 Westminster Pier. Additionally, the 48-hour ticket offers a 2-hour non-stop panoramic evening bus tour. The buses provide recorded commentary in seven languages and free onboard Wi-Fi. Please note that the Green Park stop (Stop 1) is partly closed, affecting boarding. The Red Route now starts and ends at Stop 2 Hard Rock Cafe, where customers should board instead of Stop 1. Tickets activate from the moment you first use them, and you can use a mobile voucher or QR code at any Big Bus stop to start your ticket. Infants aged 3 and under travel free without a ticket.
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Green Park Underground
This stop is at Green Park Underground station.
Hard Rock Cafe
This stop is outside the Hard Rock Cafe.
Queen Mother Gates
This stop is at the Queen Mother Gates.
Marble Arch
This stop is at Marble Arch.
Regent Street
This stop is on Regent Street, a major shopping street in London known for its flagship stores and elegant architecture.
Piccadilly Circus
This stop is at Piccadilly Circus.
Haymarket (Stop R)
This stop is at Haymarket, near theaters and restaurants, designated as Stop R on the route.
Trafalgar Square
This stop is at Trafalgar Square.
Craig's Court
This stop is at Craig's Court.
Horseguards
This stop is at Horseguards.
Whitehall
This stop is on Whitehall, the road known for housing many UK government departments and ministries.
London Eye Eastbound
This stop is at the eastbound side of the London Eye.
Waterloo Eastbound
This stop is located at Waterloo, serving eastbound buses on the route.
Covent Garden
Passengers can disembark here to explore Covent Garden, known for its shops, street performers, and market.
St Paul's Cathedral
This stop is near St Paul's Cathedral, allowing visitors to see the historic church and its surroundings.
Monument Pret Stop
Stop 16 is outside Pret at Monument bus stop P, providing access to the Monument area.
London Bridge
This stop is at London Bridge, where passengers can get off to visit the bridge and nearby attractions.
Southwark City Hall
Located at Stop J near City Hall in Southwark, this stop serves those visiting the local government area.
Tower of London
Passengers can leave the bus here to visit the Tower of London, the historic fortress and former royal palace.
Temple Underground Station
This stop is at Temple Underground Station, providing access to the Temple area and nearby sites.
Westminster Pier
Stop 21 is at Westminster Pier, where river cruise connections are available if selected.
London Eye Westbound
This stop serves the London Eye on the westbound route, allowing access to the observation wheel.
Lambeth Palace
This stop is a drive-by of Lambeth Palace.
College Green
This stop is a drive-by of College Green.
Tothill Street
This stop is located on Tothill Street. It is a drive-by stop with no additional access or landmarks mentioned.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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