
London: Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour, Walking Tour & River Cruise

About
London is big. Bigger than New York City, and bigger than Berlin. You could visit it many times, and still have a spot to tick off your list. That’s what makes the guided Big Bus tours of the UK’s capital worth it. Leave no stone unturned and see the city by bus and boat with this all-inclusive ticket.
Explore the 2,000-year history of the Big Smoke, as you hop on and off at over 50 stops around the city. See all the most iconic sights of London including Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, and Big Ben.
Choose between Discover, Essential, and Explore tickets for unlimited travel across one or two days. Every ticket includes a river cruise along the Thames, so you can see every nook and cranny of this world-famous metropolis.
What's Included
- Discover ticket: 24-hour HoHo + one-way river cruise
- Essential ticket: 48-hour HoHo + one-way river cruise
- Explore ticket: 48-hour HoHo + one-way river cruise + evening tour
- Evening Tour only (as a standalone ticket included only in the Explore ticket option)
- 3 Guided walking tour (The changing of the guards, city of London, and Jack the Ripper) included in the Essential and Explore tickets
- Explore ticket includes a London evening tour
- Free WiFi
What's Not Included
- Entrance to attractions
Must Know
- Children under 5 can join for free
- Hop-on Hop-off: daily every10-20 minutes
Good to Know
The cruises depart approximately every 40 minutes.
The cruise departs from Tower Pier (near Stop 16), or Westminster Pier (near stop 18)
The evening tour is not a hop-on-hop-off tour. It starts at 19:30 from the stop at the London Eye (stop 11). The full circuit is is approximately 2 hours.
Instructions
Before you buy
- Children under 5 can join for free of charge, no ticket needed.
- Hop-on Hop-off buses: daily every 20 min approximately
On-site usage
- Swap your smartphone voucher at any of the listed main bus stations for a paper ticket
- You can hop on the bus at any stop. Popular starting points include Victoria Station, Marble Arch, the London Eye, St Pauls Cathedral and the Tower of London
- Multiple-day passes must be used in consecutive days
Get There
Reschedule and cancellation policy
Cancel for free until 1 day before your visit date and get a full refund.
Free Cancellation
Cancel for free until 1 day before your visit date and get a full refund.
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