Ultimate London: Hop-On Bus & Thames River Cruise Adventure!
See the sights of London aboard an open-top, double-decker Big Bus as you admire 360-degree views of top attractions and listen to captivating commentary. Use your 24 hour or 48 hour tickets on three different routes with audio narration, and hop on or off at any of the stops around town. A one-way River Thames cruise between the Tower of London and Westminster Pier (in either direction) is included with all tickets.
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Dana_S, 10/26/2025 5:47:12 PM
The experience was good overall. I enjoyed the history provided via headset. There should be more buses added to the fleet to avoid customer wait times. The customer should be made aware of extremely long wait times, especially during high traffic times. Due to the high traffic, I had to hop off and catch the subway to avoid missing my train to Paris.
Glenn_G, 10/26/2025 6:04:41 AM
At times, the London blue line was overcrowded with standing room only. Appeared to be used by some as public transportation rather than sightseeing. Difficult to enjoy when overcrowded.
Lisa_B, 10/26/2025 5:54:45 AM
Make sure you do all the colors Bring a throw or a coat for bad weather Umbrella sit up front under canopy
Frederic_P, 10/26/2025 4:38:42 AM
Traveller should plan ahead what stops to go down to before the actual tour to optimize the value of a hop on hop off activity
Gerry9060, 10/26/2025 3:52:25 AM
Liked the idea, was a bit confusing finding pick up stations. Boat ride on the Thames was amazing and boat staff gave a great presentation
LaTashia_B, 10/25/2025 3:45:14 AM
Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting London for the first time or 100th time. Great way to see the highlights of the city.
wendy_s, 10/24/2025 6:29:01 PM
Good way to start your journey in a new place. Bus will take you to different parts of London. Good to know what parts you want to see so you can decide where you want to visit. There is different lines you ride to see different parts. Get a map at one of the Big Bus stops or booths. You get headsets that tell you what you're looking at, not personalized. Had a sunny day and learn some interesting facts. Would highly recommend on your first trip to London.
Bob_C, 10/23/2025 11:16:20 PM
Make sure you activate it the first day you use the bus or your pass will expire. It was easy to fix with any agent at a bus stop.
U9163DItanjar, 10/23/2025 1:12:07 PM
Our guide on the bus (I think Robert was this gentleman’s name, retired history teacher and barefoot Londoner) was marvelous. He had lots of information and stories about the historical buildings! We took the blue Hop on Hop off bus route on September 29th and really enjoyed our tour. The weather and atmosphere were great, no complaints!
Amber_R, 10/23/2025 8:30:59 AM
Unfortunately, London traffic makes this tour very difficult. We sat on the bus for nearly two hours and made it to 3 stops. We ended up getting off the bus and walking. The traffic makes big bus tours nearly impossible.
- 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.
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Redemption
You can activate your ticket in one of two ways: 1. Download the Big Bus app and use your Tour operator confirmation number on this voucher to add your booking and activate your ticket when you are ready to travel. You can then board the bus at any Big Bus stop on the route. 2. Present your printed or mobile voucher to a Big Bus team member or driver at any stop on the route during operating hours. Recommended boarding stops include: Stop 1 – Green Park Station (next to The Ritz) Stop 11 – London Eye (next to the Lion Statue) Stop 16 – Tower of London (TfL Stop "TA") For your cruise, head straight to the City Cruises terminal at Westminster Pier (near stop 18) or Tower Pier (near stop 19)and show your printed or digital ticket to board. If you selected a ticket including a river cruise, you can board at Tower Pier (near Stop 19) or Westminster Pier (near Stop 21). Please note, the 1-day ticket does NOT include a river cruise. If you purchased a 48-hour ticket, 3 walking tours are included. Walking tours start from the Big Bus Stop listed for each walk. Meet your guide there and show your printed or digital ticket before your tour begins. Royal Walk (10:00, Stop 8), Jack the Ripper Walk (13:00, Stop 19), or Harry Potter Tour (16:00, Stop 21). If your ticket includes the Evening Tour, it departs from Stop 12: London Eye (Westminster Bridge Road, bus stop next to the Lion Statue, outside London Marriott County Hall). Show your printed or digital ticket to a Big Bus team member before joining the tour. All buses are wheelchair accessible. Customers are advised to download the Big Bus App for the latest bus stop locations, timings, and live bus tracking. Please ensure the app is downloaded before your day of travel.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund