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Discover London at your own pace with our hop-on hop-off bus tour.
London is a vibrant city steeped in history, and there's no better way to explore it than with our 24- or 48-hour Discover Ticket. Enjoy the freedom to explore its top tourist attractions with the convenience of hopping on and off the bus as often as you like.
If you choose the 48-hour ticket, please note that it must be used on consecutive days to make the most of your experience in the British capital.
Explore London on our sightseeing tours.
Red Route: Ideal for first-time visitors to London who want to see the most iconic sights. This route runs through the heart of the city and passes iconic landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, and Tower Bridge. Along the way, you'll hear a pre-recorded commentary with information about each point of interest.
Blue Route: A comprehensive tour showcasing both the history and modern side of London. In the east of the city, you'll visit the historic Tower of London, the imposing Tower Bridge, the famous London Eye, and Trafalgar Square. In west London, you'll tour the elegant Kensington Palace, the luxurious Harrods department store, the colorful Notting Hill, and the iconic Paddington station.
Green Route - London Link: This route connects King's Cross and St. Pancras stations with Covent Garden, providing easy access to major routes so you can plan your day hassle-free.
A tour of the River Thames included in your ticket
In addition to the bus tour, your ticket includes a one-way river cruise on the River Thames, operated by City Cruises. Enjoy panoramic views of the city from the water as you pass iconic landmarks such as Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye. During the journey, you'll hear a live commentary in English with fascinating facts about London's history and its main attractions.
Walking Tours
Royal Sites Tour (Stop 7, 10:00 AM, duration 1:30 PM) reveals London's iconic royal pageantry, including the Changing of the Guard on scheduled days.
Jack the Ripper's Little-Known Sites Tour (Stop 16, 1:30 PM, duration 2 hours) follows in the footsteps of the notorious Whitechapel murderer and his victims.
Tales of the City Walking Tour (Stop 16, 4:00 PM, duration 1:30 PM) explores 2,000 years of London history, from Roman beginnings to modern skyscrapers.
Night Tour
The Panoramic Night Tour allows you to admire the city's most famous monuments and landmarks under the beautiful illuminations.
An immersive experience with virtual guides and onboard Wi-Fi
During the bus tour, you'll have access to pre-recorded commentary in Spanish, English, French, German, and Italian. Learn about London's history, discover its most famous monuments, and discover anecdotes about the most important figures who have shaped the city's history.
Plus, you can share your experience in real time thanks to the free Wi-Fi available throughout our bus fleet.
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Additional Information
● How to start... go to any Big Bus stop along the route, use a printed map or download the Big Bus Tours app from Google Play or the App Store to get directions wherever you are and see stop locations, bus schedules, city maps and featured activities with our free app
● Show your ticket to a staff member at one of the Big Bus stops or on board the bus. They will give you a receipt that you can use to board the bus during the validity period of the ticket
● Pre-recorded digital commentary available in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian
● You can start the tour from any stop
● Public transport and sightseeing buses cannot stop directly in front of Buckingham Palace. However, we have a stop at the Royal Mews, which is a five-minute walk from the palace. Get off here to take photos, watch the Changing of the Guard and maybe spot a member of the royal family
● A child ticket is available for children between 4 and 15 years of age. Children under 4 travel free. All children must be accompanied by an adult
● The westbound river cruise departs from Tower Pier (near stop 16) and ends at Westminster Pier
● The eastbound river cruise departs from Westminster Pier (near stop 18) and ends at Tower Pier
● The cruise duration in either direction is approximately 40 minutes
● Night Tour: Board the tour at the London Eye (stop no. 11) at 7:30 pm. The full tour lasts approximately 2 hours. Please note that this night tour does not include hop-on hop-off service. Night Tour tickets can be used within 3 days from the date you redeem your Deluxe ticket
● Please note that, due to the nature of the service and the specific circumstances of the city (such as roadworks, demonstrations, events, or unforeseen incidents), this activity may be affected by route modifications, temporary closures of certain stops, or adjustments to operating times. It is recommended to check the local operator’s website before starting the activity to verify any possible last-minute changes or updates
Big Bus London 48-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off Tour with Night Tour
✔ 48h hop-on, hop-off ticket
✔ 3 Guided walking tours: The Royal Walk, Tales of the City and Jack the Ripper
✔ River Cruise - one way
✔ London Evening Tour
✔ Fully Flexible Bus Ticket
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✖ Transportation to the meeting point
✖ Guide
✖ Tickets, meals, and drinks unless specifically stated in the tour inclusions
✖ Other unspecified services
Cancellation policy
Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the activity.
If you cancel with less notice, arrive late, or do not show up, no refund will be offered.