London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise
Overview
Discover London your way with a hop-on hop-off bus tour, plus a Thames River cruise included with selected tickets. Pass iconic sights including the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben while enjoying entertaining commentary on London’s history and culture.
Your ticket gives access to three routes. The Red Route covers major landmarks such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and St Paul’s Cathedral. The Blue Route travels from Kensington Palace to the Tower of London, stopping near Harrods, the Natural History Museum and Notting Hill. The Green Route connects King’s Cross and St Pancras with Covent Garden via the British Museum.
Choose a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket to enjoy the Thames River cruise. 48-hour tickets also include live guided walking tours in English: the Royal Walk, Jack the Ripper Walk and Harry Potter Walking Tour. Upgrade to include the Panoramic Evening Tour for stunning night-time views of London.
What's Included
- Recorded Commentary Available in 7 Languages
- One-day, 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket (depending on option selected)
- Royal Walk, Harry Potter, and Jack the Ripper
- 2-Hour Non-Stop Panoramic Evening Tour (Available With Selected Ticket Option)
- Headphones
- Free Wi-Fi On Board
- One-Way Thames River Cruise (Included With 24- and 48-Hour Tickets Only)
- 3 guided walking tours (with 48-hour options)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
What To Expect
27 Stops | 63 Points of Interest
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Operating Schedule: Buses depart every 15-20 mins. The first bus departs from Stop 2: Hard Rock Cafe at 8:30 AM and the last bus departs at 18:00 PM.
The Green Park
Hard Rock Cafe
Queen Elizabeth Gate
Marble Arch
Regent Street
Piccadilly Circus
Haymarket
Trafalgar Square
Craig's Court
Horse Guards Parade
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Waterloo Station
Covent Garden
St. Paul's Cathedral
Monument to the Great Fire of London
London Bridge
London City Hall
Tower of London
Temple
Westminster Pier
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Lambeth Palace
College Garden
Tothill Street
Buckingham Palace
Victoria Station
42 Stops | 16 Points of Interest
Duration: 3 hours 35 minutes
Operating Schedule: Buses depart every 20 mins. The first bus departs from Stop 4: Marble Arch (Westbound) at 8:31 AM and the last bus departs at 4:18 PM.
The Nova Building
Victoria Station
Queen Elizabeth Gate
Marble Arch
Piccadilly
Hard Rock Cafe
Hyde Park Corner
Harrods
Natural History Museum
Gloucester Road
Kensington Palace
Notting Hill
Kensington Gardens
Thistle London Hyde Park Kensington Gardens
Bayswater Road
Lancaster Gate
Paddington Station
Hilton London Metropole
Marble Arch
Baker Street
Nike Oxford Circus
Regent Street
Piccadilly Circus
Haymarket
Trafalgar Square
Craig's Court
Horse Guards Parade
Whitehall
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Waterloo Station
Covent Garden
St. Paul's Cathedral
Monument to the Great Fire of London
London Bridge
London City Hall
Tower of London
Temple
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Lambeth Palace
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Tothill Street
Buckingham Palace
10 Stops | 18 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Operating Schedule: Buses depart every 45mins. The first bus departs from Stop 48: Woburn at 8:30 AM and the last bus departs at 4:30 PM.
Woburn
Euston Square
King's Cross
Saint Pancras Station
Euston Road
Russell Square
The British Museum
Temple
Covent Garden
The British Museum
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- Please note that Stop 1 – Green Park is currently affected by a long-term closure of the main bus stand. While the Blue and Red Tours will continue to pass through this stop, boarding is impacted. As a result, the Red Tour now starts and ends at Stop 2 – Hard Rock. Customers are advised to board from this location.
- If you purchased a 48-hour ticket, 3 walking tours are included. Meet your guide at the Big Bus Stop listed below and have your printed or digital ticket ready. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. All tours are live guided and conducted in English only. Tours last approximately 1.5–2 hours. Royal Walk – 10:00 | Stop #8 Trafalgar Square Jack the Ripper Walk – 13:00 | Stop #19 Tower of London Harry Potter Walking Tour – 16:00 | Stop #21 Westminster Pier
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
- Please note that the London River Cruise will not operate on 25 December. Bus tours will run as normal on this day, and customers can enjoy the river cruise on either 24 or 26 December instead.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Recorded Commentary Available in 7 Languages.
- One-day, 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket (depending on option selected).
- Royal Walk, Harry Potter, and Jack the Ripper.
- 2-Hour Non-Stop Panoramic Evening Tour (Available With Selected Ticket Option).
- Headphones.
- Free Wi-Fi On Board.
- One-Way Thames River Cruise (Included With 24- and 48-Hour Tickets Only).
- 3 guided walking tours (with 48-hour options).
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Recorded Commentary Available in 7 Languages
- One-day, 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket (depending on option selected)
- Royal Walk, Harry Potter, and Jack the Ripper
- 2-Hour Non-Stop Panoramic Evening Tour (Available With Selected Ticket Option)
- Headphones
- Free Wi-Fi On Board
- One-Way Thames River Cruise (Included With 24- and 48-Hour Tickets Only)
- 3 guided walking tours (with 48-hour options)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- Please note that Stop 1 – Green Park is currently affected by a long-term closure of the main bus stand. While the Blue and Red Tours will continue to pass through this stop, boarding is impacted. As a result, the Red Tour now starts and ends at Stop 2 – Hard Rock. Customers are advised to board from this location.
- If you purchased a 48-hour ticket, 3 walking tours are included. Meet your guide at the Big Bus Stop listed below and have your printed or digital ticket ready. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. All tours are live guided and conducted in English only. Tours last approximately 1.5–2 hours. Royal Walk – 10:00 | Stop #8 Trafalgar Square Jack the Ripper Walk – 13:00 | Stop #19 Tower of London Harry Potter Walking Tour – 16:00 | Stop #21 Westminster Pier
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
- Please note that the London River Cruise will not operate on 25 December. Bus tours will run as normal on this day, and customers can enjoy the river cruise on either 24 or 26 December instead.
