Big Bus: London Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Thames River Cruise & Night Tour

Experience London at your own pace with this flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour, covering iconic sights like the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, and Tower Bridge. Choose from 1-day, 24-hour, or 48-hour passes with optional river cruise and night tour.


  • Guided Tour
  • Mobile ticket
  • Explore at Your Pace
  • Free Cancellation

What's included

  • Unlimited hop-on hop-off access for 1 day, 24 or 48 hours
  • Access to 3 routes: Red, Blue, and Green
  • Optional 40-minute Thames River cruise
  • Optional 2-hour panoramic evening bus tour
  • Up to 3 guided walking tours (depending on ticket type)
  • Onboard audio commentary in 7 languages
  • Free onboard Wi-Fi and headphones
  • Mobile app with live bus tracking and route map
  • English-speaking guide on the river cruise

What's not included

  • Entry tickets to attractions (e.g., London Eye, Kensington Palace)
  • Transport to the first bus stop
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Important information

  • Tickets are valid from first use: 24-hour passes last 24 consecutive hours, 1-day passes are valid for the calendar day
  • You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
  • Wheelchair-accessible vehicles available upon request
  • Stops near Buckingham Palace are a short 5-minute walk away
  • Mobile voucher accepted – no need to print
  • Specific meeting points for walking tours and river cruise are shared after booking

Description:

Discover the best of London from an open-top double-decker bus as you explore landmarks like Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and more. Hop on and off across 50+ stops with flexible passes and enjoy panoramic city views, expert audio commentary, and optional extras like a relaxing Thames cruise or a magical night tour under the city lights.

Highlights:

  • 3 flexible routes with 50+ key stops across central London
  • Iconic landmarks: London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Big Ben, and Tower Bridge
  • Optional Thames River cruise from Tower Pier to Westminster
  • Optional evening tour showcasing London’s illuminated landmarks
  • Guided walking tours, including Changing of the Guard and Jack the Ripper route
  • Onboard multilingual commentary and scenic rooftop views

Routes

There are 3 routes: red, blue, and green. Please check the page for details.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience.

Meeting point & Instructions

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the driver and collect your bus ticket.

Reviews & Rating

4.2/ 5 (1.766 Reviews)

The lady at the St. Paul's Cathedral bus stop was fantastic. She was the best part of the experience! We booked online, but she was still incredibly helpful even throwing away my rubbish for me. And HOHO buses are always a fun way to see a lot lazily.” Lisa, Apr. 2025 >> See More Reviews

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