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 the captivating commentary. Use your 1-day, 2 days, or 3 days tickets on three different routes, one with an onboard guide and the other with audio narration, and hop on or off at any more than 40 stops around the town. A free walking tour aid is included with each option, as well as a River Thames cruise. On the bus, you will have options to choose your own language and listen to each stop’s history and what the place is famous for. Hop off at Westminster Pier or Tower of London stop to enjoy a Thames River cruise.
Hop on Hop off Tour Highlights
- The perfect introduction to the city for first-time visitors
- Flexibility to customise your itinerary to your own preferences
- Fully narrated tour along the way
- Great overview and orientation of the city
About the Tour
Home to British royalty as well as some of the world’s best-known historical monuments, attractions and landmarks, London is a city with sightseeing opportunities aplenty. Hop aboard an open-top Big Bus to soak up the sights of the beloved English capital and discover its delights at your own pace. Three routes are included with your ticket: the Red Route, which lasts for a full 2.5 hours and includes an onboard guide; the Blue Route, which lasts for a full-loop duration of 3.5 hours with audio commentary; and the Green Route, which includes stops at Covent Garden and the British Museum. At times of rain, the buses are equipped with covering the upper deck, so that the passengers enjoy the site seeing in a rainy season too.
Explore London City at your own pace
For those who want to take it easy, stay on board for the full loops listening to entertaining commentary as you go. If you want to explore the city on foot, hop on and off wherever, and whenever, you like. Big Bus offers a range of activities to do in between daily rides, including three walking tours and a 30-minute River Thames sightseeing cruise. See the Itinerary for a full list of stops and more information on the included daily activities.
Types of Big Bus Passes
With your Classic (1 day), Premium (2 days), or Deluxe (3 days) pass, the sights to see are endless. Travel to Trafalgar Square to stand in awe of Nelson’s Column, or stretch your legs on a stroll through beautiful Hyde Park. With your camera in hand, hop off your bus near Buckingham Palace to capture sights of the Queen’s London home, and look out for must-see landmarks such as Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, the London Eye and more.
Click on the “Additional Info” button below to see a map of the London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour route.
Departure Point:
Blue Route starts at Stop 1 – Green Park Underground.
Red Route starts at Stop 3 – Queen Mother Gates and the
Departure Time:
8:30 am – 6 pm
Buses depart approximately every 10-20 minutes
Duration: Varies
Return Details: The last bus departs at 6 pm
Hotel drop-off is included for those staying in Paddington, Bayswater, Notting Hill and Kensington
See London on a hop-on hop-off tour of the city
Tour Inclusions:
- Hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Recorded commentary
- 30-minute river cruise
- Hop on Hop off with over 30 stops
- Optional London Eye Ticket
- 90-minute Panoramic (Non-Stop) Evening Tour from Stop 11 with Premium and Premium Plus Tickets
- Free WIFI on Board
Tour Exclusions to be aware of:
- Hotel pickup
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- Tickets are valid from the first date of redemption
- Buses are not equipped with ramps for wheelchairs or strollers
- Redeem your voucher at any of the designated Big Bus stops
- Infants (age 0-4) can go on the tour free of charge
Tour Itinerary:
London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour stops are divided into two routes:
Blue Route:
Duration: 2 hours
| Green Park | Points of interest passed by on this route |
| Stop 1 – Green Park Underground | Statue of Eros (Anteros) |
| Old Park Lane Hard Rock Cafe (Stop C) | St. James’s Park |
| Stop 2 – Hard Rock Cafe | St. Mary le Strand |
| Marble Arch (Stop 14) | Park Lane |
| Stop 4 – Marble Arch | Marble Arch |
| Hyde Park Corner Station (Stop M) | Grosvenor Square |
| Stop 26 – Hyde Park Corner | Wellington Arch |
| Harrods (Stop KA) | Hyde Park |
| Stop 27 – Harrods | South Kensington |
| Victoria and Albert Museum (Stop N) | Kensington Palace |
| Stop 28 – South Kensington Museums | |
| Gloucester Road | |
| Stop 29 – Gloucester Road | |
| The Goat | |
| Stop 30 – Kensington Palace | |
| Palace Gardens Terrace (Stop M) Stop 31 – Notting Hill Palace Court (Stop S) | |
| Stop 32 – Kensington Gardens | |
| Porchester Terrace (Stop D) | |
| Stop 33 – Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens | |
| Lancaster Gate Columbia Hotel (Stop LE) | |
| Stop 34 – Lancaster Gate | |
| 7 Conduit Pl | |
| Stop 35 – Paddington Station | |
| 4b Praed St | |
| Stop 36 – Praed Street | |
| 134 Park Ln | |
| Stop 37 – Park Lane |
Red Route: Best of Central London
26 Stops & 63 points of interest
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
| The first bus departs from Stop 1 – Green Park Underground at 09:00 and the last bus departs at 17:00. | Points of interest passed by on this route |
| Piccadilly | Tower of London |
| Stop 1 – Green Park Underground | Buckingham Palace |
| Old Park Lane Hard Rock Cafe (Stop C) | HMS Belfast |
| Stop 2 – Hard Rock Cafe | Tower Bridge |
| W1K 1AB | Big Bus Tours |
| Stop 3 – Queen Mother Gates | Somerset House |
| Hyde Park | Mayfair |
| Stop 4 – Marble Arch | Nelson’s Column |
| Baker Street Station (Stop D) | Piccadilly Circus |
| Stop 5 – Baker Street | St. James’s Park |
| 290 Regent St. | St. James’s Palace |
| Stop 6 – Oxford Street | St. Paul’s Cathedral |
| 1 Heddon St | Royal Opera House |
| Stop 7 – Regent Street | Trafalgar Square |
| 74 Regent St. | Hyde Park |
| Stop 8 – Piccadilly Circus | Westminster Abbey |
| 5b Pall Mall E | Covent Garden |
| Stop 9 – Trafalgar Square | Leicester Square |
| South African High Commission Home Affairs Consular Section | Houses of Parliament |
| Stop 10 – Craig’s Court | Big Ben |
| Horse Guards Parade | Westminster Cathedral |
| Stop 11 – Whitehall | Bank of England Museum |
| 4 York Rd | Green Park |
| Stop 12 – London Eye | Cenotaph |
| 28 York Rd | Changing of the Guard |
| Stop 13 – Waterloo (Eastbound) | Royal Albert Hall |
| 1 Aldwych | Parliament Square |
| Stop 14 – Covent Garden | Statue of Eros (Anteros) |
| 26 Ludgate Hill | Downing Street |
| Stop 15 – St Paul’s Cathedral | Royal Mews |
| 362 Tower Hill | Southwark Cathedral |
| Stop 16 – Tooley Street WC2R 2PH | Temple Church |
| Stop 17 – Tower of London | Regent Street |
| WC2R 2PH | St. Mary le Strand |
| Stop 18 – Temple Underground station | St. Clement Danes Church |
| SW1A 2JH | The Mall |
| Stop 19 – Westminster Pier | Whitehall |
| Lambeth Palace Road | The Monument to the Great Fire of London |
| Stop 20 – Lambeth Palace | Admiralty Arch |
| Abingdon Street Gardens | Thames River |
| Stop 21 – College Green | Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum |
| 43 Tothill St | Cleopatra’s Needle |
| Stop 22 – Tothill Street | London Eye |
| 1 Buckingham Place | Wellington Arch |
| Stop 23 – Buckingham Palace | 30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin) |
| 49 Buckingham Palace Rd | Grosvenor Square |
| Stop 24 – Victoria, Nova Complex | Westminster Bridge |
| Victoria (Stop R) | The View from The Shard |
| Stop 25 – Victoria Station | The London Film Museum – Covent Garden |
| 113 Lambeth Palace Rd | Royal Exchange Building London |
| Stop 38 – London Eye (Westbound) | London Bridge |
| London Victoria Station | |
| Wellington Monument (Achille’s Statue) | |
| Marble Arch Theatre | |
| Marble Arch | |
| Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain | |
| City Hall | |
| Borough Market | |
| The London Dungeon | |
| SEA LIFE London Aquarium | |
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| Westminster Bridge | |
| Fleet Street |
Additional Information about this Tour:
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- Tickets are valid from the first date of redemption
- Buses are all equipped with ramps for wheelchairs or strollers
- Redeem your voucher at any of the designated Big Bus stops
- Infants (age 0-4) can go on the tour free of charge
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- For your optional London Eye ticket you must reserve your time slot in advance please use the link printed on your voucher.
- Most travellers can participate
- Operated by Big Bus London
Cancellation Policy of this Tour:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
