London Bus Tour: Big Bus

The Big Bus London Bus Tour offers an excellent opportunity to discover the key landmarks of the British capital. This service allows you to hop on and off at various stops, enabling exploration of London's remarkable attractions at your convenience.

Routes, Stops + Timetable

This sightseeing experience includes three distinct routes, allowing you to travel through London aboard an open-top double-decker bus. While enjoying a state-of-the-art audio guide, you will witness the majesty of one of the globe's most frequented cities. Your ticket, valid for 48 hours, also features a boat ride on the River Thames for additional enjoyment.

Among the notable stops on this journey are London Bridge, the London Eye, St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, and Westminster.

An audio guide accompanies you, offering fascinating insights regarding London's rich history and its revered monuments.

You can verify the bus's routes and stops here.

Bus Lines

Here are the details regarding the bus lines included in the London Bus Tour:

• Red Line: This extensive route lasts approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, encompassing some of London's must-see attractions. Given ongoing renovations at Stop 1, the route commences and concludes at Stop 2 (Hard Rock). Buses operate daily from 8:40 am to 5:10 pm, every 20 to 30 minutes. During the winter months (November to February), the last bus departs at 4:30 pm.
• Blue Line: This route navigates through the museum quarter south of Hyde Park, leading to the Tower of London in East London. You'll pass by iconic sights including Buckingham Palace, Harrods, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Kensington Palace, the London Eye, Madame Tussauds, Notting Hill, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Westminster Abbey. The duration of this route is approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes, with buses running daily from 8:30 am to 5 pm, every 20 to 30 minutes. From November to February, the last bus departs at 4:30 pm from stop 24.
• Green Line: This line connects North London to Central London, making it suitable for those staying outside the city core. The journey takes roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes, with departures every 30 to 60 minutes between 8:30 am and 6 pm. From November to February, the final departure is at 4:30 pm from stop 44.

Ticket Options

While booking, you can select from the following ticket types:

• Same-Day Ticket: This option allows you to experience the London sightseeing bus tour exclusively on your chosen date. Be aware that this ticket does not include the Thames cruise.
• 24-Hour Ticket: valid for 24 hours and inclusive of the Thames cruise.
• 48-Hour Ticket: valid for 48 hours, featuring the Thames cruise along with various guided tours of London.
• 48-Hour Ticket + Evening Tour: This option encompasses a 48-hour ticket, the Thames cruise, various guided tours of London, and an evening tour aboard an open-top bus.

Boat Ride

Please be advised that this cruise is not included with the same-day ticket.

This one-way cruise travels along the River Thames from Westminster to the Tower of London. Boats run daily from 10 am to 5 pm, every 15 minutes during summer and every 40 minutes in winter.

Departure locations include:

• Tower Bridge Dock (near stop 16 on the sightseeing bus)
• Westminster Dock (near stop 18 on the sightseeing bus)

London Walking Tours

The guided walking tours are not part of the same-day or 24-hour ticket options.

However, the 48-hour London Bus Tour ticket provides access to a guided walking tour. These 1.5-hour tours operate daily, with several options available:

• Royal Sites Tour: begins at 10 am at stop 7 (Trafalgar Square).
• City of London Tour: starts at 4 pm from stop 14 (St Paul's Cathedral).
• Westminster Undiscovered Side Tour: commences at 1 pm from Stop 10 (Whitehall).

Please note that the first two routes do not operate during winter (from November 1 to February 28), and they are substituted with a historical tour of the city that departs at 4 pm from stop 16 of the tourist bus.

How Does It Work?

The London Bus Tour ticket remains valid for 24 or 48 hours from the moment it is first activated, based on the selected option. During this period, you may hop on and off the buses as often as you wish. Although a start date is requested when reserving, you can activate this ticket within a six-month window from your chosen date.

If you opt for a ticket for the same day of booking, it will only be valid from the first use until the final day of service that day.

Activities in London

Want to visit some of the attractions visible from the bus? Consider acquiring tickets to the London Eye, the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Westminster Abbey.