London Essential: 48hr Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour, Walking Tours & River Cruise
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore London at your own pace on a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus tour
- See Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Tower of London and the London Eye
- Discover London from another perspective with a one-way Thames River Cruise
- Uncover London's history with 3 themed Guided Walking Tours
- Enjoy engaging audio commentary in a choice of 7 languages
Full description
Explore London's iconic sights and landmarks on a hop-on, hop-off open-top sightseeing bus tour. Travel across three unique bus routes to discover all the city’s most famous sights and attractions including Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the London Eye. With 50+ stops citywide and frequent bus departures, you have the flexibility to hop on and off whenever you want, exploring the city at your own pace.
The red route covers the main attractions of Central and East London while the blue route will take you all the way from the charming neighborhoods of Kensington and Notting Hill in the West to the Tower of London in the East. The green route provides a connection to Kings Cross and St. Pancras in the North via the world-famous British Museum.
Hear captivating tales of London’s history, landmarks and famous figures with entertaining audio commentary available in 7 languages. Enhance your trip and see the city from a different perspective on a one-way Thames River Cruise (from Westminster to Tower Pier or vice versa). Uncover London's history by foot on a choice of three guided walking tours. Choose between the Royal Walk (which includes the Changing of the Guard on days it is scheduled), Harry Potter Walk and the Jack the Ripper Walk.
Included / Excluded
- Unlimited Hop-On hop-Off throughout the ticket validity (48hr)
- One-way Thames River Cruise
- 3 Live-Guided Walking Tours
- Free Wi-Fi and Headphones
- Hotel Pick-up
Important information
Know before you book
- Fleet 100% wheelchair accessible on lower deck. Mobility scooters are not permitted.
- Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck
- 48h bus ticket validity starts from redemption time.
Know before you go
- Redeem your voucher with a Big Bus staff member at any stop
- For stop directions, live bus-tracking and more, download the free Big Bus App
- Free headphones available on every bus
- Seating is allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Infants Required On Laps
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
Big Bus Walking Tours
Our walking tours, led by one of our expert Big Bus tour guides, give you access to areas that you can’t visit by bus, while our guides reveal historical facts and fascinating stories about famous London buildings and cultural institutions. Our Royal Walk (Stop #8, 10:00am, 1.5hrs) reveals London's iconic royal pageantry, including the Changing of the Guard on days it is scheduled. Our Jack the Ripper Walk (Stop #19, 1:00pm, 2hrs) follows in the steps of the notorious Whitechapel murderer and his victims, and our Harry Potter Walking Tour (Stop #21, 4:00pm, 2hrs) explores various filming locations and inspirations from the movies.
Please note: all walking tours are included with selected Big Bus Tours tickets! The Harry Potter Walking Tour is an unofficial Harry Potter Walk. It is not endorsed, sanctioned or in any other way supported by Warner Bros Entertainment Inc, the Potter book publishers, J.K. Rowling or her representatives.
River cruise info: Board at Tower Pier (Stop #19) or Westminster Pier (Stop #21). Cruises run every 15–40 minutes (seasonal) and take approximately 40 minutes between piers. Download your City Cruises ticket via our booking portal and validate it at the pier before boarding.