London Bus Tour: Big Bus, London - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: London Bus Tour: Big Bus
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 42.75 USD
Rating: 7.9 (32 reviews)

Great way to visit main features of London.

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The Big Bus London Bus Tour is the perfect way to see the British capital's main sights. You can hop on and off at any of the stops & explore the incredible city of London at your own pace.

Details

Duration

2 days.

Language

The activity takes place with recorded commentary in English.

Included

Unlimited use of the Big Bus London buses during the selected time
Headphones for each person
River Thames boat cruise (not included in the ticket for the same day of the reservation)
Evening bus tour (only included in the 48–hour ticket with the evening tour)
London walking tour in English (only included in the 48–hour ticket)

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Yes, most of the buses are accessible

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

7.9

Very good 748 Travelers·32 reviews

August 4, 2025
Carlos
France
Great way to visit main features of London.
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January 7, 2025
Elizabeth
United States
Very convenient way to get acquainted with the city. Lots of fun facts and information on the audio narration.
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June 17, 2024
Francisco Javier Gonzalez
Mayaguez, United States
excellent, some time a little crowded the traffic bu good.
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April 11, 2024
Josephine
United States
The big bus trip was on time and the taped tour was informative. The drivers were very helpful with additional information. We enjoyed seeing the en...
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January 2, 2024
Anonymous
United States
Passed the important historical and architectural landmarks several times, allowed views from different perspectives. Easy to hop off and back on at d...
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November 28, 2023
Vasile
Belfast, United Kingdom
London is very nice city .bus tour helps a lot . You can see many places in short time. Highly recommended.
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October 18, 2023
Pamela
Ayrshire, United Kingdom
I really enjoyed the tour & the headphones provided for the audio narration were perfect. The bus was clean & well maintained & staff were nice. ...
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September 24, 2023
Ashley Scarfe
Ipswich, United Kingdom
Very easy to use this service, saw everything we needed to see ,had a great day.
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November 13, 2018
Jorge Rico
Miami, United States
Sometimes the audio doesn’t work properly and also they are explaining something and all of the sudden they cut the explanation and start with somethi...
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The Big Bus London Bus Tour is the perfect way to see the British capital's main sights. You can hop on and off at any of the stops & explore the incredible city of London at your own pace.

Routes, Stops, & Schedule

The London Big Bus tourist bus has 3 different routes. You'll journey around London on board an open-top double-decker bus, taking in the incredible sights of one of the most visited cities in the world with a fantastic audio guide. The 24- or 48-hour London bus tour tickets also include a boat trip on the River Thames if you desire.

Come and admire some of the most popular stops along the routes, such as London Bridge, the London Eye, St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London and Westminster.

In addition, you'll have an audio guide so you can learn lots of fun facts about London's history, monuments and much more.

You can check out the bus routes and list of stops here.

Bus Lines

The buses operate daily from 9 am to 5 pm approximately. However, the exact frequency and schedule may vary depending on the season:

Red Line: this is the most comprehensive route, lasting 2.5 hours and covering some of London's must-see spots. Due to renovation works at Stop 1, this route currently begins and ends at Stop 2 (Hard Rock). The bus runs every 15 to 20 minutes.
Blue Line: this route passes through the museum quarter south of Hyde Park and takes you to the Tower of London in East London. You'll see world-famous spots such as Buckingham Palace, Harrods, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Kensington Palace, the London Eye, Madame Tussauds, Notting Hill, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Westminster Abbey. This route lasts 3 hours and 35 minutes and runs every 20 minutes.
Green Line: this route provides a link between North London and Central London. It's ideal if you're staying outside the city centre. It takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes and runs every 45 minutes.

Ticket Options

During the booking process, you can choose one of the following options:

Same-Day Ticket: with this ticket, you can enjoy the London sightseeing bus tour only on the day you have selected. Please note that this ticket does not include the Thames cruise
24-Hour Ticket: valid for 24 hours and includes the Thames cruise
48-Hour Ticket: valid for 48 hours and includes the Thames cruise and various guided tours of London
48-Hour Ticket + Evening Tour: includes a 48-hour ticket, the Thames cruise, various guided tours of London, and a 2-hour evening tour on an open-top bus

Boat Ride

Please note that this cruise is only included for the 24-hour and 48-hour tickets (it's not included in the same-day ticket).

This is a one-way cruise between Westminster and the Tower of London. The boats run daily between 9 am and 5 pm. The exact frequency and schedule may vary depending on the season.

The boats depart from the following points:

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

London Walking Tours

These tours are not included in the ticket for the day of the reservation, nor in the 24-hour ticket.

The 48-hour tickets include a guided walking tour of London:

Royal Sites Tour: starts at 10 am at stop 8 and lasts 1.5 hours. On this tour, you'll discover the royal ceremony in London, including the Changing of the Guard on the programmed days.
Jack the Reaper Tour: starts at 1 pm at stop 19 and lasts 2 hours. You'll follow the steps of the famous Whitechapel Murderer and his victims through the lesser-known places in the area.
Harry Potter Tour: starts at 4 pm at stop 21 and lasts 2 hours. You'll explore different filming sets and inspiration for the Harry Potter films.

How Does It Work?

The London Bus Tour ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours from the time it's first used, depending on the option chosen. During this time, you can hop on and off the buses as many times as you like.

Activities in London

Fancy exploring some of the sites you'll see from the bus? Purchase your tickets to the London Eye, the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey.

The Big Bus London Bus Tour is the perfect way to see the British capital's main sights. You can hop on and off at any of the stops & explore the incredible city of London at your own pace.

Routes, Stops, & Schedule

Come and admire some of the most popular stops along the routes, such as London Bridge, the London Eye, St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London and Westminster.

In addition, you'll have an audio guide so you can learn lots of fun facts about London's history, monuments and much more.

You can check out the bus routes and list of stops here.

Bus Lines

The buses operate daily from 9 am to 5 pm approximately. However, the exact frequency and schedule may vary depending on the season:

Red Line: this is the most comprehensive route, lasting 2.5 hours and covering some of London's must-see spots. Due to renovation works at Stop 1, this route currently begins and ends at Stop 2 (Hard Rock). The bus runs every 15 to 20 minutes.
Blue Line: this route passes through the museum quarter south of Hyde Park and takes you to the Tower of London in East London. You'll see world-famous spots such as Buckingham Palace, Harrods, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Kensington Palace, the London Eye, Madame Tussauds, Notting Hill, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Westminster Abbey. This route lasts 3 hours and 35 minutes and runs every 20 minutes.
Green Line: this route provides a link between North London and Central London. It's ideal if you're staying outside the city centre. It takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes and runs every 45 minutes.

Ticket Options

During the booking process, you can choose one of the following options:

Same-Day Ticket: with this ticket, you can enjoy the London sightseeing bus tour only on the day you have selected. Please note that this ticket does not include the Thames cruise
24-Hour Ticket: valid for 24 hours and includes the Thames cruise
48-Hour Ticket: valid for 48 hours and includes the Thames cruise and various guided tours of London
48-Hour Ticket + Evening Tour: includes a 48-hour ticket, the Thames cruise, various guided tours of London, and a 2-hour evening tour on an open-top bus

Boat Ride

Please note that this cruise is only included for the 24-hour and 48-hour tickets (it's not included in the same-day ticket).

This is a one-way cruise between Westminster and the Tower of London. The boats run daily between 9 am and 5 pm. The exact frequency and schedule may vary depending on the season.

The boats depart from the following points:

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

London Walking Tours

These tours are not included in the ticket for the day of the reservation, nor in the 24-hour ticket.

The 48-hour tickets include a guided walking tour of London:

Royal Sites Tour: starts at 10 am at stop 8 and lasts 1.5 hours. On this tour, you'll discover the royal ceremony in London, including the Changing of the Guard on the programmed days.
Jack the Reaper Tour: starts at 1 pm at stop 19 and lasts 2 hours. You'll follow the steps of the famous Whitechapel Murderer and his victims through the lesser-known places in the area.
Harry Potter Tour: starts at 4 pm at stop 21 and lasts 2 hours. You'll explore different filming sets and inspiration for the Harry Potter films.

How Does It Work?

Activities in London

Fancy exploring some of the sites you'll see from the bus? Purchase your tickets to the London Eye, the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey.

London Bus Tour: Big Bus