Hop on to discover, and hop off to explore! Big Bus Tours is your ticket to London with Big Benefits. With all Big Bus London tickets, you can enjoy a sightseeing cruise along the River Thames. Enjoy the Perfect Introduction to London and embark on a hop-on, hop-off adventure with Big Bus Tours.
Red Route
First Bus: 08:15 am from Stop #1: Green Park Underground (Piccadilly - next to the Ritz, by entry to Green Park tube station) Last Full-Circuit Tour: 6:00 pm from Stop #1: Green Park Underground (Piccadilly - next to the Ritz, by entry to Green Park tube station) Last Bus: 6:00 pm from Stop #1: Green Park Underground (Piccadilly - next to the Ritz, by entry to Green Park tube station) Full Circuit Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes (approx.) Bus Frequency: every 10-20 minutes.
Blue Route
First Bus: 08:00 am from Stop #24: Victoria, Nova Complex (Buckingham Palace Road, outside Sourced) Last Full-Circuit Tour: 6:00 pm from Stop #24: Victoria, Nova Complex (Buckingham Palace Road, outside Sourced) Last Bus: 6:00 pm from Stop #24: Victoria, Nova Complex (Buckingham Palace Road, outside Sourced) Full Circuit Time: 3 hours, 30 minutes (approx.) Bus Frequency: every 10-20 minutes.
Green Link
First Bus: 08:30 am from Stop #44: Woburn Northbound (Opposite Russel Court) Last Full-Circuit Tour: 5:45 pm from Stop #44: Woburn Northbound (Opposite Russel Court) Last Bus: 5:45 pm from Stop #44: Woburn Northbound (Opposite Russel Court) Full Circuit Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes (approx.) Bus Frequency: every 30–60 minutes.
Evening Tour
Departure #1: 7:30 pm from Stop #11: London Eye (Westminster Bridge Road) - bus stop next to Lion Statue, outside London Marriot County Hall. Duration: 2 hours (approx.) Bus Frequency: one Night Tour per evening.
2023 Service Amendment Dates
Road closures on the following dates may affect Big Bus Tours London service. In these circumstances, some stops may be closed, the frequency may be affected, or service on one or all routes may be partially curtailed.
On rare occasions, we may need to temporarily suspend all service for very poor weather or unplanned city events.
July 1st – London Pride
July 9th – Acsis 10K Run
September 3rd – Vitality Half Marathon
October 8th – Royal Parks Half Marathon
November 11th – Lord Mayors Show & Remembrance Day
November 12th – Remembrance Sunday
December 31st – New Year's Eve Fireworks
Accessibility Information
All the buses are wheelchair accessible, with ramps enabling access to all vehicles within the fleet. There is space for one wheelchair per bus (unless the second customer is able to transfer to a fixed seat, in which case a second wheelchair can be accommodated in a fixed position).
There are some restrictions in place due to weight and stability, and mobility scooters cannot be carried. We also may be unable to accommodate larger wheelchairs for the same reason. The maximum weight allowed on the ramp is 300kg, which is the weight of the wheelchair when occupied. The wheelchair also cannot exceed the width of the designated wheelchair seating area.
You may join the tour at any of the Big Bus stops that are in operation
All dates and tours are subject to availability, and the supplier reserves the right to alter its opening times/services/routes at short notice
Tickets can only be used for one visit and will be taken in by the supplier upon exchange. You will require a printed copy of your ticket
Pre-recorded commentary in the following 5 languages is available on all buses: English, French, German, Spanish and Italian
River Cruise, Walking tours and London Evening tour, where included, are subject to availability
A full refund or date change will be offered up to 24 hours before travel. Cancellations within 24 hours will be charged at 100%.
One complete circuit of the Red Route takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes
One complete circuit of the Blue Route takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes
For accessibility information and restrictions, please see the information above in the full tour description
Mobility scooters cannot be accommodated on the buses
Please note that your Evan Evans voucher must be redeemed for an official river cruise ticket with the Big Bus team
PACKAGE OPTIONS
Big Bus London - Discover Ticket£45.00
Discover Ticket: 24-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket Digitally recorded commentary in 5 languages One-way river cruise
Big Bus London - Essential Ticket£55.00
Essential Ticket: 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket Digitally recorded commentary in 5 languages One-way river cruise 3 x Walking tours
Big Bus London - Explore Ticket£65.00
Explore Ticket: 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket Digitally recorded commentary in 5 languages One-way river cruise 3 x Walking tours London Evening Tour (Panoramic evening tour of London)
Highlights
Hop-on, Hop-off bus tour
Free Wi-Fi onboard the buses
River Thames Sightseeing Cruise
Digitally recorded commentary in 5 languages
Flexibility to explore London at your own pace with different ticket options
