Essential Ticket

Hop on with our 24-hour Essential Ticket to discover the best of Hong Kong over three different routes. This ticket also includes a Star Ferry return ticket.
Hop on with our 24-hour Essential Ticket to discover the best of Hong Kong over three different routes. This ticket also includes a Star Ferry return ticket.
  • Adult
    From US$70.00 (Full price from US$74.00)
  • Child 3–11
    From US$63.00 (Full price from US$67.00)
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Hop-on, Hop-off
Hop-on, Hop-off
Our hop-on, hop-off bus tours give you the freedom to plan your own itinerary and explore the best of Hong Kong’s landmarks for as little or as long as you like. Hop off the tour as many times as you like within the validity period of your ticket and simply hop on again when you're ready.

Routes

  • Hong Kong Island Tour - Red Route

    With pre-recorded commentary.

    • Operates 10:00am -5:00pm
    • Frequency: every 45 min
    See full timetable
  • Stanley Tour - Green Route

    With pre-recorded commentary.​

    • Operates 10:30am - 4:30pm
    • Frequency: every 30 min
    See full timetable
  • Kowloon Tour - Blue Route

    With pre-recorded commentary.​

    • Operates 10:00 - 17:00
    • Frequency: 60 minutes
    See full timetable
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FAQs
Do I need to choose a date for my tour?
Yes – when you book, you will need to select the date you’d like to hop on the bus. If you’re touring with us for more than one day, your ticket must be used across consecutive days, and the date you select at time of booking should be the first day of your tour. Some tours also require you to select a time of travel, to secure your seat. If your ticket has extra inclusions, you may also need to book dates and times for these inclusions after your purchase is complete via our Booking Portal. For more information, please see the instructions on your booking confirmation email.
Where can I buy a ticket?
You can purchase tickets either on this website, at most Hong Kong hotels or at our Information Centres and Sales Kiosks.
Where can I start the tour?
You can hop on the bus from any stop, but our main start points are:
  • Hong Kong Island Tour (Red Route): Stop #1 (Central Star Ferry Pier 7, Man Kwong Street, outside Central Ferry Pier 7 main entrance)
  • Stanley Tour (Green Route): Stop #8 (Central Star Ferry Pier 7, Man Kwong Street, outside Central Ferry Pier 7 main entrance)
  • Kowloon Tour (Blue Route): Stop #15 (K11 MUSEA LEGOLAND Discovery Centre entrance on Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui (near Space Museum)
  • Night Tour: Stop #15 (K11 MUSEA LEGOLAND Discovery Centre entrance on Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui (near Space Museum)

Please visit our Service Information page to check for any service status notifications.
What time do tours start, and how often do buses run?
Please see below for details about the start times and bus frequency for each of our Hong Kong bus tour routes:
  • Hong Kong Island Tour (Red Route): The first Red Route bus departs Stop #1 (Central Star Ferry Pier 7) at 10:00am. Buses depart every 45 minutes until 5:00pm
  • Stanley Tour (Green Route): The first Green Route bus departs Stop #8 (Central Star Ferry Pier 7) at 10:30am. Buses depart every 30 minutes until 4:30pm
  • Kowloon Tour (Blue Route): The first Blue Route bus departs Stop #15 (Tsim Sha Tsui K11 MUSEA) at 10:00am. Buses depart every 60 minutes until 5:00pm
  • Night Tour: The Night Tour departs Stop #15 (Tsim Sha Tsui K11 MUSEA) at 7:00pm. There is only one Night Tour departure each evening.

Please visit our Service Information page to check for any service status notifications.
Tell me about Big Bus Tours Hong Kong
Big Bus Tours offers sightseeing tours of Hong Kong over three different sightseeing routes, taking you to Hong Kong’s main attractions, landmarks and places of interest. The tour provides a personal pre-recorded commentary in a choice of 9 languages. Convenient stops allow you to hop on, hop off and explore the city at your leisure. A Night Tour of Kowloon is also available, providing the opportunity to see this vibrant city at night.
What can I see and visit?
Our Hong Kong bus stops are conveniently located near popular landmarks and attractions, so you can easily hop on and hop off to explore the city at your own pace. Visit our Landmarks information to learn more about what you can see and visit on our tour. Visit our Things To Do page for itinerary suggestions and things to do in Hong Kong.

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