London Bus Tours

Experience the best of London on a Hop-on, Hop-off London Big Bus Tour!

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Big Bus Tours London passes in front of St. Paul's Cathedral in London
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Why Book a London Bus Tour

Our London bus tours provide the perfect introduction to the city and the best photo opportunities of iconic landmarks from the top deck

Hop on from any stop to discover London, and hop off to explore more at your own pace!

  • Open-Top Buses

  • Pre-recorded Commentary

  • Free Mobile App

  • See all the Top Landmarks

  • River Cruises

  • Walking Tours

  • Multiple Routes

  • Private Hires

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Big Bus Tour going over London Tower Bridge
Group of friends on the top deck of a Big Bus London Tour
View of Red Phone Boxes in London
View of the National Gallery in London

Bestselling London Bus Tour Tickets

Explore London the Big Bus way. Get the Essential Ticket for our best value London sightseeing experience!

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24 Hours What's included
  • 24h hop-on, hop-off ticket
  • River Cruise - one way
  • 3 Guided walking tours:- Changing of the Guard- City of London- Jack the Ripper
  • London Evening Tour
  • Fully Flexible
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Essential Ticket

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48 Hours What's included
  • 48h hop-on, hop-off ticket
  • 3 Guided walking tours:- Changing of the Guard- City of London- Jack the Ripper
  • River Cruise - one way
  • Fully Flexible
  • London Evening Tour
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Explore Ticket

Explore Ticket

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48 Hours What's included
  • 48h hop-on, hop-off ticket
  • 3 Guided walking tours:- Changing of the Guard- City of London- Jack the Ripper
  • London Evening Tour
  • River Cruise - one way
  • Fully Flexible
Ride these routes…
  • Red
  • Blue
  • Green
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London Evening Tour

London Evening Tour

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Night Tour What's included
  • Panoramic evening tour of London
  • Fully Flexible
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Big Bus Tour in London
View of Portobello Road of London
View of the Royal Exchange in London
View of The Shard in London

Our London Bus Tour Routes

Our bus tours operate over two different routes, with stops near all the best London landmarks and attractions.

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Red Route

See the best of Central London’s landmarks and attractions!

View of Big Ben in London
View of St. Paul's Cathedral in London
View of The London Eye
View of The Tower of London
View of Tower Bridge in London
View of Trafalgar Square in London
  • Operates 08:15 - 18:00
  • Frequency: 10–20 mins
  • No. of Stops 24
Blue Route

Hop on to see the top London sights from East to West, and enjoy digital commentary in 5 different languages.

View of Grosvenor Square in London
View of Harrods in London
View of Hyde Park in London
View of Kensington Palace in London
View of London Natural History Museum
View of Marble Arch in London
view of Big Ben in London
view of St. Paul's Cathedral in London
view of the London Eye
view of the Tower of London
view of Tower Bridge in London
view of Trafalgar Square in London
  • Operates 08:00-18:00
  • Frequency: 10–20 mins
  • No. of Stops 39
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Big Bus London Tour passing St Paul's Cathedral
View of Queens Guard in London
View of Shakespeares Globe in London
View of the Tower of London

FAQs

Where can I buy a ticket for the tour?
You can purchase tickets on this website, from a member of Big Bus Tours staff at one of our stops or on our buses, and from most London hotel concierges.
Is there a commentary available in my language?
All tours feature a pre-recorded commentary in your choice of the following languages:

- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Spanish


The commentary is available via complimentary earphones that you will receive when you board the bus.
Where can I start the tour?
You can begin the tour from any stop. Please visit our Find a Bus Stop page to find your nearest stop.
What time do tours start and how often do the buses run?
Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on tour start times and frequency.
Tell me about the Big Bus Tour of London
Big Bus Tours operates sightseeing tours of London on open-top double-decker buses. See all the top sights, and enjoy an entertaining and informative recorded commentary, available in a choice of 5 languages. You can hop on and hop off the bus at any Big Bus stop to visit London’s key landmarks and attractions.
What can I see and visit?
Bus stops are conveniently located near popular landmarks and attractions so that you can hop off to explore with ease. You'll see iconic landmarks such as Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London while on board the bus, and Buckingham Palace is a very short walk away from our Royal Mews stop. Visit our Discover London page to learn more about what you can see and visit on our tours, and see our Attractions page to buy tickets for famous London landmarks and attractions.

You're free to hop on and off the bus at any stop as many times as you wish during your tour, or you can choose to stay on board for the entire route.

Who We Are

The largest operator of open-top sightseeing bus tours. Fuelling the spirit of adventure around the world, helping millions explore each year.