London Bus Tours

Q: Is there a commentary available in my language?

Red Route buses--> All tours feature Blue Route , Green Link and Magical Merlink buses offer--> a pre-recorded commentary in your choice of the following languages: - English - French - German - Italian - Spanish - Polish - Arabic - Hindi - Japanese - Mandarin - Russian.--> The commentary is available via complimentary earphones that you will receive when you board the bus.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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

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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 Bus Ticket (free date change)

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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
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London Evening Tour

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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 Bus Ticket (free date change)

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Blue
Green

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Panoramic London Night Tour
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Live Ghouls (Guides)
Open-top boos (bus)
All the top frights sights at night
Spooktacular London facts & stories
Free onboard Wi-Fi

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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!

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.

Operates 08:00-18:00
Frequency: 10–20 mins
No. of Stops 38

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Green Link

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Big Bus London Tour passing St Paul's Cathedral

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 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 i 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.