Service Amendments: Saturday 14th December, 2024

Dear Customers,

Please note that our service will be impacted by stop closures, route diversions and possible delays on Saturday 14th December, 2024. This is due to the National Callout Demonstration. Please see below for details:

Saturday 14th December, 2024

All the following stops will be CLOSED from 1:30pm

Red and Blue Route

  • Stop #9 (Horseguards), CLOSED
  • Stop #10 (Whitehall), CLOSED

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience these amendments may cause. Please feel welcome to speak with our Customer Service team on live chat (red button at lower right of screen) or contact us via email if you have any queries.

We look forward to welcoming you back on board soon!

The Big Bus Tours London Team.


Tours Operating Daily!

Dear Customers,

Our London bus tours are operating daily.

Please note we'll be operating on Christmas Day, to book a tour please select our One Day Ticket.

Please note that during the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace we are unable to drive along the side of Buckingham Palace. This takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays between 10:00am to 12:30pm. See below for affected stops during these times.

  • Stop #21 (College Green) out of service between 10:30am - 12:30pm (Mon, Weds, Fri, Sun only).
  • Stop #22 (Tothill Street) out of service between 10:30am - 12:30pm (Mon, Weds, Fri, Sun only).
  • Stop #23 (Buckingham Palace) out of service between 10:30am - 12:30pm (Mon, Weds, Fri, Sun only).

Why not join our Royal Walking Tour for a chance to see it in action?

Please feel welcome to speak with our Customer Service team on live chat, or contact us via email if you have any queries.

We look forward to welcoming you back on board soon!

The Big Bus Tours London Team.


Route Information

Red Route:
First Bus: 08:30am from Stop #1: Green Park Underground (Piccadilly - next to the Ritz, by entry to Green Park tube station)
Last Full-Circuit Tour: 4:30pm from Stop #1: Green Park Underground (Piccadilly - next to the Ritz, by entry to Green Park tube station)
Last Bus: 4:30pm 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 15–30 minutes.

Blue Route:
First Bus: 8:40am from Stop #24: Victoria, Nova Complex (Buckingham Palace Road, outside Sourced)
Last Full-Circuit Tour: 3:40pm from Stop #24: Victoria, Nova Complex (Buckingham Palace Road, outside Sourced)
Last Bus: 4:30pm from Stop #24: Victoria, Nova Complex (Buckingham Palace Road, outside Sourced)
Full Circuit Time: 3 hour, 35 minutes (approx.)
Bus Frequency: every 20–30 minutes.

Green Link:
First Bus: 8:30am from Stop #44: Woburn Northbound (Opposite Russel Court)
Last Full-Circuit Tour: 3:30pm from Stop #44: Woburn Northbound (Opposite Russel Court)
Last Bus: 4:30pm 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: 7:30pm 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.