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London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour by Big Bus

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What You'll Experience

Discover 50+ stops across London with a hop-on hop-off bus tour
Visit iconic landmarks like Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, and St Paul’s Cathedral
Listen to live or multilingual audio commentary about the city’s history and culture
Enjoy unlimited rides and the freedom to explore at your own pace

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About London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour by Big Bus

Ride through London aboard a classic double-decker hop-on hop-off bus and explore the city at your own pace. Stop at famous attractions, from Buckingham Palace to Tower Bridge, and enjoy flexible sightseeing with convenient routes. Listen to engaging multilingual audio guides that bring history and culture to life while you travel. Capture the perfect balance of comfort, convenience, and freedom on this iconic city tour.

Classic red bus ride

Hop aboard London’s iconic red double-decker bus and enjoy comfortable seating while you travel across the city’s bustling streets.

Upper deck city view

Sit on the open-air top deck and take in panoramic views of London’s landmarks as the bus makes its way along the route.

Take photos onboard

Snap photos from the upper deck to capture your unique perspective of London’s skyline and the passing city scenes.

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Children under 4 years travel free but must be with an adult.
Find route maps, stops, and schedules here
Red Route takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, Blue Route 3 hours 35 minutes, Green Link 1 hour 10 minutes.
Plan extra time if hopping on and off at several stops.Check updated service details before traveling here.
All tours feature a pre-recorded commentary in your choice of the following languages:
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Spanish
- Brazilian Portuguese
- Mandarin Chinese

Red route

Duration: Around 2 hours 30 minutes
Frequency: Every 10 - 20 minutes
First bus: 08:15
Last bus: 18:00

Route:

1.
Stop 1 - Green Park Underground
Next to the Ritz (by entry to Green Park Tube Station).
2.
Stop 2 - Hard Rock Cafe
Piccadilly (TfL Bus Stop E, opposite the Hard Rock Cafe).
3.
Stop 3 - Queen Mother Gates
Park Lane (TfL Stop X, opposite London Hilton).
4.
Stop 4 - Marble Arch (westbound)
Park Lane (TfL Bus Stop L, near Speakers' Corner).
5.
Stop 5 - Regent Street
144 Regent Street (TfL Bus Stop V, near the corner with Beak Street).
6.
Stop 6 - Piccadilly Circus
Lower Regent Street, TfL Bus Stop F, outside Peregrine.
7.
Stop 7 - Trafalgar Square
Pall Mall E (TfL Bus Stop Z, between Suffolk and Whitcomb Streets).
8.
Stop 8 - Craig's Court
Junction of Craig's Court and Whitehall.
9.
Stop 9 - Horseguards
TfL bus stop opposite Horseguards.
10.
Stop 10 - Whitehall
Whitehall (TfL Bus Stop G, opposite Westminster tube station entrance).
11.
Stop 11 - London Eye (Eastbound)
Westminster Bridge Road (bus stop next to Lion Statue, outside London Marriott County Hall).
12.
Stop 12 - Waterloo (Eastbound)
York Road (bus stop outside M&S Foodhall).
13.
Stop 13 - Covent Garden
1 Aldwych (bus stop outside One Aldwych Hotel, near the corner with the Strand).
14.
Stop 14 - St Paul’s Cathedral
Corner of Ludgate Hill and Ave Maria Lane (bus stop opposite McDonald's).
15.
Stop 15 - London Bridge
Tooley Street (TfL Stop J, near Weaver's Lane).
16.
Stop 16 - Tower of London
362 Tower Hill (TfL Bus Stop TA).
17.
Stop 17 - Temple Underground Station
Victoria Embankment (TfL Stop O, opposite entrance to Temple Underground Station).
18.
Stop 18 - Westminster Pier
Victoria Embankment (TfL Stop K, opposite entrance to Westminster Pier).
19.
Stop 19 - London Eye (Westbound)
Westminster Bridge Road (bus stop next to Lion Statue, outside London Marriott County Hall).
20.
Stop 20 - Lambeth Palace
Lambeth Palace Road (TfL Bus Stop SA, outside Lambeth Palace).
21.
Stop 21 - College Green
Abingdon Street (outside College Green).
22.
Stop 22 - Tothill Street
Tothill Street (by corner with Dean Farrar Street, by Blue Boar restaurant).
23.
Stop 23 - Buckingham Palace
1 Buckingham Gate (opposite the Queen's Gallery).
24.
Stop 25 - Victoria Station
Buckingham Palace Road (opposite entrance to Phipp's Mews).

Blue route

Duration: Around 3 hours 35 minutes
Frequency: Every 15 - 20 minutes
First bus: 08:00
Last bus: 19:00

Route:

1.
Stop 5 - Regent Street
144 Regent Street (TfL Bus Stop V, near the corner with Beak Street).
2.
Stop 6 - Piccadilly Circus
Lower Regent Street, TfL Bus Stop F, outside Peregrine.
3.
Stop 7 - Trafalgar Square
Pall Mall E (TfL Bus Stop Z, between Suffolk and Whitcomb Streets).
4.
Stop 8 - Craig's Court
Junction of Craig's Court and Whitehall.
5.
Stop 9 - Horseguards
TfL bus stop opposite Horseguards.
6.
Stop 10 - Whitehall
Whitehall (TfL Bus Stop G, opposite Westminster tube station entrance).
7.
Stop 11 - London Eye (Eastbound)
Westminster Bridge Road (bus stop next to Lion Statue, outside London Marriott County Hall).
8.
Stop 12 - Waterloo (Eastbound)
York Road (bus stop outside M&S Foodhall).
9.
Stop 13 - Covent Garden
1 Aldwych (bus stop outside One Aldwych Hotel, near the corner with the Strand).
10.
Stop 14 - St Paul’s Cathedral
Corner of Ludgate Hill and Ave Maria Lane (bus stop opposite McDonald's).
11.
Stop 15 - London Bridge
Tooley Street (TfL Stop J, near Weaver's Lane).
12.
Stop 16 - Tower of London
362 Tower Hill (TfL Bus Stop TA).
13.
Stop 17 - Temple Underground Station
Victoria Embankment (TfL Stop O, opposite entrance to Temple Underground Station).
14.
Stop 18 - Westminster Pier
Victoria Embankment (TfL Stop K, opposite entrance to Westminster Pier).
15.
Stop 19 - London Eye (Westbound)
Westminster Bridge Road (bus stop next to Lion Statue, outside London Marriott County Hall).
16.
Stop 20 - Lambeth Palace
Lambeth Palace Road (TfL Bus Stop SA, outside Lambeth Palace).
17.
Stop 21 - College Green
Abingdon Street (outside College Green).
18.
Stop 22 - Tothill Street
Tothill Street (by corner with Dean Farrar Street, by Blue Boar restaurant).
19.
Stop 23 - Buckingham Palace
1 Buckingham Gate (opposite the Queen's Gallery).
20.
Stop 24 - Victoria, Nova Complex
Corner Buckingham Palace Road and Bressenden Place (outside Sourced restaurant).
21.
Stop 25 - Victoria Station
Buckingham Palace Road (opposite entrance to Phipp's Mews).
22.
Stop 26 - Queen Mother Gates
Park Lane (TfL Stop X, opposite London Hilton).
23.
Stop 27 - Marble Arch (westbound)
Park Lane (TfL Bus Stop L, near Speakers' Corner).
24.
Stop 28 - Green Park
Piccadilly.
25.
Stop 29 - Hard Rock Cafe
Piccadilly (TfL Bus Stop E, opposite the Hard Rock Cafe).
26.
Stop 30 - Hyde Park Corner
Knightsbridge (TfL Bus Stop L, outside Lanesborough Hotel).
27.
Stop 31 - Harrods
Brompton Road (TfL Bus Stop KA, outside Harrods).
28.
Stop 32 - South Kensington Museums
Thurloe Place (TfL Bus Stop N, near Rembrandt Hotel).
29.
Stop 33 - Gloucester Road
Gloucester Road (TfL Bus Stop GR, outside Underground Station).
30.
Stop 34 - Kensington Palace
Kensington High Street (TfL Bus Stop N, opposite corner with Palace Ave).
31.
Stop 35 - Notting Hill
Notting Hill Gate (TfL Bus Stop M, opposite Nandos).
32.
Stop 36 - Kensington Gardens
Bayswater Road (outside the Hilton Doubletree Hotel).
33.
Stop 37 - Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens
Bayswater Road (outside Petrol Station, near the corner with Porchester Terrace).
34.
Stop 38 - Lancaster Gate
Bayswater Road (TfL Bus Stop LE, outside Columbia Hotel).
35.
Stop 39 - Paddington Station
London Street (by corner with Conduit Place).
36.
Stop 40 - Praed Street
Praed Street (near corner with Sale Place, outside Superdrug).
37.
Stop 41 - Marble Arch (eastbound)
Speakers' Corner.
38.
Stop 42 - Baker Street
Marylebone Road (outside entrance to Metropolitan Bar).
39.
Stop 43 - Oxford Street
Regent Street (TfL Bus Stop RF, near the corner with Great Castle Street).

Green link

Duration: Around 1 hour 10 minutes
Frequency: Every 30 - 45 minutes
First bus: 08:30
Last bus: 18:00

Route:

1.
Stop 13 - Covent Garden
1 Aldwych (bus stop outside One Aldwych Hotel, near the corner with the Strand).
2.
Stop 17 - Temple Underground Station
Victoria Embankment (TfL Stop O, opposite entrance to Temple Underground Station).
3.
Stop 44 - Woburn (Northbound)
Opposite Russell Court.
4.
Stop 45 - Euston Station
TfL Bus Stop L, corner of Upper Woburn Place and Euston Road.
5.
Stop 46 - Kings Cross Station
TfL Bus Stop T, Pancras Road, diagonally opposite Great Northern Hotel.
6.
Stop 47 - St. Pancras Station
TfL Bus Stop S, Midland Road, opposite Francis Crick Institute and British Library.
7.
Stop 48 - Euston Road
TfL Bus Stop M, Upper Woburn Place, next to St. Pancras New Church.
8.
Stop 49 - Woburn (Southbound)
TfL Bus Stop J, outside Russell Court.
9.
Stop 50 - British Museum (Southbound)
TfL Bus Stop X, Southampton Row between Theobalds Road and High Holborn.
10.
Stop 51 - British Museum (Northbound)
TfL Bus Stop Y, Southampton Row.
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Starting from € 42.40.
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00:00-23:59.
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What Is Big Bus London Hop-on Hop-off Tour?

The Big Bus London Hop-on Hop-off Tour is an open-top sightseeing bus tour that provides a comprehensive and flexible way to explore the iconic landmarks and hidden gems of London. It's a must-visit for first-time visitors and seasoned Londoners alike, offering a convenient and enjoyable way to see the city's highlights at your own pace.

Where Is Big Bus London Hop-on Hop-off Tour Located?

The Big Bus London Hop-on Hop-off Tour operates throughout London. Specific boarding points vary depending on the route chosen, but many start near major landmarks. For precise locations and schedules, consult the Big Bus London website. You can easily access the tour from various points across the city.

Public Transportation: Many bus stops and tube stations are conveniently located near the various Big Bus stops. Check the Big Bus website for the closest station to your chosen boarding point.

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What Is the Best Time to Visit Big Bus London Hop-on Hop-off Tour?

Best Day: Weekdays generally offer a less crowded experience compared to weekends. Best Season: Spring and autumn provide pleasant weather, making for comfortable sightseeing. Summer can be hot and crowded, while winter might be cold and wet. Best Time of Day: Starting early in the morning allows you to beat the crowds and enjoy the city's quieter atmosphere.

What Are the Top Things to Do at Big Bus London Hop-on Hop-off Tour?

The Big Bus tour offers a comprehensive sightseeing experience, allowing you to hop on and off at various stops to explore different attractions.

  • Iconic Landmarks: Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Houses of Parliament, London Eye.
  • Museums & Galleries: Many stops are near major museums, allowing you to easily incorporate museum visits into your tour.
  • Historical Sites: Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral.
  • Shopping Districts: Oxford Street, Regent Street, Covent Garden.

Insider Tips for Big Bus London Hop-on Hop-off Tour That Most People Don't Know

  • Download the Big Bus app for real-time updates, route information, and audio commentary.
  • Consider purchasing a multi-day pass to maximize your sightseeing time and flexibility.
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly; layers are always a good idea.
  • Take advantage of the hop-on hop-off feature to explore areas that particularly interest you.
  • Bring a camera to capture the stunning views from the open-top bus.

How to Prepare for Your Visit Big Bus London Hop-on Hop-off Tour

For Solo Visitors

Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace. Take advantage of the audio commentary and hop off at locations that pique your interest.

For Couples

Share the experience and create lasting memories together. Take romantic photos at iconic landmarks and enjoy intimate moments exploring hidden gems.

For Families with Kids

The hop-on hop-off format allows for breaks and flexibility. Choose stops with kid-friendly attractions and plan for rest stops.

How to Prepare for the Weather While Visiting Big Bus London Hop-on Hop-off Tour

For a Hot, Sunny Day

Wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. Stay hydrated by bringing water or purchasing drinks along the way.

In Case of Rain

Bring an umbrella or raincoat. The buses may have limited cover, so be prepared for some exposure to the elements.

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