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London Bus Tour: Big Bus

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Very comprehensive tours to discover the most important aspects of the city.

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Very comprehensive tours to discover the most important aspects of the city.

  Guillermo Cervigni

The Big Bus London Bus Tour is the perfect way to see the British capital's main sights. You can hop on and off at any of the stops & explore the incredible city of London at your own pace.

Description
The Big Bus London Bus Tour is the perfect way to see the British capital's main sights. You can hop on and off at any of the stops & explore the incredible city of London at your own pace.
Routes, Stops + Timetables

The London Big Bus tourist bus has 3 different routes. You'll journey around London on board an open-top double-decker bus, taking in the incredible sites of one of the most visited cities in the world with a fantastic audio guide. The 48-hour London bus tour tickets also include a boat trip on the River Thames and a night bus tour if you desire.

Come and admire some of the most popular stops along the routes, such as London Bridge, London Eye, St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London and Westminster.

In addition, you'll have an audio guide so you can learn lots of fun facts about London's history, monuments and much more.

You can check out the bus's routes and list of stops here.

Bus Lines

Below, you can see the details of each of the bus lines on this London Bus Tour:

Red Line: The most complete route, lasting a total of 2 hours and 20 minutes, passes by the major sites in London. It runs daily from 8:40 am to 5:10 pm, every 20 to 30 minutes. From November to February, the final departure is at 4:30 pm from stop 1.

Blue Line: This route passes through the museum quarter south of Hyde Park and takes you to the Tower of London in East London. You'll see world-famous spots such as Buckingham Palace, Harrods, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Kensington Palace, the London Eye, Madame Tussauds, Notting Hill, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Westminster Abbey. This route lasts 3 hours 20 minutes and runs daily from 8:30 am to 5 pm, with buses every 20 to 30 minutes. From November to February, the final departure is at 4:30 pm from stop 24.

Green Line: This route provides a link between North London and Central London. It's ideal if you're staying outside the city centre. It takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. Daily departures every 30-60 minutes between 8:30 am and 6 pm. From November to February, the final departure is at 4:30 pm from stop 44.

Night Tour: Departs from London Eye (stop 11) at 7:30 pm. The night tour is non-stop and lasts 2 hours and is included in the '48-hour ticket + night tour' option.

Please keep in mind that these schedules are flexible and may vary.

Boat Ride

The cruise down the River Thames between Westminster and the Tower of London is included with each ticket. The boats run daily between 10 am and 5 pm, every 15 minutes during summer and every 40 minutes during winter.

The boats depart from the following points:

Tower Bridge Dock (near stop 16 on the sightseeing bus)

Westminster Dock (near stop 18 on the sightseeing bus)

London Walking Tours

The 48-hour London Bus Tour tickets also include a guided walking tour of London. These 1.5-hour tours run daily. You can choose one of the following options:

Royal Sites Tour: starts at 10 am at stop 7 (Trafalgar Square)

City of London Tour: starts at 4 pm at stop 14 (St Pauls Cathedral)

Westminster Undiscovered Side Tour: starts at 1 pm at Stop 10 (Whitehall)

The first two routes do not operate in winter (from November 1 to February 28) and are replaced by a historic tour of the city which departs at 4 pm from stop 16 of the tourist bus.

How Does it Work?

The London Bus Tour ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours from the time it's first used. During this time, you can hop on and off the buses as many times as you like. Although a start date is requested when booking, you can activate this ticket at any point within six months from this chosen date.

You can also book a ticket for the same day of your booking. In this case, you'll only be able to enjoy the London sightseeing bus on the day you have selected. It's important to note that this ticket does not include the Thames river cruise.

Activities in London

Fancy exploring some of the sites you'll see from the bus? Purchase your tickets to the London Eye, the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey.
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Duration

1 - 2d.

Language

The activity takes place with recorded commentary in English.

Included

Unlimited use of the Big Bus London buses during the selected time

Headphones for each person

River Thames boat cruise (depending on selection)

Night bus tour (depending on selection)

London walking tour in English (depending on selection)

When to book?

You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Varies according to the attraction included.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

Provide a safe and satisfying experience.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.

Uphold fair employment standards.

Foster the growth of local communities.

Preserve the integrity of local culture.

Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

Ensure ethical treatment of animals.

Operate with honesty and transparency.

Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

No printing of documentation required.
Pets

Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
Q - Can you take luggage on the bus?

A - Yes, you can bring cabin sized bags and backpacks on the bus.

Q - What happens in poor weather conditions?

A - Depending on the weather conditions, in certain circumstances, the open-top bus may be modified to a bus with a roof to protect passengers.

Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?

A - Big Bus Tours Gbp Corporate name: Big Bus Tours Ltd Registered Office: 5th Floor, 110 Buckingham Palace Road, London, United Kingdom Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): GB115160653 Contact information Email: info@bigbustours.com Phone: +44 0 20 7808 6753

Q - How to book?

A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

If you have any other questions please contact us.
Cancellations

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
Reviews

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5 out of 1,542 review

7.8 / 10

 7.8362170341548 1,542 review | 32,266 travellers

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May / 19 / 2025

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Sinval

São Paulo, Brazil

O passeio é ótimo, eu recomendo. O onibus tem 2 percursos a serem escolhidos e é de fácil acesso nos pontos determinados. Só houve um pouco de dificuldade da minha parte, de encontrar a parada pois a parada inicial que escolhe estava em obras (desativada) e foi um pouco confuso para encontrar a parada mais próxima. A Big Bus, a Sightseeing, a Hop-on Hop-off prestam os mesmos serviços. Quando estávamos procurando sempre encontravamos assistêntes das outras companhias. Após achar o ponto foi ótimo Translate this opinion into English.

The tour is great, I recommend it. The bus has 2 routes to choose from and is easy to access at the designated points. I only had a little difficulty finding the stop because the initial stop you choose was under construction (deactivated) and it was a little confusing to find the closest stop. Big Bus, Sightseeing, Hop-on Hop-off all provide the same services. When we were looking for it, we always found assistants from the other companies. After finding the stop, it was great. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

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Mar / 07 / 2025

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Luna

Spain

El autobus turistico de civitatis esta muy bien, los recorridos son bastante utiles para visitar la ciudad y la guia que te ponen es super entretenida. Por poner una pega, el autobus del big bus es el que menos frecuencia tiene, siempre eramos los ultimos esperando. Translate this opinion into English.

The CiVitatis hop-on hop-off bus is very good. The tours are quite useful for exploring the city, and the guide they provide is super entertaining. One drawback is that the Big Bus bus runs the least frequently, so we were always the last ones waiting. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

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May / 31 / 2025

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Guillermo Cervigni

Santa Fe, Argentina

Recorridos muy completos para conocer lo más relevante de la ciudad. Translate this opinion into English.

Very comprehensive tours to discover the most important aspects of the city. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

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May / 28 / 2025

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Gustavo Gabriel

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Excelente. Muy cómodo para visitar la ciudad. Los comentarios los actualizaron y hicieron más llevaderos. Buena frecuencia. Extendería el horario de funcionamiento sobre todo ahora que oscurece tarde. Buena la app. Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent. Very convenient for visiting the city. The reviews have been updated and made more manageable. Good frequency. I would extend the operating hours, especially now that it gets dark late. The app is great. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

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May / 24 / 2025

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Jaime N

Mexico, Mexico

Buen recorrido para ver las atracciones turísticas de Londres! - Personal siempre dispuesto a ayudar! Translate this opinion into English.

Great tour of London's tourist attractions! - Staff always willing to help! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with small children

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London Bus Tour: Big Bus

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London Walking Tours

How Does it Work?

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