Big Bus London Essential Ticket 2-Day Hop-on Hop-off Tour

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Full description Discover London at your own pace with our hop-on hop-off bus tour.
London is a vibrant city steeped in history, and there's no better way to explore it than with our 24- or 48-hour Discover Ticket. Enjoy the freedom to explore its top tourist attractions with the convenience of hopping on and off the bus as often as you like.

If you choose the 48-hour ticket, please note that it must be used on consecutive days to make the most of your experience in the British capital.

Explore London on our sightseeing tours.
Red Route: Ideal for first-time visitors to London who want to see the most iconic sights. This route runs through the heart of the city and passes iconic landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, and Tower Bridge. Along the way, you'll hear a pre-recorded commentary with information about each point of interest.

Blue Route: A comprehensive tour showcasing both the history and modern side of London. In the east of the city, you'll visit the historic Tower of London, the imposing Tower Bridge, the famous London Eye, and Trafalgar Square. In west London, you'll tour the elegant Kensington Palace, the luxurious Harrods department store, the colorful Notting Hill, and the iconic Paddington station.

Green Route - London Link: This route connects King's Cross and St. Pancras stations with Covent Garden, providing easy access to major routes so you can plan your day hassle-free.

A tour of the River Thames included in your ticket
In addition to the bus tour, your ticket includes a one-way river cruise on the River Thames, operated by City Cruises. Enjoy panoramic views of the city from the water as you pass iconic landmarks such as Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye. During the journey, you'll hear a live commentary in English with fascinating facts about London's history and its main attractions.

Walking Tours
Royal Sites Tour (Stop 7, 10:00 AM, duration 1:30 PM) reveals London's iconic royal pageantry, including the Changing of the Guard on scheduled days.
Jack the Ripper's Little-Known Sites Tour (Stop 16, 1:30 PM, duration 2 hours) follows in the footsteps of the notorious Whitechapel murderer and his victims.
Tales of the City Walking Tour (Stop 16, 4:00 PM, duration 1:30 PM) explores 2,000 years of London history, from Roman beginnings to modern skyscrapers.

An immersive experience with virtual guides and onboard Wi-Fi
During the bus tour, you'll have access to pre-recorded commentary in Spanish, English, French, German, and Italian. Learn about London's history, discover its most famous monuments, and discover anecdotes about the most important figures who have shaped the city's history.

Plus, you can share your experience in real time thanks to the free Wi-Fi available throughout our bus fleet. Additional Information How to get started... Go to any Big Bus stop along the route, use a printed map, or download the Big Bus Tours app from Google Play or the App Store to get directions wherever you are and view stop locations, bus schedules, city maps, and activity highlights with our free appShow your ticket to a staff member at a Big Bus stop or on board the bus. They'll give you a receipt that you can use to board the bus for the duration of your ticketPre-recorded digital commentary available in English, French, German, Spanish, and ItalianYou can start the tour from any stopPublic transport and tour buses cannot stop in front of Buckingham Palace. However, we do have a stop at the Royal Mews, which is a five-minute walk from the palace. Get off here to take photos, watch the Changing of the Guard, and maybe even catch a glimpse of a member of the Royal FamilyA child ticket is available for children aged 4 to 15. Children under 4 travel free. All children must be accompanied by an adultThe westbound river cruise departs from Tower Pier (near stop 16) and concludes at Westminster PierThe eastbound river cruise departs from Westminster Pier (near stop 18) and concludes at Tower PierThe cruise duration in either direction is approximately 40 minutesRed Route: First departure: 8:30 a.m. from stop 1: Green Park Underground (Piccadilly, next to the Ritz, via the entrance to Green Park Underground Station). Last departure: 5:00 p.m. from stop 1: Green Park Underground (Piccadilly, next to the Ritz, via the entrance to Green Park Underground Station). Tour duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes (approximately). Bus frequency: 20–30 minutesBlue Route: First departure: 8:40 a.m. from stop 1: Green Park Underground (Piccadilly, next to the Ritz, via the entrance to Green Park Underground Station). #24: Victoria, Nova Complex (Buckingham Palace Road, outside Sourced). Last departure: 5:00 PM from stop #24: Victoria, Nova Complex (Buckingham Palace Road, outside Sourced). Tour duration: 3 hours, 35 minutes (approx.). Bus frequency: 20–30 minutesGreen Link: First departure: 8:30 AM from stop #44: Woburn (northbound). Last departure: 5:00 PM from stop #44: Woburn (northbound). Tour duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes (approx.). Bus frequency: 30–60 minutes Inclusions 48h hop-on, hop-off ticket3 Guided walking tours: The Royal Walk, Tales of the City and Jack the RipperRiver Cruise - one wayFully Flexible Bus Ticket Exclusions Hotel pick-up and drop-offTransportation to the meeting pointGuideTickets, meals, and drinks unless specifically stated in the tour inclusionsOther unspecified services Cancellation policy Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the activity.
If you cancel with less notice, arrive late, or do not show up, no refund will be offered. Meeting point You are welcome to join our tours from any stop.

Green Park Underground - Next to the Ritz (next to the Green Park Underground Station entrance)
Hard Rock Cafe - Piccadilly (TfL Stop E, opposite the Hard Rock Cafe)
Queen Mother Gates - Park Lane (TfL Stop X, opposite the London Hilton)
Marble Arch (westbound) - Park Lane (TfL Stop L, near Speakers' Corner)
Regent Street - 144 Regent Street (TfL Stop V, near the corner of Beak Street)
Piccadilly Circus - Lower Regent Street, TfL Stop F, opposite Peregrine
Trafalgar Square - Pall Mall E (TfL Stop Z, between Suffolk and Whitcomb Streets)
Craig's Court - Junction of Craig's Court and Whitehall
Horseguards - Stop opposite Horseguards
Whitehall - Whitehall (TfL Stop G) TfL, opposite the entrance to Westminster Underground Station)
London Eye (eastbound) - Westminster Bridge Road (stop next to the Underground Station) (Towards the Lion Statue, opposite the London Marriott County Hall)
Waterloo (eastbound) - York Road (bus stop opposite the M&S Foodhall)
Covent Garden - 1 Aldwych (bus stop opposite the One Aldwych Hotel, near the corner of Strand)
St. Paul's Cathedral - Corner of Ludgate Hill and Ave Maria Lane (bus stop opposite McDonald's)
London Bridge - Tooley Street (TfL stop "J", near Weaver's Lane)
Tower of London - 362 Tower Hill (TfL bus stop "TA")
Temple Underground Station - Victoria Embankment (TfL stop "O", opposite the entrance to Temple Underground Station)
Westminster Pier - Victoria Embankment (TfL stop "K") TfL (opposite the entrance to Westminster Pier)
London Eye (westbound) - Westminster Bridge Road (bus stop next to the Lion Statue, opposite the London Marriott County Hall)
Lambeth Palace - Lambeth Palace Road (TfL "SA" bus stop, opposite Lambeth Palace)
College Green - Abingdon Street (opposite College Green)
Tothill Street - Tothill Street (on the corner with Dean Farrar Street, next to the Blue Boar restaurant)
Buckingham Palace - 1 Buckingham Gate (opposite the Queen's Gallery)
Victoria Station - Buckingham Palace Road (opposite the entrance to Phipp's Mews)

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