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London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with River Cruise

TourTruth score 1.7 out of 10

Below average

11,405 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore London’s landmarks on three bus routes, with an optional Thames cruise, guided walks, and evening tour depending on your ticket.

About this tour

See London’s famous landmarks from an open-top bus, then shape the day around the places you want to explore. This London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour connects three routes, passing sights such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, St Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, and the Tower of London. Recorded commentary in seven languages adds context as the city unfolds, while onboard Wi-Fi helps you plan your next stop.

Choose a one-day, 24-hour, or 48-hour ticket. The 24- and 48-hour options include a one-way Thames River cruise, offering a fresh perspective from the water. With a 48-hour ticket, you can also join three live guided walks in English: the Royal Walk, Jack the Ripper Walk, and Harry Potter Walking Tour. Selected ticket options include a two-hour panoramic evening tour for views of London after dark.

The London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour makes it easy to mix classic sights with neighborhoods and museums along the routes. Activate your mobile ticket at a designated stop, pick your pace, and discover the capital from street level and riverbank alike.

Highlights

  • Ride three routes past London’s landmark sights
  • Hop off near Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and the London Eye
  • Cruise the Thames with 24- or 48-hour tickets
  • Join three guided walks with 48-hour tickets
  • See the city after dark on the optional panoramic evening tour

What's included

Included

  • One-day, 24-hour, or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket, depending on option selected
  • Recorded commentary in 7 languages
  • Headphones
  • Free Wi-Fi on board
  • One-way Thames River cruise with 24- and 48-hour tickets only
  • Three guided walking tours with 48-hour tickets
  • Two-hour non-stop panoramic evening tour with selected ticket options

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Ticket validity begins when activated
  • Activate your mobile voucher or QR code at a designated Big Bus stop
  • Infants aged 3 and under travel free and do not need a ticket
  • The 1-day ticket does not include a river cruise
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  • Buses have wheelchair ramps; the tour is wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller; service animals are allowed
  • Stop 1, Green Park, has a long-term closure affecting boarding; the Red Tour starts and ends at Stop 2, Hard Rock
  • With a 48-hour ticket, walking tours are live guided in English and last approximately 1.5–2 hours; arrive 15 minutes early
  • Walking tour schedule: Royal Walk at 10:00 from Stop 8, Trafalgar Square; Jack the Ripper Walk at 13:00 from Stop 19, Tower of London; Harry Potter Walking Tour at 16:00 from Stop 21, Westminster Pier
  • The Big Bus Tours app lets you activate your ticket and track buses in real time

Frequently asked questions

Which ticket options are available?

Choose a one-day, 24-hour, or 48-hour ticket, depending on the option selected.

Is a Thames River cruise included?

A one-way cruise is included with 24- and 48-hour tickets. The 1-day ticket does not include a cruise.

Which Walking tours come with the 48-Hour ticket?

The Royal Walk, Jack the Ripper Walk, and Harry Potter Walking Tour are included. They are live guided in English and last approximately 1.5–2 hours.

Where does the Red tour start?

Because boarding at Stop 1, Green Park, is affected by a long-term closure, the Red Tour starts and ends at Stop 2, Hard Rock.

Can I bring a stroller or service animal?

Yes. Buses have ramps for wheelchairs or strollers, and service animals are allowed.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.71 from 11,405 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 1.7.

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