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London Tower of London, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Thames Cruise

TourTruth score 3.8 out of 10

Below average

133 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore London by open-top bus, visit the Tower of London, and enjoy a one-way Thames cruise with one flexible sightseeing ticket.

About this tour

See London from three memorable perspectives with this flexible city experience. Ride an open-top bus across three sightseeing routes, visit the Tower of London, then take a one-way cruise along the Thames. The 24-hour bus ticket lets you hop off near landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Tower Bridge, then continue exploring at your own pace. Audio commentary is available in seven languages, while the Big Bus Tours app helps you store tickets and track buses in real time.

Your ticket includes admission to the Tower of London, where you can explore one of Britain’s best-known royal landmarks, as well as the bus tour and river cruise. Redeem your voucher at a designated Big Bus stop to collect your tickets. Reserve a Tower of London entry time slot soon after booking, as availability can be limited, particularly at peak times. London Tower of London, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Thames Cruise brings landmark visits and easy transport together in one outing. Set out to discover the city by road, on foot and from the river.

Highlights

  • Explore London aboard an open-top bus across three routes
  • Step inside the Tower of London and discover its royal history
  • Cruise one way along the Thames for riverside views
  • Track buses and store tickets in the Big Bus Tours app

What's included

Included

  • Free WiFi
  • Audio commentary in 7 languages
  • Travel on 3 bus routes
  • One-way Thames River cruise
  • 24-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket
  • Big Bus Tours app for ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation
  • Entry to the Tower of London

Not included

  • Hotel pickup
  • Food and drinks

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible; buses have ramps for wheelchairs and strollers
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Infants ages 0–3 ride free
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  • Redeem your voucher at a designated Big Bus stop to receive your bus and Tower of London tickets
  • Tickets are valid from the first date of redemption
  • Reserve a Tower of London entry time slot as soon as possible after booking through the Big Bus app or website; limited availability may apply
  • You can also book a Tower of London time slot with a Big Bus team member on the day
  • Tower of London address: St Katharine's & Wapping, London EC3N 4AB
  • Green Park Stop 1 has a long-term boarding disruption; the Red Tour starts and ends at Hard Rock Stop 2
  • Buses run every 10–20 minutes in summer and every 15–30 minutes in winter
  • Cruises run every 15–40 minutes in summer and every 30–40 minutes in winter

Frequently asked questions

What does the ticket include?

It includes Tower of London admission, a 24-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket across three routes, and a one-way Thames cruise.

How do I get my tickets?

Redeem your voucher at a designated Big Bus stop to receive your bus tour and Tower of London tickets.

Do I need to reserve a Tower of London time slot?

A time slot is recommended, especially during busy periods. Book through the Big Bus app or website after purchase, or ask a Big Bus team member on the day.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The experience is wheelchair accessible, and buses have ramps for wheelchairs and strollers.

Can infants join the tour?

Infants ages 0–3 ride free, and small children can travel in a stroller.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.33 from 133 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.

How the score works and rating distribution in London
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  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 3.8.

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