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Hop On Hop Off Bus London– Tickets, Routes and Stops

United Kingdom, London

Budget appropriate

Saves Efforts

Saves Time

Uncover the beauty of London in open-top double-decker buses with recorded voice-over guides narrating interesting and fun facts about the city’s rich culture, renowned monuments, and other tourist attractions.
The Red Route goes like West London → Central → East London → South Bank → back to West (full circle).
However, the Blue Route covers Central London + West London + Kensington + Notting Hill, along with the museums.
Whereas the Green Route focuses on North-Central London and connects the major railway stations.
We have hop-on hop-off bus tour packages that include a river cruise tour, 3 guided walking tours- The Royal Walk, Harry Potter Walk, Jack the Ripper Walk, and complimentary entry tickets to attractions like the London Eye or the Tower of London. You can choose any of them according to your convenience

Important information

When our hop-on hop-off buses run every 20-30 minutes, you can eliminate the pressure to rush your day. From the upper deck of our convertible buses, you can enjoy the 360° range of panoramic views of the largest city in England. For the evening tour, you have to board the bus from Stop 12, i.e, the London Eye, at 7.30 pm. The evening tour is not a hop-on, hop-off bus tour and lasts 2 hours.

Highlights

The hop-on hop-off buses have three different routes, spreading throughout the city, covering London’s most iconic sights.
Three diversely spread routes all over the city with more than 50 bus stops.
Audio guides in five different global languages: English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian.
Several unique packages are available, including tickets with different expiration times, like 24 /48 hours.
You can have access to our free mobile application and can check updated routes, maps, and schedules anytime you want.
During the London hop-on hop-off bus tour, you’ll be exposed to the major attractive landmarks of the city, such as Kensington Palace and Gardens, Hyde Park, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, British Museum, Temple Church, King's Cross Station, and many more.

Tour Stops

RED ROUTE

Green Park Underground

Attractions nearby- Green Park, St James’s Park

Victoria, Nova Complex

Victoria Palace Theatre, Westminster Cathedral

Hard Rock Cafe

Hyde Park, Apsley House (Wellington Arch), Luxury hotels

Queen Mother Gates

Hyde Park entrance, Kensington Gardens, Serpentine Lake

Marble Arch (westbound)

Marble Arch monument, Oxford Street shopping, Hyde Park Corner

Regent Street

Regent Street, Carnaby Street, Liberty London

Piccadilly Circus

Piccadilly lights & Eros statue, Leicester Square, Soho

Haymarket

Theatre district, Her Majesty’s Theatre, Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square

National Gallery, Nelson’s Column, St Martin-in-the-Fields

Craig's Court

Whitehall, Embankment, River Thames views

Horseguards

Horse Guards Parade, Changing of the Guard (cavalry)

Whitehall

10 Downing Street, Banqueting House, Government buildings

London Eye (Eastbound)

London Eye, Southbank Centre, Jubilee Gardens

Waterloo (Eastbound)

Waterloo Station, Street performances & food markets

Covent Garden

Covent Garden Market, Royal Opera House

St Paul’s Cathedral

St Paul’s Cathedral dome, Millennium Bridge, Tate Modern

Monument

The Monument (Great Fire of London), Sky Garden

London Bridge

Borough Market, The Shard, Thames riverside walk

Southwark

Southwark Cathedral, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre

Tower of London

Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Crown Jewels

Temple Underground Station

Temple Church, Legal district, River Thames walkway

Westminster Pier

River cruises, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament

London Eye (Westbound)

London Eye, SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Lambeth Palace

Lambeth Palace (the Archbishop of Canterbury's residence)

College Green

Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben

Tothill Street

Westminster Abbey, Local cafes, Government offices

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace, Changing of the Guard, St James’s Park

Victoria Station

Transport hub, Victoria Theatre district, (Shopping & restaurants)

BLUE ROUTE

Victoria, Nova Complex

Victoria Palace Theatre, Westminster Cathedral

Victoria Station

Transport hub, Victoria Theatre district, (Shopping & restaurants)

Queen Mother Gates

Hyde Park entrance, Kensington Gardens, Serpentine Lake

Marble Arch (westbound)

Marble Arch monument, Oxford Street shopping, Hyde Park corner

Green Park

Green Park, Buckingham Palace nearby, St James’s Park

Hard Rock Cafe

Hyde Park, Apsley House (Wellington Arch), Luxury hotels

Hyde Park Corner

Hyde Park, Wellington Arch, Speaker’s Corner

Harrods

Harrods luxury store, Knightsbridge shopping

South Kensington Museums

Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum

Gloucester Road

Museum district access, Residential London vibe

Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace and Diana Memorial Playground

Notting Hill

Portobello Road Market, Local cafes & boutiques

Kensington Gardens

Kensington Gardens, Albert Memorial, Serpentine Gallery

Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens

Quiet scenic surroundings, and the Lancaster Gate area

Peter Pan

Peter Pan Statue, Kensington Gardens, Serpentine Lake

Lancaster Gate

Hyde Park, Italian Gardens, Paddington nearby

Paddington Station

Paddington Station, Little Venice (canals), Shops & restaurants

Edgware Road

Middle Eastern restaurants, Local shopping streets

Marble Arch (eastbound)

Oxford Street shopping, Hyde Park, Selfridges

Baker Street

Sherlock Holmes Museum, Madame Tussauds, Regent’s Park

Oxford Circus

Oxford Street, Regent Street, Shopping district

Regent Street

Regent Street, Carnaby Street, Liberty London

Piccadilly Circus

Piccadilly lights & Eros statue, Leicester Square, Soho

Haymarket

Theatre district, Her Majesty’s Theatre, Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square

National Gallery, Nelson’s Column, St Martin-in-the-Fields

Craig's Court

Whitehall, Embankment, River Thames views

Horseguards

Horse Guards Parade, Changing of the Guard (cavalry)

Whitehall

10 Downing Street, Banqueting House, Government buildings

London Eye (Eastbound)

London Eye, Southbank Centre, Jubilee Gardens

Waterloo (Eastbound)

Waterloo Station, Street performances & food markets

Covent Garden

Covent Garden Market, Royal Opera House

St Paul’s Cathedral

St Paul’s Cathedral dome, Millennium Bridge, Tate Modern

Monument

The Monument (Great Fire of London), Sky Garden

London Bridge

Borough Market, The Shard, Thames riverside walk

Southwark

Southwark Cathedral, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre

Tower of London

Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Crown Jewels

Temple Underground Station

Temple Church, Legal district, River Thames walkway

Westminster Pier

River cruises, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament

London Eye (Westbound)

London Eye, SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Lambeth Palace

Lambeth Palace (the Archbishop of Canterbury's residence)

College Green

Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben

Tothill Street

Westminster Abbey, Local cafes, Government offices

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace, Changing of the Guard, St James’s Park

Green Route

Woburn (Northbound)

Russell Square, Bloomsbury area, University of London

Euston Station

Euston Station, British Library, Regent’s Park

King’s Cross Station

Platform 9¾ (Harry Potter spot), Coal Drops Yard

St. Pancras Station

St Pancras International, British Library, Gothic architecture

Euston Road

Wellcome Collection, University College London (UCL), Medical museums

Woburn (Southbound)

Bloomsbury streets, Russell Square Gardens, Student & literary area

British Museum (Southbound)

British Museum, Great Court (glass roof), cafes & bookstores

Temple Underground Station

Temple Church, Inns of Court, River Thames walkway

Covent Garden

Covent Garden Market, Royal Opera House

British Museum (Northbound)

British Museum, Bloomsbury Square, Cultural & academic district

Inclusion and Exclusion

Inclusion

24 or 48-hour validity ticket (according to selection)
Access to a free mobile app
Voiceover Guides in multiple languages
Unlimited rides on three different route buses
3 guided walking tours (if chosen)
Thames River Cruise- one way (if selected)
Complimentary Entrance tickets (only if included in the package)
Wheelchair and Stroller accessible buses
Free Wi-Fi on buses

Exclusion

Entry Tickets to attractions
Hotel Transfers
Consumables
Personal Expenses
Tips and Handouts
Night/ Evening/Walking/Cruise Tours (until mentioned on the ticket)

Redemption Instructions

After the successful payment for the ticket(s), you’ll receive a voucher via email in which the Activity Provider Reference number will be mentioned. To activate your ticket you need to download the Big Bus app and enter that reference number. Or you can also redeem your ticket by presenting it to any representative of the Big Bus at Stop 27: Victoria, Nova Complex, located on the corner of Buckingham Palace Road & Bressenden Place.

Know Before You Go

Budget appropriate

Saves Efforts

Saves Time

Provides comfort and ease

Tailored Routes for Every Kind of Traveller

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the selected travel date, and a full refund will be processed immediately.

FAQs

Do I need to choose a date for my tour?

Yes, you need to select the date of your tour while booking the tickets. But in some hop-on hop-off bus tour packages, we offer a free date change facility that you can use up to 24 hours prior to the selected travel date.

On which days does the tour operate?

Our London hop-on hop-off bus tour operates every day throughout the year, including weekends and public holidays, except for Christmas.

How do I know which Big Bus London stop to get off at for a particular attraction?

We have already mentioned nearby visiting places as described under every stop head. You can read it and figure it out easily. We also provide a free mobile application- the Big Bus app, where you can find the route map.

Can I hop on the Big Bus London route directly from London railway stations?

The Green Route of the hop-on hop-off London tour buses covers major railway stations like Euston Station, King’s Cross Station, and St. Pancras Station. However, the Blue and Red route buses pass through Victoria Station, Paddington Station, Waterloo Station, London Bridge Station, etc. So, yes, you can easily hop on the Big Bus London routes directly from any of the stops that are mentioned on the routes.

How long is the tour?

Full loop durations of the tours are as follows:- Red Route Tour- 2 hours 30 minutes Blue Route Tour- 3 hours 35 minutes Green route Tour- 1 hour 10 minutes Evening Tour- 2 hours