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, & Schedule
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 sights of one of the most visited cities in the world with a fantastic audio guide. The 24- or 48-hour London bus tour tickets also include a boat trip on the River Thames if you desire.
Come and admire some of the most popular stops along the routes, such as London Bridge, the 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 routes and list of stops here.
Bus Lines
Starting October 1, 2026, the lines operate on their seasonal schedule:
- Red Line: The most complete route, taking about 2.5 hours and covering some of London's must-see sights. It starts at Stop 1 (Green Park Underground). The first bus departs at 8:42 am, the last full tour at 2:12 pm, and the last bus at 5:12 pm. Buses run every 15 to 20 minutes.
- Blue Line: This route runs from the museum district south of Hyde Park to the Tower of London in the east. Along the way, you'll see famous sights like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the London Eye, St. Paul's Cathedral, Harrods, Kensington Palace, Notting Hill, and Madame Tussauds. It starts at Stop 27 (Victoria, Nova Complex) and takes about 3 hours and 35 minutes. The first full tour departs at 10:54 am, the last full tour at 4:39 pm, and the last bus at 5:51 pm. Buses run every 20 minutes.
- Green Line: This route connects north London with the city center. It's ideal if you're staying outside central London. It starts at Stop 48 (Woburn Northbound) and takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. The first full tour departs at 8:30 am and the last at 5:15 pm. Buses run every 45 minutes.
Ticket Options
During the booking process, you can choose one of the following options:
- Same-Day Ticket: with this ticket, you can enjoy the London sightseeing bus tour only on the day you have selected. Please note that this ticket does not include the Thames cruise
- 24-Hour Ticket: valid for 24 hours and includes the Thames cruise
- 48-Hour Ticket: valid for 48 hours and includes the Thames cruise and various guided tours of London
- 48-Hour Ticket + Evening Tour: includes a 48-hour ticket, the Thames cruise, various guided tours of London, and a 2-hour evening tour on an open-top bus
Boat Ride
Please note that this cruise is only included for the 24-hour and 48-hour tickets (it's not included in the same-day ticket).
This is a one-way cruise between Westminster and the Tower of London. The boats run daily between 9 am and 5 pm. The exact frequency and schedule may vary depending on the season.
The boats depart from the following points:
- Tower Bridge Pier (near stop 16 on the sightseeing bus)
- Westminster Pier (near stop 18 on the sightseeing bus)
London Walking Tours
These tours are not included in the ticket for the day of the reservation, nor in the 24-hour ticket.
The 48-hour tickets include a guided walking tour of London:
- Royal Sites Tour: starts at 10 am at stop 8 and lasts 1.5 hours. On this tour, you'll discover the royal ceremony in London, including the Changing of the Guard on the programmed days.
- Jack the Reaper Tour: starts at 1 pm at stop 19 and lasts 2 hours. You'll follow the steps of the famous Whitechapel Murderer and his victims through the lesser-known places in the area.
- Harry Potter Tour: starts at 4 pm at stop 21 and lasts 2 hours. You'll explore different filming sets and inspiration for the Harry Potter films.
How Does It Work?
The London Bus Tour ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours from the time it's first used, depending on the option chosen. During this time, you can hop on and off the buses as many times as you like.
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.
