Open-top Big Bus Tour of London

The Big Bus tour provides open-top sightseeing tours of London. The company has a fleet of 90 buses and tours run every 5-15 minutes, enabling visitors to hop on and off at over 70 stops. The carefully devised tour provides an overview of the history and culture of London, delivered by either a London guide in English or a recorded commentary.

The digitally recorded commentary allows you to listen to facts and stories in any of 8 languages. Head phones are provided enabling you to listen in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese & Russian.

As with all Big Bus Tours, you can stay onboard for the full tour or make use of the hop-on hop-off facility, a great benefit of the London bus tour that enables you to stop and explore the sights at your leisure. Take advantage and visit the top London attractions at your own pace.

The Red Tour
The classic open top sightseeing tour of London. The interesting and informative commentary provided by the professional guides is just one reason why the Big Bus Red Tour is the best thing to do when visiting London.

All Big Bus Red Tours are led by our experienced guides - London enthusiasts who will talk you through the history of the city and give you a personal and entertaining commentary on London and its tourist attractions.

The route has been carefully devised to enable you to see London's most famous sights. Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral and The Tower of London are just some of the fabulous attractions.

Stay on board for the full circuit or make use of the hop-on hop-off facility, a great benefit of the London Bus Tour that enables you to stop and explore the sights at your leisure. Take advantage and visit the top London attractions at your own pace.

Discover the wondrous history of London as you learn and laugh with live commentary provided by our professional guides. The tour takes in all the key sights of Central London with great views and interesting facts at every turn.

Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral and The Tower of London are just some of the fabulous attractions on the red tour.

The Blue Tour
The most extensive sightseeing route through London takes you to all the top attractions and features an informative recorded commentary in 8 languages on all buses. The bus tour takes in all of Central London as well as Kensington and Hyde Park

On Board the Blue Tour you will also be able to discover the shopping havens of Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Kensington High Street, take in the elegant Kensington Palace and the fashionable Notting Hill. In addition to the many sightseeing attractions of Central London, the Blue Tour travels West to the Victoria & Albert, Science and Natural History Museums - all free to enter, plus the world famous Madame Tussaud’s.

The Green Link
The Green Link is an interchange between the red and blue Big Bus tours. It allows you to visit London attractions that may not be covered by either of the other tours. It connects the popular hotels of Russell Square and the Aldwych, where you may interchange with the Red and Blue Tours. The Green Link also provides the opportunity to visit both the Dickens and British Museums.

It takes just ten minutes to travel between the three stops on one of our open top tour busses. The journey is without a tour guide commentary and departures are every 30 minutes.

River Thames Pass
Enjoy a leisurely cruise on the River Thames with entertaining commentary and superb views of London's riverside. Take a short trip through central London or travel to Greenwich and visit the National Maritime Museum and the Greenwich Royal Observatory.

The River Cruise includes live commentary and enables you to see London and its attractions from a different perspective. Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, Shakespeare's Globe and the Tate Modern Art Gallery are just some of the sightseeing highlights. The River Pass also provides the chance to travel to Greenwich and explore the National Maritime Museum and the Greenwich Royal Observatory. However many times you tour the river, you'll be amazed by the sights and will appreciate this unique and distinctive view on London.

The Cruise departs from Tower Pier, Waterloo Pier or Westminster Pier, and takes approximately 30 minutes.

Three Walking tours
Join an entertaining walking tour lead by one of our experienced guides. There are 3 to choose from, enabling you to discover more of London. Led by a friendly Big Bus Guide, these relaxed walking tours reveal the heart and soul of this great city. With your Big Bus ticket you may take as many guided walks as you like.

The guided London walks last approximately 1½ - 2 hours. and leave from the Big Bus Trafalgar Square stops 10 and 37 (outside the Sainsbury wing of the National Gallery).

Royal London Walking Tour
This classic walk takes you to the very heart of historic Royal London from St. James's Palace, former official residence of Prince Charles, to Buckingham Palace, celebrated home of the Queen. You will discover the history of the palaces and then walk down The Mall alongside the Queen's Regiment as they perform the world famous “Changing of the Guard”. On alternate days the walk will visit Royal Horse Guards to see the mounted cavalry.

Beatles Walking Tour of London
Soho and Mayfair are where the Beatles based themselves throughout their meteoric rise and where Paul McCartney still has his London office today. The walk charts the people and places that infuenced the Fab Four and reveals the background to their incredible success. Hear of John Lennon's cheeky remarks at the Royal Variety Show. Discover where they recorded their classic hit Hey Jude and see the nightclub where Paul first met Linda in 1967. Finally, stand outside the Beatles' famed Apple headquarters where they played their last rooftop gig in 1969. Join us as we lift the lid on the extraordinary world of John, Paul, George and Ringo.

Ghosts London Walking Tour
Beyond the bright lights of the West End there lurks an older more chilling London of dimly-lit alleyways, ghastly legends and ghosts. Hear tales of haunted underground stations, how a black cat prevents fatal consequences whenever 13 dine together at a world-famous hotel and the chilling deeds of demon barber Sweeney Todd. Don't worry! A pint of ale in an old tavern or two will chase away your fears. Join us if you dare on London's best ghost walk!

Big Bus Bonus Card
The Bonus card provides great discounts and added value offers in some of London’s most popular restaurants, shops and attractions. The Bonus Card can be used for a week after your Big Bus Sightseeing Tour and can be used repeatedly.

Highlights
-The houses of Parliament
- St Paul's Cathedral
- The Tower of London
- The London Eye
- Westminster Abbey
- Tower Bridge
- Buckingham Palace

Includes
- Hop on Hop Off sightseeing Tour
- 2 Routes with the option of a personal audio commentary or a live guided tour
- 3 Walking Tours, River Cruise and Big Bus Bonus Card (Discount card)
- Unlimited use of all components throughout ticket validity

Excludes
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activity costs

Please Note
- Bus times can vary depending on the time of the year.
- A child under 5 may travel free of charge as long as they are accompanied by a dedicated adult (1 adult to 1 child) and so long as they do not occupy a seat to the detriment of a fair paying passenger.
- Tickets are valid for 24 hours from the time of redemption. During the winter months validity may be extended to 48 hours. Please confirm during booking.
- Buses do not stop in front of or outside Buckingham Palace. There is a stop at the side of the Palace.

Not Available
- December 25

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