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London Discover: 24hr Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour + River Cruise

Summary Description

Discover London's fascinating history and landmarks on a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. Hear captivating tales of the city while admiring iconic sights such as Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Tower Bridge. Your ticket includes a Thames River cruise.

Highlights
  • Explore London at your own pace on a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus tour
  • See Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Tower of London and the London Eye
  • Discover London from another perspective with a one-way Thames River Cruise
  • Hop on and off at over 50+ conveniently located stops on three different routes
  • Enjoy panoramic views of London as captivating commentary and music transport you throughout British history.
Description

Explore London's iconic sights and landmarks on a hop-on, hop-off open-top sightseeing tour. Travel across three unique bus routes to discover all the city’s most famous sights and attractions including Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the London Eye. With over 50 stops citywide and frequent bus departures, you have the flexibility to hop on and off whenever you want, exploring the city at your own pace. The red route covers the main attractions of Central and East London while the blue route will take you all the way from the charming neighborhoods of Kensington and Notting Hill in the West to the Tower of London in the East. The green route provides a connection to Kings Cross and St. Pancras in the North via the world-famous British Museum. Take advantage of unrestricted views from the top-deck as you hear captivating tales of London’s history, landmarks and famous figures with entertaining audio commentary available in 7 languages. Enhance your trip and see the city from a different perspective on a one-way Thames River Cruise (from Westminster to Tower Pier or vice versa). 

  

Included / Excluded
  • Unlimited Hop-on hop-off throughout the ticket validity (24hr)
  • One-way Thames River Cruise
  • Pre-recorded audio commentary in 7 languages
  • Free Wi-Fi and headphones
  • Hotel Pick-up
Start / End Locations

Start Location: Stop 31: Harrods (Brompton Road, TfL Bus Stop 'KA', outside Harrods)

Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Infants required to sit on laps
Commentary

Audio : English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese Mandarin, Portuguese

Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Routes operate between 8.00am - 6.00pm with a 10-20 min frequency.
  • Fleet 100% wheelchair accessible on lower deck. Mobility scooters not permitted.
  • Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck.
  • Buses are not equipped with toilets or lifts/elevators.
  • 24h bus ticket validity starts from redemption time.
Know Before You Go
  • Redeem your voucher with a Big Bus staff member at any stop
  • For stop directions, live bus-tracking and more, download the free Big Bus App
  • Free headphones available on every bus
  • Seating is allocated on a first-come-first-served basis
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Options and Pricing

Unlimited 24 Hour Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing bus ticket with a one-way Thames River cruise between Westminster Pier and Tower Pier.

London Discover RETAIL PRICE
Adult (16 - 99 years) ÂŁ45.00
Terms and Conditions

Voucher is non-refundable after it has been scanned and activated by a member of staff.

FAQ

What audio commentary is available on the tour?

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Our bus tours feature pre-recorded commentary in the following languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese Mandarin and Brazilian Portuguese.

Where does the river cruise depart from and how long does the trip take?

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The westbound river cruise departs from Tower Pier (near Stop 16) and concludes at Waterloo Pier and Westminster Pier.

The eastbound river cruise departs Westminster Pier (near Stop 18) and concludes at Tower Pier.

Cruise duration in either direction is approximately 40 minutes.

How long does the tour take?

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Red Route: 2 hours, 30 minutes (approx.)

Blue Route: 3 hours, 30 minutes (approx.)

Green Link: 1 hour (approx.)

Please allow for more time if you plan to hop on and off at any of our stops.

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Basic Information
  • Duration: 24 hours
  • Trip difficulty: Easy
  • API Providers: Ventrata
  • Magpie ID: CVWEYB
  • Currency: GBP
  • Language: English
  • Booking Cutoff: 0 minutes
  • Timezone: Europe/London
  • Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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