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London Essential Big Day Out
Summary Description
Highlights
Description
Discover London’s iconic landmarks at your own pace with our flexible hop-on, hop-off open-top bus tour. With over 50 stops across three different routes, it’s easy to explore the city’s most famous sights, including Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and the London Eye.
The Red Route covers key attractions in Central and East London. The Blue Route stretches from the charming neighborhoods of Kensington and Notting Hill in the West to the Tower of London in the East. The Green Route connects the North, including King’s Cross and St. Pancras, with the world-famous British Museum.
Buses run frequently, giving you the freedom to hop on and off whenever you like. On board, enjoy entertaining audio commentary available in seven languages, packed with fascinating facts about London’s history and landmarks.
Your ticket also includes a one-way Thames River Cruise between Westminster and Tower Pier, offering a fresh view of the city from the water. You can also join one of four guided walking tours, including the Royal Walk, Hidden Gems of the City of London, Hidden Gems of Westminster, and the Jack the Ripper Walk.
To top it all off, the pass includes the Ultimate 360° London Experience—offering breathtaking views of the city’s skyline from above.
Included / Excluded
What's Included
- Unlimited Hop-On hop-Off throughout the ticket validity (48hr)
- One-way Thames River Cruise
- 4 Live-Guided Walking Tours
- Free Wi-Fi and Headphones
- London Eye Standard Entry
What's Not Included
- Hotel Pick-up
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Stop 2: Hard Rock Cafe (Piccadilly, TfL Bus Stop E, opposite the Hard Rock Cafe)
Accessibility
Commentary
Audio : English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, 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 are not permitted.
- Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck
- Buses are not equipped with toilets or lifts/elevators
- 48h 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 Policy: standard
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
London Essential
Unlimited 48 Hour Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing bus ticket with a one-way Thames River cruise between Westminster Pier and Tower Pier. 4 Walking Tours included.
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Points of interest
Terms and Conditions
Voucher is non-refundable after it has been scanned and activated by a member of staff.
Additional Information
Our walking tours, led by one of our expert Big Bus tour guides, give you access to areas that you can’t visit by bus, while our guides reveal historical facts and fascinating stories about famous London buildings and cultural institutions. Our Royal Walk (Stop #7, 10am, 1.5hrs) reveals London's iconic royal pageantry, including the Changing of the Guard on days it is scheduled. Our Hidden Gems of the City of London Walk (Stop #14, 4pm, 1.5hrs) will explore the history and modern architecture of the City of London, our Jack the Ripper Walk (Stop #16, 2pm, 2hrs) follows in the steps of the notorious Whitechapel murderer and his victims, and our Hidden Gems of Westminster Walk (Stop #10, 1pm, 1.5hrs) explores the City of Westminster, including Parliament, Big Ben, Horseguards and more.
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
FAQ
What audio commentary is available on the tour?
Our bus tours feature pre-recorded commentary in the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese mandarin, and Portuguise
How long does the tour take?
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.
How do I redeem my ticket?
Show your ticket (printed or on a device) to a member of staff at one of our stops or aboard the bus. They'll issue you a receipt that you'll be able to use to hop on the bus throughout the validity period of your ticket.
What is the child ticketing policy?
A child ticket is available for children between the ages of 4 - 15. Children under 4 may travel free of charge. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Accessibility
Our buses are wheelchair accessible, with ramps enabling access to all vehicles within the fleet. There is space for one wheelchair per bus (unless the second customer is able to transfer to a fixed seat, in which case a second wheelchair can be accommodated in a fixed position).We do have some restrictions in place due to weight and stability, and advise that we do not carry mobility scooters. We also may not be able to accommodate larger wheelchairs for the same reason. The maximum weight allowed on the ramp is 300kg, which is the weight of the wheelchair when occupied. The wheelchair also cannot exceed the width of the designated wheelchair seating area.To avoid any disappointment on your day of travel, we would be happy to confirm in advance whether your wheelchair can be accommodated on board, and would ask you to send an email to [email protected] including a photograph of your wheelchair, as well as an indication of the width and weight of the chair. Please feel welcome to contact us for further information.
Refunds
To request a refund, get in touch by downloading the Big Bus Tours App or using the enquiry form at bigbustours.com/contactLON
About operator:
Big Bus Tours is the world’s largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours, inspiring the spirit of adventure in 26 world-famous cities across four continents. Beginning its journey 28 years’ ago, with a fleet of only three buses, Big Bus Tours has swiftly expanded to a global fleet of hundreds of open-top buses, turning 6 million tourists into explorers, every year. Big Bus Tours operates in Prague, Boston, Madrid, Munich, Los Angeles, Singapore, Dublin, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Abu Dhabi, Budapest, Miami, Muscat, Rome, Paris, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Darwin, Sydney, Vienna, Washington DC and Berlin, with a sightseeing concept designed to provide a flexible approach to city discovery. Each open-top bus tour provides a hop-on, hop-off facility at a
variety of interesting locations, with complimentary additions to enhance the visitor sightseeing experience.
We envision to be the number 1 thing to do in every world-famous city. Our vision is to be the #1 thing to do in every world famous city. In doing so, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality Hop on Hop off service in the industry. Our tours are enriched with state-of-the-art digital audio-guides that are not only informative, but also entertaining for individuals of all ages. Covering all major landmarks and points of interest in each city, our buses offer the flexibility for customers to hop on and off at their convenience throughout the duration of their ticket. We pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of products tailored to meet the needs of every traveller, with many tickets even including additional exciting activities such as boat tours, walking tours, and attraction tickets.
variety of interesting locations, with complimentary additions to enhance the visitor sightseeing experience.
We envision to be the number 1 thing to do in every world-famous city. Our vision is to be the #1 thing to do in every world famous city. In doing so, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality Hop on Hop off service in the industry. Our tours are enriched with state-of-the-art digital audio-guides that are not only informative, but also entertaining for individuals of all ages. Covering all major landmarks and points of interest in each city, our buses offer the flexibility for customers to hop on and off at their convenience throughout the duration of their ticket. We pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of products tailored to meet the needs of every traveller, with many tickets even including additional exciting activities such as boat tours, walking tours, and attraction tickets.
Prices
Basic Information
- Duration: 48 hours
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
- Trip difficulty: Easy
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