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London: London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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London: London Eye, River Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
4.3438764 out of 5 stars
4.3
4.3438764 out of 5 stars
4458 reviews

Experience 360-degree views from the London Eye, explore London on a hop-on hop-off double-decker bus tour, and enjoy a relaxing Thames River cruise with this combo ticket.

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Valid 1 - 2 days
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Audio guide included
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Colleen – Australia

The eye was excellent but we couldn’t do the ferry ride as it was cancelled

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Skye – Australia

I love this bus and have used this in most major tourist cities. My only disappointment was the wait time for the bus. London eye was amazing as was the cruise. Great value.

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Participants

Highlights

  • See London’s top sights aboard an open-top double-decker bus
  • View the city skyline from the London Eye, the world's highest observation wheel
  • Admire the city from the water with a scenic cruise along the River Thames
  • Hop on and off the bus as many times as you like at conveniently located stops
  • See top sights including Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace

Full description

Discover the best of London with a hop-on, hop-off tour on board an open-top, double-decker bus and enjoy a trip on the London Eye as part of your ticket. Enjoy a relaxing river cruise along the Thames as part of your ticket as well.

Big Bus 24-hour or 48-hour Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour


A hop-on, hop-off tour is the ideal way to discover the best sights, landmarks, and attractions of London at your own pace. The tour gives you unlimited hop-on hop-off access (for 24- or 48-hours depending on the option you choose), with stops strategically placed at top locations including Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, and St Paul's Cathedral.

The London Eye


Hop off the bus at Westminster Bridge to take an unforgettable ride on the London Eye Ferris Wheel. From the top, you'll take in the breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of the city's impressive skyline. See the city's most famous sights including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament from an unrivaled bird's eye view.

Thames River Cruise


With all ticket types, you can enjoy a boat cruise along the River Thames between the Tower of London to Westminster Pier (in either direction).

Start your tour at any of the Big Bus stops. Popular starting points include the London Eye, Marble Arch, Victoria Station, and Trafalgar Square.



Big Bus route highlights include:
Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard
Houses of Parliament
Big Ben
Westminster Abbey
10 Downing Street
Whitehall
Piccadilly Circus,
Oxford Street
Regent Street
Trafalgar Square
London Eye
London Dungeon
Sea Life London Aquarium
Madame Tussauds
Covent Garden
Bank of England
Monument
St Pauls Cathedral
Tower of London
Tower Bridge
The Shard
City Hall
Lambeth Palace
British Museum
Marble Arch
Mayfair
Green Park
Hyde Park Corner
Harrods
South Kensington Museums
Kensington Palace
Notting Hill.

Includes

  • Big Bus hop-on hop-off ticket with travel on 3 routes (valid for 1 or 2 days)
  • London Eye Ferris Wheel entry ticket
  • Relaxing cruise along the River Thames
  • A choice of 3 guided walking tours (with 2 day ticket only)
  • Digital audio commentary in multiple languages
  • Souvenir headphones provided
  • Free Wi-Fi on board every bus
  • Big Bus app with route information and real-time bus tracking
  • Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off

Meeting point

London Eye Tickets: you can book your London Eye tickets in advance using the Booking Portal. A link to the portal is provided in your confirmation email. We strongly recommend booking ahead of time to secure your preferred timeslot. Bus and Boat Tickets can be redeemed directly with a Big Bus representative at any official Big Bus stop. For convenience, we recommend redeeming at Stop 11: London Eye – Westminster Bridge Road (next to the Lion Statue, outside the London Marriott County Hall).

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Important information

Know before you go

  • Ticket is valid for 1 day (24-hours) or 2 day (48-hours) depending on option selected
  • Infants under 2 can go on the tour free of charge. All buses are equipped with ramps for wheelchair users
  • You must pre-book your time slot for the London Eye after booking.
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From $97 $84 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 4458 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5

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Colleen – AustraliaJune 6, 2025 – Verified booking
The eye was excellent but we couldn’t do the ferry ride as it was cancelled
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Skye – AustraliaJune 5, 2025 – Verified booking
I love this bus and have used this in most major tourist cities. My only disappointment was the wait time for the bus. London eye was amazing as was the cruise. Great value.
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Ellen – CanadaJune 1, 2025 – Verified booking
Everyone was very helpful. The audio on the buses gave lots of info. I even saw Freddie Mercury’s house!

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