London Eye, Big Bus and Thames River Cruise

Enjoy the magnificent landscapes of London and stroll around the city at your own pace on a hop-on, hop-off bus tour. Marvel at 360-degree views from the London Eye, the world's highest observation wheel, and admire the city from the water with a scenic cruise along the River Thames.
1 day
Group size up to 50 persons
Mobile ticket
English
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

What is included in activity

24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket with 3 routes
Entrance ticket to the London Eye
Thames river cruise
Digital audio commentary in multiple languages
Free wifi on-board every bus

What is not included

Hotel pickup
Food and drinks

Details

Explore the best parts of London with a hop-on, hop-off excursion onboard a double-decker bus with an open top. An interesting trip on the London Eye is included in your ticket. On the river cruise along the Thames, which is also part of your ticket, get maximum relaxation and enjoy views of local landmarks.

On a hop-on, hop-off tour, learn about all the famous sights of London at your own pace. This excursion gives you unlimited stops strategically placed at all the places you would like to visit, including Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, and St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Take an unforgettable ride on the London Eye and have a breath-taking 360-degree panoramic view of the city's impressive skyline. Admire the city's well-known attractions, such as Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, from an bird's-eye view.

Start your adventure at any of the Big Bus stops. The most common reference points include the London Eye, Marble Arch, Victoria Station, and Trafalgar Square.

There are a lot of ticket types for a boat cruise along the River Thames. A classic ticket offers a single river cruise from the Tower of London to Westminster Pier (in either direction).

The Big Bus route will take you to the following basic highlights: 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 Paul's 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 and Notting Hill.

Important information:

  • Infants under 3 can go on the tour free of charge
  • All buses are equipped with ramps for wheelchair users
  • Ticket is valid for 1 day (24-hours), after booking
  • You must prebook your time slot for the London Eye after booking
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For any payment method you must book a ticket through the booking form below and receive confirmation by e-mail and (or) SMS.

Activity schedule

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Places you will see

• Buckingham Palace
• 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

Activity book period

You can book tour up to 6 hours in advance.

Activity languages

English

How long your tour will be

1 day

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Evelyn C.
I would definitely recommend this full day activities. Keep in mind to start early if you have kids. They will keep stop you every now and then for the food and etc. We started the big bus tour in the last hour. Otherwise, it was great day around London, and it’s worth it.
2 days ago
Natan B.
Highly recommend this day out. The Big Bus is awesome and the commentary is great - for young and old. It’s convenient and you can just plan your day as you wish. Don’t forget to book your time slot for the London Eye online. The cruise was good - a nice way to see the sights - especially The Tower of London. We added St Paul’s Cathedral entrance tickets and stopped there along the way - unbelievable. A must do!
3 days ago
Nathan M.
River cruise was short but sweet - Not too much commentary and somewhat hard to hear. We took it from the Tower of London to the London Eye. Then caught the London Eye. And then started the bus tour. Don’t worry too much about your time stated on the Eye tickets - they will just let you in by just showing the ticket - just make sure you get a time and have the bar code to scan on your phone. The bus tour is a nice way to tour around the city the first day just to get to know your bearings and see the city without going through the tube. Realize a one day ticket is valid for 24 hours from when you first get on a bus so you can do an afternoon and then the next morning. You can start from anywhere there is a bus stop. Just show them your tickets on your app and they will scan.
8 days ago
Brooke M.
I did these activities the first full day I was in London and it was well worth it! The bus helped me get my directional bearings of the streets, as it's a web not a grid. I liked that you get a set of ear phones to listen to the audio guide on the bus as you come upon landmarks and neighborhoods. If you want to visit the landmark, monument, or explore more, you just hop off and get on another Big Bus when done. A great and convenient way to see the city - there is so much! The London Eye and one-way river cruise on the Thames River was icing on the cake, both had beautiful views.
12 days ago
Regan N.
The tour was great and great value. We did the London Eye and the cruise first thing. Then stopped at the London Tower and took a bus to Buckingham. I only wished the bus run a bit later. We wanted to take the West tour at 6 and there were no more buses. I had to take the underground.
15 days ago
Harper D.
Well organised activity london eye/river cruise/ open top bus tour. Staff helpful and friendly. The river cruise was fab. The staff were knowledgable and funny. Made trip very interesting. Would highly recommend. Had a mix up with ticket dates and customer service sorted it with no hassle. Well worth money. Had a very enjoyable day. Thank you to all.
16 days ago
Benjamin K.
This was a combination of very fun and relaxing activities. The London Eye must have its separate slot booked for which a queue is still there but at least it's moving. The experience itself was excellent. Great views of London especially Big Ben. The Thames cruise was fun and the tour guide was hilarious. Nice perspective from the river. The BigBus was enjoyable, seeing all attractions and areas of London to get a good overview. Fully recommend.
17 days ago
Lexi R.
Loved the London eye and river cruise (the guide on the boat was funny and made the experience even better). The bus tour was average, quite confusing to where we heading etc, some bus drivers really helpful others not so much. Overall was a great experience and certainly would do it again.
22 days ago
Aya A.
Absolutely brilliant, so worth investing in the package deal. everyone was so helpful and kind. My personal favourite was the boat, the information was so interesting and the skipper who delivered it was funny and informative but my 12 year old adored the London Eye. Just a great way to view the iconic sites.
23 days ago
Henry T.
collecting the ticket was so much easier than I thought at the meeting point, We collected our ticket around 1pm had only two time slots left for the day for London eye so better to collect your ticket early if you can so you'll have plenty of time options to choose from.
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