London Eye, Big Bus and Thames River Cruise

Name: London Eye, Big Bus and Thames River Cruise
Start: 2025-09-17T09:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2025-09-18T09:00:00.000+03:00
Location: London

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

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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

Online Booking

Price
Children (Age 5-15)	£54 per person
Adult (Age 16-99)	£60 per person

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

Photos

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Reviews by travellers

4.7 out of 5

1260 reviews

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Delilah S.

Worth the money. I really enjoyed every part of it and it felt like I knew London immediately after this full day activity. I saw landmarks that I wouldn't have in case I hadn't booked the activity. The cruise was a very pleasant touch to it. We did the full bus tour in the morning. We got on the cruise around 1pm and then continued half the tour by bus once again until at 4pm when we had the slot for the London Eye.

3 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.

5 days ago

Chase L.

The hop on hop off feature was great however it wasn't made clear that you needed to reserve a timeslot to ride the London Eye. When we checked in to get our ticket for the bus they told us the Eye was sold out for the day which was pretty upsetting. The Big Bus concierge at the Westminister Bridge stop told us to check back at noon to see if anything had opened up. We did so and we were able to secure a slot...so kudos to him for his customer service! It just needs to be plainly spelled out that when you get your voucher you also need to make reservation for the Eye! In addition it would be good if the stops were clearly marked with the corresponding numbers on the Big Bus map as some were difficult to identify.

9 days ago

Stefan W.

Trying to get your tickets was a nightmare. The location was changed, so we went to the location and no one was there!! We were told to go to another location by a representative for another company, which we did and finally managed to find someone! When you’ve never been to London and it’s a boiling hot day with two kids you don’t want to be tracking around London for tickets!!! Maybe an idea to send electronically to people emails!! When we finally spoke to a representative he went on to say London eye was fully booked, but we explained we booked!! In the end he scanned our tickets and realised we had booked but had a 5 mins panic!! If you book make sure you book your time slot straight away for London eye, as some people weren’t as lucky as us and didn’t get on! The actually activity London eye and the boat trip was amazing! We weren’t impressed with the bus trip at all, so wouldn’t waste your time with that! Everything is within walking distance from London eye.

11 days ago

Aurelia K.

London eye highly recommended. River cruise was a bit disappointing. Is a one way ticket for a cruise on the Thames. The hop on hop off is good in itself, but in London it is more of an alternative to public transport because you really have to get off the bus if you want to see the sights. In Barcelona, for example, you see much more from the bus.

11 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!

12 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.

14 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.

25 days ago

Myla M.

Really enjoyed our trip to London and our package we purchased. We wanted to do the London Eye and hop on hop off bus - the river cruise was an additional extra thrown in and ended up being the highlight. We ended up walking most of the way around the city, only using the bus twice - both times to go just one stop. Magnificent views from the London Eye - but the cruise was just wonderful. We went from Tower Bridge to Westminster. The guy speaking was really funny and the facts super interesting. The baileys hot chocolate on board also delicious. Would absolutely recommend.

29 days ago

Montgomery D.

We loved seeing London on the Big Bus and enjoyed the cruise. Unfortunately, we did not make it on the London Eye; maybe next time! Two things that could be improved: 1. The audio on the Big Bus can be very annoying. Just stick to the facts of the sights without all the joking and music in between. 2. It would be nice if the cruise would go round-trip instead of one-way.

about 1 month ago

You will discover

London Eye

Parliament

Tower Bridge

Westminster