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Big Bus Day Pass
Affordable basic one-day pass for the Big Bus in London. Just hop on and enjoy sightseeing.
View the daily scheduleAfternoon Tea Bus
Sightseeing with a traditional afternoon tea on an open-top double-decker bus. A unique London experience.
View the Tea TourNight Sightseeing Tour
Experience London by night: illuminated landmarks, open roof, live guide. Approx. 90 minutes.
View the Night TourExperience London from the open-air upper deck
With a hop-on, hop-off bus, you can explore London at your own pace. Hop on, sit back, and enjoy the panoramic views of Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, and St. Paul’s Cathedral. You can get off at any stop to explore the area and simply catch the next bus later.
There are four tour operators in London: Tootbus, Big Bus, City Sightseeing, and Golden Tours. All offer open-top double-decker buses with multilingual audio guides. The buses run every 10 to 20 minutes, stopping at over 50 stops throughout the city. Many tickets can be combined with a Thames river cruise.
Tickets can be conveniently booked online in advance and are valid immediately. Most travelers book same-day tickets and can board at any stop right after purchase. Tickets are available as 24-, 48-, or 72-hour passes—the longer the validity, the more you can explore.
Routes and stops
Four tour operators offer sightseeing tours through London, connecting all the major attractions. A complete tour takes between 1 and 2.5 hours, depending on the route.
50+ stops
3 Routes
Live Guides
3 Routes
Book a Thames River Cruise
All four tour operators offer boat tours on the Thames. The tour passes the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London, and Tower Bridge, and goes under numerous historic bridges.
With Big Bus, a river cruise is already included in every ticket— even the most affordable Discover ticket. With Tootbus, City Sightseeing, and Golden Tours, the river cruise can be booked as an add-on option. With City Sightseeing and Golden Tours, the 48- and 72-hour tickets are even available exclusively as boat combo tickets.
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Receive voucher
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Boarding
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Discover London
Hop on and off as often as you like as long as your ticket is valid.
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon will I receive my ticket?
Right away. After booking, you'll receive your digital voucher by email. You can show it directly on your smartphone and board at any stop. No need to print it out, and no waiting in line at the ticket counter.
What is the difference between the four providers?
Tootbus operates the largest network in London, with 4 routes and over 50 stops. Big Bus offers 3 routes and includes a river cruise with every ticket. Golden Tours relies on live guides instead of just audio guides and also offers 3 routes. City Sightseeing is part of a global network and operates 3 routes with flexible combination options.
All four offer open-top buses, multilingual audio guides, and free cancellation. Prices vary depending on the season and the duration of the ticket. Use the price comparison tool at the top of this page to find the lowest price updated daily.
How often do the buses run?
The frequency depends on the provider and the route. Tootbus runs every 10–20 minutes on the main routes, Big Bus every 15–45 minutes depending on the route, Golden Tours every 20–30 minutes during peak season, and City Sightseeing every 20–90 minutes (the Red Route runs most frequently). Operating hours are typically between 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Are there children's tickets?
Yes. All four providers offer discounted children’s tickets (usually for children ages 3–15). With some providers, toddlers under 3 travel for free. The price comparison at the top of this page automatically displays children’s prices when you enter the number of passengers.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Most tickets can be canceled free of charge up to 24 hours before the selected date. You can view the exact cancellation policy on the provider's website before booking. This makes flexible travel planning a breeze.
In which languages is the audio guide available?
All providers offer audio guides in at least 10 languages, including German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Chinese. The exact language options vary slightly among providers. Golden Tours also offers live guides in English on select routes.
Is a boat ride included?
With Big Bus, a Thames river cruise is already included in every ticket, even the most affordable Discover ticket. With Tootbus, City Sightseeing, and Golden Tours, the boat tour can be booked as an add-on option. For City Sightseeing and Golden Tours, the 48-hour and 72-hour tickets are available exclusively as a bus-and-boat combo.