Big Bus vs Golden Tours in London
Golden Tours has the better rating (4.4 against 4.2 out of 5). Golden Tours is cheaper right now: £25.20 against £28.88 for 24 hours. Big Bus runs more often (as often as every 15 minutes against 50). Golden Tours has more stops (60+ against 40+).
Side by side
| Criterion | Big Bus | Golden Tours |
|---|---|---|
| Routes | 3 | 3 |
| Stops | 40+ | 60+ |
| Bus every | 15 min | 50 min |
| Audio languages | 12 | 12 |
| Child fare (age) | 5-15, free under 5 | 5-15, free under 5 |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| From (24 hours) | £28.88 | £25.20 |
Bus every: shortest regular interval on the main route, from the operators' published timetables. In traffic and off season the wait can be longer. Ratings live from the seller with the most reviews.
Choose Big Bus if
- you want the shortest wait at the stop
Choose Golden Tours if
- you want to reach as many stops as possible
- the price matters most
- you go by other travellers' ratings
Prices
| Ticket | Tiqets | GetYourGuide | Headout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | £36.99 | £35.49 | £28.88 |
Price for one adult, as of November 2026, live from GetYourGuide, Headout and Tiqets. The cheapest seller for each ticket is in bold.