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London Eye Ticket, Big Bus Hop-on Hop-Off Tour & Thames Cruise

3.6(341)London1 hour
VIATOR3.8(238)TRIPADVISOR3.3(103)

Description

Discover London aboard an open-top Big Bus sightseeing tour, with entry to the iconic London Eye included in every ticket. Choose a 24-hour or 48-hour hop-on, hop-off ticket and explore the city at your own pace, with stops near Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral and many more famous landmarks. Enjoy panoramic views, engaging onboard commentary and breathtaking 360° skyline views from the London Eye. Each ticket also includes a one-way Thames River cruise between the Tower of London and Westminster Pier, available in either direction. 48-hour tickets also include three live guided walking tours in English only: the Royal Walk, Jack the Ripper Walk and Harry Potter Walking Tour, exploring royal landmarks, famous film locations and London’s darker history beyond the bus route.

Tour Options

48hr Bus, London Eye & Cruise
  • Free additonal 24 Hours: Free additional 24 hours - Total 48 Hours hop-on, hop-off. London Eye Ticket: For your London Eye ticket you must reserve the your time slot in advance please use the link printed on your voucher. Duration: 2 days: Unlimited Hop-on Hop-off access valid for 48 hours from time of first use. Choice of 3 guided walking tou: Royal Walk(Stop #8, 10:00am);Jack the Ripper Walk(Stop #19, 1:00pm);Harry Potter Walking Tour(Stop #21, 4:00pm) River Cruise: One-way trip included with your ticket. Operated by our partner City Cruises. 3 Hop-on, Hop-off Routes: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket. Buses will run every 10 - 20 minutes.
24hr Bus, London Eye & Cruise
  • London Eye Ticket: For your London Eye ticket you must reserve the your time slot in advance please use the link printed on your voucher. Duration: 1 day: Unlimited Hop on Hop off access valid for 24 hours from time of first use. 3 Hop-on, Hop-off Routes: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket. Buses will run every 10 - 20 minutes. River Cruise: One-way trip included with your ticket. Operated by our partner City Cruises.

Highlights

London Eye entry ticket
Free WiFi
Big Bus hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour (24- or 48-hours)
Audio commentary is available in 7 languages, with complimentary earphones provided.
Access to the Big Bus app with route info and real-time bus tracking
Headphones
Thames river cruise
Choice of 3 guided walking tours (with 48-hour ticket only)

What's included

Included
London Eye entry ticket
Free WiFi
Big Bus hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour (24- or 48-hours)
Audio commentary is available in 7 languages, with complimentary earphones provided.
Access to the Big Bus app with route info and real-time bus tracking
Headphones
Thames river cruise
Choice of 3 guided walking tours (with 48-hour ticket only)
Not included
Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Food and drinks

Traveller Ratings

3.6
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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please pre-book your London Eye time slot using the Big Bus Manage My Booking portal. Details provided on your voucher.
  • Your hop-on, hop-off ticket’s validity period begins from the date and time it is activated.
  • Buses are all equipped with ramps for wheelchairs or strollers
  • Activate your mobile voucher or QR at any of the designated Big Bus stops
  • Infants aged 2 and under travel free of charge
  • Thames river cruise is provided by City Cruises
  • Walking tours are included only with 48-hour tickets: Royal Walk (Stop 8, 10:00), Jack the Ripper (Stop 19, 13:00), and Harry Potter (Stop 21, 16:00).
  • Please note that Stop 1 – Green Park is currently affected by a long-term closure of the main bus stand. While the Blue and Red Tours will continue to pass through this stop, boarding is impacted. As a result, the Red Tour now starts and ends at Stop 2 – Hard Rock. Customers are advised to board from this location.

Reviews(341)

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Amy_O
July 22, 2026
Awesome choice

Great way to get acquainted with the city and to get around easily. Loved having four activities covered in one purchase. Made exploring London easy.

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Kathy_h
July 21, 2026
Great way to see all the...

Great way to see all the major attractions and easy to hop off and hop back on either at the same stop or another stop.

Operator response

Hi Kathy_h. We wish to thank you for your feedback. We are happy to learn that the tour was a great way to check all the major and important attractions. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Vlad @BigBusTours

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Katherine_W
July 18, 2026
Unfortunately not a great...

Unfortunately not a great experience - after purchasing this package 2 months prior to travel and booking London Eye ticket/time through the Big Bus App as directed by Viator we did so 2 months ago for our date of travel and time. When we went to activate the big bus ticket for the 48 hours on the morning of tour, it didnt "activate" proceeded to bus stop and asked attendant who said it was his first day and we could get on anyway. Red line tour is many hours, good sightseeing for central London, its slow. Second day was our London Eye booking which we had prebooked and had the QR code in the app until the morning of, then when we went to use it, it had disappeared. No assistance from Big Bus customer service who blamed viator for not confirming order, however hard to believe since our booking has been active since 2 months ago on the App. London Eye team members who arent affiliated assisted us (no help from Viator or Big bus) hence the dissapointment in this review. Big expense to just give up on, and a family holiday. I wouldnt do this again, id do London own transport and tickets for london eye on the day 👍 Second day did the blue line, takes a really long time for between stops and buses caught in traffic. Ended up doing the subway. River cruise was nice.

Operator response

Hi Katherine_W! We're sorry to hear about the issues with your ticket activation and London Eye booking, especially after planning everything so far in advance. We completely understand your frustration and disappointment, particularly during a family holiday. While we're glad you enjoyed the river cruise, this is not the experience we want our guests to have. We appreciate you sharing your comments and will pass them on to the relevant teams for review. We hope to see you again without any issues! Alexandra I. @ Big Bus Tours

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Helen_S
July 17, 2026
Combo ticket

The London Eye had beautiful views, marred by a man in our group who literally peed on the floor--gross! But the ride and views were terrific. The boat ride was nice and relaxing. The bus took forever due to the horrendous traffic, not the driver's fault. Bus was VERY warm! Took us almost 2 hours to get from stop 3 to stop 16

Operator response

Hi Helen_S. We appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback! It brings us great joy to know that you enjoyed our bus tour, and we look forward to welcoming you aboard again in the future. Best regards, Razvan @BigBusTours

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Candy_P
July 16, 2026
Not happy

The traffic in London is ridiculous and the buses have no ac so when it is hot outside….the bus was totally miserable! I felt I was cooking in an oven! The only tour guide was recorded audio and a lot of time it was either ahead of sights or behind of the sights so it was hard to know where you were and what you were seeing. We found the subway to be much faster and if we had known that we would not have booked the bus. I was very disappointed.

Operator response

Hello Candy! Thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that the traffic and the heat affected your trip. Kindly accept our sincere apologies and please contact us via email or chat so we can find the best solution immediately. Razvan@BigBusTours

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Fred_P
July 16, 2026
Intense, interesting, exhausting.

It was a hot summer day and the hop on hop off experience with a terrible traffic made it difficult. The bus didn’t have AC.

Operator response

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the heat, traffic, and lack of air conditioning made your experience uncomfortable. We understand how disappointing this must have been, and we appreciate you sharing your experience with us. Daniel@BigBusTours

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Shahzadhasan_K
July 15, 2026
It’s ok

We booked for London eye hope on hope of and cruise but unfortunately cruise is cancelled and no any advance information sent mail not getting response if cruise canceled around 3 hours from 4 pm to 7 pm at least can partly refund but no any massage either not getting reply by mail

Operator response

Hi Shahzadhasan_K. We appreciate your candid feedback, as we continually strive to enhance our customer experience. We regret to learn that the bus tour fell short of your expectations. Should you wish to provide further details, please do not hesitate to contact us directly, and we will be glad to assist you. Best regards, Razvan @BigBusTours

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Deborah_W
July 14, 2026
Do not recommend London Eye through Viator.

The London Eye was not operational during our scheduled time. We were denied a refund by Viator. Therefore this experience is not recommended.

Operator response

Hi Deborah, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're very sorry to hear that your visit was affected by the London Eye being unavailable during your scheduled time. We understand how disappointing this must have been, especially when it impacted your plans. We appreciate you sharing your experience and regret that it did not meet your expectations. Thank you again for your feedback, and we encourage you to contact us through our Help section and we'd be happy to investigate what happened and find the best solution for you! Madalina@BigBusTours

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Kim_L
July 12, 2026
We did not have a guide...

We did not have a guide to answer questions. It was extremely hot even on the upper deck. No AC. Bus was nice to see the city sites but traffic was heavily congested. We didn't Hop on or off a lot, if at all, out of concern as to how long the next bus would be and how crowded that bus would be.

Operator response

Hello, Kim! Thank you for your review! We're truly sorry for the discomfort caused by the heat and for any frustration in regard of the challenging traffic. While London traffic is out of control, we always strive to keep our fleet running smoothly and comfortably. We deeply value your comments as they help us improve our service and manage busy periods better, and we hope to welcome you back under better conditions. Valeriu@BigBusTours

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Elizabeth_C
July 10, 2026
Skip this

This is not worth the money. I definitely would not do this again. The bus was slow (I understand there’s traffic but this was downright painful), the diver was miserable. Save your time and money.

Operator response

Hi Elizabeth_C. Thank you for providing your sincere feedback; we are committed to improving our customer experience. We are sorry to learn that the bus tour did not fulfill your expectations. If you would like to discuss this further, please feel free to reach out to us directly, and we will be happy to assist you. Best regards, Razvan @BigBusTours

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