London Eye + Thames Cruise + Sightseeing Bus Tickets

London Eye

Can you imagine taking in the skyline of the English capital from the air? Stop imagining and make it a reality by boarding the London Eye—the famous Ferris wheel standing at 442 ft (135 m) tall. It's the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe and one of London’s main attractions!

Located on the South Bank of the River Thames, the London Eye offers some of the best panoramic views of the city. From within its glass capsules, you'll enjoy 360° views as you ascend slowly and smoothly; you’ll hardly notice the movement.

A ride on the London Eye lasts approximately 30 minutes and provides the perfect vantage point to see iconic landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, St. Paul's Cathedral, and even modern structures like The Shard or the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf.

Sightseeing Big Bus 

The Big Bus sightseeing tour is an excellent way to see the best of London in a short amount of time. These open-top, double-decker buses feature an audio guide that shares fascinating details and curious facts about the landmarks you pass along the way.

The service operates across 3 different routes, and you are free to hop on and off as often as you like at any of the designated stops.

You'll be able to reach sites such as Westminster, Trafalgar Square, St. Paul's Cathedral, London Bridge, and the Tower of London with ease. You'll also travel along famous streets like Oxford Street and Regent Street, and even have the chance to explore the skyscrapers of the City of London.

You can check the routes, stops, and schedules for the sightseeing bus below:

• Sightseeing Big Bus route and stops

Route & Schedule

The service operates according to the following schedule:

• Red Line: this is the most comprehensive route; it lasts 2 hours and 20 minutes and covers some of London's must-see landmarks. Due to renovation work at Stop 1, this route currently begins and ends at Stop 2 (Hard Rock). Departures from Stop #1 (Green Park Underground): first bus at 8:42 am, last full tour at 2:12 pm, and final bus at 5:12 pm.
• Blue Line: this route runs from the museum district south of Hyde Park to the Tower of London in the east. Along the way, you'll see famous landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the London Eye, St. Paul's Cathedral, Harrods, Kensington Palace, Notting Hill, and Madame Tussauds. It lasts 3 hours and 20 minutes. Departures from Stop #27 (Victoria, Nova Complex): first full tour at 10:54 am, last full tour at 4:39 pm, and final bus at 5:51 pm.
• Green Line: this route serves as a link between the northern area and central London. It's ideal if you are staying outside the city center. It lasts approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. Departures from Stop #48 (Woburn Northbound): first full tour at 8:30 am, last full tour at 5:15 pm, and final bus at 5:15 pm.

River Thames Cruise

With your ticket, you can enjoy a one-way river cruise between Westminster and the Tower of London. Boats run daily from 10 am to 5 pm, departing approximately every 15-40 minutes during the summer season and every 30-40 minutes during the winter season.

Boats depart from the following locations:

• Tower Bridge Pier (near sightseeing bus stop 16).
  Westminster Pier (near sightseeing bus stop 18).

Guided Tours of London

The 48-hour tickets also include a guided walking tour of London. These tours last 1.5 hours, run daily, and do not require a reservation. You can choose one of the following:

• British Royalty Tour: starts at 10 am at stop 8
• Jack the Ripper Tour: starts at 1 pm at stop 19
• Harry Potter Tour: starts at 4 pm at stop 21

The first tour does not run during the winter season (from November 1 to February 28); it is replaced by a tour of the stories of the city, which takes place at 4 pm, departing from sightseeing bus stop 16.