Big Bus London Open-Top Evening Tour

Name: Big Bus London Open-Top Evening Tour
Brand: Big Bus London
SKU: 6506P2
Price: 44.60 USD
Rating: 4.0 (129 reviews)

London, England

2 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

See London’s landmarks after dark without the strict schedules of a group tour. Hop on your bus outside the London Eye, and experience an evening tour full of striking sights and photo opportunities. With audio commentary available on board in five different languages, learn more about the British capital—including its history, its culture, and its vibrant nightlife—as you glimpse its top sights.

This panoramic evening tour showcases London’s top sights
Discover the magic of London as the city lights up in the evening
See glittering highlights like Big Ben, the London Eye and the Tower of London
Audio commentary is available in five languages

What's Included

2 hour Panoramic (Non Stop) Evening Tour of London
Audio Commentary available in 5 languages
Commentary in English, French, German, Italian & Spanish

Meeting and Pickup

Start time

07:30 PM

What To Expect

Big Bus Night Tour

1 Stop

18 Points of Interest

Duration: 2 hours

Operating Schedule: One night tour departure per evening at 19:30 from Stop #11: London Eye (Westminster Bridge Road /bus stop next to Lion Statue, outside London Marriot County Hall). Please arrive 15 minutes early as we depart at sharply 19:30 Customers are advised to download our app to find out more about service information. Alternatively please visit our website.

St Thomas' Hospital / County Hall (Stop D)

Points of interest passed by on this route

London Eye

Tower of London

Tower Bridge

Houses of Parliament

Big Ben

Westminster Abbey

St. Paul's Cathedral

Lambeth Palace

Trafalgar Square

Piccadilly Circus

Regent Street

Mayfair

Marble Arch

Hyde Park Corner

Parliament Square

Whitehall

The Shard

Covent Garden

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

4.0

129 reviews

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Well Worth It

Larry_G, May 2024

Good tour and great driver. So much was seen it’s difficult to remember what we saw. Well worth worth It.

Absolutely terrible

Anne_S, Dec 2023

It was a no show- no lie! We waited in the rain for 45 minutes as a family of 4 for Christmas Eve and the bus never showed. The previous tour had to tell us no one was coming. The worst Christmas Eve experience ever with my family.

Awful mess

Regina_G, Nov 2023

It was announced that due to road closures and issues with traffic our journey would go to London Tower Bridge and back. Had I been told this in advance I would have cancelled my trip. We were advised after the bus had begun its journey. An apology was made and we were told we could ask for our money back. Terrible

Good Night Tour.

James_G, Sep 2023

Tour guide was very entertaining, good tour in Oder to familiarize yourself with all areas of London.

Lovely lights of the city

Stacy_T, Sep 2023

I loved viewing London after dark! It was a little difficult to find the meet up spot and our tour was delayed by 45 minutes since there was a massive queue that filled 5 buses before mine. That was the only reason I gave 4 stars. The ride itself went through all the best parts of London and the audio tour held lots of interesting facts. I got some great pictures during the tour too. I’d highly recommend this night tour even if you’d already seen London by day. The lights of the city are gorgeous.

Line up early. Goes a bit long.

Robert_R, Sep 2023

I found it difficult to know where the pick up point was after I got tickets. We did not get on early enough to be in the open top portion of the bus which was as a main draw.

Not a good experience

Janie_R, Sep 2023

It was not open air. We were inside and unable to get good pictures. Very misleading and not worth the money. Guide was good and did learn some things.

London by night is alright!

John_M, Aug 2023

We’ve done the open top bus tour in London before but the night tour gives a whole new dimension. “Big Steve” the tour guide is a gem. His commentary adds a layer of fun while still being informative. The bus is never moving too quickly allowing for easy photo snaps, and Big Steve will ensure you’re ready for each photo op. Just a brilliant way to start your evening.

London night

Zuzel_R, Jun 2023

The person at the bus stop was extremely helpful, and the guide was great. We have used the Big Bus co. Previously and will recommend it. The only problem is that at the time the tour starts still light and can't see the lights. Maybe it should start an hour later.

We were not impressed.

BRIAN_P, Dec 2022

When we showed up, the tour guide tried to talk me into coming back "tomorrow" for some reason. I suppose you get what you pay for. This got old quickly. Cheesy recording often times not synced with our location. Sometimes we were being giving information on something we had already passed. Many people bailed out at stops before the end of the tour.

A tour that shows you all...

Margaret_S, Dec 2022

A tour that shows you all the tourist spots avoiding royal stuff. An overview of a real city and all its interesting parts.

It was very disorganised...

LESLEY_V, Nov 2022

It was very disorganised at the meet up bus stop with staff not knowing what to do. The tour commentary needs to be updated as it makes reference to the queen instead of the king The tour travel time I felt was too long for a family with children.

Quick and efficient way of seeing the London landmarks!

liviacarlotto, Oct 2022

In less than 2 hrs I was able to see and hear about the main points of interest in the beautiful city of London. The audio was clear and super interactive!

Nighttime viewing is the best!

Elizabeth_H, Sep 2022

Enjoyed the quantity of sites seen and the commentary although a bit wacky. Only confusion was getting on in order of wait.

A great tour

Heather_N, Aug 2022

With limited time in London this was a great was to see the city with a personal touch. We had a great time. We took advantage of a a few of the tips our tour guide gave us (I think his name was Phil) and they did not disappoint.

Great chance to see most...

Giselle_V, Jul 2022

Great chance to see most of the city, interesting facts on audio, very entertaining, totally worth it!

Great!!

Alyson_B, Jul 2022

Wonderful experience, a great way to see the sights. Only complaint is the bus didn’t include Buckingham Palace in its route.

Ein toller Guide, es hat...

Franziska_B, Aug 2023

Ein toller Guide, es hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht und war sehr informativ. Perfekt um einen Überblick über alle Sehenswürdigkeiten Londons zu erhalten.

Muy regular

Vanessa_C, Dec 2022

Mucho frío, el bus sucio, los puestos muy juntos. Resalto que el asistente que está organizando el abordaje fue sumamente amable. El tour es completo, pero incómodo.