Big Bus Tours delivers the classic open-top sightseeing experience in major global cities, pairing flexible hop-on hop-off passes with multilingual commentary, convenient mobile e-tickets and easy combo upgrades like river cruises and evening tours—designed for landmark-focused travelers who want efficient, picture-ready city exploration.
Why choose Big Bus
Top reasons travelers choose Big Bus
Open-top sightseeing buses
Boarding an open-top double-decker bus is Big Bus’s signature offering: panoramic upper-deck views, frequent hop-on hop-off stops at major attractions, and a mix of live guides and multilingual audio. Routes are designed to hit landmark highlights; lower decks provide accessible seating and stroller space, while upper decks deliver the unmistakable skyline perspective—weather permitting.
Tickets, passes and combos
Big Bus sells flexible e-tickets and multi-day passes redeemable by QR code—choose Classic, Premium or Deluxe to match your schedule. Many cities offer river-cruise or night-tour add-ons and family pricing. Book online for instant mobile delivery and occasional early-booking savings; upgrades and city-specific combos streamline seeing more with a single purchase.
What they sell
Final verdict
What we like
- Flexible hop-on hop-off format for self-paced sightseeing
- Wide city coverage and frequent departures
- Instant mobile e-tickets and simple online booking
- Add-on experiences like river cruises and evening tours
Worth knowing
- Open-top enjoyment is weather-dependent
- Buses can be crowded during peak season
- Routes focus on main attractions rather than neighborhood depth