The Hong Kong sightseeing bus (Big Bus Tours) is the most comfortable and convenient way to tour one of Asia's most influential cities. The double-decker open-top sightseeing buses take you to the main sights of Hong Kong Island, Stanley and Kowloon. You can spend 24 hours hopping on and off at any of the stops to explore the city at your own pace.
Hong Kong Sightseeing Bus Routes & Stops
Hong Kong's sightseeing bus operates on 3 different routes with various stops at the city's most iconic tourist attractions. The red line tours Hong Kong Island, the green line covers the Stanley districts, and the blue line tours with Kowloon area. During your bus journeys, you'll be kept entertained and informed with pre-recorded commentary about the places along your route, available in English and other languages.
Some of the most popular stops are Tsim Tsa Tsui, which faces Central Hong Kong from the Kowloon peninsula; the Aberdeen and Stanley Harbours and floating village; the luscious nature of Victoria Park and Victoria Peak; the International Commerce Centre, Hong Kong's tallest skyscraper; the lively Mongkok district and the city's bustling markets.
See Big Bus Tours' different routes and all the stops via the following link:
The different Big Bus Tours options are ideal for exploring Hong Kong from every perspective and making your trip an unforgettable experience.
Ticket Options
When making your purchase, you'll have the choice between the following options to tailor your bus tour to your needs and preferences:
- 24-hour basic ticket: includes unlimited use of one of the Big Bus buses for 24 hours (red, green and blue line), and a round-trip ticket for the Star Ferry.
- 24-hour complete ticket: includes unlimited use of any of the buses for 24 hours (red, green and blue line) and a round-trip ticket for the Star Ferry.
- 48-hour ticket: includes unlimited 48-hour access to the buses (choose from red, green or blue line) and a round-trip ticket for the Star Ferry. In addition, you can choose from one of the following 3 attractions: Peak Tram Sky Pass with entry to Sky Terrace 428, a ticket for the aquatic taxi, or a visit to Sampan Houseboat.
How Does It Work?
Your ticket will be valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours from the moment of first use, so for example, a 48-hour ticket first used on Monday at 3 pm will be valid until Wednesday at 3 pm.
During this time, you can hop on and hop off the buses at any of the stops as many times as you'd like.
Although you must select a date when booking, your ticket will be valid for 12 months following this date. When you book we'll send you a voucher by email which you'll need to hand in on the first bus you take.
Operating Times
- Red line (Hong Kong Island tour): from 10 am to 5 pm, every 45 minutes. The route takes an hour and a half.
- Green line (Stanley tour): from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, every 60 minutes. The route takes an hour and a half.
- Blue line (Kowloon tour): from 10 am to 5 pm, every 60 minutes. The route takes an hour. Please note that stop 21 of the blue line is not operating.
