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Big Bus Tours
Big Bus Tours
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9:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:15 AM - 6:00 PM
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Big Bus Tours offers you the most unique and comprehensive sightseeing experience to discover all that Hong Kong has to offer as the city is brought to colourful life with a fun and entertaining commentary in a choice of 10 languages. Our tour comprises three daytime routes (Hong Kong Island Tour, Kowloon Tour and Stanley Tour) with more than 20 breakpoints covering major landmarks and key area of interest of the city; you can hop-on and hop-off at your leisure. For more information please visit www.bigbustours.com.
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Terry H
Seattle, WA760 contributions
Feb 2020
While we were given a two day pass for the cost of one day (business was seriously down because of the corona virus scare and the demonstrations), we only used one of the days.
But it was of the downtown core and did give us an overview of the city and the multiple businesses that reside in its center.
Everyone was wearing masks, so it put a damper on our normal explorations. Even with that, we were happy we went for the one day (we were leaving the next day and would be busy packing, etc).
But it was of the downtown core and did give us an overview of the city and the multiple businesses that reside in its center.
Everyone was wearing masks, so it put a damper on our normal explorations. Even with that, we were happy we went for the one day (we were leaving the next day and would be busy packing, etc).
Written 10 February 2020
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Dear terryh659,
Greeting from Big Bus Tours Team.
Thank you for your review and support again. We will keep improve our tour quality by your valuable comments, wish you will join our tour again in your next visit. Thank you very much!
Best Regards,
Big Bus Team
Written 27 February 2020
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ACL3112
UK3,358 contributions
Jan 2020
I love the Big Bus Company - my 'go to' place when I am in a strange city to get a feel for the place. We booked a 48 hour ticket which we got for a 50% seasonal reduction (watch out for promotions, they are worth having). There are three routes, there is one which takes you out to Stanley, Aberdeen Harbour, Repulse Bay, another one through the Financial District and another route through Kowloon.. There are a lot of stops to hop off to go for a walk. If you get off at Aberdeen Harbour, watch out for their sampan to take you round the harbour. We also had a free ticket to Sky 100, the tallest building in Hongkong. There were lots of freebies included, you are spoilt for choice: Sky 100 (you would pay app HK $ 180 for the ticket), two return tickets on the star ferry, reduced coffee in Starbucks near the Star Ferry, reduced entrance fees. It's a great way to experience HK at your own pace.
Written 25 February 2020
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Dear ACL3112,
Thank you very much for choosing big bus tours as your sightseeing partners in visiting Hong Kong.
We're glad to hearing from your enjoyable tour with our big bus, and we sure you had an unforgettable memory with us.
It would be lovely if you could share you experience with your friends in taking our big bus tours in Hong Kong, and we wish you will join us again in your next visit to Hong Kong.
Thank you very much.
Best Regards,
Big Bus Team
Written 27 February 2020
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Amanda_The_Pixie
Pretoria, South Africa348 contributions
Feb 2020
What a great way to spend a 15 hour lay over in Hong Kong!
We stopped in Hong Kong on our way to Vietnam. And I'm so glad that we did.
Hong Kong is such an awesome place, even from the little bit that I experienced (can't wait to come and visit Hong Kong specifically) we did the one tours of the Old Town Central tour with a Peak Tram Sky Pass.
It was really a great way to be able to explore and learn about the city. The audio is very detailed and informative and the stops are awesome!
Luckily the Big Bus Sightseeing starting point is right by the IFC Mall which is connected to the International airport by train, so it makes it the perfect activity to do, and the easiest way to explore a city you haven't really done much research on.
Definitely worth doing while in Hong Kong, especially during a long lay over from the airport.
We stopped in Hong Kong on our way to Vietnam. And I'm so glad that we did.
Hong Kong is such an awesome place, even from the little bit that I experienced (can't wait to come and visit Hong Kong specifically) we did the one tours of the Old Town Central tour with a Peak Tram Sky Pass.
It was really a great way to be able to explore and learn about the city. The audio is very detailed and informative and the stops are awesome!
Luckily the Big Bus Sightseeing starting point is right by the IFC Mall which is connected to the International airport by train, so it makes it the perfect activity to do, and the easiest way to explore a city you haven't really done much research on.
Definitely worth doing while in Hong Kong, especially during a long lay over from the airport.
Written 22 February 2020
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Dear Amanda_The_Pixie,
Thank you very much for choosing big bus tours as your sightseeing partners in visiting Hong Kong.
We're glad to hearing from your enjoyable tour with our big bus, and we sure you had an unforgettable memory with us.
It would be lovely if you could share you experience with your friends in taking our big bus tours in Hong Kong, and we wish you will join us again in your next visit to Hong Kong.
Thank you very much.
Best Regards,
Big Bus Team
Written 27 February 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Stanley107
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK299 contributions
Jan 2020
Bought a classic one day ticket for 2 of us. Used the red line, in and around Hong Kong first of all, started at the Pier area and sat on it all the way round. Commentary on ear phones worked fine, limited facts and a lot of repetitive music. The bus goes fast when it can and is very slow around the central area.
Got off at the pier to be told the next green line bus (Stanley & Repulse Bay) was 1/2 hour away. Had a coffee and returned to be told it wasn’t for another hour as there was a procession. So we got a taxi out to Repulse Bay, didn’t see any processions! Had a lovely lunch and waited for over an hour at the stop for the bus to arrive. Had downloaded the app which is supposed to show where the buses are. Not working. Had 3 increasingly irritating phone calls with control asking where the bus was. Eventually it arrived. The problem is there is no competition. So do it if you want, just don’t get off, you might have a long wait.
My complaint was deal with by a sudden inability to understand English!
Got off at the pier to be told the next green line bus (Stanley & Repulse Bay) was 1/2 hour away. Had a coffee and returned to be told it wasn’t for another hour as there was a procession. So we got a taxi out to Repulse Bay, didn’t see any processions! Had a lovely lunch and waited for over an hour at the stop for the bus to arrive. Had downloaded the app which is supposed to show where the buses are. Not working. Had 3 increasingly irritating phone calls with control asking where the bus was. Eventually it arrived. The problem is there is no competition. So do it if you want, just don’t get off, you might have a long wait.
My complaint was deal with by a sudden inability to understand English!
Written 12 January 2020
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Dear Stanley107,
Greeting from Big Bus Tours Team.
Thank you so much for choosing us as your sightseeing partner in Hong Kong and for taking valuable time in writing us a review.
I have addressed this with all the team and our internal procedures will be reviewed for improving our service. I was especially concerned that you might have felt we did not care and I would like to assure you that this was certainly not the case.
I hope we will be able to welcome you back to Big Bus Tours again and deliver a delighting experience.
Best Regards,
Big Bus Team
Written 26 February 2020
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luxuryvoyage
Switzerland4,016 contributions
Nov 2019
We booked the tour to Aberdeen and the Hong Kong Island route. From the upper deck you have a good view and can do sightseeing in comfort. Especially the tour to Aberdeen was a positive surprise. Sandy beach and lots of green. Comfortable boarding point at the Ferry Terminal. During our visit we were practically the only guests and due to the protests unfortunately not all tours were carried out for safety reasons.
Written 4 January 2020
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Dear luxuryvoyage,
Greeting from Big Bus Tours Team.
Thank you for your review and support again. We will keep improve our tour quality by your valuable comments, wish you will join our tour again in your next visit. Thank you very much!
Best Regards,
Big Bus Team
Written 26 February 2020
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poatesy
Sydney, Australia18 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
We did red line then green then across harbour to blue line - great way to get an overview in one day.
Would say relative to others the commentary was bit sparse could have had more history and details. Also at 45 minutes apart the bus frequency would be better more often.
But overall highly recommended
Would say relative to others the commentary was bit sparse could have had more history and details. Also at 45 minutes apart the bus frequency would be better more often.
But overall highly recommended
Written 2 January 2020
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Dear poatesy,
Greeting from Big Bus Tours Team.
Thank you for your review and support again. We will keep improve our tour quality by your valuable comments, wish you will join our tour again in your next visit. Thank you very much!
Best Regards,
Big Bus Team
Written 26 February 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
SanT
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates28 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Always a great way to find your beatings when in a new city. Bought the 24 hr ticket that was perfectly timed over 2 days. Spent the first day exploring Hong Kong Island, day 2 was spent wandering around Stanley market( an absolute must when in Hong Hong.
Unfortunately the Kowloon route was suspended at the time of our trip.
Unfortunately the Kowloon route was suspended at the time of our trip.
Written 2 January 2020
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Dear sandratR3402KC,
Greeting from Big Bus Tours Team.
Thank you so much for choosing us as your sightseeing partner in Hong Kong and for taking valuable time in writing us a review.
I have addressed this with all the team and our internal procedures will be reviewed for improving our service. I was especially concerned that you might have felt we did not care and I would like to assure you that this was certainly not the case.
I hope we will be able to welcome you back to Big Bus Tours again and deliver a delighting experience.
Best Regards,
Big Bus Team
Written 26 February 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
🌈🌈❤️happyopenmindedtraveler❤️🌈🌈
The Netherlands409,167 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
I did the two-day Hop On Hop Off package including visits to the the Victoria Peak on Hong Kong island and the Sky100 Observation Deck in Kowloon, for 679 Hong Kong Dollars or about 80 euros all-in. For me, it was a great and exciting way to rediscover Hong Kong, after not being here for more than 11 years.
Written 10 February 2020
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Dear ilovetotravelfoodie,
Greeting from Big Bus Tours Team.
Thank you for your review and support again. We will keep improve our tour quality by your valuable comments, wish you will join our tour again in your next visit. Thank you very much!
Best Regards,
Big Bus Team
Written 27 February 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
SolihullTraveller
Solihull, UK781 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Like many city tour buses, this is a familiar service and offered well organised and convenient routes. Its main hub at Pier 7 on the harbour front was also a quick stroll for us from our hotel and there are two routes (HK Island Tour and Aberdeen & Stanley Tour) that start and finish here. The third route on Kowloon can also be reached via the ferry boats at this pier also.
I bought our Deluxe tickets (there are cheaper Classic and Premium options also) from the GetYourGuide: Tour & Tickets app which offers cheaper deals than the sales people at the Pier.
Deluxe tickets give you 48 hours hop-on-hop-off on all three routes, ferry tickets to Kowloon for two return trips, Night tour of Kowloon, Walking tour of Hong Kong, Sampan trip around Aberdeen floating village and an option to either go up Victoria Peak or the observation deck at the ICC building on Kowloon. We paid £64 (HKD624) per person on the app as opposed to HGD730.
We used it solidly for two days and got a brilliant perspective of the whole place and saw far more than we've seen on previous visits.
My only criticism would be the night tour where the driver was pretty hopeless and drove past us at the stop, only finally stopping at a red light and letting us on board in the road as we ran after him!
Overall, great value and worth it.
I bought our Deluxe tickets (there are cheaper Classic and Premium options also) from the GetYourGuide: Tour & Tickets app which offers cheaper deals than the sales people at the Pier.
Deluxe tickets give you 48 hours hop-on-hop-off on all three routes, ferry tickets to Kowloon for two return trips, Night tour of Kowloon, Walking tour of Hong Kong, Sampan trip around Aberdeen floating village and an option to either go up Victoria Peak or the observation deck at the ICC building on Kowloon. We paid £64 (HKD624) per person on the app as opposed to HGD730.
We used it solidly for two days and got a brilliant perspective of the whole place and saw far more than we've seen on previous visits.
My only criticism would be the night tour where the driver was pretty hopeless and drove past us at the stop, only finally stopping at a red light and letting us on board in the road as we ran after him!
Overall, great value and worth it.
Written 19 July 2019
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Dear SolihullTraveller,
Greeting from Big Bus Tours Team.
Thank you for your review and support again. We will keep improve our tour quality by your valuable comments, wish you will join our tour again in your next visit. Thank you very much!
Best regards,
Big Bus Team
Written 29 July 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
KevinTorontoCanada29
Toronto, Canada79 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
We have done Hop On Hop Off buses in many cities of the World
- THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST
WHAT WAS GOOD ABOUT IT
- Saw a City
- Included a Sampan (old fashion traditional boat) tour in harbour LOVED IT
- included a funicular (train ride) up the mountain LOVED IT
* AMAZING Photos from the top!!!
* Starbucks at top of mtn, very cool
- It was rainy, they supplied rain ponchos
ONLY PROBLEM
Trip was short and we wish we had more time to enjoy
- THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST
WHAT WAS GOOD ABOUT IT
- Saw a City
- Included a Sampan (old fashion traditional boat) tour in harbour LOVED IT
- included a funicular (train ride) up the mountain LOVED IT
* AMAZING Photos from the top!!!
* Starbucks at top of mtn, very cool
- It was rainy, they supplied rain ponchos
ONLY PROBLEM
Trip was short and we wish we had more time to enjoy
Written 3 June 2015
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some comments say that one day is not enough for the big bus tour - but one day is all I have. Are there any better ways of getting to the sites in one day?
Written 3 May 2019
I would start with the very first Red line bus in the morning, then do the Green bus because it leaves from the same place (Star Ferry Terminal). The Pier 7 cafe is a nice place near the Big Bus stop for sandwiches and other light meal options. Then you'll need to take the Star Ferry to Kowloon and walk a bit to get to the Blue bus route. If you have any energy or time leftover, you can do the included harbor tour and/or the night bus tour.
I would not get off at any of the stops on any of the routes. If you do, you'll have to wait up to 30 minutes for the next bus, and then there's no way you can do all 3 loops.
Written 6 May 2019
Are there add on tours for the big Buddha?
Written 28 April 2019
Bonjour. De l aéroport de Hong Kong comment fait on pour arrivée au ferry de départ
Written 31 March 2019
I see that the 1-hr night tour starts at 6:15 PM at Central Ferry Pier 7 and at 7:00 PM from Tsim Sha Tsui. So if we board the bus at 6:15 PM, will the tour get over by 7:15 PM and if we board at 7:00 PM, will the tour get over at 8:00 PM? Kindly clarify. Also, Symphony of Lights is at 8:00 PM. So while on the bus, how can we witness that? Thanks
Written 16 March 2019
You cannot see it on the bus you have to be by the water
Written 21 May 2019
A few of the reviews say that you can skip the line for the tram to Victoria Peak. Is this available for all the 3 different ticket options (classic, premium, deluxe) or just one/some of them?
Written 16 December 2018
A few of the reviews say that you can skip the line for the tram to Victoria Peak. Is this available for all the 3 different ticket options (classic, premium, deluxe) or just one/some of them?
Written 16 December 2018
It seems to be for all of them. When we got off the bus the representative from big bus was there and he pointed us the right way. Really friendly guy, great service. Did not check what level ticket we had
Written 16 December 2018
Do the buses operate during January 1-3?
Written 29 November 2018
Yes, we run the full service during these period
Written 11 December 2018
Does the bus do a pick up and return at the cruise ship terminal? If so should I buy ticket online rather than from the cruise company?
Written 12 November 2018
There is a Big Bus app that you can download where is easy to find a bus stop and check where the next bus is using “real time tracking“
The Blue Route may pick you close to the ship terminal.
I took the Red and Green route. ;-)
We did not buy it online.
Written 12 November 2018
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