The Christmas Lights Tour Route

Christmas in London. The same streets, the same skyline — wrapped in light and alive with something altogether different. Take it all in from the top deck of a classic open-top bus, as the city dresses up for the season around you.

Total Duration

75 - 90 minutes (non-stop)

Frequency

Every 30 - 90 minutes

First bus: 4.30pm - Last bus: 9 - 9.30pm

The Christmas Lights Route — Where It Goes and What You'll See

Winding through the heart of central London, the Christmas lights bus tour route passes the city's most recognised landmarks at their most festive. Non-stop, panoramic and 75 -90 minutes long - it is London seen at its most magical.

This is not a standard sightseeing loop with a string of fairy lights added as an afterthought. It is a dedicated Christmas experience, designed to show the city at its brightest. Landmarks you think you know look entirely different once Christmas arrives. Oxford Street glowing end to end. Trafalgar Square lit and full of life.

Tours run from the 14th November till the 3rd January excluding the period from Christmas Day to New Year’s Eve (25 – 31 December). We recommend arriving at Coventry Street at least 10 minutes before departure to secure the best seats on the top deck. Top deck seating is guaranteed on this tour - every ticket includes it.

Timetable

First bus: 4.30pm

Last bus: 9 - 9.30pm

30 - 90 minutes

More Ways to Explore

The Christmas light bus tour route runs exclusively on the Christmas Lights Bus Tour . Staying in London for longer? Pair a festive evening with a full day of sightseeing across our other routes - each one covering a different side of the city, whatever the season.