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The Original London Christmas Lights Bus Tour

There’s no better time of year to discover London. See the city light up with our 75 - 90 minute Christmas lights bus tour.

  • 75 - 90 minute live guided tour of London’s Christmas Lights
  • River cruise and walking tours included
  • Kids welcome, under 2s go free
  • 75 - 90 minute live guided tour of London’s Christmas Lights
  • River cruise and walking tours included
  • Kids welcome, under 2s go free

ADULT FROM

£36.00£29.99

What to expect

There's nowhere quite like London at Christmas. This 75-90 minute London Christmas lights bus tour takes you through the heart of the city. All aboard our classic red open-top double-decker, as you glide through the capital's most famous streets and landmarks, all beautifully lit for the season.

From the top deck, take in glittering displays and festive magic as the city sparkles below. A local expert guide tells tales of London and brings the city to life as you take in the surroundings. With exclusively top deck seating, you’re guaranteed the most unforgettable views and experience.

Your ticket also includes a day time River Cruise on the Thames (prior to your Christmas Lights Tour) and access to six Walking Tours, so the journey carries on long after the lights fade.

Highlights

  • Piccadilly Circus
  • Trafalgar Square & Christmas Tree
  • Regent Street
  • Oxford Street
  • Oxford Circus
  • Bond Street
  • Mayfair
  • Marble Arch
  • Leicester Square
  • Haymarket
  • Spirit of Christmas Angels
  • West End Christmas Lights
    • Piccadilly Circus
    • Trafalgar Square & Christmas Tree
    • Regent Street
    • Oxford Street
    • Oxford Circus
    • Bond Street
    • Mayfair
    • Marble Arch
    • Leicester Square
    • Haymarket
    • Spirit of Christmas Angels
    • West End Christmas Lights

The Christmas Lights Bus Tour

Why choose this experience?

London after dark in December is something else entirely. The best London Christmas lights bus tour shows you the city at its most magical, from glittering streets to iconic landmarks. Every turn brings a new picture-perfect moment, and our route is built to capture the very best of the season. Settle into your top-deck seat and let the city unfold. Live commentary from a local expert, fast and free 5G Wi-Fi keeps you connected, and there's pram and buggy space on every bus. Kids are welcome and under 5s go free, making this a festive adventure for the whole family. The London Christmas lights bus tour is more than a ride. Your ticket includes a River Cruise on the Thames, taking in iconic landmarks from the water, plus access to six Walking Tours to explore the city on foot. It's the best bus route for London Christmas lights, paired with experiences that stretch your day from morning to night. Whether you're a Londoner or visiting for the first time, this London Xmas lights bus tour is a storybook way to spend a festive evening.…

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London Christmas Lights Bus Tour FAQs

Your ticket covers a 75-minute non-stop London Christmas lights bus tour aboard an open-top double-decker. It includes live English commentary, audio commentary in 10 languages, a River Cruise on the Thames, and access to six Walking Tours.

The London Christmas Lights Bus Tour is a 75 - 90 minute non-stop journey through the city's festive streets and illuminated landmarks. With your River Cruise and six Walking Tours included, you can easily make a full day of it.

The London Christmas Lights Bus Tour departs from outside 1–5 Coventry Street (W1D 6BH). Seats are first-come, first-served, so we recommend arriving at least 10 minutes before departure to grab the best seats.

No. This London Christmas lights bus tour is a continuous 75-minute route designed to make the most of London's festive lights. For more flexibility, explore the city further with our daytime hop-on hop-off tours.

Absolutely. The London Christmas Lights Bus Tour welcomes all ages, under 2s go free, and there's pram and buggy space on every bus. Snacks and drinks are allowed on board, so families can settle in for the ride.

We also have a dedicated Kids Bus Tour designed especially for little ones, so you can explore more during the day.

The London Christmas Lights Bus Tour offers live commentary in English by local experts, plus audio commentary in 10 languages so everyone can enjoy the festive story.

Yes. Your London Christmas Lights Bus Tour ticket includes a River Cruise on the Thames, taking in iconic landmarks from the water. Cruises start from Westminster Pier, Tower Pier, Greenwich Pier, or the London Eye Pier.

You can change or cancel your London Christmas Lights Bus Tour for free up to 24 hours before your tour starts. Just contact customer services during office hours, 9am–5pm, 7 days a week.

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