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London Christmas Lights Bus Tour With Live Guide

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Duration: 1.5 hours

Overview

Experience the wonder and excitement of London at Christmas time with an open-top bus tour of the best festive light displays.

Included

  • 60 to 90 min tour of London's Christmas lights
  • Live English-speaking tour guide

Excluded

  • Food and beverages
  • Hotel pick up or drop off

Important information

Days of Operations:

8th November 2025 to 4th January 2026: daily
Please arrive at least 15min prior to your departure time.

Location:

London Eye Departures:

Departure and Return Point: Belvedere Road, Tourist bus stop, London, SE1 7NA (nearest tube station is Waterloo, 2 minute walk). In front of the London Eye

Victoria Departures:

Departure and Return Point: Golden Tours Stop 8, Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria SW1W 9SZ

Green Park Departures:

Departure and Return Point: Outside Green Park Station, Piccadilly, Tourist Bus Stop, London W1J 9DZ

Please note:

Children aged 0 to 4 years travel free of charge but will not occupy a seat. If you would like your infant to be seated, please purchase a child seat for them.
A family ticket includes 2 adult tickets + 2 child tickets.
Please arrive 15 mins prior to your departure time to allow time for boarding.
Each bus will have an English-speaking guide.
Traffic can be heavy in London around Christmas time. We try to keep you on the move and see as many lights as possible. Therefore, the route may alter slightly on certain days. On days when traffic is light, the tour may only take 60 to 70 mins. 
This is not a Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour.
No restroom available on board.
*4:15pm departures from Victoria will not drive down Oxford Street.
**You can cancel your reservation for this product up to 24 hours before departure and get a full refund.

Highlights

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Discover the beauty of London at night during the festive period with a Christmas Lights Bus Tour. Escape the chaos of the bustling streets and admire the illuminating displays that cover the streets of the vibrant capital from an open-top bus. See iconic landmarks, streets, and shop windows sparkle in festive glory as tinsel, Christmas trees, and twinkling lights decorate the city.

This 90-minute tour will take you around London, providing amazing views of the city’s light displays! Get up close to the lights as you sit on the top deck of the bus or see them through the windows of the warm lower deck. Enjoy views of Regent Street’s iconic angels or Oxford Street’s* magical stars. You’ll have spectacular photo opportunities along the way as you see the displays from a new perspective.

Guided by a London expert, enjoy live commentary throughout the tour and hear entertaining facts and stories as you pass by historical buildings and iconic landmarks. Drive through the heart of London as you pass through Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, and the Strand and capture the magic of the festive season!

With 3 different departure points, our tours run every evening throughout the festive period. Perfect for families, tourists and locals alike, this Christmas Lights Bus Tour promises a memorable adventure for all.

Click here to view the route map for London Eye departures

Click here to view the route map for Green Park departures

Click here to view the route map for Victoria departures

Click here to view the route map for the 4.15pm Victoria departure ONLY