London Christmas Lights Bus Tour

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Leicester Square phone booth with Christmas lights and decorations in London.
London Christmas lights viewed from a Golden Tours night bus.
Central London Christmas tree with festive lights on a night bus tour.
London Christmas Lights illuminating streets during night bus tour.
Tower Bridge illuminated with Christmas lights during a night bus tour in London.
Trafalgar Square Christmas tree and festive lights on London night bus tour.
Leicester Square phone booth with Christmas lights and decorations in London.
London Christmas lights viewed from a Golden Tours night bus.
Central London Christmas tree with festive lights on a night bus tour.
London Christmas Lights illuminating streets during night bus tour.
Tower Bridge illuminated with Christmas lights during a night bus tour in London.
Trafalgar Square Christmas tree and festive lights on London night bus tour.
Leicester Square phone booth with Christmas lights and decorations in London.
London Christmas lights viewed from a Golden Tours night bus.
Central London Christmas tree with festive lights on a night bus tour.
London Christmas Lights illuminating streets during night bus tour.
Tower Bridge illuminated with Christmas lights during a night bus tour in London.
Trafalgar Square Christmas tree and festive lights on London night bus tour.
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Golden Tours: London Christmas Lights Night Bus Tour

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£26
Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Mobile ticket
1 hr 30 min
Guided tour

See London’s landmarks sparkle on this guided, non-stop Christmas night bus tour.

  • Hop on a 90-minute night bus tour of London, witnessing the city turn into a wonderland of twinkling lights and festive displays that sparkle through the night.
  • Admire Oxford Street’s thousands of glittering stars and Selfridges’ windows on a merry bus tour through London’s landmarks during the holiday season.
  • Soak up a live guide’s expert London tales while you ride the bus and take in famous sights from the comfort of the lower deck or the open-air upper deck.
  • Snap pictures as the glowing London Eye watches over your journey past festive market stalls and sparkling holiday decorations at Southbank.

See London’s landmarks sparkle on this guided, non-stop Christmas night bus tour.

  • Hop on a 90-minute night bus tour of London, witnessing the city turn into a wonderland of twinkling lights and festive displays that sparkle through the night.
  • Admire Oxford Street’s thousands of glittering stars and Selfridges’ windows on a merry bus tour through London’s landmarks during the holiday season.
  • Soak up a live guide’s expert London tales while you ride the bus and take in famous sights from the comfort of the lower deck or the open-air upper deck.
  • Snap pictures as the glowing London Eye watches over your journey past festive market stalls and sparkling holiday decorations at Southbank.

Inclusions

  • 90-minute London Christmas Lights Night bus tour
  • Departure from Green Park/London Eye/Victoria (based on option selected)
  • Access to upper deck or lower deck (based on option selected)
  • Live English-speaking guide

Exclusions

  • Hop-on hop-off bus tour

London Christmas Lights night bus tour

London Eye

  • Departure: 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm. 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm, 8:30pm & 9pm
  • Frequency: Every 30 minutes
  • Duration: 90 minutes

Please click here to see the map for London Eye boarding point.

Victoria

  • Departure: 4:15pm, 5:15pm, 6:15pm & 7:15pm
  • Frequency: Every 60 minutes
  • Duration: 90 minutes

Please click here to see the map for Victoria boarding point.

Green Park

  • Departure: 6pm, 7pm, 8pm & 9pm
  • Frequency: Every 60 minutes
  • Duration: 90 minutes

Please click here to see the map for Green Park boarding point.

  • Keep in mind food & beverages are not allowed on the bus. However, you can carry a bottle of water.
  • The bus is wheelchair accessible. However, the bus has space for only one fold-away pushchair and a wheelchair on the lower deck.
  • This is a single-loop bus tour and the bus will return to the starting point at the end of the tour.
  • Children under the age of 4 can travel free of charge but will not get a separate seat. If they require a seat, you can purchase a child ticket.
  • Traffic during Christmas can be busy, so the bus may adjust the route to keep the tour moving and maximize your experience. On lighter traffic days, the tour may take 60 to 70 minutes.
  • Seating is available on a first-come first-served, first-served basis. Note that if you opt for a lower deck ticket, you won’t have access to upper deck seats.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Soojin
Jan 2025Verified booking
5/5

Mike made us happy. His explanation was great to understand and give lots of opps to take great photo. My family happy to enjoy the Christmas light. The meeting spoat was easy to find.

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Kevin
Dec 2024Verified booking
5/5

My wife and I are from Australia and we thoroughly enjoyed our open-top bus tour of the London Christmas Lights . The very comprehensive route around London covered a wonderful selection of illuminations and famous sights. A real highlight for us was our guide who joined us on the upper deck and gave us a brilliantly informed commrntary along the route. His sense of humour and interaction with the passengers was excellent. Well recommended.

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Joby
Dec 2024Verified booking
5/5

It was a wonderful & awesome experience.

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Antonio
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Tour well organize. Easy to booked

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Really liked the informations that we got on the tour....was never boring.

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The tour guide could not have put more into it she was first class .

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Double-decker bus with festive lights on London Christmas Lights Bus Tour.
London Christmas lights on Regent Street during Tootbus tour.
Double-decker bus touring London streets adorned with festive Christmas lights.
Double-decker bus on Regent Street viewing London Christmas lights.
Double-decker bus touring London Christmas lights on Tootbus route.
Double-decker bus on Tootbus route viewing London Christmas lights.
Double-decker bus on Regent Street viewing London Christmas lights.
Double-decker bus on Tootbus route viewing London Christmas lights.
Double-decker bus with festive lights on London Christmas Lights Bus Tour.
London Christmas lights on Regent Street during Tootbus tour.
Double-decker bus touring London streets adorned with festive Christmas lights.
Double-decker bus on Regent Street viewing London Christmas lights.
Double-decker bus touring London Christmas lights on Tootbus route.
Double-decker bus on Tootbus route viewing London Christmas lights.
Double-decker bus on Regent Street viewing London Christmas lights.
Double-decker bus on Tootbus route viewing London Christmas lights.
Double-decker bus with festive lights on London Christmas Lights Bus Tour.
London Christmas lights on Regent Street during Tootbus tour.
Double-decker bus touring London streets adorned with festive Christmas lights.
Double-decker bus on Regent Street viewing London Christmas lights.
Double-decker bus touring London Christmas lights on Tootbus route.
Double-decker bus on Tootbus route viewing London Christmas lights.
Double-decker bus on Regent Street viewing London Christmas lights.
Double-decker bus on Tootbus route viewing London Christmas lights.
3.7(33)

Tootbus: London Christmas Lights Bus Tour

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£34
Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Mobile ticket
1 hr
Audio guide
Guided tour

Jingle all the way through the streets of London on a Christmas bus tour!

  • Buckle up for 60-min bus tour across London's holiday glow-up, where twinkling lights and festive cheer paint the town.
  • Get ready to sing along with the merry playlist – from Last Christmas to Jingle Bell Rock, we've got the tunes to sleigh your silent night.
  • Double the fun. Listen to the witty tour guide or plug into the 9-language audio guide. Either way, you'll uncover city's best-kept secrets from open-top buses.
  • Feast your eyes on Regent Street's spectacular angels, Oxford Street's iconic snow stars, and Trafalgar Square's massive Christmas tree.

Jingle all the way through the streets of London on a Christmas bus tour!

  • Buckle up for 60-min bus tour across London's holiday glow-up, where twinkling lights and festive cheer paint the town.
  • Get ready to sing along with the merry playlist – from Last Christmas to Jingle Bell Rock, we've got the tunes to sleigh your silent night.
  • Double the fun. Listen to the witty tour guide or plug into the 9-language audio guide. Either way, you'll uncover city's best-kept secrets from open-top buses.
  • Feast your eyes on Regent Street's spectacular angels, Oxford Street's iconic snow stars, and Trafalgar Square's massive Christmas tree.

Inclusions

  • 60-min London Christmas lights bus tour
  • English-speaking guide
  • Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Brazilian, Chinese, Japanese & Russian
  • Special Christmas playlist
  • Earphones on board
  • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Exclusions

  • Hop-on hop-off service

Christmas lights tour (from Nov 16 to Jan 2)

Please click here for the detailed route map.

  • First bus: 4:30pm from 1-5 Coventry Street
  • Last bus: 8pm 1-5 Coventry Street
  • Frequency: Approx every 30 mins
  • The buses are wheelchair accessible.
  • Your guide dogs are welcome onboard.
  • Small and well-behaved pets are welcome onboard but must positioned near your knees.
  • The tour is closed on Dec 24, 25, and 31.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Guests from United States, Netherlands, Portugal and over 16 countries have loved this experience
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Vinayagamoorthy
Jan 2025Verified booking
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Awesome experience . Thanks for the arrangement.

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Yvonne
Dec 2024Verified booking
3/5

I liked the start very much. Christmas hats, good help, pleasant atmosphere. Only after the start, tour guide kept talking continuously, did not keep his mouth shut. That resulted in us not listening at one point, and thus missed the most important information about the beautiful spots. I think a tour leader could be more concise in his narration and there are silences too.

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Gavin
Jan 2025Verified booking
4/5

Tour left on time and showed the Christmas lights

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Zehra
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It was nice but the traffic was insane so it was more like waiting for it to finish and get out

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Everyone was friendly and made the tour fun

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It was great knowing more about the surrounding architecture along with the beautiful view of Christmas Lights.

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Hop abroad and witness the charm of London during Christmas – the lights are a little brighter, the grins are wider and there is magic everywhere! From the twinkle of thousands of man-made stars in Oxford Street to the smell of roasted chestnuts and eggnog wafting from the Southbank’s artisan markets, every turn is a feast for your senses. These bus tours are like stepping into the bustling streets on a postcard. 

Why should you choose a London Christmas Lights bus tour

Central London Christmas tree with festive lights on a night bus tour.

Magical views of London’s Christmas sparkle

London’s streets are a sight to witness during the festive season, appearing as though they have been dusted with glitter with its immense display of warm lighting and decorated windows. You are cruising straight into your personal Christmas fairy tale! 

Tower Bridge illuminated with Christmas lights during a night bus tour in London.

Famous landmarks dressed for the holidays

Seeing London’s markets during the day is already special, but imagine at night? It’s pure magic! You need to keep your eyes out for sustainable stars on Oxford Street, the picture-perfect views of the London Eye bathed in light, and the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree.

Vintage bus touring London's Christmas lights at night.

The best of both decks

Need to stay warm? Snuggle up on the lower deck with heating and AC. Feeling a little adventurous? Head to the open-top upper deck for front-row seats to London’s festive charm.

Double-decker bus touring London Christmas lights on Regent Street.

A guide who makes it fun

These Christmas Light night tours are not just about the glitz and glam; you’re getting the inside scoop from a live guide who brings the city’s stories to life. Think of it as hanging out with your super-knowledgeable friend who knows all the insider secrets and tips.

Double-decker bus touring London Christmas lights on Tootbus route.

A festive treat for kids (and the kid in you)

Santa’s voice narrating the journey? Yes, please! Some of the tours offer live commentary by Father Christmas himself. Add in a Christmas playlist packed with holiday classics handpicked for the tour, and then tis’ the season to be jolly, for both the kids and the adults.

Vintage bus touring London's Christmas lights at night.

Quick fun without the rush

Fret not, if you don’t have all night. These tours last 60-90 minutes, ensuring that you will soak up all of the Christmas magic without committing your whole evening.

Your ticket options explained

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Tour
Starting Point
Timings
Duration
Seating
Guide
Amenities
2
Tootbus Christmas Lights Bus Tour
1-5 Coventry Street
First bus: 4:30pm Last bus: 8pm
60 minutes
First-come, first-served basis
Audio and live
- Audio guides in 9 languages -Earphones provided - Mobile app with map and bus tracking -Christmas playlist
3
Golden Tours: London Christmas Lights Night Bus Tour
London Eye, Victoria, Green Park
Varied timings between 4:15pm to 9pm
90 minutes
Booked in advance
Live
- Access to upper and lower deck (as selected) - Wheelchair and stroller accessible
4
Big Bus: London Christmas Lights Night Bus Tour
London Eye, Eastbound
First bus: 4pm Last bus: 8pm
90 minutes
First-come, first-serve basis
Live
- Covers several iconic landmarks - Access to both decks (as per choice)
5
City Sightseeing: London Christmas Lights Bus Tour
Haymarket, outside Tiger Tiger restaurant
Varied timings between 3:30pm 8:10pm
90 minutes
First-come, first-serve basis
Audio
- Christmas playlist - Audio commentary by Santa

What will you see on the London Christmas Lights bus tour?

Christmas-themed double-decker bus tour in New York City with festive decorations.

Piccadilly Circus

This is a popular road junction that connects several smaller streets to London’s West End. During the Christmas season, the air is filled with the melody of carols, the subtle rustling of gift bags, and twinkling lights. Considered the holiday heart of London, this junction reminds you of the joyful spirit of Christmas and how it should be celebrated.

Trafalgar Square Christmas tree and festive lights on London night bus tour.

Trafalgar Square

Another one of London’s historic squares that transforms into a lively, bustling market at night. Make sure to visit during the first week of December, particularly on the first Thursday of the month, to experience the annual lighting of the 25-meter Christmas tree, followed by performances from the Salvation Army and poetry readings.

Double-decker bus touring London Christmas lights on Tootbus route.

London Eye

During Christmas, the London Eye is a stunning spectacle against the London skyline. During the 10 days leading up to Christmas, the London Eye showcases a light show, lighting up the Ferris wheel in festive colors. This is the perfect time to click those Instagram-worthy selfies.

Double-decker bus touring London Christmas lights on Regent Street.

Westminster Abbey

Built in 1560, Westminster Abbey is one of London’s oldest Gothic churches, beautifully adorned with garlands, wreaths, and warm Christmas lights during the festive season. Don’t miss the annual Together at Christmas carol service in early December, where the world-famous Westminster Abbey Choir fills the historic space with beloved holiday melodies.

Plan Your Visit

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Accessibility 
Restaurants/Cafes to Visit
Leicester Square phone booth with Christmas lights and decorations in London.
  1. Eating and drinking any food you may be carrying is not allowed on the bus. So grab something before you get on the bus. 
  2. These are single-loop tours, not a hop-on hop-off bus tour, so they cover shorter distances over 60-90 minutes. In case you want to check out any of the attractions/landmarks covered during the tour, feel free to visit them at your leisure. 
  3. Traffic may be heavy in London during the Christmas holidays, so the tour may be slightly longer than expected. Expect a 20-minute delay.  
  4. Barring one of the experiences where you can book your ticket beforehand, the tours offer seating on a first-come, first-serve basis. You cannot transfer between seating in the upper and lower deck. 
  5. Make sure to dress in snug, warm, and comfortable clothing, especially if you’re planning to sit on the upper deck. London can get quite chilly and windy during the Christmas season.
London Christmas Lights illuminating streets during night bus tour.
  1. The buses are wheelchair and stroller accessible. However, each bus only has space for one wheelchair/stroller on the lower deck. Please speak to individual bus operators to check for availability. 
  2. For the experiences where seating is offered on a first-come-first-serve basis, children under the age of 4 can travel for free and will not be given a separate seat. If you do require a seat, please purchase a ‘child ticket’. 
  3. Small, well-behaved pets are welcome on the bus. Please remember that you are responsible for your furry friend.
Christmas dinner
  1. Burger & Lobster: Try their festive Garlic Butter Fountain, served fondue-style with lobster, prawn skewers, and fries, available until year’s end.
  2. The Spaniards Inn: For a Dickensian vibe, enjoy a five-course Christmas dinner in this historic 1585 pub, featuring roast turkey, beef Wellington, and buttery scallops.
  3. Sketch: This West End bar dazzles with gingerbread houses, floral displays, and whimsical décor, perfect for an indulgent Christmas meal.
  4. Butcher’s Hook and Cleaver: A local pub serving classic British Christmas dishes like roast turkey and apple-smoked trout, ideal for a cozy holiday meal.

Frequently asked questions about London Christmas Lights bus tour

Do the bus tours run in all weather conditions?

Yes, the tours operate in most weather conditions but be prepared for London’s unpredictable winter. Dress warmly and bring waterproof gear if rain is expected. Open-top decks are available for the adventurous, while heated lower decks provide a cozy alternative.

What happens if there’s heavy traffic during the tour?

London’s traffic can be busier during the holiday season, which might slightly extend the tour duration. It’s a good idea to allow some buffer time in your evening plans to account for potential delays.

How should I dress for a Christmas lights tour in London?

London winters can be cold and windy, especially on the open-top decks. Wear warm, layered clothing, a hat, gloves, and a scarf. Comfortable shoes are a must, as you might explore nearby attractions before or after the tour.

Can I combine the bus tour with other Christmas activities in London?

Absolutely! Pair the bus tour with a visit to Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park or an evening stroll along Covent Garden’s festive displays. Some tours start or end near popular attractions, making it easy to extend your holiday adventure.

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Ruth

United Kingdom
May, 2025
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Emma and humphrey were great. Loved the whole experience. Will recommend and awesome to get money off other attractions
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Diana

United Kingdom
Mar, 2025
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So well organised, Martin our guide was brilliant, informative, friendly and considerate. All the staff we encountered were lovely. The experience itself was excellent it's a day I'll always remember! Thank you!
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Jan, 2025
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Mike made us happy. His explanation was great to understand and give lots of opps to take great photo. My family happy to enjoy the Christmas light. The meeting spoat was easy to find.
Golden Tours: London Christmas Lights Night Bus Tour
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Kevin

Australia
Dec, 2024
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My wife and I are from Australia and we thoroughly enjoyed our open-top bus tour of the London Christmas Lights . The very comprehensive route around London covered a wonderful selection of illuminations and famous sights. A real highlight for us was our guide who joined us on the upper deck and gave us a brilliantly informed commrntary along the route. His sense of humour and interaction with the passengers was excellent. Well recommended.
Golden Tours: London Christmas Lights Night Bus Tour
Cameron Grace

Cameron

Apr, 2019
My family came to visit me in London so I knew I had to show them around. Thank heavens for these tickets, they were very economical
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Lucy Yates

Lucy

Apr, 2019
The sites between Westminster Pier and St. Katherine's Pier are worth a thousand words, don't forget to take your camera along with you
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