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London: Christmas Lights Nighttime Bus Tour with Live Guide

4.090347 out of 5 stars
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London: Christmas Lights Nighttime Bus Tour with Live Guide
4.090347 out of 5 stars
4.1
4.090347 out of 5 stars
3719 reviews

Catch a sparkling glimpse of Christmassy London with an open-top bus tour. See some of its most famous neighborhoods and landmarks, all done up for the holiday season.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English

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Stephanie – United States

We LOVED the tour. Our tour guide Robin was fantastic and gave us so many interesting facts while we looked at the wonderful lights. Highly recommended, it was wonderful. Everyone was able to sit on the top of the bus for the best view.

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Marion – United Kingdom

The tour was great, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting London over the Christmas season

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Highlights

  • Treat your eyes to the sights of London at night from an open-top bus
  • Pass by Regent Street, Oxford Street, Trafalgar Square and more
  • Admire London’s enchanting Christmas lights and feel the magic of the season
  • Listen to facinating commentary provided by your English-speaking guide
  • Witness one of the tallest Christmas trees in the city at Trafalgar Square

Full description

As the sun descends on London around Christmas time, the city bursts into life with twinkling festive light displays. Iconic landmarks and shop windows are adorned in glittering lights and streets are lined with sparkling festive joy, as twinkling fairy lights cover the city. An open-top bus tour led by an expert guide is the best way to see the cream of the city’s festive light displays.

See the London’s famous landmarks twinkling for Christmas and see the skyline shine against the dark wintery sky. See Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, The Strand and Aldwych, the modern beauty of the London Eye, Tower Bridge and the world famous Christmas lights and extravagant window displays on busy Regent Street.

An expert guide regales you with facts and stories about the city as you pass historical buildings and drive along old streets, teeming with history. Take photos along the way or just sit back and enjoy the sights; it’s the best way to see the city at is dazzling best.

Includes

  • Tour of London's Christmas lights
  • Live English-speaking tour guide

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Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

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Not allowed

  • Food and drinks in the vehicle

From $39.91 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Overall rating

4.1 /5

based on 3719 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.3/5
  • Transportation
    4.2/5
  • Value for money
    3.8/5

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Stephanie – United StatesJanuary 13, 2025 – Verified booking
We LOVED the tour. Our tour guide Robin was fantastic and gave us so many interesting facts while we looked at the wonderful lights. Highly recommended, it was wonderful. Everyone was able to sit on the top of the bus for the best view.
M
Marion – United KingdomJanuary 6, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour was great, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting London over the Christmas season
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Tania – CanadaJanuary 6, 2025 – Verified booking
Wonderful guide. She was smart and witty, gave excellent insightful information, all while having a great sense of humour.

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