London Christmas Lights Open-Top Bus Tour with Live Guide

4.3
(192 reviews)
London, England

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Experience the magic of Christmas in London aboard an open-top Big Bus sightseeing tour.

Take in the city's spectacular festive lights and decorations from your guaranteed top-deck seat as you travel through London's famous streets, including Oxford Street, Regent Street and Piccadilly Circus.

Enjoy entertaining live commentary from your English-speaking guide, Christmas music and wonderful views of London's illuminated landmarks.

This 90-minute panoramic tour is a memorable way to experience London's festive atmosphere without navigating the busy streets on foot.

Perfect for visitors, families and anyone looking to enjoy a special Christmas experience in the capital.

What's Included

Guaranteed Top-Deck Seat
90-minute Christmas Lights Tour by Open-Top, Double-Decker Bus
Christmas music
English-speaking Live guide
Food & Drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Oxford Street (Pass by)

    Oxford Street Lights. Oxford Street is the shopping destination that needs no introduction. And its annual lights are just as iconic. This year, the street is lit up with one million stars that are free to admire for everyone.

    Admission ticket free
  • Regent Street (Pass by)

    Regent Street brings you the ‘Spirit of Christmas’ with its stunning festive lights showcasing the best of modern British design. Regent Street has long been renowned for its spectacular lights display during the festive season, as the first ever central London location to boast Christmas lights, which decorated the street in 1954.

    Admission ticket free
  • Trafalgar Square (Pass by)

    Trafalgar Square’s famous Christmas tree has been cut down in its native land and is on its way to London. Every year the city of Oslo kindly donates a Christmas tree to London and it is proudly displayed in the city centre.

    Admission ticket free
  • Houses of Parliament (Pass by)

    The business of Parliament takes place in two Houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Their work is similar: making laws (legislation), checking the work of the government (scrutiny), and debating current issues.

    Admission ticket free
  • Piccadilly Circus (Pass by)

    Piccadilly Circus Lights. Piccadilly Circus is a road junction and public space of London's West End in the City of Westminster. It was built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with Piccadilly.

    Admission ticket free
  • London Eye (Pass by)

    London Eye. The London Eye, or the Millennium Wheel, is a cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is Europe's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, and is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom with over 3 million visitors annually.

    Admission ticket free
  • Westminster Abbey (Pass by)

    Westminster Abbey. Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England, just to the west of the Palace of Westminster.

    Admission ticket free
  • Thames River (Pass by)

    The River Thames is London’s famous historic river, winding through the heart of the city and playing an important role in its history and development.

    Admission ticket free
  • Nelson's Column (Pass by)

    Nelson’s Column is an iconic London monument in Trafalgar Square, built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson and his victory at the Battle of Trafalgar.

    Admission ticket free
  • The National Gallery (Pass by)

    The National Gallery is one of London’s most famous art museums, home to an outstanding collection of European paintings spanning several centuries.

    Admission ticket free
  • Whitehall (Pass by)

    Whitehall is a historic street in central London, famous for its government buildings and landmarks, including the Cenotaph and Horse Guards.

    Admission ticket free
  • Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall (Pass by)

    Horse Guards is a historic building in Whitehall, best known for its mounted guards and the daily Changing of the King’s Life Guard ceremony.

    Admission ticket free
  • 10 Downing Street (Pass by)

    Downing Street is one of London’s most famous streets and is home to the official residence and office of the UK Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street.

    Admission ticket free
  • Big Ben (Pass by)

    Elizabeth Tower is one of London’s most iconic landmarks and houses the famous Great Bell known as Big Ben, overlooking the Houses of Parliament.

    Admission ticket free
  • Waterloo Bridge (Pass by)

    Waterloo Bridge crosses the River Thames in central London and offers impressive views of the city, including the London Eye and St Paul’s Cathedral.

    Admission ticket free
  • Admiralty Arch (Pass by)

    Admiralty Arch is an impressive London landmark connecting Trafalgar Square with The Mall, the grand ceremonial route leading to Buckingham Palace.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Big Bus London
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Tags

Christmas
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Night Tours
City Tours
Culture
Excellent Quality

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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