Christmas Lights London by Night Tour with Live Guide
Passengers ride through the heart of the city on an open-top bus to see London's landmarks sparkle with festive displays. The route passes the illuminated stars of Oxford Street, decorated storefronts along Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus, and the giant Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square. An entertaining live guide shares facts and stories about the historic sights throughout the journey.
What to Expect
Open-top evening bus tour with a live guide past London's festive illuminations.
Event Details
Duration
Approximately 75–90 minutes; on days when traffic is light, the tour may take 60–75 minutes.
Ages
Children 0-4 years travel free but require a ticket if a seat is needed. Otherwise, suitable for all ages.
Neighborhood
Central London
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Golden Tours
Food & Drink
Food and drinks are not permitted on board, except bottled water.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Visitors who want to see london's christmas lights without walking the route
Vibe
Festive and dazzling
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: From $34.00. – Get tickets
- Hours: London Eye: 4:30pm, 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm, 8:30pm, 9pm, 9:30pm and 10pm. Victoria: 4:15pm, 4:45pm, 5:15pm, 5:45pm, 6:15pm, 6:45pm, 7:15pm, 7:45pm, 8:15pm, 8:45pm, 9:15pm, 9:45pm and 10:15pm. Green Park: 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm, 8:30pm, 9pm, 9:30pm and 10:30pm.
- Accessibility: The bus has space on the lower deck for one wheelchair and one fold-away pushchair.
Tips & Advice
- Wrap up warmly, especially if you book the open-top upper deck, since this is a winter evening tour and you'll be outside for over an hour.
- Arrive at your departure point early, because seats are first come, first served and can't be reserved, and a lower-deck ticket won't let you move upstairs.
- Use the toilet before you board, since there are no facilities on the bus and only bottled water is allowed on board.
- If seeing the Oxford Street stars matters to you, avoid the earliest Victoria departure, because it's the one departure that doesn't drive down Oxford Street.
- Under-fives ride free without a seat of their own, so buy a child ticket if you want your little one to have a seat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What will we see on the tour?
The bus goes down Oxford Street under its 5,000 hanging stars and past the Selfridges window displays. It continues along Regent Street and through Piccadilly Circus to the giant Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square, and also passes The Strand and Aldwych.
Can we choose where we sit?
Seats are first come, first served and can't be reserved. You pick upper-deck or lower-deck seating when you book, and a lower-deck ticket doesn't let you sit upstairs.
Can we bring food or drinks on board?
Only bottled water is allowed. There are no toilets on the bus.
Is it suitable for little ones and pushchairs?
Children up to age four ride free but don't get a seat, so buy a child ticket if they need one. The lower deck has room for one fold-away pushchair and a wheelchair.
Can we hop on and off along the way?
No. This is a continuous tour of about 75 to 90 minutes, or 60 to 75 minutes when traffic is light.
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