Take a festive tour of London's Christmas lights at this magical time of year on a decorated open-top bus.
Immerse yourself in London’s enchanting Christmas atmosphere on our open-top bus tour. See the city decked out with sparkling lights and dazzling displays for the festive season. Listen to holiday music onboard that will fill you with Christmas cheer.
- Cruise past:
- TRAFALGAR SQ
- Piccadilly Circus
- Regent Street
- Oxford Circus
Start the tour at Embankment Station, easily accessed by London’s underground network, rail stations, and buses. From here, take a journey through the city’s West End aglow with seasonal sparkle. Drive along the Strand and past the Christmas market at Trafalgar Square.
Go around St James’s and Piccadilly to discover picture-pretty Christmas lights inspired by the statue of Anteros, the Greek god of requited love. Next, see the Regent Street Christmas lights and the seasonal displays in shop windows such as Hamleys, the world’s oldest and largest toy store.
Gaze in awe at some of the most spectacular Christmas lights in London across Oxford Street before heading back toward the Embankment along Whitehall, giving you a chance to see Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and the London Eye.
Choose to get dropped off at Trafalgar Square to browse stalls selling hand-crafted goods and see the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, or head back to Embankment.
About this activity
- Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times
- Driver: English
- Wheelchair accessible
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with festive music on board
- See dazzling lights and seasonal displays from an open-top bus
- Cruise down Oxford Street, around St James's, and along Whitehall
- See landmarks such as the Big Ben and London Eye glitter at night
- Get dropped off at Trafalgar Square's bustling Christmas market
Meeting Point:
Look for the bus at bus stop 40B on the Embankment (Post Code WC2N 6PB), close to the London Underground station and Embankment Cafe. Seats on the bus are allocated on a first come, first choice basis.
Important information
Includes
- Open-top bus tour
- Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Know before you go
- The open-top bus maybe substituted for an enclosed bus in wet weather
- There is no priority boarding or seat reservations and seats are allocated on a first come, first choice basis
- Demonstrations, marches, and other events (particularly at weekends) can result in city center road closures and diversions from the prescribed route
What you'll see along the way...
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