Take a festive tour of London's Christmas lights on a vintage London, open-top bus whilst being entertained by a tour guide and classical Christmas music!
Immerse yourself in London’s enchanting Christmas atmosphere with a festive night tour on a open-top vintage London bus to enjoy spectacular views and take the perfect pictures! See the city decked out with sparkling lights and dazzling displays whilst you enjoy the insights of a professional tour guide along with holiday music onboard.
This is an experience that will fill you with Christmas cheer. From Embankment (accessed directly via London’s underground and rail), we take you on a journey through London’s West End aglow with seasonal sparkle. The wonderful views start with the Strand and the world-famous Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, the Christmas market and The National Gallery.
You will marvel at the majestic scenes of St James’s and Piccadilly Circus and see the picture-pretty Christmas lights inspired by the statue of Anteros, the Greek god of requited love. We’ll sweep you under the magnificent Regent Street Christmas lights and show you its seasonal displays in the famous store windows such as Hamleys, the world’s oldest and largest toy store.
Gaze in awe at the mile-long light show on Oxford Street before heading back via Whitehall, giving you a chance to see more of London’s famous sights such as: 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
- Live tour guide: English
Highlights
- Christmas Music
- Cruise past London's Famous Christmas Lights
- Vintage 1960's Routemaster Bus
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
- Professional tour guide
- Holiday music onboard
- Spectacular views of London’s Christmas lights
- Spectacular views of London’s Christmas lights
- Smoking
- Not suitable for Wheelchair users
Know before you go
- Dress warmly for the open-top bus experience
- Check weather conditions before the tour
- Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early
Accessibility
London’s iconic Routemasters were first designed over 60 years ago when transport priorities were different, and accessibility was not the concern it is today. Wheelchair users We are sorry our buses are not accessible to wheelchairs. Pushchairs Pushchair space is limited and all pushchairs need to be folded before you board the bus.
Passenger assistance Our Customer Assistants can assist the elderly, infirm and other passengers to access the bus. Alternative bus services running at frequent intervals are available along the sections of route served by our Routemasters. Our Customer Assistants can provide further information.
What you'll see along the way...
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