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London Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live English Guide
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London Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live English Guide

by Golden Tours Gray Line London

2 hours
London
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2 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
£54£60Save 10%
2 adults × £27
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

Passengers board the open-top bus at Belvedere Road near the London Eye to begin a 90-minute sightseeing tour of London’s Christmas light displays. The live English-speaking guide provides commentary and shares facts about the city as the bus travels through central London. The route includes views of the London Eye, The Strand with its illuminated fairy figures inspired by the Savoy Theatre, and Trafalgar Square where the guide explains the tradition of the Norway Christmas tree and the Christmas markets. The tour continues past Piccadilly Circus with its vibrant billboards and along Regent Street, known for its decorated shops and festive illuminations. Next, the bus passes Oxford Street, featuring 5,000 sustainable stars and window displays at Selfridges. Travelers also see Fortnum & Mason transformed into a red advent calendar before finishing with a view of Big Ben lit up at night. The tour ends back at Belvedere Road by the London Eye. Food and drinks are not included, and no stops or breaks occur during the tour.

Highlights

90-minute night bus tour of London’s Christmas lights
Live English-speaking guide providing commentary
Views of London Eye and illuminated fairy figures on The Strand
Pass Trafalgar Square Christmas markets and Norway tree
See Piccadilly Circus billboards and Regent Street decorations
Oxford Street stars and Fortnum & Mason advent calendar

What's included

Live English-speaking guide on board
60-90 minute tour of London's Christmas lights

What's not included

Food and beverages
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

1

London Eye

Board the open-top bus at Belvedere Road next to the London Eye to start the 90-minute tour. Enjoy views of the London Eye as the guide welcomes passengers and begins sharing facts about the city and its Christmas displays. Admission to the London Eye is not included.

2

Strand

The bus travels down The Strand, an area famous for London’s West End theatres. Passengers can see illuminated fairy figures with glowing trails inspired by the history of the nearby Savoy Theatre, adding to the Christmas atmosphere.

3

Trafalgar Square

The route passes Trafalgar Square, where the guide points out the Christmas markets and the large Christmas tree. The guide explains the tradition of the tree being a gift from Norway each year.

4

Piccadilly Circus

The bus continues through Piccadilly Circus, known for its bright and colorful billboards that add to the festive lighting seen on the tour.

5

Regent Street

Regent Street is lined with world-famous shops decorated with holly and ivy. The street features a wide array of Christmas lights that passengers can admire from the bus.

6

Oxford Street

Travelers see Oxford Street illuminated by 5,000 sustainable stars, making it Europe’s busiest shopping street during the holidays. The route provides views of Selfridges, noted for its decorated windows.

7

Fortnum & Mason

The bus passes Fortnum & Mason, which is decorated as a large red advent calendar during the festive season, offering a notable holiday sight.

8

Big Ben

The tour ends with views of Big Ben lit up at night. After passing this iconic London landmark, the bus returns to Belvedere Road by the London Eye where the tour concludes.

Meeting point

Departure Point: Belvedere Road, Tourist bus stop, London SE1 7NA. In front of the London Eye (nearest tube station is Waterloo, 2 minute walk).

End point

Departure Point: Belvedere Road, Tourist bus stop, London SE1 7NA. In front of the London Eye (nearest tube station is Waterloo, 2 minute walk).

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–9 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
This is not a Hop-On Hop-Off bus; passengers remain on board for the whole tour
Children aged 0 to 4 travel free without a seat; a child seat must be purchased if seating is required
The tour schedule and order of stops may vary; no breaks or restrooms on board
Tour dates depend on confirmation of London’s Christmas lights
No food or drinks are served during the tour
The operator may refuse entry to the bus
Arrive 15 minutes before departure to allow boarding
Traffic can be heavy in London around Christmas time. The route may alter slightly on certain days to keep the tour moving and see as many lights as possible. On days with light traffic, the tour may only take 60 to 70 minutes.
Cancellations allowed up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund
Total
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