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Christmas Lights Bus Tour London 2026

Our Christmas Lights bus tour of London takes you around London’s most breathtaking landmarks spectacularly lit up at Christmas. You’ll travel in an open-top bus, with multiple departure times from 4pm until 9pm.

Mid November to early January from £30 per Person

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Our Christmas Lights bus tour of London takes you around London’s most breathtaking landmarks spectacularly lit up at Christmas. You’ll travel in an open-top bus, with multiple departure times from 4pm until 9pm. Discover sites as you’ve never seen them before, including Trafalgar Square, Oxford Street, Regent Street, Big Ben and more. This is a guided tour, with a professional tour guide on board an open-top bus who’ll give you the fascinating history of London’s historic buildings. The tour lasts approximately 1hr 30m and is sure to put you into the festive spirit.

Our Christmas lights bus tour of London is available from November 8 until January 4 2026.

Highlights:

• Discover the beauty of London at Christmas time on an open-top bus tour
• See the famous Christmas lights on Oxford Street, Regent Street, and all over London
• See London’s popular festive spot of the Southbank with its pretty Christmas market
• Admire London’s famous landmarks lit up. Highlights include Trafalgar Square and with it’s famous Christmas tree, Piccadilly Circus, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, London Eye and more…
• Take in the beautiful Christmas shop window displays, including those along Regent Street
• Learn more about the sites, historical buildings, and London at Christmas time with an expert English-speaking guide

Regent Street:

The Angel Christmas Light on Regent Street

Every year London’s famous shopping streets are transformed at Christmas time, with hundreds of thousands of light bulbs turning the streets into a breathtaking luminary spectacle. Each year focuses on a different theme and is sure to delight with dazzling designs and wondrous sets.

Trafalgar Square:

Every year since 1947, the city of Oslo in Norway has gifted the United Kingdom a Christmas tree, in honour of Britain’s support of Norway during World War II. What is known as the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree is over 20 metres high and is dressed in a traditional Norwegian style, with 500 white lights. The lighting of the Christmas tree takes place annually on the first Thursday in December, accompanied by carol singing.

Departure Address, Timings & Maps:

There are 3 departure points to choose from. You will see the same Christmas lights on all routes (except for the Victoria 4.15pm departure).

London Eye:

Belvedere Road, Tourist bus stop, London SE1 7NA. In front of the London Eye (nearest tube station is Waterloo, 2 minute walk). 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm. 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm, 8:30pm and 9pm departures. 

London Eye Departures Route Map

Victoria:

Bus Stop 8, Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria SW1W 9SZ (nearest tube station is Victoria, 2 minute walk). 4:15pm**, 5:15pm, 6:15pm and 7:15pm departures.  

Victoria Departures Route Map

**Please note that the Victoria 4:15pm departure does not travel along Oxford Street. You can see a Route Map here

Green Park:

Outside Green Park London Underground Station, Piccadilly, Tourist Bus Stop, London W1J 9DZ. 6pm, 7pm, 8pm and 9pm departures.

Green Park Departures Route Map 

More Details:

• The tour lasts about 1 hour 30 minutes
• Traffic conditions in London during Christmas time vary. If there is light traffic, the tour can finish earlier than expected, sometimes taking 1 hour
• You cannot hop on and hop off on this tour
• Cancel your reservation within 24 hours of the scheduled departure time and receive a full refund
• This is a guided tour in English.
• Seating on the bus is on a first-come, first-served basis. Downstairs seating is also available if preferred.
• There is room for one fold-away pushchair and one wheelchair on the lower deck
• Food and drinks are not permitted on the bus, except for bottled water.
• Children aged 0 – 4 years travel free of charge but will not occupy a seat. If you require a seat for an infant, please purchase a child seat for them.