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London Christmas Lights Open-Top Bus Tour with Live Guide

Location London, England, United Kingdom
$40.85
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Experience the magic of Christmas in London aboard an open-top Big Bus sightseeing tour.

Enjoy spectacular views of London's festive lights and decorations from your guaranteed top-deck seat as you travel through famous streets including Oxford Street, Regent Street and Piccadilly Circus.

Your English-speaking live guide brings the experience to life with entertaining commentary, while Christmas music adds to the festive atmosphere.

This 90-minute panoramic tour offers a memorable way to experience London's Christmas celebrations, with beautiful views of illuminated streets and famous landmarks.

Whether you are visiting London for Christmas or looking for a special festive activity, discover the capital's seasonal magic from a unique perspective.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

London Eye Departure Tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Single-Loop Christmas Tour : Covering London's best Christmas Light displays.
Live Guide: Christmas Themed Commentary from an English-speaking Live Guide.
Starting point:
London Marriott Hotel County Hall, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB, UK
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • English-speaking Live guide
  • Christmas music
  • 90-minute Christmas Lights Tour by Open-Top, Double-Decker Bus
  • Guaranteed Top-Deck Seat
  • Food & Drinks

Meeting point
Show your printed or digital ticket to a Big Bus team member at Green Park Stop #1. Departures: 10 and 40 minutes past the hour, 4:10pm–9:10pm. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. Duration: approx. 90 minutes. Please dress warmly for the tour.
Show your printed or digital ticket to a Big Bus team member at London Eye Stop #12. Departures: on the hour and half hour, 4:00pm–9:30pm. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. Duration: approx. 90 minutes. Please dress warmly for the tour.
Return details
Show your printed or digital ticket to a Big Bus team member at Green Park Stop #1. Departures: 10 and 40 minutes past the hour, 4:10pm–9:10pm. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. Duration: approx. 90 minutes. Please dress warmly for the tour.
Show your printed or digital ticket to a Big Bus team member at London Eye Stop #12. Departures: on the hour and half hour, 4:00pm–9:30pm. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. Duration: approx. 90 minutes. Please dress warmly for the tour.

  • Oxford Street Lights. Oxford Street is the shopping destination that needs no introduction. And its annual lights are just as iconic. This year, the street is lit up with one million stars that are free to admire for everyone. (pass by)
  • Regent Street brings you the ‘Spirit of Christmas’ with its stunning festive lights showcasing the best of modern British design. Regent Street has long been renowned for its spectacular lights display during the festive season, as the first ever central London location to boast Christmas lights, which decorated the street in 1954. (pass by)
  • Trafalgar Square’s famous Christmas tree has been cut down in its native land and is on its way to London. Every year the city of Oslo kindly donates a Christmas tree to London and it is proudly displayed in the city centre. (pass by)
  • The business of Parliament takes place in two Houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Their work is similar: making laws (legislation), checking the work of the government (scrutiny), and debating current issues. (pass by)
  • Piccadilly Circus Lights. Piccadilly Circus is a road junction and public space of London's West End in the City of Westminster. It was built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with Piccadilly. (pass by)
  • London Eye. The London Eye, or the Millennium Wheel, is a cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is Europe's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, and is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom with over 3 million visitors annually. (pass by)
  • Westminster Abbey. Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England, just to the west of the Palace of Westminster. (pass by)
  • The River Thames is London’s famous historic river, winding through the heart of the city and playing an important role in its history and development. (pass by)
  • Nelson’s Column is an iconic London monument in Trafalgar Square, built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson and his victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. (pass by)
  • The National Gallery is one of London’s most famous art museums, home to an outstanding collection of European paintings spanning several centuries. (pass by)
  • Whitehall is a historic street in central London, famous for its government buildings and landmarks, including the Cenotaph and Horse Guards. (pass by)
  • Horse Guards is a historic building in Whitehall, best known for its mounted guards and the daily Changing of the King’s Life Guard ceremony. (pass by)
  • Downing Street is one of London’s most famous streets and is home to the official residence and office of the UK Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street. (pass by)
  • Elizabeth Tower is one of London’s most iconic landmarks and houses the famous Great Bell known as Big Ben, overlooking the Houses of Parliament. (pass by)
  • Waterloo Bridge crosses the River Thames in central London and offers impressive views of the city, including the London Eye and St Paul’s Cathedral. (pass by)
  • Admiralty Arch is an impressive London landmark connecting Trafalgar Square with The Mall, the grand ceremonial route leading to Buckingham Palace. (pass by)

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The Tour operates on selected dates from 12 November to 30 December 2026. Choose your preferred departure point when booking: London Eye – Stop #12: Departures on the hour and half hour from 4:00pm–9:30pm. Green Park – Stop #1: Departures at 10 and 40 minutes past the hour from 4:10pm–9:10pm.
  • Use the printed map or download the Big Bus Tours app to find your chosen departure point.
  • We recommend dressing warmly, as the bus is open-top.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    London Christmas Lights Open-Top Bus Tour with Live Guide

    Location London, England, United Kingdom
    $40.85
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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