Festive Season · LONDON CHRISTMAS TOURS
Regent Street, Oxford Street and Covent Garden are a driving route, not a walk. Build a December evening out of these 15: the lights buses, the Southbank stalls and the sailings that see the bridges lit from midstream.
See London’s Christmas lights from an open-top bus, with live stories, central landmarks, photo stops, and practical tips for cold weather and traffic.
“It was amazing despite the cold. The tour guide gave full information and the bus wasn’t crowded took many pretty pics”
See London’s Christmas lights by open-top bus, with a live guide, iconic streets, festive displays, and practical tips for a smoother ride.
“Journey started on time, covered all area, Guide named James had an exceptional knowledge. It was a great experience to see Christmas lights.”
See London’s Christmas lights from a 1960s Routemaster, with Oxford Street, Hyde Park, lively commentary, and guaranteed top deck seating.
“Really good fun and the guide was very informative and entertaining!”
Review of London’s Christmas Lights Tour by vintage Routemaster bus, with route details, photo tips, comfort advice, price, and practical guidance.
“The guide (Lucy) was great. Just enough information, short and snappy but delivered with warmth and passion. Too many times the host can be boring or just too much and over the top. The music on the bus was lovely. I would highly recommend”
See London’s Christmas lights from a restored vintage bus, with live commentary, landmark views, practical tips, and honest advice.
“The tour guide was so informative and fun. We enjoyed the route. Thanks!”
Review London’s Christmas Lights Santa Sleigh Tour, with route details, cold-weather tips, value advice, and practical booking information.
“Işıklı caddelerin çoğundan geçmedi. Aynı yerde dönüp durdu. Parasına kesinlikle değmez.”
Review of Tootbus London Christmas Lights Tour, with route details, ticket value, audio options, traffic tips, accessibility, and booking advice.
“Not great if you don't speak English. We are bothered by the noise the guide makes with his microphone and we can't hear the audio through the headphones which barely work. We also spend more time in traffic jams and are stuck in place for an hour, in short I don't recommend it.”
Review of London’s Christmas Lights and Bites Tour, with festive landmarks, snacks, hot drinks, live commentary, and practical tips.
“Absolutely fantastic! The gide was so full with knowledge, funny, very interesting and made our trip so enjoyable!”
Review of London’s vintage Christmas lights bus tour, with route details, cold-weather tips, value advice, and practical booking information.
“We reached the meeting point at Victoria Coach Station in time. There was no gate information available with the booking, but figured out that it would depart from Gate 0. The vintage double decker was lovely and we took up seats in the covered bit at the top, which give some respite from the horrible rain. The guide was very knowledgeable and funny. We went through most bits of London known for the Christmas lights. Most impressive were the angel lights, Oxford Street, Regent Street, and some shops with amazing Christmas themed windows. It was a lovely tour which finished in time (could take longer in bad traffic) and we…”
Review of London's one-hour Christmas lights bus tour, covering the route, best sights, value, meeting point, and key drawbacks.
“It was severely impacted by NY Day road closures which hadn’t been allowed for. The tour ran much longer than expected and still didn’t get to some of the sights listed. We also had to get off the tour on the other side of London and make our own way back.”
See London’s Christmas lights with music, dancing, and a guide through Oxford Street, Neal’s Yard, Soho, and festive Leicester Square.
“An amazing evening of holiday joy! Kris was an awesome host. Check your inhibitions at the starting pub (a cup of mulled wine would enhance the experience also).”
See London's Christmas lights by private black cab, with hotel pickup, photo stops, local stories, and room for up to six people.
“Our tour guide Steve was fantastic. He not only knew the city and where the amazing lights would be. He also was knowledgeable about the entire area and access to streets. We did not even know existed.”
See London’s Christmas lights by singalong bus with mince pies and festive drinks, plus practical advice on timing, seating, value, and route changes.
“Somos 4 llegamos al bus los primeros y nos sentaron en la última fila. Decían que los asientos ya estaban asignados, cuando no era así porque vimos cómo el resto de pasajeros se sentaban donde querían. A pesar de nuestras quejas sólo nos decían que ese era nuestro sitio. Vamos que no vuelvo a coger otra actividad, porque ya nos estropeó el paseo. Y para colmo no había vino caliente como indica la reserva ni pastel de carne sino de frutas. Vamos un TIMO”
Review of London’s Christmas Lights and Markets Walking Tour, with Covent Garden, mulled wine, holiday stories, and small-group guiding.
“The Christmas lights and markets excursion was no rush, full of dynamic and great stories! Tom was expressive, artistic and fun guide we simply fell in love with! He took thorough care of us as individuals and a group in that way we became friends by the end of the tour. Highly recommended!”
Review of London’s Christmas Lights Bike Tour, with route highlights, practical tips, value, cycling conditions, and guide feedback.
“Brilliant tour of London’s Christmas lights! A wonderful way to see the lights and hustle and bustle of London at Christmas. Our guide, Sam, really made the tour. He was informative, friendly and so much fun. We would highly recommend this bike tour!”
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