City Sightseeing London Christmas Lights Bus Tour
At a glance
City Sightseeing London Christmas Lights Bus Tour is a 1h 30m guided experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by City Sightseeing Ltd - UK and Ireland. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $37.94 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Admire London's dazzling Christmas light displays, 90-minute open-top bus tour through central London, A unique Christmas sightseeing experience suitable for all ages.
Highlights
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 50 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–15 per booking · adult required
- Ages
- Infant 0–4 · Child 5–15 · Adult 16–99
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Christmas Lights Open-Top Bus Tour
from $36.43
Christmas Lights Open-Top Bus : This option includes a a 90-minute Christmas Lights open-top bus tour only
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 16:20, 16:50, 17:05, 17:20, 17:50, 18:05, 18:20, 18:35
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Enjoy a festive sightseeing bus tour around London, taking in the spectacular sparkling Christmas light displays on show. You'll travel through Oxford Circus, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, and Westminster Bridge - all lit up for Christmas, with Santa expertly guiding you around. You'll start your festive journey at Haymarket (just outside Tiger Tiger restaurant) and enjoy unobstructed views from the top deck of the bus, which provides the perfect opportunity to snap some Christmas selfies with the whole of London lit up behind you! Get in the Christmas spirit by belting out festive Christmas songs with your fellow passengers, and listen to joyful and entertaining from Santa himself (in English only). Book your City Sightseeing ticket today and have yourself a merry little Christmas!
What's included
What's included
- Admire London's dazzling Christmas light displays
- 90-minute open-top bus tour through central London
- A unique Christmas sightseeing experience suitable for all ages
- Entertaining audio commentary from Santa (in English only)
Not included
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Entry to attractions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- The Festive Lights bus tour is not a hop-on hop-off tour
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Pass Oxford Circus
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Stop 2
Pass Trafalgar Square
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Stop 3
Pass Piccadilly Circus
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Stop 4
Pass Westminster Bridge
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Stop 5
Delight in Regent Street's famous Spirit of Christmas offering with its beautiful angels soaring into the sky
Meeting point
Departure Point: Stop 22 (Haymarket, outside Tiger Tiger restaurant)
Traveller ratings
4.8
10 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
- 5 ★ 9
- 4 ★ 0
- 3 ★ 1
- 2 ★ 0
- 1 ★ 0
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 13 November 2026 – 2 January 2027 (selected dates) in November 2026 (weekends only). Please select the date when booking
- Please note you choose the time you want to take the tour when you book. Your ticket is only valid for the time and date you select
- Departure Point: Stop 24 (Haymarket, outside Tiger Tiger restaurant)
- Tour duration: 90 minutes
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour and must be redeemed at the departure point
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before the chosen travel date
- Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time to allow for boarding the bus
- This is not a hop-on hop-off tour
- Our buses are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the City Sightseeing London Christmas Lights Bus Tour take?
The experience lasts about 1h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $37.94 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Admire London's dazzling Christmas light displays; 90-minute open-top bus tour through central London; A unique Christmas sightseeing experience suitable for all ages; Entertaining audio commentary from Santa (in English only).
Where does it start?
Departure Point: Stop 22 (Haymarket, outside Tiger Tiger restaurant)
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
