Christmas Experiences in London: 2 That Live Up to the Photographs

1.Christmas Lights Nighttime Bus Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3,720 reviews · from $40Our pick

Ride through London after dark on an open-top bus with an English-speaking guide such as Emma, Gee, Harriet, or Kelvin. The 90-minute route passes Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street, Oxford Street, the Strand, Aldwych, the London Eye, and Tower Bridge. Expect festive lights, witty commentary, city history, and cold weather on the upper deck.

“Tour guide was great, London traffic is nothing that could of been avoided loved getting a unique view of the lights especially the angels. Wasn’t too cold on top the bus. Learned some fun facts about London from the guide overall enjoyable”

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2.London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,040 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Ride through central London for 60 to 90 minutes on an open-top bus, beginning near the London Eye. A live English-speaking guide shares facts, jokes, and Christmas traditions as you pass The Strand, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street, Oxford Street, Fortnum & Mason, and Big Ben. Bring warm layers and arrive early for the best seats.

“PIN is not exactly where the bus is parked and we didn’t know if that was our buses for sure because there was another parked close to the PIN.”

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