London Christmas Lights Tour on Vintage Double-Decker Bus
Two hours on a vintage bus through London's brightest Christmas displays
A Christmas lights tour of London aboard a restored 50-year-old vintage double-decker bus, with live guide commentary as you pass Oxford Street, Regent Street, Trafalgar Square and the Houses of Parliament. The tour departs at 4pm or 7pm, lasts approximately 2 hours, and includes panoramic views of Harrods and other landmarks lit for the season. Seating on the upper deck is not guaranteed. The route may change due to traffic or road closures.
Step-by-step itinerary
Vintage bus tour of London lights
- Board vintage double-decker bus
- See Christmas tree at Trafalgar Square
- Pass by Harrods department store
- View Christmas lights at Piccadilly Circus
- Pass Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
- See Regent Street Christmas lights
- See Oxford Street Christmas lights
- Pass Apsley House
- Pass Westminster Abbey
- Pass Downing Street
- End tour
What’s included
- Evening tour on a restored 50-year-old vintage bus.
- local guide with live commentary in English.
- panoramic views of Oxford Street, Regent Street, Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Harrods and other festive landmarks.
- Every day 16:00 19:00
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See Oxford Street, Regent Street and Trafalgar Square's Christmas tree on a restored 50-year-old vintage bus with a local guide and live commentary.
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The experience
The tour departs at either 4pm or 7pm from a central London location, taking you through the West End on a restored bus that has been carrying passengers for 50 years. A local guide provides live commentary throughout the route, pointing out the Christmas lights strung across Oxford Street and Regent Street as you pass through. The bus also travels past Piccadilly Circus, Harrods, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, and Trafalgar Square, where the famous Christmas tree stands lit for the season.
The vintage double-decker bus itself is part of the experience. The upper deck offers panoramic views across London's rooftops and streets, though seating upstairs is not guaranteed. The route typically covers Whitehall, Westminster, and Apsley House as well, weaving through central London's most festive neighborhoods. Because the tour runs on London's streets, the exact route and timing can shift due to traffic conditions or road closures. Regent Street is occasionally skipped when the street hosts traffic-free events.
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours, though this can vary depending on traffic. In rare cases, if the vintage bus is unavailable, an alternative closed-top vintage bus or coach may be substituted. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, though it is suitable for all other fitness levels.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 16 years); Infant (under 3): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What Christmas lights and landmarks will I see on this London tour?
The tour passes the Christmas lights on Oxford Street and Regent Street, the famous tree at Trafalgar Square, Harrods department store, Piccadilly Circus, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster, Whitehall, and Apsley House. You'll see these from the vintage bus as your guide provides live commentary on each stop.
Can I sit on the upper deck of the vintage bus?
The upper deck offers panoramic views, but seating there is not guaranteed. It depends on availability when you board. The lower deck is always available if the upper level is full.
What time does the Christmas lights tour depart, and how long does it take?
The tour departs at either 4pm or 7pm and lasts approximately 2 hours, though traffic conditions can affect the exact duration, which may range from 1.5 to 2 hours.
What happens if Regent Street is closed on the day of my tour?
The route is subject to change due to traffic conditions and road closures. Regent Street is occasionally skipped when the street hosts traffic-free events, but the tour will still include other major Christmas light displays like Oxford Street and Trafalgar Square.
Is this tour accessible if I don't have a car or am staying in a different part of London?
The tour departs from a central London location and requires no car of your own. You simply arrive at the departure point. Public transportation options are available nearby to reach the starting point.
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London Christmas Lights Tour on Vintage Double-Decker Bus
1h 30m–2h 10m · EN
from £ 24 per person
≈ US$ 32 in your currency
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