London Christmas Lights Open-Top Bus Tour with Live Guide
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.
What's Included
- Guaranteed Top-Deck Seat
- 90-minute Christmas Lights Tour by Open-Top, Double-Decker Bus
- Christmas music
- English-speaking Live guide
- Food & Drinks
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Regent Street (pass by)
Piccadilly Circus (pass by)
Trafalgar Square (pass by)
Westminster Abbey (pass by)
Thames River (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- This is not a hop-on/hop-off bus tour. No toilets available on board.
- Children aged 0 to 4 years travel free of charge but will not occupy a seat. If you would like your infant to be seated, please purchase a child seat for them.
- Traffic can be heavy in London around Christmas time. We try to keep you on the move and see as many lights as possible. Therefore, the route may alter slightly on certain days. On days when traffic is light, the tour may only take 60 to 70 mins.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-6506P10
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Sky Diving customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Guaranteed Top-Deck Seat.
- 90-minute Christmas Lights Tour by Open-Top, Double-Decker Bus.
- Christmas music.
- English-speaking Live guide.
- Food & Drinks.
The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the London Christmas Lights Open-Top Bus Tour with Live Guide is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for London Christmas Lights Open-Top Bus Tour with Live Guide will be included in your confirmation email from City Sky Diving. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Guaranteed Top-Deck Seat
- 90-minute Christmas Lights Tour by Open-Top, Double-Decker Bus
- Christmas music
- English-speaking Live guide
- Food & Drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- This is not a hop-on/hop-off bus tour. No toilets available on board.
- Children aged 0 to 4 years travel free of charge but will not occupy a seat. If you would like your infant to be seated, please purchase a child seat for them.
- Traffic can be heavy in London around Christmas time. We try to keep you on the move and see as many lights as possible. Therefore, the route may alter slightly on certain days. On days when traffic is light, the tour may only take 60 to 70 mins.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
