TourTruth score 8.2 out of 10
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London Christmas Lights and Bites Tour
TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10
Average
6 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- London, United Kingdom
- Updated November 2, 2026
See London’s Christmas lights from a Routemaster bus while enjoying seasonal treats, warm drinks, and festive music.
About this tour
See London sparkle during the festive season on a Christmas lights and bites tour aboard a specially converted Routemaster bus. This afternoon tea-style ride pairs the city’s glowing streets with traditional seasonal treats and warm drinks.
Settle in with savory and sweet snacks, tea, coffee, or hot chocolate as Christmas music plays. Look out for illuminated shopfronts and decorations along Oxford Street and Regent Street, including Regent Street’s “Spirit of Angels” display. An in-person English-speaking guide accompanies the tour, while the bus offers a cozy vantage point for taking in the seasonal cityscape.
Meet at Bus Stop 40B on Embankment, beside the River Thames and just east of Embankment Underground station. Enjoy London Christmas lights and bites from the comfort of an iconic bus, with festive flavors and city views along the way.
Highlights
- Admire London's Christmas lights from an iconic Routemaster bus
- Savor traditional sweet and savory treats with tea, coffee, or hot chocolate
- Spot decorated shopfronts along Oxford Street and Regent Street
- Listen to Christmas music as you ride through the city
What's included
Included
- In-person English-speaking guide
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or tea
Not included
- Parking fees
- Restroom on board
Ratings on each provider
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4.67 / 5 · 6 reviews
Important information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Departure point: Bus Stop 40B on Embankment by the River Thames, just east of Embankment Underground station
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.67 from 6 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in London
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- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.9.
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