TourTruth score 8.2 out of 10
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London Christmas Lights Bus Tour 90 min
TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10
AverageTop 37% in London
15 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- London, United Kingdom
- 1 hr 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
See London’s Christmas lights from an open-top bus, with festive English commentary from Santa and views of the city’s iconic streets.
About this tour
See London sparkle for the season on a 90-minute Christmas lights bus tour through the heart of the city. From the open-top bus, admire festive displays as you pass Oxford Circus, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, and Westminster Bridge, all dressed in Christmas lights.
Santa provides cheerful commentary in English while you take in the views and snap photos from the top deck. Join fellow passengers in singing Christmas songs for a lively seasonal outing. The tour begins on Haymarket and runs on selected dates from November 13, 2026, to January 2, 2027; November departures are weekends only. Choose your departure time when booking, arrive 10 minutes early, and redeem your mobile or printed voucher at the departure point. The bus is wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can ride in a stroller.
Make your London Christmas visit shine with a festive ride through its illuminated streets. Book your London Christmas Lights Bus Tour for your preferred date and time.
Highlights
- Admire London’s sparkling Christmas lights from an open-top bus
- See Oxford Circus, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, and Westminster Bridge
- Listen to festive English commentary from Santa
- Sing Christmas songs with fellow passengers
What's included
Included
- 90-minute open-top bus tour through central London
- Festive sightseeing experience
- English audio commentary from Santa
Not included
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Attraction entry
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hop-on hop-off access
Ratings on each provider
The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.
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View on ViatorViator
4.87 / 5 · 15 reviews
Important information
- Wheelchair-accessible buses
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Runs on selected dates from November 13, 2026, to January 2, 2027; November dates are weekends only
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- Select your departure time when booking; tickets are valid only for the chosen date and time
- Departure point: Stop 24 on Haymarket, outside Tiger Tiger restaurant
- Arrive 10 minutes before departure for boarding
- Redeem mobile or printed vouchers at the departure point
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The bus tour lasts 90 minutes.
Where does the tour depart?
It departs from Stop 24 on Haymarket, outside Tiger Tiger restaurant.
Is the tour hop-on hop-off?
No. This is a continuous sightseeing tour, not a hop-on hop-off service.
Is the bus wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the buses are wheelchair accessible.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation is available up to 7 days before your selected travel date.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.87 from 15 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
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- 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 7.3. Top 37% in London means it ranks in the top 37% of tours in London by this score.
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