The Original Christmas Lights Bus Tour

Highlights

• 75-Minute Holiday Bus Tour: Experience London’s Christmas light displays from an open-top double-decker bus.
• Famous Light Displays: Drive through Oxford Street, Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, and the West End.
• Live Local Guide: Entertaining English-speaking guide sharing holiday stories and London history onboard.
• Lit-Up City Landmarks: See Big Ben, the London Eye, and Marble Arch illuminated for the holidays.
• Bonus River Cruise & Walks: Includes an unlimited Thames River Cruise pass and 6 self-guided walking tours on the POP Guide app.

Languages offered

• Live Bus Commentary: Delivered live in English by an onboard guide.
• Self-Guided Walking Tours: Offered in 5 languages via the POP Guide app (English, French, Spanish, Italian, German).

What’s included?

• Your ticket covers a non-stop festive Christmas lights tour, plus bonus Thames River cruise access and self-guided walks.
• 75-minute non-stop open-top bus tour with a live English-speaking guide.
• Unlimited Thames River Cruise pass on the day of travel with City Cruises.
• 6 GPS self-guided audio walking tours via the POP Guide app.
• Wheelchair-accessible open-top buses.

Exclusions

• This seasonal tour is a non-stop evening sightseeing experience focused on festive street displays.
• Interior entrance tickets to attractions, ice rinks, or Christmas markets.
• Hop-on hop-off privileges during the 75-minute ride (this is a fixed non-stop route).
• Food, hot drinks, or alcohol.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• Gratuities for tour staff (optional).

Meeting Point

Board your festive bus at our central West End location near Piccadilly Circus.

Start Location: Stop 1 Coventry Street, London W1D 6BH (located outside 1-5 Coventry Street, between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square).

Arrival Time: Strict departure time. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure for check-in and boarding.

End Location: Returns to Coventry Street / Piccadilly Circus area upon completion.

Please note

• Please review these key operational notes to ensure a cozy and festive tour.
• Non-Stop Route: Takes roughly 75 minutes depending on evening traffic. Guests stay on the bus for the whole tour.
• Punctual Departure: The bus leaves on time. Late arrivals cannot be refunded or rescheduled after departure.
• Seasonal Dates: Runs during the holiday season from November through early January.
• River Cruise Bonus: Show your barcode directly to City Cruises staff at Westminster Pier, Tower Pier, Greenwich Pier, or London Eye Pier on your travel day.
• Accessibility: All buses are wheelchair accessible on the lower deck.
• Free Cancellation & Rescheduling: Cancel or adjust your date up to 24 hours prior to departure for a full refund.

What do I need to bring?

• Stay warm while enjoying London’s open-top winter views.
• Booking Confirmation: Digital or printed ticket voucher with scannable barcode.
• Warm Winter Clothes: It gets cold on the open top deck at night. Bring heavy coats, hats, scarves, and gloves.
• Smartphone & Headphones: To access the 6 bonus POP Guide walking tours during your day in the city.
• Camera: Fully charged for night photos.