London Christmas Lights Vintage Bus Tour

About this experience

Book the London Christmas lights tour on a vintage Routemaster Book London Christmas Lights Vintage Bus Tour tickets and see the West End's festive lights from the top deck of an open-top 1960s Routemaster. This evening tour runs for about 100 minutes with a professional guide on board and holiday music playing, so you get the stories behind the sights as well as the sparkle. It is one of the easiest ways to see Regent Street, Oxford Street and Trafalgar Square in their Christmas finery without walking miles in the cold. The tour starts at Embankment, which is right next to the Underground and rail stations, and ends either back at Embankment or with an optional drop-off at Trafalgar Square, handy if you want to explore the Christmas market and the famous Norwegian Christmas tree afterwards. The Christmas lights route on the vintage Routemaster From Embankment the bus heads along the Strand to Trafalgar Square, with its Christmas tree, market stalls and the National Gallery as a backdrop. It continues through St James's and Piccadilly Circus, where the lights take inspiration from the statue of Anteros, then sweeps under the Regent Street Christmas lights and past the festive window displays, including Hamleys, the world's oldest toy shop. Next comes the mile-long light show on Oxford Street before the bus returns via Whitehall, passing Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and the London Eye. Traffic and road closures can change the exact route or timing on the night, so leave some flexibility before a dinner reservation or theatre booking. Who the Routemaster Christmas lights tour suits The tour works well for families with children, couples on a festive evening out and first-time visitors who want to see the big London sights and the Christmas lights in one go. You stay seated the whole time, so it is a gentler option than a long walking tour on a cold night, and the guide fills in the history of each street and landmark as you pass. Tips for your Routemaster Christmas lights bus tour Dress warmly: the upper deck is open-top, and December evenings in London are cold and sometimes wet. Arrive at the Embankment meeting point before the boarding time on your voucher, and have the voucher ready on your phone with a valid photo ID. Sit upstairs for the best photos of the lights, and downstairs if you want shelter. Choose the Trafalgar Square drop-off if you plan to visit the Christmas market or carry on into the West End. The ticket includes the vintage bus ride, the guide and onboard music. Food, drinks and attraction entry are not included. If you would like afternoon tea with your lights, look at the Christmas lights afternoon tea bus. You can also add Christmas at the London Eye, make a night of it with the Christmas pubs and festive lights walking tour, or book A Christmas Carol tickets for a festive show. Cancellation terms for the Routemaster Christmas lights tour You can cancel London Christmas Lights Vintage Bus Tour tickets free of charge up to 24 hours before the start of your tour. Within 24 hours of departure, the booking cannot be cancelled.

Highlights

• See London's Christmas lights from an open-top 1960s Routemaster
• Pass under the Regent Street and Oxford Street lights
• Professional guide and festive music on board
• Optional drop-off at Trafalgar Square for the Christmas market
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour

What is included

• Ride on an open-top 1960s Routemaster bus
• Christmas lights route through the West End
• Professional tour guide
• Onboard holiday music

Not included

• Food and drinks
• Attraction admission
• Hotel transfers

Before you go

The tour starts at Embankment; the exact meeting point is on your voucher. Arrive before the boarding time and show your voucher on your phone with a valid photo ID. The upper deck is open-top, so wear warm, waterproof layers. Traffic and road closures can change the route or total journey time. You can choose a drop-off at Trafalgar Square or return to Embankment. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your tour.

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your tour. Within 24 hours of departure, the booking cannot be cancelled.