Christmas Day Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Lunch

Explore London on a Hop-on Hop-off bus tour on Christmas Day
See famous London landmarks from the comfort of an open-top bus
Hop off at selected stops to explore nearby attractions on foot
Hop back on the bus and continue your sightseeing journey
Stay on the bus for a complete loop and enjoy panoramic city views
Upgrade your experience with a traditional three-course Christmas lunch
Enjoy festive turkey, tasty side dishes, and delicious desserts
Smartphone Voucher Accepted (No need to print the tickets!)

Make your Christmas Day special with a relaxing sightseeing journey through the heart of London. The Christmas Day Hop-on Hop-off bus tour lets you explore the capital when the streets are quiet and peaceful. Travel past some of London’s most famous landmarks while enjoying wonderful views from an open-top bus. You can hop off at selected stops and take a walk around nearby attractions before continuing your journey. If you prefer a relaxed experience, stay on the bus and enjoy a complete sightseeing loop. For an extra festive treat, upgrade your tour with a traditional three-course Christmas lunch at Browns in Covent Garden. Enjoy classic Christmas flavours, tasty side dishes, a delicious dessert, and a glass of house wine or a soft drink. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices are also available, making this a pleasant way to enjoy the festive season.

Discover the charm of London on Christmas Day with a relaxing journey aboard a Hop-on Hop-off bus. Enjoy the peaceful festive atmosphere as you travel through the capital and see its famous landmarks from the comfort of an open-top bus. This is a comfortable way to see different parts of London without walking long distances. The open-top bus also provides excellent views of the city’s streets, historic buildings, and well-known attractions. With the usual bustle paused for the day, discover the city as it transforms into a peaceful wonderland, filled with festive lights and seasonal charm. As you travel around London, take in views of historic buildings, famous streets, and well-known attractions. You can stay on the bus and enjoy a complete sightseeing loop or hop off at selected stops to explore nearby places on foot before continuing your journey. Take your time discovering London as the city enjoys a quieter and more peaceful Christmas atmosphere. Walk around the areas near the bus stops, admire the festive surroundings, and enjoy a different view of the capital before returning to the bus for more sightseeing.

Make your festive experience extra special by choosing the optional Christmas lunch at Browns in Covent Garden. Enjoy a traditional three-course meal featuring classic seasonal flavours. The festive menu includes roast turkey with cranberry stuffing, roast potatoes, carrots and parsnips, braised red cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and other delicious sides. A glass of house wine or a soft drink is also included with the meal. Complete your festive meal with a choice of delicious desserts. You can enjoy a lemon meringue tart with berry coulis and mint or an apple and plum crumble. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, including a root vegetable, walnut, and almond tart, while gluten-free choices can also be requested.

After lunch, continue exploring London by bus or on foot and enjoy more of the city’s famous sights. With sightseeing and an optional traditional Christmas lunch combined in one experience, this tour offers a comfortable and memorable way to celebrate Christmas Day in London while discovering some of the capital’s most recognisable sights.

Red Route + Blue Route + Orange Route:

First Bus: 10:00am, Last Bus: 0:00pm
Frequency: Every 20-30 Minutes
Full Loop: (Approx.) 30 Minutes
First Stop Blue Route: Stop#1 London Eye, Belvedere Road, Tourist Bus Stop, (BP3788)
First Stop Red Route: Stop#21 Lambeth Palace Road, outside Lambeth Palace, Tour Bus Stand (BP5844)
First Stop Orange Route: Stop#16, Hyde Park Corner, Piccadilly, Opposite Hard Rock Cafe, Tour Bus Stand (BP4661)

Lunch Schedule:

Start Time: 12:00pm (Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time)
Lunch Venue: Browns Covent Garden, 82-84 St Martin's Lane, Greater London, WC2N 4AG

1 day Hop on Hop on Bus on Christmas Day
3-course meal with a glass of wine (if selected)
Audio Guide available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Hindi, Japanese, Arabic, and Kids' Commentary in English

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You can board the bus at any stop and voucher can be exchanged directly with the driver on board. Each of our stops will be clearly signposted Golden Tours Hop on Hop Off/London Tour Bus.
Mobile vouchers accepted on board.
You will receive a ticket in exchange for your voucher, which you must keep until the expiry date/ tour.
Please check your ticket to know when it expires.
After exchanging your voucher for a ticket, your voucher will no longer be valid.
In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund.
Mobile App: Download the free Golden Tours City Guide App to see full bus timings and guide your way around the city.
We recommend, please do the online check-in https://www.gttickets.com/en/london/online-check-in
Note: The tickets are only valid on the travel date selected date at the time of booking.

On board Wi-Fi: Yes (Please ask bus staff for password)
Voucher Information: Mobile vouchers are accepted at all stops.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes. Each bus has space for one fold-away pushchair and a wheelchair on the lower deck.
There will be a live English-speaking guide on some departures telling tales about London at Christmas time.
Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or in the schedule. Traffic congestion and road closures- may cause delays and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service! No refund will be offered for any changes or cancellations due to any unforeseen circumstances.
Important Instructions: Passengers can join from any of the designated Golden Tours stops, with buses running every 30 minutes from 10am–4pm.
Bus Service Disruption Information
If you selected the option that includes lunch, please contact us at +44 (0) 208 886 0026 or email reservations@goldentours.com to pre-book any dietary requests, including Vegan or Standard, at least 72 hours before travel.
Please click Here to open the X-Mas Lunch Menu.
Dietary requests shall be made at least 72 hours before travel.

Useful Downloads

Route Map and Timetable

You must cancel your booking at least 24 Hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
If you cancel your booking less than 24 Hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
Any modifications made less than 24 Hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.