Enjoy the joyful Christmas lights in London on an open-top bus tour
Experience uninterrupted views of sparkling lights and festive decorations
Discover London’s most famous streets, beautifully lit for the festive season
Learn interesting facts and stories from a live English-speaking guide
See the famous places such as TRAFALGAR SQ, Piccadilly Circus, Regent Stree
Smartphone Vouchers are accepted, no need to print the tickets!

The Santa’s Sleigh Christmas Lights Open-Top Bus tour offers a joyful way to experience London during the most magical time of the year. Accompanied by a live tour guide in English, immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with festive music on board. This tour takes you through the heart of the city as it sparkles with festive decorations and colourful lights. From the comfort of an open-top bus, you can enjoy clear views of the famous streets, landmarks, and Christmas displays. You will pass by the famous landmarks such as TRAFALGAR Square, Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street, and more. Drive along the Strand and past the Christmas market at Trafalgar Square, filled with colourful decorations and a festive atmosphere. The Santa’s Sleigh Christmas Lights Open-Top Bus tour offers a comfortable and memorable festive outing in London.

Begin your festive evening at Embankment Station, a central and convenient starting point easily reached by London’s underground network, rail stations, and buses. As you board the decorated open-top bus, settle in and let the cheerful holiday music set the mood for a magical journey through London at Christmas. From the moment the Santa’s Sleigh Christmas Lights Open-Top Bus tour begins, you are immersed in the city’s enchanting seasonal atmosphere, with sparkling lights and dazzling displays illuminating the streets around you. The journey first takes you along the Strand, where you can admire the glow of Christmas decorations before passing the lively Christmas market at Trafalgar Square. The festive energy builds as the bus continues around St James’s and Piccadilly, where picture-pretty lights inspired by the statue of Anteros, the Greek god of requited love, create a romantic and celebratory scene. Passing through Piccadilly Circus, the bright displays and bustling surroundings capture the excitement of London during the festive season.

As the tour continues, you travel along Regent Street, renowned for its iconic Christmas lights arching above the road. Along the way, you can admire seasonal shop window displays, including those at Hamleys, the world’s oldest and largest toy store, which add a sense of nostalgia and wonder to the experience. The route then leads to Oxford Circus and down Oxford Street, where some of the most spectacular Christmas lights in London shine overhead, creating an unforgettable festive panorama. The bus then heads back toward Embankment along Whitehall, offering views of famous landmarks glowing beautifully at night. From your open-top vantage point, you can see Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and the London Eye, all glittering against the evening sky. At the end of the Santa’s Sleigh Christmas Lights Open-Top Bus tour, you may choose to return to Embankment or be dropped off at Trafalgar Square to browse the bustling Christmas market stalls selling hand-crafted goods and to admire the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, bringing your festive London experience to a perfect close.

Open Top Bus Tour
Commentary in English

Food and Beverages
Hotel Pick up and Drop off

Wheelchair Accessibility: No

Voucher Information: Mobile and Paper Voucher are accepted !

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.

This tour is not a Hop On Hop Off bus Tour.

Get dropped off at Trafalgar Square's bustling Christmas market.

The open-top bus maybe substituted for an enclosed bus in wet weather.

There is no priority boarding or seat reservations and seats are allocated on a first come, first choice basis.

Demonstrations, marches, and other events (particularly at weekends) can result in city center road closures and diversions from the prescribed route.

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.