London Christmas Lights Open-Top Bus Tour with Live Guide

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Oxford Street

   Oxford Street Lights. Oxford Street

   Oxford Street Lights. Oxford Street is the shopping destination that needs no introduction. And its annual lights are just as iconic. This year, the street is lit up with one million stars that are free to admire for everyone.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

2. 2

   Regent Street

   Regent Street brings you the ‘Spirit of Christmas’ with its stunning festive lights showcasing the best of modern British design. Regent Street has long been renowned for its spectacular lights display during the festive season, as the first ever central London location to boast Christmas lights, which decorated the street in 1954.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

3. 3

   Trafalgar Square

   Trafalgar Square’s famous Christmas tree has been cut down in its native land and is on its way to London. Every year the city of Oslo kindly donates a Christmas tree to London and it is proudly displayed in the city centre.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

4. 4

   Houses of Parliament & Big Ben

   The business of Parliament takes place in two Houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Their work is similar: making laws (legislation), checking the work of the government (scrutiny), and debating current issues.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

5. 5

   Piccadilly Circus

   Piccadilly Circus Lights. Piccadilly Circus

   Piccadilly Circus Lights. Piccadilly Circus is a road junction and public space of London's West End in the City of Westminster. It was built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with Piccadilly.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

6. 6

   London Eye

   London Eye. The London Eye, or the Millennium Wheel,

   London Eye. The London Eye, or the Millennium Wheel, is a cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is Europe's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, and is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom with over 3 million visitors annually.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

7. 7

   Westminster

   Westminster Abbey. Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England, just to the west of the Palace of Westminster.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

8. 8

   Thames River

   The River Thames

   The River Thames is London’s famous historic river, winding through the heart of the city and playing an important role in its history and development.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

9. 9

   Trafalgar Square

   Nelson’s Column

   Nelson’s Column is an iconic London monument in Trafalgar Square, built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson and his victory at the Battle of Trafalgar.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

10. 10

    London National Gallery

    The National Gallery

    The National Gallery is one of London’s most famous art museums, home to an outstanding collection of European paintings spanning several centuries.

    Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

11. 11

    Whitehall

    Whitehall is a historic street in central London, famous for its government buildings and landmarks, including the Cenotaph and Horse Guards.

    Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

12. 12

    Horse Guards

    Horse Guards is a historic building in Whitehall, best known for its mounted guards and the daily Changing of the King’s Life Guard ceremony.

    Pass by (no stop)•Admission free

13. 13

    Downing Street

    Downing Street is one of London’s most famous streets and is home to the official residence and office of the UK Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street.

    Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

14. 14

    Houses of Parliament & Big Ben

    Elizabeth Tower

    Elizabeth Tower is one of London’s most iconic landmarks and houses the famous Great Bell known as Big Ben, overlooking the Houses of Parliament.

    Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

15. 15

    Waterloo Bridge crosses the River Thames in central London and offers impressive views of the city, including the London Eye and St Paul’s Cathedral.

    Pass by (no stop)•Admission free

16. 16

    Admiralty Arch

    Admiralty Arch is an impressive London landmark connecting Trafalgar Square with The Mall, the grand ceremonial route leading to Buckingham Palace.

    Pass by (no stop)•Admission free

Meeting point

Show your printed or digital ticket to a Big Bus team member at Green Park Stop #1. Departures: 10 and 40 minutes past the hour, 4:10pm–9:10pm. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. Duration: approx. 90 minutes. Please dress warmly for the tour.

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The Tour operates on selected dates from 12 November to 30 December 2026. Choose your preferred departure point when booking: London Eye – Stop #12: Departures on the hour and half hour from 4:00pm–9:30pm. Green Park – Stop #1: Departures at 10 and 40 minutes past the hour from 4:10pm–9:10pm.
• Use the printed map or download the Big Bus Tours app to find your chosen departure point.
• We recommend dressing warmly, as the bus is open-top.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• Use the printed map or download the Big Bus Tours app to find your chosen departure point. The Christmas Lights Tour departs from: London Eye – Stop #12(Westminster Bridge Road (bus stop next to Lion Statue, outside London Marriott County Hall) Green Park – Stop #1 (Next to the Ritz (by entry to Green Park Tube Station) Please arrive 15 minutes before your selected departure time.

Cancellation and refunds

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.