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London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Double-Decker Bus

125 Reviews 4.11 out of 5 stars Based on 125 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | London, England

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Overview

Enjoy the beautiful Christmas lights of London travelling on a restored 50-year-old Vintage bus! This festive tour features live commentary from a local tour guide as we travel through the West End to view the spectacular Christmas lights. The route includes Oxford Street, Regent Street and Knightsbridge, enjoying the magnificent colourful lights.

You will also pass The Houses of Parliament and the famous Christmas tree at Trafalgar Square.

Get in the Christmas spirit with this exclusive vintage bus tour!

Tour departs at 4pm and 7pm lasting approximately 2 hours.

What's Included

  • Evening tour on a restored 50 year old vintage bus
  • Panoramic views of The Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Harrods and more
  • Informative and entertaining live commentary
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Hotel pickup
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London SW1W 9RH
UK

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Victoria Street
London SW1E 5ND, UK

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Trafalgar Square (pass by)

See the famous Christmas tree at Trafalgar square
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Harrods (pass by)

See the world-famous department store
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Piccadilly Circus (pass by)

See the Christmas lights in Piccadilly Circus
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Houses of Parliament (pass by)

See the famous Big Ben
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Regent Street (pass by)

See a major shopping street in the West End
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Oxford Street (pass by)

See the world's biggest high street
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Apsley House (pass by)

London townhouse of the Dukes of Wellington. Address 1 London!
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Westminster Abbey (pass by)

Kings, queens, statesmen and soldiers; poets, priests and heros - Westminster Abbey is a must-see living record of British history.
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Whitehall (pass by)

Passing by Downing street
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Please note that seating on the upper deck is not guaranteed
  • Route subject to change due to traffic conditions / road closures. Please note that on some occasions we will not be travelling on Regent Street due to traffic-free events.
  • Tour duration subject to change due to traffic conditions (This will be anything between 1.5 – 2 hours)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Double-Decker Bus?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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125 reviews

Average 4.11 out of 5 stars based on 125 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • Evening tour on a restored 50 year old vintage bus
  • Panoramic views of The Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Harrods and more
  • Informative and entertaining live commentary
  • See the festive Christmas lights in Oxford Street and Regent Street
  • Local Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Hotel pickup

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please note that seating on the upper deck is not guaranteed
  • Route subject to change due to traffic conditions / road closures. Please note that on some occasions we will not be travelling on Regent Street due to traffic-free events.
  • Tour duration subject to change due to traffic conditions (This will be anything between 1.5 – 2 hours)
  • In exceptional circumstances an alternative vehicle (a closed-top vintage bus or a coach) may be used
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 38 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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