Activities

Christmas lights tour by bus and boat in London

from

£60.40

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Instant confirmation

Tour with Audioguide

E-Voucher

Wheelchair access

Why you’ll love this…

You'll experience London's festive illuminations from both an open-top bus and a Thames River boat
There's a magical atmosphere as you pass famous streets adorned with spectacular Christmas displays
You'll see iconic landmarks like Oxford Street, Regent Street, and Trafalgar Square in their holiday glory
The tour includes a Thames cruise offering unique views of riverside buildings decorated for Christmas

What to expect

This flexible ticket combines Christmas Lights Tour and a Hop-on Hop-off boat experience. It offers you the opportunity to discover London's finest attractions. By day, you can leisurely cruise along the Thames, and when night falls, you're in for a treat as you admire the city's festive illuminations.

Discover London at its most charming during the festive season with Christmas lights. Begin your adventure on the Thames with a riverboat, smoothly sailing past iconic riverside landmarks such as Big Ben, the London Eye, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London, all beautifully illuminated after sunset.

Next, board a panoramic open-top bus, and ride through the city’s most radiant streets. Be captivated by the twinkling lights along Oxford Street, Regent Street, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus, while enjoying festive commentary and seasonal music.

What's included

Audio guide
Cruise
Panoramic bus tour

Where

29 Haymarket, London SW1Y 4SP, UK

Meeting point:

Bus tour departure point: Stop 22 (Haymarket, near the Haymarket Theatre Royal, on the east side of the street between Panton Street and Whitcomb Street). Please be at the stop 10 minutes before departure.

What to remember

Accessibility:

Buses are suitable for wheelchairs

Not allowed:

Prohibited items: hazardous materials, inflammable substances, and items over 2 meters in length

Know in advance:

Bus: boarding the bus is at dedicated (selected) time-slot. Bus evening departures every 20–30 minutes, between 16:30 and 20:10 (depending on date). Tour duration: 90 minutes
Boat: unlimited all-day travel on the River Thames. Hop on and off at key piers including Battersea Power Station, Westminster, London Eye, and Greenwich. Boarding is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check service timetable for departure times from the piers of your choice (you will find a link to timetable on your voucher). Present your digital or printed ticket at any Uber Boat pier within all zones (between Putney and Barking Riverside). Starting and ending time differs depending on the pier. An average operating hours are: 7am - 10pm. Please keep in mind that Christmas Illuminations along the river can only be visible after sunset
Christmas Lights tours are available between 14 November 2025 – 3 January 2026. No service on Christmas Day and Boxing Day (25th and 26th December)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please provide your personal details during booking

Remember to bring:

Warm clothes - the open-top deck may be chilly

Provider

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Unfortunately, we can't offer you a refund nor can we change or cancel your booking for this particular product, due to our partner's policy.

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