The Original Christmas Lights Bus Tour and Thames Cruise for Two
The Original Christmas Lights Bus Tour and Thames Cruise for Two
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Welcome the festive season with the The Original Christmas Lights Bus Tour and Thames Cruise for Two
During this experience, you’ll cheer on a 75-minute open-top bus tour through London’s spectacular Christmas lights. You’ll glide past the city’s most dazzling displays as expert guides share colourful stories of London and Christmases past and present, making this sightseeing tour as magical as the season itself.
Additionally, your ticket unlocks a hop-on hop-off Thames River Cruise for the day, so you can enjoy more iconic landmark sightings from the water. Also, you’ll have access to six self-guided walking tours, offering even more ways to make the most of a festive day in London.
Your voucher is valid until 4th January 2027. Please book and take your experience before the expiry date.
This experience can be booked, subject to availability, from the 14th November 2026 to 4th January 2027 at 4.30pm, 5.00pm, 5.30pm, 6.00pm, 6.30pm, 7.00pm, 7.30pm, 8.00pm, 8.30pm, 9.00pm and 9:30pm.
There are no tours on the 24th, 25th & 31st December 2026 or the 1st January 2027. The last tour on 26th December is at 9.00pm.
Carry on the journey with access to 6 walking tours
On board audio commentary available in 10 different languages
Kid friendly with free tickets for under 5s
Fast and free 5G Wi-Fi on board
Pram/buggy space on board every bus, plus drinks and snacks allowed
Ultimate flexibility, change or cancel for free up to 24 hours before your tour date
Top Deck Guaranteed: To ensure the best possible views and experience, this tour is exclusively available with top deck seating
- • The Original Christmas Lights Bus Tour and Thames Cruise for Two
- • A 75-minute panoramic Christmas Lights guided bus tour through central London
- • Commentary and stories from expert local guides
- • Unlimited hop-on, hop-off Thames River Cruise between four central piers
- • Six themed self-guided walking tours to further explore London’s sights and stories
- • A chance to see London’s Christmas lights from the open top of a classic double-decker
- • Available from November to January
- • Your voucher is valid until 4th January 2027
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