Bus & Coach · CHRISTMAS
The 7 best festive lights bus tours you can book today, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Take a 60 to 90-minute evening bus ride past Regent Street, Oxford Street, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Big Ben, and the London Eye. An English-speaking guide such as Brennan, Shaun, Emma, or Ethan adds London stories and humor. Choose an open-air upper deck for the best views or a warmer lower deck.
“Dominic was very entertaining and informative. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip.”
Ride an open-top bus from the London Eye through central London for 60 to 90 minutes of Christmas lights, landmarks, and live commentary. You’ll pass Regent Street, Oxford Street, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Fortnum & Mason, and Big Ben. Guides vary, with Emma, Samuel, Abby, and James among those praised for lively storytelling.
“Ultimate touristy thing and well worth it. Our guide, Sean was funny, informative, thoughtful and really kept the tour going. Driver Colin was an expert. Highly recommend.”
Ride through Paris after dark on a 90-minute Tootbus Christmas tour from Boulevard des Capucines to Boulevard Haussmann. You’ll pass the Opera, Place Vendôme, Concorde, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and department stores while listening to multilingual audio, Christmas songs, and city views from the upper deck.
“This was the best way to see Paris holiday lights at night. Stopped near Eiffel Tower when it flashes. Great pictures. Highly recommend!”
Ride from Midtown to Dyker Heights with a live English or German guide, then walk among Brooklyn’s extravagant Christmas displays. The four-hour tour includes a sunset stop in Battery Park City, a Brooklyn Bridge Park skyline view, and a finish near Bryant Park Winter Village. Guides such as Stefan and Glen are known for lively city stories.
“We loved the tour, really nice way to see another part of NYC. Beautiful houses and decorations, lots of fun! We would do this tour again.”
Ride a genuine 1960s Routemaster through London’s Christmas-lit streets for 75 minutes. Your English-speaking guide adds jokes, music, history, and local color as you pass Oxford Street, Regent Street, Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland, Harrods, and major landmarks. Top-deck seating is guaranteed, but seats are first come, first served, so arrive early and dress warmly.
“It was wonderful except the one 25 minutes before was late arriving and guests became quite agitated and angry, believing they should go first. I felt bad for the representative who seemed at a loss, despite calling head office who would not allow him to accommodate the earlier guests. Recommend that a back up plan should be in place for such occurrences, if possible. Otherwise well done. Many thanks.”
Ride an open-top 1960s Routemaster from Embankment through London’s Christmas-lit West End. An English-speaking guide, festive music, and photo stops bring you past Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street, Oxford Street, Big Ben, and the London Eye. Guides such as Rory, Lola, and Kate are known for warm, lively commentary.
“It was great tour seeing the lights and singing along with christmas songs. Rory our guide and driver very nice and helpfull people. Loved it!!!”
Ride a heated bus from Herald Square through Manhattan and Brooklyn, then walk Dyker Heights with a licensed NYC guide. Expect giant inflatables, decorated mansions, and about 45 to 60 minutes on foot. Guides such as Fred, Ray, and Dave are known for lively city stories. The tour also stops at Brooklyn Bridge Park and Rockefeller Center.
“Tom, Dave and Richie the driver were absolute stars. Tom your knowledge and one liners had us in stitches. You're a brilliant tour guide! Thanks to all of you for looking after my mother-in-law too, really appreciated! see you again when we're in New York!”
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