Sparkling Christmas Lights Open Top Bus Tour

No, this is a guided, fixed-route sightseeing tour lasting 60 minutes. You'll stay onboard for the full journey so you don't miss a moment of the route. Sit back, sip your bubbly and enjoy the full festive experience from start to finish.

Wrap up! Travelling on an open top bus in December means you'll be out in the elements, so we'd recommend dressing warmly; think big coats, hats, scarves and gloves. Don't worry if the weather has other ideas though, we provide blankets to keep you cosy and ponchos or umbrellas to keep you dry if the rain decides to join the party.

Seating is first come, first served. There are 40 seats on the open-top deck and you're welcome to grab whichever takes your fancy when you board. Please note the lower deck is not in use for this tour, so wrap up warm and get ready to enjoy the views from the top!

The two tours share the same festive spirit but offer quite different experiences.

The Sparkling Christmas Lights Open Top Bus Tour is a 60-minute sightseeing adventure focused on London's most iconic Christmas light displays. It's an open-top bus with 40 seats on the top deck. No tables, no assigned seating, just you, the lights, and a complimentary glass of Silverhand Estate Bubbly. There's no afternoon tea served onboard, but you can pre-purchase a hamper packed with festive goodies to enjoy on the tour or take home afterwards. The tour also runs later into the evening, so you can enjoy it either before our after a meal.

The Christmas Lights Afternoon Tea Bus Tour is a longer, more indulgent experience with beautifully decorated tables, a full festive afternoon tea served onboard and allocated seating throughout.

Both are brilliant ways to see London lit up at Christmas. It just depends whether you're after a classic sightseeing tour with a festive twist, or a full sit-down afternoon tea experience.