Paddington Christmas Lights Bus Tour

TRAFALGAR SQ

8 Northumberland Avenue, WC2N 5BY

Only a 2 minute walk from Charing Cross Train station and 4 minutes from Embankment underground. The bus will be parked at the bus stop outside the Grand Hotel and opposite the Sherlock Holmes Pub. There are no public toilets in the vicinity and no toilets on-board the bus. The bus leaves and returns from the same point.

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No, there is no toilet or changing facilities on-board our Paddington Bus Tours. There are no public toilets at the Trafalgar Square departure point.

Due to the length of the tour and having no toilets on board the bus, our Paddington tours are best suited, and enjoyed, by children of 5 years and over. Parents / guardians must be confident that all persons in their party will not need to use toilet facilities for the duration of the whole experience.

Please be advised that no standing or walking is permitted during the tour. Parents are responsible for assessing whether their children are capable of remaining seated on parents' laps or on their own for the duration of the 90min tour. Parents are also responsible for keeping their children seated during the tour.

We do NOT allow babies on board. We do allow babies on-board the bus if the whole bus is booked for private hire. Check out our Private Hirepage or call us on 020 3026 1188 and one of the team will be able to advise you.

Each table comes with a special built-in screen providing guests with a Paddington-guided animation of the tour of London. Paddington and Mrs Bird will be telling you all about some of the City’s most famous landmarks and share our beloved bear’s view of the world. Our onboard entertainer ensures the journey is filled with joy, leading sing-along songs and family-friendly games.

Yes, you can find out more about hiring a bus on our Private Hire page. We create bespoke packages for your specific requirements. Alternatively, please call us on 020 3026 1188 and one of the team will be able to advise you.

London’s Christmas lights are world-famous, and there are lots of ways to enjoy them – from walking tours along Oxford Street and Regent Street, to open-top bus rides and evening river cruises. But, which Christmas light tour is best in London? If you’re looking for one of the most magical, comfortable and festive experiences, we believe our Paddington Afternoon Tea Christmas Lights London Bus Tour is hard to beat.

Instead of standing out in the cold, you’ll be warm and cosy inside our vintage double-decker Routemaster, tucking into a delicious Christmas afternoon tea packed with sweet and savoury treats. As we drive you past London’s most iconic light displays, you can relax with friends or family, soak up the views through our panoramic windows, and enjoy plenty of festive cheer with our onboard entertainers.

Its sightseeing, Christmas spirit, and family fun all rolled into one unforgettable experience – the perfect way to see the London Christmas lights in comfort and style.

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Whichever Christmas lights bus tour you choose, you’ll be warm, cosy, and surrounded by festive cheer as London sparkles outside your window.