7 Night Bus Tours in the UK to Build a Day Around

1.London by Night Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,516 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $29Our pick

This 90-minute evening loop takes you from Green Park past London’s grandest sights, including Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, and Piccadilly Circus. A live English-speaking guide such as Michael or Shannon adds jokes, history, and well-timed photo cues. Dress warmly for the exposed upper deck.

“shannon and michael were excellent all around! wesley handled the bus well, also. a fun, affordable way to get a feel for london landmarks and learn interesting tidbits. glad i went.”

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2.Christmas Lights Bus Tour With Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5,410 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $33

Take a 60 to 90 minute evening bus ride past London’s Christmas lights, including Regent Street, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, the London Eye, and Big Ben. Choose an open-top view or a warmer lower deck while guides such as Brennan, Shaun, and Ethan add history, jokes, and photo tips.

“This tour was a magical way to enjoy the beautiful lit up London ! Our guide was wonderful and knowledgable . Highly recommend!”

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3.London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,040 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Ride from the London Eye through The Strand, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street, Oxford Street, and Big Ben. A live English-speaking guide such as Emma, Samuel, or Abby may add history and humor. Arrive early for the open top, dress warmly, and expect traffic.

“Great tour of the city! Get there early, tour might he affected by London traffic. Wear many layers if you’re going on the top deck.”

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4.London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,132 reviews · 1h 15m · from $37

Ride a 1960s Routemaster through London’s Christmas-lit streets for 75 minutes. Your English-speaking guide, often praised guides such as Ben, Pete, or Max, adds jokes and city stories as you pass Oxford Street, Hyde Park, Harrods, and major landmarks.

“I highly recommend the tour. Only tip is I would recommend taking tissues to wipe down the chairs at the top purely because it rained and the chairs were still wet.”

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5.London by Night Sightseeing Tour – Open Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,060 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Ride an open-top double-decker from Green Park through Piccadilly, Westminster, the Thames, St Paul’s, Tower Bridge, and Kensington. Live English commentary, often led by guides such as Michael, adds history and humor. Upper-deck seats are first come, first served, and winter rides can be cold.

“Absolutely lovely! Had to book this tour last minute because another tour fell through and I'm so glad it did! Shay made the process seamless and Michael was an absolute gem of a guide. Incredibly entertaining and insightful tour of London. Great recommendations on places to visit as well.”

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6.London by Night Sightseeing Open Top Bus Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 977 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Ride through central London after dark on a 90-minute open-top bus tour with a live English-speaking guide, such as Joe, Tim, Emma, or Tom when available. See Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly, and Tower Bridge, with audio guides in 12 languages.

“The tour was exceptionally enjoyable. Our guide, Tim, had an incredible sense of humor that made the tour a delightful experience for both kids and adults. Highly recommended!”

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7.Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 770 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $48

Ride an open-top 1960s Routemaster from Embankment through London’s West End. A live English-speaking guide such as Rory, Lola, or Katie shares Christmas facts and city stories as music plays beside Trafalgar Square, Regent Street, Oxford Street, Big Ben, and the London Eye.

“We had a fantastic team. Our guide Lola and her driver/dad Ross were fabulous. The tour was excellent, fun and great value for money. Thank you for your patience with all the questions from our 10 yr old xx”

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