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15 Best London Night Tours

After-dark London, collected: open-top night buses, twilight walks and river trips under the lights. Sunset lands past 9pm in June and before 4pm in December, so timings shift hugely by season. Night bus loops take around ninety minutes.

1.London: London by Night Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour

Discover the magic of London by night on an unforgettable open-top bus tour. See iconic landmarks illuminated and experience the city's vibrant nightlife.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and funny. He kept the tour interesting even when we got stuck in a traffic jam. It was overall incredible. We went in October and it was very chilly on the top, so be sure to rug up!”

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3.London by Night Open Top Bus Tour With Christmas Lights

Discover the enchanting world of London's Christmas lights aboard an open-top bus tour – where festive magic meets iconic landmarks.

★ 4.5

“Very nice live guide. He was lovely, fun and very good speaker . It was a cold evening, but we did not feel it during our journey- enjoyed unique information about Christmas in London- traditions, buildings, lights!”

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4.London: Nighttime Open-Top Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide

Discover London at night on a lively open-top bus tour with live guides. Enjoy stunning illuminated landmarks, engaging commentary, and flexible options.

★ 4.2

“The route the tour took gave us a nice sampling of London and the guide was informative. But by far, the highlight of the tour was the bus driver, Agnes. She was so pleasant and very helpful. She answered all our questions about transportation, directions…”

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5.London: Nighttime Open-Top Bus Sightseeing Tour

Discover the enchanting London after dark with our thrilling open-top bus tour. Experience iconic landmarks and breathtaking views under the starry night sky. Book now!

★ 4.1

“Quick 90 minute sunset drive around London with a guide who points out major landmarks and smaller interesting sites. Perfect for getting a very brief overview of the city’s main attractions. No on/off so it moves quickly. Not good for photography since the bus is…”

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7.London by Night Sightseeing Tour – Open Top Bus

Experience the magic of London at night with our open top bus tour. See iconic landmarks illuminated and discover the city's hidden beauty after dark. Book now!

★ 4.5

“This is a perfect nighttime activity. All of the guides are personable and you get to see all of London in its evening splendor. Met a very good friend who was also traveling solo. We still keep in touch. Our tour was in September!”

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8.London by Night Sightseeing Open Top Bus Tour With Audio Guide

Discover the magic of London at night! Hop on our open-top bus tour and let the audio guide unveil the city's iconic landmarks, all illuminated in a breathtaking spectacle.

★ 4.5

“Had activity in January so very cold chilly nights with rains in between Enjoyed night lighting highlighting the iconic buildings”

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10.London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Double-Decker Bus

Discover London's festive charm on a vintage double-decker bus tour, taking in iconic Christmas lights and landmarks with lively commentary.

★ 4.3

“Went on this tour with my wife and son on 15th December. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about and had a cracking sense of humour. Apart from The PA system needing a bit of maintenance couldn't fault it. Lovely way of spending 90 minutes…”

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13.Comedy Night on The River Thames

Experience a night of laughter on the scenic River Thames. Join us for Comedy Night, where hilarious acts and stunning views collide. Don't miss out!

★ 4.5

“It was a wonderful night, the comedians and comedienne were fantastic especially Stephen Bailey. The Host were great and even got a free glass of bubbles for two of the guests who had a birthday. Will definitely be back for more laughters.”

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14.London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Double-Decker Bus

Experience London’s festive light displays from a vintage double-decker bus with panoramic views and engaging commentary—perfect for holiday visitors.

★ 4.0

“Please keep in mind if you book on a weekend you will spend 50% of your time sitting in traffic. There are just a few "lights" areas, it's more a combo of lights and history. We could have walked regent and the area for free…”

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15.London Christmas Lights Guided Tour With Christmas Music

Discover London's festive magic on a silent disco walking tour showcasing iconic Christmas lights, stories, and holiday cheer with an optional mulled wine upgrade.

★ 5.0

“The guides were amazing and made this tour! We saw a lot of lights but what really made it were the people! I highly recommend to anyone who wants to see London in a fun way!”

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