Experience London’s magical Christmas sparkle from land and water! Glide down the Thames with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers and enjoy a festive City Sightseeing Bus Tour through the capital’s glittering Christmas lights.

See London at its most enchanting this festive season with our Christmas Lights Tour by Bus and Boat.

Start or finish your adventure on the Thames with an Uber Boat by Thames Clippers Return Journey ticket, gliding past iconic riverside landmarks like Big Ben, the London Eye, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London, lit up after dark.

Hop aboard the City Sightseeing London Christmas Lights Tour, a panoramic open-top bus ride through the city’s most dazzling streets. Marvel at the twinkling lights along Oxford Street, Regent Street, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus, while listening to festive commentary and seasonal music.

This flexible joint ticket lets you explore the best of London’s river and road in one magical day - perfect for visitors, couples, and families looking to experience the Christmas charm of the capital.

Why you’ll love this…

The experience offers a magical experience of London's Christmas sparkle from both land and water
You'll glide down the Thames on a riverboat, viewing iconic riverside landmarks like Big Ben and the Tower of London illuminated after sunset
A festive city sightseeing bus tour takes you through shimmeringly lit streets, including Oxford Street and Piccadilly Circus
There will be festive commentary and seasonal music to enhance your journey through the city’s most radiant streets
This combined ticket allows for a flexible exploration of London’s river and road in one day

Important to know

Accessibility:

Buses are suitable for wheelchairs (lower deck only - downstairs)
All the piers are step-free and wheelchair accessible except for Cadogan, London Bridge City, Milbank and Wandsworth Riverside Quarter piers. This is because the brow can become too steep, dependant on the tide, at these locations, making it unsafe for wheelchair users
The closest accessible piers are: Battersea Power Station Pier across the river from Cadogan, Bankside Pier for London Bridge City, Putney Pier or Plantation Wharf Pier for Wandsworth Riverside Quarter
Customer Service Assistants are here to help all customers at London Eye, Westminster, Embankment, Bankside, London Bridge, Tower, Canary Wharf, Greenwich and North Greenwich piers 10:00am-6:00pm

Not allowed:

Infants aged 0-4
Hazardous materials, inflammable substances, and items over two meters in length

Know in advance:

Present your digital or printed ticket at any Uber Boat by Thames Clippers pier within Central And East zones (between Battersea Power Station and Barking Riverside)
Boarding is on a first-come, first-served basis (boat)
Boarding the bus is at dedicated (selected) time-slot
Please check service timetable for departure times from the piers of your choice (boat)
Bring your digital or printed ticket for both bus and boat
Dress warmly - the open-top deck may be chilly!
Your boat ticket is valid for return journey from/to any pier between Battersea Power Station and Barking Riverside.ì
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Tickets are valid only for the date selected
Bus evening departures every 20–30 minutes, between 16:30 and 20:10 (depending on date)
Bus Tour Duration: 90 minutes
Bus Tour Departure point: Stop 22 (Haymarket): The City Sightseeing stop 22 in Haymarket is located at approximately \(-0.131\)° longitude and \(51.508\)° latitude. This is near the Haymarket Theatre Royal, on the east side of the street between Panton Street and Whitcomb Street
Boat: Nearest Pier: Embankment Pier (10 min walk). Starting and Ending time differs depending on the pier

Cancellation policy

Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.

What’s included

Audio-guided tour
Panoramic bus tour
River cruise

What’s not included

Food and drinks
Entrance fees

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

29 Haymarket, London SW1Y 4SP, UK

Meeting point:

Bus tour departures at Stop 22 (Haymarket, near the Haymarket Theatre Royal, on the east side of the street between Panton Street and Whitcomb Street). Please be at the stop 10 minutes before departure. Boat: Embankment Pier (10 min walk).