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• Would’ve been better not even trying to have emcee.

  amy j,,Feb 24, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  2.00

  I was really looking forward to this tour. Our ride started off very confusing. There were no seats left on our bus so instructed to head to second bus -(we were 20 minutes early) which was fine except we then had to wait another 1/2hour. Our guide showed up and things weren’t arranged and a poor family had to be separated (w young kids) so he could set up his gear. While he was very knowledgeable he didn’t command any control over the group and no one could hear him over all the stupid chatter. I couldn’t wait to get off.

  

  

  

  

• London Christmas Lights tour

  rudi F,,Jan 21, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  3.00

  We didn’t have ideal seats and spent most of the time looking up at the bus roof, but it was still enjoyable. The lights go by quickly, so you can’t really stop to take pictures. If you can, I’d recommend walking down Regent and Oxford Street to appreciate the lights properly.

• Magical London's Christmas Lights Experience

  guccifrenchy67,,Jan 16, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We have learned so much with our friendly, knowledgeable and informative guide Emma 😊 London's Christmas lights tradition began in 1954 on Regent Street, initiated by local businesses to combat post-war gloom and attract shoppers Regent Street, seeing itself as drab, installed its first display of illuminated trumpet playing angels with massive wingspans, funded by retailers to boost morale and commerce. Regent Street "Spirits of Christmas" features over 300,000 LED lights and roughly 30 to 45 large-scale "angels" with 17-meter wingspans. Since the 80's, Celebrities have been invited to switch on the lights to launch the London Christmas season making it a hugely popular event in town featuring Princess Diana, The Spice Girls, Kylie Minogue and Robbie Williams to name but a few. Fortnum & Mason's "giant advent calendar" refers to their iconic Piccadilly store facade, transformed annually into a festive, giant Advent display with illuminated windows. Celebrations date back to the Middle Ages, featuring pageants, feasts, carols, and nativity plays, with Westminster Abbey hosting monks and royalty. Special foods like mince pies and plum pudding appeared, along with traditional wassailing and feasting. Sir Henry Cole created the first Christmas card in 1843, featuring a Victorian family enjoying wine, sparking both popularity and controversy. Prince Albert, a German import, popularized the Christmas tree in Britain, making it a must-have for respectable homes, a trend London quickly adopted. London sweet maker Tom Smith invented crackers in 1846, initially with sweets, then evolving to include toys, hats, and mottoes. The tradition of servants receiving "Christmas Boxes" (gifts, leftovers) from employers the day after Christmas began in England. King George V delivered the first Christmas message in 1932, a tradition continued by monarchs, becoming a national fixture. The iconic tree, a gift from Norway since 1947, symbolizes post-war gratitude and international friendship, despite its German-rooted tradition.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Very descriptive commentary and a grand tour

  307kamalp,,Jan 15, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Grayline - Golden tours "hop-on hop-off" “Christmas lights tour” was most fascinating with a running commentary delivered by Brennon a very professional tour guide. Tour became a complete sightseeing trip and a tour to a fantasy of lights in London. The route of the bus was through major squares, circuses and important landmarks in London enabling us to see them at twilight. From the point of leaving to the culmination of the tour Brennon vividly explained about the history and evolution of the Christmas celebrations in London, how London burst in to colour with illuminated streets and décor, the city Christmas markets that are worth visiting an enjoying their presentations, and stories behind the historic monuments along the way that adore London. The almost 2-hour trip was well worth and thanks to Brennon, we learnt a lot about London in one go.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Absolutely Magical Bus Ride

  lorrainef294,,Jan 14, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  It was absolutely magical would do it again without a second thought, the commentary and commentator were both amusing and informative what a knowledgeable guy

• Such a great way to see...

  Michelle F,,Jan 11, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Such a great way to see London and all the lights. We had only gotten off a plane a few hours before and found it to be a great introduction for our visit. We actually loved the whole experience so much that my husband even considered booking again to do it a few days later! The tour guide was amazing, it’s a shame I can’t remember his name because he had so much information on all the buildings we passed and even the story behind how shops came to start going some of the big displays they do.

• A fabulous Xmas lights tour for mums birthday

  suzieg2026,,Jan 10, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  It was my mums 85th birthday. She had always wanted to see the Xmas lights. We had Suki as our guide and Yuessef the driver. Suki has so much knowledge of London to share and a great sense of humour too. We all loved it. The driver also sang happy birthday to mum.

• Magical Tour of Central London

  261peterj,,Jan 6, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  The tour covered most of the major sites in central London at it's lit up brilliance. But what really made the tour special was our tour guide, Emma. She knows London, was enthusiastic, and made the tour magical.

• Excellent Christmas Lights Tour

  catherinebM3192DE,,Jan 5, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Our guide was Sean and he was excellent. He gave lots of historical information not only about the lights but about the landmarks and buildings that we were passing. He was patient when interrupted for questions and had an excellent rapport with the driver so that he slowed down at the relevant times to allow photos to be taken without affecting the flow of traffic. I would have no hesitation in recommending this trip.

• Christmas lights tour.

  roysmith100000,,Jan 5, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Tour guide Emma was fantastic. Knowledgeable, with the right blend of humour and experience. Would highly recommend. It was a memorable evening with true Christmas lights.

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