London by Night Sightseeing Open Top Bus Tour with Live Guide
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London, England
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Don't have long in London? See the city’s top sights in the space of a single bus tour—and enjoy a different perspective on the British capital when you explore after dark. Climb aboard your open-top bus to discover landmarks from Buckingham Palace to the Tower of London. Learn the stories behind the sights from your guide’s live commentary (depending on the route) or an audio guide, available in several languages.
- Enjoy more unobstructed views of London from an open-top bus
- See a different side of London when you tour the city after dark
- Discover Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and other highlights
- Choose from multiple departure points in central London
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Stretch your sightseeing hours into the evening with this bus tour that sets off after sunset.
What's Included
- Panoramic 90 minutes tour of London by night
- View such iconic structures as Buckingham Palace and Tower Bridge
- See celebrated areas of London including Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly
- Live English speaking guide on board (subject to availability)
- Audio-guides available in 12 languages
- Gratuities
- Additional refreshments
- Hotel pick up or drop off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
London Eye
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Buckingham Palace (Pass By)
Tower of London (Pass By)
Westminster Abbey (Pass By)
London Eye (Pass By)
Big Ben (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- During summer months this tour will operate mainly in daylight
- Please Note: You cannot hop on and hop off on this tour
- Please note: the tour itinerary and order may change.
- Our vehicles are modern, comfortable, and kept to the highest standards of cleanliness, including a deep clean every day
- Please select the preferred departure point at the time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 72 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.5
based on 1,030 reviews
Gregg_G, May 2026
Steve was hospitable and very knowledgeable! The tour was beutiful and he knew how to direct us to the best shots.
Ronald_A, May 2026
Excellent tour of London featuring all of the beautiful lights,on the buildings, bridges, and attractions. Our guide was VERY knowledgeable and informative. I would highly recommend this tour.
kyra_c, May 2026
My husband and I, along with two other people that were supposed to be on the same bus tour, stood out at the original pick up location for 45 minutes in the cold waiting for a bus that never showed. Apparently they changed the pick up location right before the tour and didn’t send an email, text, or anything to let us know it changed. We paid for the tour and they never picked us up.
Karen_S, May 2026
The night tour was fantastic! Emma was amazing. She was fun, funny, knowledgable and made you feel like a friend was showing you around London! We especially loved all the fun and historical facts, giving the dates for context! Her mom would be so proud of her! She should be nominated as the face of tourism so she could one day attend The Buckingham Palace Garden Tea Party!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for such a wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the night tour and that Emma made the experience so engaging and memorable. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words—she’ll be delighted to hear them. We hope to welcome you again on another tour of London soon!
Jeniece_c, May 2026
Emma the tour manager was amazing, gave history of the London with a personal touch! We enjoyed seeing the highlights while here for one day! Thank you
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Emma made your one‑day visit to London so memorable with her knowledgeable guiding and personal touch. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon.
Vicki_P, Apr 2026
Whether hot or cold, make sure to dress appropriately! It was a super cold night and I didn’t think to bring a scarf and dress warmly enough. Also, recommend at the front end of a trip so you see the highlights and make sure you hit the right stops. Also, Emma was a great guide that shared great insights and some awesome shopping tips.
Amanda_M, Apr 2026
Emma was exceptional! She was funny, engaging, and so knowledgeable. We saw so many amazing sights and would recommend this tour to everyone!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Emma made the tour so memorable with her humor, knowledge, and engaging style. It’s great to know you enjoyed seeing so many amazing sights. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Dawn_L, Apr 2026
The tour was fantastic! Our tour was a slightly different route due to the London Marathon, and Emma was a great guide. Would go again if I knew she was going to be our guide!
Vicki_M, Apr 2026
The bus was NOT located where the tour said it would be. We reviewed the original location (# 1 Bellevdere) and the ticket we received after paying. We stayed there and walked to where Ferris wheel is on the side to no avail. We asked everyone and anyone we could for help and no one knew about your tour. We even went on several tour buses to inquire to no avail. Reference # 1317431167. We want refund of $164.80. We looked and ran up and down the street for 45 mins
Karl_L, Apr 2026
Great to see the city by night…. Paul was a very good and informative guide. Can be a bit chilly this time of year so dress warm!
Karyn_P, Apr 2026
Our live guide Paul was great! We had to pick up the other group on our bus because they didn’t have a live guide and it’s changed the vibe of the tour. They were talking non stop and Paul was so good with his commentary, it was annoying to have him interrupted by the newcomers who complained that they had to switch buses. Paul was a WONDERFUL guide though! The tour would have had a 5 star for him if it wasn’t for the other bus joining us. While I applaud the kindness if our bus, it definitely had an impact
Nicole_K, Apr 2026
Emma was a fantastic guide and we loved the personal touches she added to her commentary. A bus tour (day or night) is a must while in London!
Amy_F, Apr 2026
Our tour guide Paul was great. Tour was good, our bus was late, and felt rushed on some parts. Wish we could have slowed down a little bit to be able to get better pictures of all the areas.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us.
We’re very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour overall and that Paul made a positive impression—he’ll be delighted to know his efforts were appreciated. We’re sorry to learn that the delayed departure and pacing meant some parts of the tour felt rushed and limited photo opportunities.
While timings can occasionally be affected by traffic and other external factors, we understand how important it is to enjoy the commentary fully and capture memorable photos. Your comments have been shared with our team so we can continue reviewing our scheduling and pacing to improve the experience.
Thank you again for your valuable feedback. We hope to welcome you back in the future for an even more relaxed and enjoyable tour.
Louise_W, Apr 2026
Paul the tour guide was warm and charming !
Sadly our bus was at least 20 minutes late departing plus it was horribly cold . I felt due to the bus being slightly late and the bitter temps the script was rushed and the drive was very fast
Our group wasn’t able to get all the photos we wanted and to listen to the full script because the whole evening felt rushed. I’m sure it was mostly due to the elements and would encourage others to take the tour themselves
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.
We’re delighted to hear your kind words about Paul and are pleased that you found him warm and charming—he will very much appreciate the recognition. At the same time, we’re truly sorry that the late departure and cold weather impacted your overall enjoyment of the tour.
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay and for the experience feeling rushed. While challenges such as traffic conditions and weather can occasionally affect timings, we understand how important it is for guests to fully enjoy the commentary, take photos, and feel comfortable throughout the journey. Your feedback has been shared with our operations team so we can continue to improve planning and pacing wherever possible.
We truly appreciate your understanding and your encouragement to others, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for a more seamless experience. Thank you again for your valuable feedback.
Tina_M, Apr 2026
Emma was the best tour guide we have ever had and we have done a lot of bus tours around the world. We had the most amazing time last night. She went above and beyond to help us.
Emma, thank you so much for the time spent with you last night. We will recommend you and this tour to all of our friends.
Thank you
Tina
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful and heartfelt review! We are absolutely delighted to hear that Emma made such a lasting impression and delivered the best tour experience you’ve ever had—especially given your extensive travel experience.
It’s fantastic to know that she went above and beyond to ensure you had an amazing evening. Your kind words and recommendation truly mean a lot to us, and we’ll be sure to pass your thanks on to Emma.
We really appreciate your support and hope to welcome you—and your friends—again on another tour very soon. Thank you once again for choosing us!
Gretchen_M, Mar 2026
Bus tour was interesting but at night you do miss the ability to see what guide is talking about due to dark, but it was great not having bad traffic. Guide knew a lot but after a while it became repetitive with statues of people you don’t know or care about and will not remember.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found the tour interesting and appreciated the smoother experience with less traffic in the evening. We understand that visibility can be limited at night, and we appreciate your comments regarding the commentary. Our guides aim to share a wide range of historical insights, and your feedback helps us refine the experience for all guests. We truly value your perspective and hope to welcome you again on another tour perhaps during the day to enjoy a different view of the city.
David_E, Mar 2026
We were able to see many more sights compared to being a foot. The views of the landmarks are great. The cold and wind chill made it hard to enjoy it.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed seeing more sights and taking in the great landmark views. We understand that the cold and wind can make it harder to fully enjoy the experience, and we appreciate you sharing this. We hope to welcome you back on a warmer day for an even better tour!
Michael_L, Feb 2026
It was a great tour. The tour guide was awesome. Only downside was that it was raining, so this made it slightly difficult to see everything.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the guide. We’re sorry the rain made visibility difficult, but we’re pleased it was still a positive experience overall. We hope to welcome you again in better weather.
ronald_a, Feb 2026
DO NOT book. We were sent an address for meeting. Stood in the cold at this address and bus didn’t show up. Tried to contact the tour company…no response…contacted Viator and the tour group said they were late. Contacted tour group…said they were on time. Requested and refund and to no avail. Stand in the cold at the address they emailed and they didn’t show up until late. And now they are saying they changed the address for meeting place as well without notice, yet they say it’s our fault. Poor communication on your group fault.
Roisin_D, Feb 2026
The pick-up point given in the booking by email and in the app was wrong. It was fortunate we met a couple who rang the tour operator when the bus hadn't turned up and we were then given the correct location. The change was due to roadworks which had been ongoing for some time so the operator had plenty of time to change the location but didn’t. I suspect we weren't the first group impacted like this so it seems the operator is happy to mislead their customers.
The tour guide was informative, knowledgeable and quite entertaining, if you are fortunate enough to get on the bus!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that the pick‑up information provided did not reflect the temporary changes due to roadworks, and we understand how frustrating this must have been. This is certainly not the experience we aim to deliver, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We’re glad, however, that you were able to join the tour and enjoyed the guide’s informative and engaging commentary once onboard.
To help us look into this matter further and address it appropriately, please email us your booking reference number along with any additional details at customerservices@goldentours.com. Our team will be happy to assist you.
ANAND_D, Jan 2026
Had activity in January so very cold chilly nights with rains in between
Enjoyed night lighting highlighting the iconic buildings
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. Despite the chilly, rainy January conditions, we’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the beautifully illuminated night views of the iconic buildings. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again under more pleasant weather conditions.
Michael_C, Jan 2026
Tour guide was very knowledgeable and we learned a great deal on the tour. Weather was an issue but we were able to sit under an overhang on the top of the bus.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found your guide knowledgeable—helping our guests learn and discover new things is exactly what we aim for.
We appreciate your patience with the weather, and we’re glad the overhang on the top deck helped keep you comfortable despite the conditions. Your feedback means a lot, and we hope to welcome you back on a brighter day for an even better experience!
jbuggy81398, Jan 2026
We chose a terrible night to do this tour. It was freezing cold and rainy which, of course, was outside of the tour companies control. What they could control, they did amazing! Our tour guide Steve had the odds stacked against him but he did such a good job! He still brought the energy and excitement and did his very best! This tour is a great way to quickly see the city on limited time.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re sorry the weather wasn’t on your side that night, but we’re delighted to hear that Steve’s energy and dedication still made the experience enjoyable. It’s great to know the tour helped you see the city even with limited time. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back on a clearer night!
Edel_M, Jan 2026
Fantastic experience, very knowledgable, helpful, friendly guide! Great way to see London. Would definitely recommend
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear you had a fantastic experience and that your guide was knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. We're glad the tour helped you see London in a great way, and we truly appreciate the recommendation!
Chintan_P, Nov 2025
A good way to see the entire city at a glance at night with lively lights and a fun guide with stories.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed seeing London at night with all its lively lights, and that your guide made the experience fun and engaging with their stories. We appreciate you choosing Golden Tours and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Sharon_R, Nov 2025
Really lovely tour to see the sights at night - Tom was fantastically informative and entertaining. We would definitely recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the night tour and that Tom made it both informative and entertaining. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Debra_K, Oct 2025
Not a tour when it’s 8 pm, 50 degrees and rainy. Should have been cancelled and money refunded. Only a few covered seats in upper level. Could see very little from windows in lower level due to rain and fog.
Stacey_S, Oct 2025
We tried contacted them prior to let them know we on our way and would be arriving at 7:55 due to heavy traffic. No phone number to call. No response from the support. No text or call. The Meeting spot was in an extremely dark place in a park with no lights. So for us it never happened. We had no alerts… get your guide is a much better company to use than Viator. Very disappointed.
Tracy_F, Oct 2025
Olessa was very informative and friendly. She gave wonderful tips at the end of our tour. She was funny too!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Olessa made your tour both informative and enjoyable. It’s fantastic that you appreciated her tips, friendliness, and sense of humour. We truly value your feedback and hope to welcome you on another memorable tour soon!
mireya_t, Oct 2025
The option to contact the tour operator was useless! I texted the tour operator one hour before the tour to say I would be 3 minutes late. They never responded at all and when we arrived at the location the tour had left.
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