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The 15 Best Christmas Bus & Trolley Tours

35 tours  ·  from $8 a head

An open top deck is the best seat in a lit-up city and the coldest one. The 15 below compare routes, live guides against recorded ones, and whether the upper deck has a roof, with prices for each.

London: Christmas Lights Bus Tour With Live Guide - What you see on the route
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London: Christmas Lights Bus Tour With Live Guide

1.Christmas Lights Bus Tour With Live Guide

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

See Regent Street, Oxford Street, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, the London Eye, and Big Ben on a 60 to 90 minute evening bus tour. A live English-speaking guide such as Shaun, Emma, or Ethan adds London history, jokes, and photo tips. Choose an open-top view or the warmer lower deck.

“It was amazing despite the cold. The tour guide gave full information and the bus wasn’t crowded took many pretty pics”

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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Dyker Heights Holiday Lights Bus Tour - Meeting in Midtown and settling onto the bus
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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Dyker Heights Holiday Lights Bus Tour

2.4-Hour Dyker Heights Holiday Lights Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,426 reviews · 4 hours · from $63

Ride from Midtown Manhattan to Dyker Heights on a modern coach, then walk for about an hour among spectacular Christmas displays. Guides such as Matt, Antonio, and Jorge add New York stories along the way. Finish with skyline and Brooklyn Bridge views at DUMBO before returning to Bryant Park.

“Excellent, mick was a fab tour guide, very informative about the tour and city! Really enjoyed our time”

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London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide - Starting beside the London Eye
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London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide

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 provides history, jokes, and Christmas facts. Arrive early for the best open-top seats, dress warmly, and expect traffic delays.

“We loved our London Christmas lights tour! It was freezing cold on the top level, but it was worth it! We loved seeing the lights and sights of London without being on the ground in the large crowds! We learned a lot, our tour guide was amazing!”

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Paris: Tootbus Open-Top Christmas Bus Tour - Starting at Opera and Boulevard Haussmann
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Paris: Tootbus Open-Top Christmas Bus Tour

4.Tootbus Open-Top Christmas Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,365 reviews · 1h 30m · from $46

Ride through Paris at night on a 90-minute Tootbus Christmas tour from Boulevard des Capucines to Boulevard Haussmann. You’ll see the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Opera, and department stores with multilingual audio, Christmas songs, Wi-Fi, and a self-guided walking app.

“Great way to see Paris decorated for the holidays! We really enjoyed the ride. It is cold, so definitely bring warm clothes and gloves. One should be at the meeting point one hour before so you can pick where you wish to stay on the bus. Definitely worth it…”

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NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour - Battery Park City brings the first big view
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NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour

5.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,192 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Ride from Midtown to Dyker Heights with a live English or German-speaking guide, then walk among Brooklyn’s famous Christmas displays. The tour also stops at Battery Park City and Brooklyn Bridge Park for sunset and skyline photos. Guides such as Stefan and Glen add city stories along the way.

“Stefan and Mr George were great! was after a unique tour and was not disappointed, got some great photos and stories from our guide. Definitely recommend”

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London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top - Starting outside the Grand Hotel
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London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top

6.London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top

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

Ride a classic 1960s Routemaster around central London for up to 75 minutes, with a guaranteed top-deck seat and an English-speaking guide. Expect Oxford Street lights, Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland, grand department-store windows, Christmas music, jokes, and chilly open-air views.

“Absolutely fantastic well worth the money and fabulous way to see all of London at Christmas”

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London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus - St James’s, Piccadilly Circus, and the Anteros lights
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London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus

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 the West End, passing Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street, Oxford Street, Big Ben, and the London Eye. English-speaking guides such as Rory, Lola, and Katie add seasonal facts, jokes, and music.

“We all really enjoyed the tour and Lola was a great guide.”

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London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Double-Decker Bus - Oxford Street: The Big Opening Display
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London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Double-Decker Bus

8.Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Double-Decker Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 245 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $43

Ride through central London for 90 minutes beneath the Christmas lights of Oxford Street, Regent Street, and Knightsbridge. Your English-speaking guide points out Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, and other landmarks. Guides have included Clive, Toby, and Frank, though the upper deck and route are not guaranteed.

“Best experience ever especially after we had terrible experience at another tour operated by the classic tour. Great driver and very professional and experienced guide. Our family and our friend family had a great time.”

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Brooklyn Dyker Heights Christmas Wonderland Bus Tour - Lower Manhattan arrives in a quick succession of landmarks
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Brooklyn Dyker Heights Christmas Wonderland Bus Tour

9.Brooklyn Dyker Heights Christmas Wonderland Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 245 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Ride from Midtown Manhattan through waterfront sights, Lower Manhattan, and Brooklyn to Dyker Heights, where you spend about an hour walking among extravagant Christmas displays. Guides such as Sebastian, Steve, and Millie add city history, while a short DUMBO stop brings excellent Brooklyn Bridge views.

“Sebastian was a terrific tour guide around the Dyker Heights neighborhood. My husband and I did this tour to try something different for Christmas in NYC and were so glad we did. It was a lovely evening and the houses were spectacular.”

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London: Christmas Lights Santa Sleigh Open-Top Tour - Starting at Embankment Station and Bus Stop 40B
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London: Christmas Lights Santa Sleigh Open-Top Tour

10.Christmas Lights Santa Sleigh Open-Top Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 233 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $43

Ride an open-top bus from Embankment through London’s Christmas-lit West End, passing Trafalgar Square, St James’s, Piccadilly, Regent Street, Oxford Street, Whitehall, Big Ben, and the London Eye. Festive music plays on board, and you can finish at Trafalgar Square’s Christmas market.

“Işıklı caddelerin çoğundan geçmedi. Aynı yerde dönüp durdu. Parasına kesinlikle değmez.”

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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Christmas Lights Luxury Bus Tour - The ride begins at Greeley Square Park
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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Christmas Lights Luxury Bus Tour

11.4-Hour Christmas Lights Luxury Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 222 reviews · 4 hours · from $95

Ride a heated bus from Herald Square through Manhattan to Dyker Heights, then walk past lavish Christmas displays with a licensed NYC guide. Guides such as Fred, Ray, Dave, and Jared are known for city stories. The evening includes Brooklyn Bridge Park and a finish near Rockefeller Center.

“Tom, Dave and Richie the driver were absolute stars. Tom your knowledge and one liners had us in stitches. You're a brilliant tour guide! Thanks to all of you for looking after my mother-in-law too, really appreciated! see you again when we're in New York!”

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Savannah Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Trolley Tour - Savannah’s historic squares by trolley
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Savannah Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Trolley Tour

12.Savannah Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 179 reviews · from $38

Ride a decorated Old Town Trolley through Savannah’s historic center with singing conductors, holiday stories, and a 30-minute Prohibition Museum visit. Finish at festive City Market, where Father Christmas may be waiting. The tone depends heavily on your conductor, with Biscuit and Crystal the Pistol earning special praise.

“Our tour guide was especially helpful. We are elderly and walked to the trolley station. When the tour was over, she dropped us off closer to our hotel. We appreciated this greatly, as it was a very cold night. She was funny, knowledgeable, and most of all caring. A great asset to your company. We really enjoyed the whole experience.”

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London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Double-Decker Bus - Oxford Street: The Big Opening Display
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London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Double-Decker Bus

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 135 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $43

Ride through central London for 1.5 to 2 hours on a restored 50-year-old double-decker bus. A guide such as Steve, John, or Magnus may add stories about Christmas traditions, royal buildings, and London streets as you pass Trafalgar Square, Oxford Street, Regent Street, Big Ben, and Westminster.

“Very fun. Beautiful lights. Great commentary about London. Would suggest that hot chocolate or hot apple cider be served. That would so add to the experience especially toward the end of the trip.”

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London: Christmas Lights Open-Top Bus Tour - Piccadilly Circus adds neon and motion
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London: Christmas Lights Open-Top Bus Tour

14.Christmas Lights Open-Top Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 134 reviews · 1 hour · from $41

Ride the yellow See London By Night bus from near the Ritz and Green Park. An English-speaking guide points out London’s Christmas displays and landmarks during a one-hour evening circuit through Oxford Street, Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Westminster, Mayfair, and more.

“It was severely impacted by NY Day road closures which hadn’t been allowed for. The tour ran much longer than expected and still didn’t get to some of the sights listed. We also had to get off the tour on the other side of London and make our own way back.”

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Christmas Lights Tour of Madrid in Eco Tuk Tuk Private - Starting beside Retiro and reaching Puerta de Alcalá
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Christmas Lights Tour of Madrid in Eco Tuk Tuk Private

15.Christmas Lights Tour of Madrid in Eco Tuk Tuk Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 59 minutes (approx.) · from $47Top rated

Ride through Madrid’s illuminated center in a private electric tuk tuk for up to four people. A guide such as Carlos, Ana, David, or Gloria explains landmarks from Puerta de Alcalá to the Prado and San Jerónimo church. Blankets and rain protection help in winter, but traffic can shorten the route.

“It is a nice ride around Madrid to see the Christmas lights. Our guide gave us a good history of Madrid.”

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