London by Night Sightseeing Tour - Open top bus
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London by Night Sightseeing Tour - Open top bus
By Evan Evans Tours
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During the day, Central London can often become overrun with crowds. Experience the enchantment of Britain's capital after-hours on an evening sightseeing tour by bus—a quick and convenient way to tick off more sights in limited time. From the top level of a double-decker bus, enjoy panoramic views overlooking the city as you listen to facts and insider tips along the way.
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Ages 0-99, max of 60 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Get a different perspective of London on an evening bus tour
- See the Houses of Parliament and London Eye illuminated at night
- Absorb unobstructed views from the top of a double-decker bus
- Cover more ground in less time, without tiring yourself out
- Live commentary on board
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Your evening tour begins at a Central London location, where you board a double-decker bus destined for London’s illuminated sights. Even if you’ve already seen top London attractions, this bus tour provides a new perspective of the city and reveals a side that many tourists often don’t experience. From the top deck of the double-decker bus, absorb unobstructed views of the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey: Turn your head to watch their glittering reflections in the Thames River. See, too, St. Paul’s Cathedral and Tower Bridge before arriving in Kensington, an affluent area home to museums, concert venues, and more. Your tour concludes at your original departure point in Green Park.
- Start:
- See London By Night, Piccadilly Circus, London W1J 9BR, UKDeparture Point: See London by Night, Green Park bus stop, next to the Ritz Hotel Return point: Returns to the original departure point *If the bus stop is not in use (due to the construction around the bus stop), please wait below bus stop.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3858EE337- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- All dates and tours are subject to availability and the supplier reserves the right to alter its service at short notice. Please check prior to travel. Tickets can only be used for one visit and will be taken in by the supplier upon exchange
- From October - March the scheduled tour departure times are 7:30pm and 9:20pm.
- From April - September the scheduled tour departure times are 7:30pm, 8:00pm, 8:30pm, 9:15pm, 9:45pm and 10:15pm
- Audio guides will not be available so all tours will be live guided in English only.
- No tours on 25th or 31st December
- During summer months the tours may not be in the hours of darkness due to sunset times
- Please note that all seats (including Upper deck) are on a first-come, first-served basis.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3858EE337
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Itinerary
- Piccadilly Circus, London W1J 9BR, UKDeparture Point: See London by Night, Green Park bus stop, next to the Ritz Hotel Return point: Returns to the original departure point *If the bus stop is not in use (due to the construction around the bus stop), please wait below bus stop.
- Pass bySee London By NightFortnum & MasonKnightsbridgeTower BridgeSt. Paul's CathedralGreen ParkPiccadilly CircusWestminster AbbeyHouses of ParliamentLondon EyeThames RiverHarrodsRoyal Albert HallNatural History Museum
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- 494cpm0 contributionsA Great Day Trip South and East of LondonOur guide, Kevin, was very engaging and informative. We lucked out with perfect weather and a had a lovely tour of Leeds Castle and the grounds, a nice stop at Dover with lovely views of the cliffs and Dover Castle. We even got an extra quick stop for photos closer to Dover Castle. The walking tour of Canterbury and Canterbury Cathedral was wonderful with lots of history to place everything in context.Written 19 March 2025
- judithfW7272IP0 contributionsHighly Recommend!My family had so much fun! Very well organized and we had a great time at all three stops. Kevin was very knowledgeable about all the locations and many other topics people had questions about. He was very entertaining and funny as well, and kept us very well organized. Abdi was also a great driver! Highly recommend this trip, it took so much stress away from planning and we all had a wonderful time.Written 19 March 2025
- mariogK3036OT0 contributionsCotswold TourJames was fantastic and very informative. Highly recommend this tour to Cotswold . Driver Chris was professional and got us to our destination safelyWritten 19 March 2025
- Kennedy B0 contributionsAmazing Experience! Would do againKevin and Abdi were the best guides. Such a good experience. Extremely knowledgeable. Our favorite part was Leeds castle.Written 19 March 2025
- V7948EJjenniferf0 contributionsExcellentKevin and Abdi were great. Kevin was very knowledgeable about history and made it very interesting for my 13 yearbold as well. Highly recommend!Written 19 March 2025
- 362tuc0 contributionsGoodThe tour guide, James, is very enthusiast through out the journey, ensuring everyone’s satisfaction. Would definitely recommend.Written 19 March 2025
- rkmay00 contributionsNice day tripEvan Evans is a nice tour company, and our guide was very kind and knowledgeable. They were easy to find in Victoria Coach Station, and the day was right on schedule as planned. I only gave this 3 stars not because of the experience but because of my lack of research at the beginning. Leeds Castle is beautiful on the outside, but the interior is all 1920s (from the last person who owned it), which was disappointing as I was expecting something much older. Canterbury (both the village and cathedral) was fantastic (make sure you get the package that includes the entrance to the cathedral). I was disappointed with Dover, as we really only saw the cliffs from a distance and they were obstructed by lots of buildings etc, so it really was a good picture opportunity. I wish had gone to Dover Castle.Written 19 March 2025
- Matt89davis0 contributionsCotswolds Day TripOur guide Megan was excellent. The info she gave during our transit and during the stops was exceptional. The stops chosen were excellent. The van for transport was clean and well kept. The van did break down on the way home but it only delayed our return by an hour. Overall very good day trip to The CotswoldsWritten 19 March 2025
- Tamlyn A0 contributionsInsightful and chilledSimone was a fabulous guide. I really enjoyed my experience with him. He is knowledgeable and witty. The tour itself was splendid. It’s a true taster of these magical places. We were lucky enough to walk past His Majesty at Windsor castle. Stonehenge is beyond breathtaking and will definitely be going back. The coach was sublime. Great leg room, charging ports and ride. Overall, awesome experience.Written 18 March 2025
- I8485STadamd0 contributionsSunny CotswoldsWe had such a good day out. The weather was perfect and we felt there was just the right amount of time at each of the stops. Megan did a great job today, we really loved listening to her voice and she was super helpful with everyone on the bus 👍Written 18 March 2025
- M P0 contributionsEvan Evans is ExceptionalMegan was an exceptional guide. The scenery was breathtaking. The tour driver was cautious and very professional. The sites we visited were like pages from a storybook. Highly recommend your company to all future visitors.Written 18 March 2025
- RocknRollLocal0 contributionsTaster TourSimon and Evans Evans tours provided an absolutely splendid tour - a taster tour as it were. We saw loads and were ferried about in comfort. Simon provided lots of wonderful facts and info. Highly recommendWritten 18 March 2025
- vmaione880 contributionsWonderful tripAmazing trip and fantastic tour with our guide, Rowen, and the driver, Earl. We went first to Windsor castle, where we could visit the Queen's tomb and quickly go through the royal apartments (we had a little rush because the gates would close for the change of the guard, which we could watch before getting back to the bus). Second destination was Stonehenge, we were graced by the nice sunny weather (but make sure to wear warm clothes as it is extremely windy and cold). The third destination, Bath, was amazing, and we really wished we could stay longer. We paid for all entries, but if you are already familiar with the Italian baths in Rome, although you can take nice pictures there, maybe you'd want to spend more time strolling around. We got delicious fudge in a specialized only fudge store (close to the baths' entrance, ask around) and amazing cake nearby.Written 18 March 2025
- C6485QFdough0 contributionsWow! What a day!What an amazing day trip. Getting to see Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath in one day was great. Saul was an amazing tour guide and is super knowledgeable, giving facts the entire way. Highly recommend.Written 17 March 2025
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Jeff M
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July 2024 • Family
As this was our first time in London, we did not know what to expect. However, once we boarded the double-decker open top bus… Emma made us feel very comfortable, and she had some great humor to entertain us while we waited for everyone to get on board. Emma is very enthusiastic about her job, is a fourth generation Londoner and you can feel it. We very much appreciated her enthusiasm and unique trivia as we navigated through the busy streets of London. I highly recommend this tour, it is not an all-day event, so you won’t be exhausted when finished. The Experience was well worth the cost of admission. Thank you again Emma and good luck in the future. :)
Written 30 July 2024
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Dear guest,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback!
We’re thrilled to hear that Emma made your first experience in London so enjoyable. Her enthusiasm, humor, and unique trivia truly add to the experience, and we’re glad it made you feel comfortable while navigating the busy streets of London.
It’s great to know that the tour’s duration was perfect for you and that you felt it was well worth the cost of admission. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Emma.
Thank you for choosing Evan Evans Tours and for your high recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you on another tour in the future!
Best regards,
The Evan Evans Team
Written 1 August 2024
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JLeslie22
Milton, MA237 contributions
June 2023 • Family
This is by far the best way to see London. It was just getting dark when we rode the bus (9:15, I think), and traffic had thankfully died down considerably so we were able to move right along. Our narrator had a deep, melodic, theatrical voice that added a little drama to his narration, and he had a good sense of humor and kept us chuckling. We saw all of the "important" sites of the city, and many of them look especially pretty at night. Best of all, we didn't feel that we spent half of our ride sitting in traffic (which is how we felt during a hop-on, hop-off ride during the day with another company a few days later). If the weather is warm enough and dry enough, I would suggest sitting upstairs. You're able to look up and around at buildings and really see everything without any obstructions.
Written 13 July 2023
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Hello JLeslie22,
Thank you for leaving us a fantastic 5* review!
We continuously work to create good experiences for our customers, and we are thrilled to see we were able to offer you a memorable day!
We hope you come visit us again soon!
Best wishes
Evan Evans
Written 21 July 2023
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Diane S
1 contribution
July 2023 • Family
We took the night tour as a way to get our first look at all of the London sights and that turned out to be a great idea! We rode public transportation from our hotel to the bus stop. We rode the 9:15 bus and enjoyed a beautiful sunset, night sky and also still saw the beautiful monuments lit up (it was dark enough). Kevin was our guide; he was polite, funny and so knowledgeable about the city and its history. Rasheed was our driver who provided us with a smooth ride and made a point to stop at some great photo op areas. Thank you we are so glad that we did this!
Written 9 July 2023
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Hi 92dianes,
Thank you for leaving us a fantastic 5* review!
We continuously work to create good experiences for our customers, and we are thrilled to see we were able to offer you a memorable day!
We hope you come visit us again soon!
Best wishes
Evan Evans
Written 18 July 2023
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Kristen I
Cleveland, OH22 contributions
The open top bus was not available for our tour, so what we had expected and paid for was not what we experienced. Sadly, we were unable to see much of London through the foggy windows. However, it was nice to drive around and hear about London and get a feel for the city. We went by a lot of landmarks that will be visited during our trip. I would not recommend a tour of this type during the colder months if you want to see a lot. Be prepared to sit in traffic. All in all, it was a drive through the city with a tour guide who gave some interesting facts about sights we could somewhat see. Not a bad way to spend the first evening in London to get your bearings.
Written 27 December 2024
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Dear Kristen,
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the tour didn't meet your expectations. We will pass on your feedback to the relevant team. If you need any further assistance please don't hesitate to send us an email at reservetions@evanevanstours.co.uk.
Kind regards,
Evan Evans Team
Best wishes,
Evan Evans Team
Written 2 January 2025
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stephstierle
5 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
We were really looking forward to this tour, especially because it was around Christmas time and we were excited about seeing the light all around the city, while also learning and seeing about the many landmarks. Being up top in the back, uncovered part of the bus is the best way for anyone to see the things we're looking forward to seeing, but the issue is that they don't have speakers built back there, and the speakers that are at the very front of the bus aren't loud enough for anyone past the 3rd row to hear anything. We feel that we were really cheaped out when it came to the "tour" part because we know there was a tour guide who was talking about a lot of what we were driving by, but there was no way for us to hear it unless we obstructed our view. It was highly disappointing.
Written 27 December 2023
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Hi stephstierle,
Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us.
We hope to see you again on another one of our tours!
Best wishes
Evan Evans
Written 28 December 2023
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Susanne B
10 contributions
The tour guide made this sightseeing trip a very enjoyable experience. He was informative, witty, and very British! We saw more than I was expecting and it was an easy and enjoyable way to see a lot of famous London landmarks. The meeting place was very easy to get to by tube and I liked that it returned you to the same starting point. I took off one star because the onboarding process was a bit disorganized, but overall it was a great experience at a decent price and I would definitely recommend it!
Written 23 September 2023
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Hi susannebG1221CO,
Thank you for leaving us feedback on your tour. We are glad that our team did a great job. We work very hard to make sure that our customers get outstanding service, and it makes us very happy that it reflected during your recent visit.
Best wishes
Evan Evans
Written 26 September 2023
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Michelle M
Kenton, OH18 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Booked this night tour last minute to see the major sites again on our last night in London. Our driver was great evening with insane traffic and our guide (I cannot recall his name) was very funny and had lots of humor and fun facts with his commentary. Knew right when to have us take pics…he had lots of info about concerts and performances in the city which was very interesting. Loved going on a bus tour in the city with a live guide!
Written 11 August 2024
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Dear Michelle,
Thank you so much for choosing our night tour to close out your time in London! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great experience, especially on a last-minute booking.
Navigating through London’s evening traffic can be tricky, so we’re pleased to know that your driver did an excellent job in making the ride enjoyable. It’s also wonderful to hear that your guide, even though you can't recall his name, made the tour so memorable with his humor, fun facts, and insightful commentary. His ability to time photo stops perfectly and share interesting details about the city’s concerts and performances truly adds a special touch to the experience.
There’s something truly unique about seeing London at night, and we’re glad you loved the experience of exploring the city with a live guide. We hope this tour provided a perfect ending to your stay in London. Should your travels bring you back our way, we’d love to have you join us on another adventure!
Warmest regards,
The Evan Evans Team
Written 12 August 2024
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WyldOrchid
Atlanta, GA226 contributions
Tour at night was just spectacular with the beautiful lights and city of London busting with activities. Our guide was entertaining us with facts and corny jokes, while entertaining just with reals facts about the architecture of different places and statues. Highly recommend this tour and you’ll learn so much in 1.5 hours about London.
Written 30 June 2023
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Hi WyldOrchid,
Thank you so much for this lovely review, we are so happy to hear you had such a good experience with us.
Guest satisfaction is our top priority. We're constantly looking for opportunities to exceed expectations.
We hope you come visit us again soon!
Best wishes,
Evan Evans
Written 4 July 2023
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Tina S
Denver, CO8 contributions
We had only a bit over a day to spend in London but wanted our kids to see some of the major sights that we wouldn’t have time to visit. We chose this tour based on the ratings and the fact that there would be a live guide rather than an audio recording. We also chose the 9:15pm slot so that the temperature would go down a bit and we’d be on board during the transition from late evening sun to twilight. It was the perfect choice! The tour included many highlights and the guide was both informative and very witty. Our kids were thrilled to see many well-known spots and were even more thrilled that they didn’t have to walk, lol. If you are looking for a night tour - this is the one!
Written 17 June 2023
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Hi christinaDenCO,
Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us.
We hope to see you again on another one of our tours!
Best wishes
Evan Evans
Written 27 June 2023
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Sam Sanabria
2 contributions
June 2023 • Couples
Perfect tour of the beautiful city! Weather was perfect and our tour guide Kevin was very knowledgeable on everything. Along with being so knowledgeable about the history Kevin made sure to get to know us (the attendees) and joke around with us. We were the puertorican gangsters lol. Special shout-out to Nayim our bus driver for driving so safely and slowing down at specific locations so we can take the best pictures. Thank you!!
Written 14 June 2023
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Hello Samalamma23,
Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us.
We hope to see you again on another one of our tours!
Best wishes
Evan Evans
Written 21 June 2023
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Sheila M
Easley, South Carolina
Does the bus pause and/or stop at any of the locations for photos?
Written 27 March 2022
Sheila M
Easley, South Carolina
Does the bus pause and/or stop at any of the locations for photos?
Written 27 March 2022
Can I bring food on the bus to eat while I enjoy the tour?
Written 9 March 2022
I'll be passing through London and have a 10 hour layover on Friday night. My flight lands at 8PM and I'm concerned I may not make it to the bus departure location by 9:20PM. Can I pay on site if I arrive before the bus departs?
Written 16 December 2021
Hello! Does the Night Tour go by the Regents Street, Oxford Street and Carnaby Street Christmas lights?
Written 16 November 2021
What happens if it’s raining?
Written 14 September 2021
Hi, we are arriving in London on August 1st next year. We are looking at your tour for that evening but need to know how far from the pickup point are we from our hotel which is the Hilton Hotel near the Tower Bridge.......Thx
Written 3 November 2020
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