London by Night Sightseeing Tour - Open Top Bus
Traveler rating
4.3/5
Based on 1,104 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is London by Night Sightseeing Tour - Open Top Bus worth booking?
London by Night Sightseeing Tour - Open Top Bus is a 1.5-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $42 per person. It scores 74 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 1,104 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 74 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (1,104)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $42 per person
Discover London after dark on a 1.5-hour night tour of the city. Traveling by double decker, see top London attractions lit up, including Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye. Learn fascinating facts about these legendary landmarks from your expert guide and hear insider tips on exciting places to visit in the capital at night. - 90 minute open-top bus tour of locations especially chosen for their night-time appearance - All departures are guaranteed live guided - The most comprehensive night time tour of London available - Enjoy 'traffic free' London on this relaxing easy paced tour - The only night time tour to cover the area of Kensington - including the Royal Albert Hall, Natural History Museum & Harrods
What you get
About this experience
Discover London after dark on a 1.5-hour night tour of the city. Traveling by double decker, see top London attractions lit up, including Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye. Learn fascinating facts about these legendary landmarks from your expert guide and hear insider tips on exciting places to visit in the capital at night. - 90 minute open-top bus tour of locations especially chosen for their night-time appearance - All departures are guaranteed live guided - The most comprehensive night time tour of London available - Enjoy 'traffic free' London on this relaxing easy paced tour - The only night time tour to cover the area of Kensington - including the Royal Albert Hall, Natural History Museum & Harrods
What's included
Included
- Live commentary on board
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
See London By Night
The "See London By Night" Tour has been especially designed to show you the very best of London's famous landmarks, all beautifully lit up in the night sky. Tours are fully guided (in English) and depart from our bus stop on Piccadilly, next to the Ritz Hotel by Green Park underground station. There will be an option to use an audio guide in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin and Japanese
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Fortnum & Mason
Fortnum & Mason is an upmarket department store in Piccadilly, London, with additional stores at St Pancras railway station and Heathrow Airport in London, as well as various stockists worldwide. Its headquarters are located at 181 Piccadilly, where it was established in 1707 by William Fortnum and Hugh Mason.
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Knightsbridge
Bordering vast Hyde Park, Knightsbridge is an upscale area with grand Victorian homes and leafy garden squares. Tourists and well-to-do international residents mingle in high-end restaurants and shops, including the iconic Harrods department store. The Victoria and Albert Museum showcases decorative arts and has blockbuster exhibitions, while the Italianate London Oratory church hosts organ recitals.
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Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, built between 1886 and 1894. The bridge crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and has become an iconic symbol of London. Because of this, Tower Bridge is sometimes confused with London Bridge, situated some 0.5 mi upstream.
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St. Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral, London, is an Anglican cathedral, the seat of the Bishop of London and the mother church of the Diocese of London. It sits on Ludgate Hill at the highest point of the City of London and is a Grade I listed building.
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Green Park
The Green Park, usually known without the article simply as Green Park, is one of the Royal Parks of London. It is located in the City of Westminster, Central London.
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Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus is a road junction and public space of London's West End in the City of Westminster. It was built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with Piccadilly. In this context, a circus, from the Latin word meaning "circle", is a round open space at a street junction.
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Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, England, just to the west of the Palace of Westminster.
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Houses of Parliament
The Palace of Westminster serves as the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
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London Eye
The London Eye is a cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is Europe's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, and is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom with over 3.75 million visitors annually, and has made many appearances in popular culture.
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Thames River
The River Thames, known alternatively in parts as the Isis, is a river that flows through southern England including London. At 215 miles, it is the longest river entirely in England and the second-longest in the United Kingdom, after the River Severn. It flows through Oxford, Reading, Henley-on-Thames and Windsor.
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Harrods
Harrods is a department store located on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge, London, England. It is owned by the state of Qatar via its sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority.
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Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Albert Hall is a concert hall on the northern edge of South Kensington, London. One of the United Kingdom's most treasured and distinctive buildings, it is a registered charity held in trust for the nation, as it receives no public or government funding. It can seat 5,267.
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Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum in London is a natural history museum that exhibits a vast range of specimens from various segments of natural history. It is one of three major museums on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, the others being the Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
London
Departure Point: The tour departs from the See London by Night bus stop at Green Park, just next to the Ritz Hotel by Green Park underground station. Return point: Returns to the departure point *If the bus stop is not in use (due to the construction), please wait below bus stop.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Departure Point: The tour departs from the See London by Night bus stop at Green Park, just next to the Ritz Hotel by Green Park underground station. Return point: Returns to the departure point *If the bus stop is not in use (due to the construction), please wait below bus stop.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Evan Evans Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All dates and tours are subject to availability and the supplier reserves the right to alter its service/route 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.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 1,103 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
1,103 verified traveler reviews for London by Night Sightseeing Tour - Open Top Bus. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Poor experience
TThe temperature was quite low, bus/wind made it difficult to hear the guide and its impossible to pause for nighttime photography.
via Tripadvisor
The bus didn’t leave to...
The bus didn’t leave to almost 9:20pm after having tickets for 8:30pm. It drove a little too quick to get pictures of the main attractions. If the bus was stopped because of the red light then it was the only time to grab a picture if you were in a great place. Even thought my son and I walked the London we wanted to see it at night. I wasn’t impressed with London by night.
via Viator
Close to the Stars ride
We leave the bus station at 8pm because of traffic jam. But was very well narrated and amenic. Love the tour guide jokes
via Viator
Fantastic Evening's Entertainment
Highly entertaining, very informative and very personable tour guide. We thoroughly enjoyed it and would definitely recommend!! 👌
Response from the operator: Dear guest, Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so glad you found the tour entertaining, informative, and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation! 👌 EvanEvansTours Team
via Viator
Such a great way to see London
Absolutely fantastic with a knowledgeable guide who made the 90 minute tour so enjoyable. Thoroughly recommend
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We’re delighted our knowledgeable guide made your 90-minute tour so enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation! EvanEvansTour Team
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 386
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Evan Evans Tours, who run 86 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 61.0 and 4 in the 90+ Club.
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London by Night Sightseeing Tour - Open Top Bus: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does London by Night Sightseeing Tour - Open Top Bus cost?
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Prices start at $42 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in London usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does London by Night Sightseeing Tour - Open Top Bus take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in London is not rushed.
Is London by Night Sightseeing Tour - Open Top Bus worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 74 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 1,104 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule London by Night Sightseeing Tour - Open Top Bus?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is London by Night Sightseeing Tour - Open Top Bus suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book London by Night Sightseeing Tour - Open Top Bus?
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Around 386 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in London can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in London and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does London by Night Sightseeing Tour - Open Top Bus start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central London within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in London?
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London's best attractions split cleanly: the museums are free and need no booking, so the paid market is about views, theatre and getting out of the city for a day. That makes value scoring unusually important here, and the Outty Ranking penalises anything charging premium prices for access you could get for nothing. On Outty we rank every London experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour, Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit London?
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May to September for long evenings, December for the Christmas markets. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in London?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in London by Night Sightseeing Tour - Open Top Bus?
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Included: Live commentary on board. Not included: Food and drinks; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for London by Night Sightseeing Tour - Open Top Bus?
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Departure Point: The tour departs from the See London by Night bus stop at Green Park, just next to the Ritz Hotel by Green Park underground station. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is London by Night Sightseeing Tour - Open Top Bus offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for London by Night Sightseeing Tour - Open Top Bus?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is London by Night Sightseeing Tour - Open Top Bus wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to London by Night Sightseeing Tour - Open Top Bus if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in London. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about London by Night Sightseeing Tour - Open Top Bus?
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Across 1,104 reviews averaging 4.3 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
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