CHRISTMAS WORLDWIDE

Best Christmas Bus & Tuk-Tuk Tours Worldwide: Our 15 Favourites

37 tours  ·  from $33 a head

An open top deck is the best seat for Christmas lights, and a tuk-tuk is the next best. These 15 tours cover London, Paris, Lisbon and Madrid, with prices and running times.

London: Christmas Lights Bus Tour With Live Guide - The route through Regent Street and Oxford Street
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London: Christmas Lights Bus Tour With Live Guide

1.London: Christmas Lights Bus Tour With Live Guide

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

Spend 60 to 90 minutes touring London’s festive lights with an English-speaking guide such as Brennan, Shaun, Ethan, or Emma. See Regent Street, Oxford Street, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Big Ben, and the London Eye from an open-top bus. Choose an upper-deck view or the warmer lower deck, and dress for winter weather.

“This was a great way to see the Christmas lights in London! We sat on the top of the bus in the covered part which made for a great view but kept us warm. Our guide was funny and informative. We were stuck in traffic for a bit but still had a great time. Highly recommend!”

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London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide - The Strand and the fairy lights near the Savoy
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London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide

2.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, Fortnum & Mason, and Big Ben. A live English-speaking guide provides history, jokes, and festive facts during the 60 to 90 minute loop. Arrive early for the best chance of an open-top seat, and dress warmly.

“Very nice live guide. He was lovely, fun and very good speaker . It was a cold evening, but we did not feel it during our journey- enjoyed unique information about Christmas in London- traditions, buildings, lights!”

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Paris: Tootbus Open-Top Christmas Bus Tour - From Boulevard des Capucines to the Opera
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Paris: Tootbus Open-Top Christmas Bus Tour

3.Paris: Tootbus Open-Top Christmas Bus Tour

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

Ride an electric green Tootbus through Paris after dark, passing the Opera, Place Vendôme, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and department stores. You get a 90-minute route, Christmas music, audio commentary in 10 languages, Wi-Fi, and access to four self-guided Tootwalks through the app.

“This was a cute trip especially for your first time around the city. I was travelling alone with my toddler and never know that mood at 6pm. She enjoyed it. The crew was so courteous and helped get us up to the top and took care of getting our stroller tucked away. Found them to be very pleasant and all around a fun 90 mins with lasting photos.”

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NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour - Meeting at Junior’s and leaving Midtown
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NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour

4.NYC: 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 guide, stopping for sunset views at Battery Park City and skyline photos at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Guides such as Stefan and Glen add city stories, while one hour on foot takes you past the neighborhood’s most decorated homes. The tour ends near Bryant Park’s Winter Village.

“Fantastic! Guide really welcoming and clear. Good stops for photos. Christmas decorations were superb. Just could have done with 90 mins walk round the Dyker Heights houses rather than 60mins”

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London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top - Hyde Park Winter Wonderland and London after dark
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London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top

5.London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top

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

Ride through central London for 75 minutes on an original 1960s Routemaster. Your English-speaking guide adds jokes, music, and history as you pass Oxford Street, Regent Street, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, major department stores, and seasonal displays. Top-deck seating is guaranteed, but seats are first come, first served.

“Really enjoyed this trip. Great way to see the Xmas lights. Our guide, Ben, was informative and funny imbibing the fun and ambiance of Xmas. Could highly recommend this trip 👍”

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London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus - Trafalgar Square, St James’s and Piccadilly Circus
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London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus

6.London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 770 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $48

Board an open-top 1960s Routemaster at Embankment for a 90-minute Christmas lights tour through London’s West End. An English-speaking guide such as Rory, Lola or Katie shares festive facts while music plays onboard. Expect Trafalgar Square, Regent Street, Oxford Street, Piccadilly Circus, Big Ben and the London Eye, with an optional drop-off at Trafalgar Square.

“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: London’s brightest shopping corridor
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London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Double-Decker Bus

7.London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Double-Decker Bus

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

Ride through central London for 90 minutes on a restored vintage double-decker, passing Oxford Street, Regent Street, Knightsbridge, Big Ben, Westminster, and Trafalgar Square. An English-speaking guide provides live commentary, with guides such as Clive, Toby, and Frank praised for humor and local detail. Upper-deck seating is not guaranteed.

“Good idea. Ended well. Company needs to have better back up plans when equipment fails.”

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Brooklyn Dyker Heights Christmas Wonderland Bus Tour - Lower Manhattan from the bus window
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Brooklyn Dyker Heights Christmas Wonderland Bus Tour

8.Brooklyn Dyker Heights Christmas Wonderland Bus Tour

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

Ride from Midtown Manhattan to Brooklyn with a guide such as Sebastian, Steve, or Millie, stopping for a one-hour walk through Dyker Heights Christmas displays and a photo stop in DUMBO. Expect holiday music, city history, crowds, cold weather, and possible traffic delays. The tour returns to 200 W 53rd Street.

“Nice easy tour to do in early evening with kids ages 6-12. Very colorful. Dress warm. Had a great time!”

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London: Christmas Lights Santa Sleigh Open-Top Tour - Starting at Embankment Station
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London: Christmas Lights Santa Sleigh Open-Top Tour

9.London: Christmas Lights Santa Sleigh Open-Top Tour

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

You’ll spend 90 minutes on an English-led open-top bus tour from Embankment, passing the Strand, St James’s, Piccadilly, Regent Street, Oxford Street, Whitehall, Big Ben, and the London Eye. Festive music plays onboard, though the upper deck can be cold and music may be hard to hear there. Finish at Trafalgar Square or return to Embankment.

“Quand on se trouve en haut du bus, la musique ne fonctionne pas. Le trajet est extrêmement court et dans les embouteillages. Un prix exorbitant (160 euros pour 5 personnes). Une véritable arnaque. Un conseil : prenez le bus 453 ; il fait le même trajet ; on voit très bien les illuminations et cela ne coûte pas grand-chose.”

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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Christmas Lights Luxury Bus Tour - Starting at Greeley Square Park
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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Christmas Lights Luxury Bus Tour

10.From Manhattan: 4-Hour Christmas Lights Luxury Bus Tour

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

Ride a heated bus from Greeley Square Park through Manhattan with a licensed guide, then walk Dyker Heights for an hour of giant inflatables, glowing mansions, and nativity scenes. Stop at Brooklyn Bridge Park for skyline photos before finishing near Rockefeller Center. Guides such as Fred, Ray, and Dave are known for lively New York stories.

“What an amazing tour. I would recommend this to everyone. Nice, comfortable…and warm.. bus. Beautiful lights in Dyker Heights. You can buy snacks and hot chocolate while walking around. Our tour guide, Dave, was amazing. He was very knowledgeable.”

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Savannah Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Trolley Tour - Savannah’s holiday sights, with fewer lights than expected
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Savannah Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Trolley Tour

11.Savannah Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Trolley Tour

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

Ride Old Town Trolley through Savannah’s historic center with a singing conductor, holiday stories, and festive music. Stop for 30 minutes at the American Prohibition Museum, then visit decorated City Market and Father Christmas. The tour lasts about two hours and includes punch and a snack, with winter cocktails available to buy.

“It was so much fun!! Biscuit was amazing and the tour of the city was great. Would highly recommend it”

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London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Double-Decker Bus - Oxford Street: London’s brightest shopping corridor
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London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Double-Decker Bus

12.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

See London at Christmas from a restored 50-year-old double-decker bus, passing Trafalgar Square, Oxford Street, Regent Street, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Harrods, and more. Guides such as John, Steve, and Magnus add London stories and humor. The open upper deck offers the best views, but bring warm layers.

“The guide on the bus gave a very informative commentary. This tour was much more than a Christmas lights tour in our opinion.”

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London: Christmas Lights Open-Top Bus Tour - Regent Street adds grander architecture
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London: Christmas Lights Open-Top Bus Tour

13.London: Christmas Lights Open-Top Bus Tour

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

Ride the upper deck of a yellow See London by Night bus for a one-hour Christmas lights tour. An English-speaking guide points out Oxford Street, Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, the London Eye, Westminster, and Mayfair. The route begins near the Ritz Hotel and Green Park station.

“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 - Puerta de Alcalá and the Salamanca avenues
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Christmas Lights Tour of Madrid in Eco Tuk Tuk Private

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

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

Ride through Madrid’s Christmas lights in a private electric tuk-tuk for up to four people. An English-speaking driver-guide leads you past Puerta de Alcalá, Salamanca, Cibeles, the Prado, Congress, and other landmarks. Blankets and rain protection help in winter, while guides such as Carlos, Ana, David, and Gloria add history and local color.

“Todo genial. Un acierto la experiencia !! Una manera cómoda y rápida de conocer el centro de Madrid. Repetiría sin dudarlo”

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Boston: Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Trolley Tour - Beacon Hill and candlelit Charles Street
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Boston: Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Trolley Tour

15.Boston: Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 79 reviews · from $37

Ride a heated double-decker trolley through Boston at night with a costumed English-speaking guide. Pass Beacon Hill, Charles Street, Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, the Old State House, and the North End. You get one short photo stop at Boston Common, with time for the Frog Pond ice rink and Halifax Christmas tree.

“Tour Guide was full of energy and lively. Really enjoy this tour. Weather was cold but hey it was Christmas time. Learned some amazing history as well.”

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