Our vintage bus tours of the Capital’s festive lights and sights return this December
This December we are bringing back our much-loved Lights & Sights tours. This is the first time since winter 2019 that people can enjoy these festive vintage bus journeys.
Ticket holders will journey through the West End’s festive light displays and illuminated landmarks on a classic red Routemaster bus. Accompanied by a jolly soundtrack of classic Christmas tunes, the tours are a unique way to soak up the twinkling merriment and cheer that characterises the capital at Christmas.
Starting at our award-winning museum in the heart of Covent Garden, the Lights & Sights tours will take guests through the glittering streets of the West End passing by Covent Garden, the Embankment, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, New Bond Street, Shaftsbury Avenue and the Strand.
Before each tour, little ones can collect a festive activity sheet at the museum. Guests will then be greeted by jolly ‘clippie’ in a traditional conductor’s uniform from the 1940s who will collect tickets before the bus departs.
Tour information
Our Lights and Sights tours will run on Saturday 10, Sunday 11, Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 December. Tours depart at 15:30, 17:00, 18:30 and 20:00.
Tours last for approximately 1 hour dependant on travel time. Guests must arrive at least 30 minutes before departure time to register.
Ticket information
Tickets must be booked in advance here.
- Adult tickets are £18; concessions are £16
- Children’s tickets (under 18s) are £11; under 5s go free but must sit on an adult’s lap
- Premium seats for both adults and children can be booked for £21
- Restricted view tickets are available for £10
Carer and companion tickets for people with disabilities are free and can be booked by calling the Museum’s Booking Team on +44 (0)343 222 5000.
Festive shop discount
Lights & Sights ticket holders can enjoy a 10 per cent discount in our shop when they show their ticket at the till on the day of their journey. Choose from our festive range of transport history and heritage inspired decorations and gifts.