Book an open-top evening bus tour and see London’s famous landmarks lit up after dark
Book See London By Night tickets for a memorable evening sightseeing tour through the capital. This open-top double-decker bus tour gives families, tourists and groups a chance to see London’s most famous landmarks glowing after dark, with entertaining live commentary throughout the journey.
London feels completely different at night. The daytime crowds fade, the streets light up, and famous sights like Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square become even more impressive when illuminated. From the top deck, children can enjoy the excitement of riding high above the city streets, while adults can relax and take in the skyline without planning a complicated walking route.
The live guides are one of the strongest parts of the experience. The commentary is designed to be fun, light-hearted and family-friendly, mixing London history, royal stories, strange facts, jokes and entertaining observations. This helps the tour feel more like a family show on wheels than a traditional history lecture.
Because everyone stays seated together for the tour, See London By Night is a low-stress way to enjoy London after a busy day. There is no need to navigate crowded Underground stations, organise a late walking route or worry about tired legs. Families can simply board near Green Park, sit back and enjoy the city lights.
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Trusted by 10,000,000 FamiliesA standard See London By Night ticket gives you entry to the evening open-top bus tour, with live guided commentary and views of London’s illuminated landmarks.
The tour is designed as a seated sightseeing experience, so visitors stay on board and enjoy the route rather than using it as transport between attractions.
See London By Night is built around one simple idea: London looks spectacular after dark. The tour gives families a relaxed way to experience that without walking long distances or planning multiple Tube journeys.
Families board near Green Park Tube Station, next to The Ritz Hotel on Piccadilly. From there, the bus travels through central London, passing famous illuminated sights and lively evening locations. The route includes some of the capital’s most recognisable landmarks, with children able to spot glowing bridges, historic buildings, royal locations and famous squares from the open-top bus.
See London By Night shows families a different side of the capital, with famous landmarks glowing against the evening skyline.
Highlights can include Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. The illuminated views make the tour especially memorable for children, first-time visitors and anyone looking for a more magical London sightseeing experience.
The tour includes live commentary from onboard guides.
The commentary is designed to be lively, humorous and family-friendly, with stories about London’s history, royal traditions, famous characters and unusual facts. It helps children stay engaged while giving adults a more entertaining way to learn about the city.
Riding on an open-top double-decker bus is part of the fun.
Children can sit high above the streets and watch London move around them, while adults can enjoy panoramic views of the city lights. Covered seating downstairs is useful in cooler weather, while the top deck gives the best open-air views.
Tour schedule note:
Tours usually run at 19:30 and 21:15 every day
From April to September, extra tours usually run at 20:30 and 22:15
Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve
See London By Night
Bus Stop outside Green Park tube station (next to Ritz Hotel on Piccadilly), 150 Piccadilly, London, Greater London, W1J 9DZ, England
At exit to Green Park tube nearest Ritz Hotel Look for our ticket manager in a yellow jacket
Tel: 02071834744
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Last updated: 10:38 21/07/2026
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A See London By Night ticket includes a guided open-top double-decker bus tour of London after dark, with live commentary and views of illuminated landmarks such as Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square.
