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See London By Night

Bus Stop outside Green Park tube station (next to Ritz Hotel on Piccadilly)

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About See London By Night

Experience the capital's iconic landmarks illuminated after dark on this guided bus tour departing from Piccadilly, with facilities for families and wheelchair-friendly access available.

What's nearby

  • HSBC Piccadilly next door
  • The Ritz London next door
  • Starbucks Coffee next door
  • The Green Park 300m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Paid street

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel.

Photos

Photos via Google

Facilities

Pushchair Friendly

Opening hours

Monday
9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM – 9:30 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What visitors say

Tracy Hardisty

Amazingly informative and interesting tour - the tour guide Luke and driver Mo were amazing as it was super busy. Lights were lovely and I would definitely recommend the open top seats if the weather allows - just a couple of things that may have made it better: 1. Provide blankets - it’s was just above freezing and everyone got very cold; 2. other buses had tinsel / decor on the bus but ours wasn’t decorated and I think adding this looked a nice touch. Otherwise fantastic and lots of history and info on London shared as well as seeing the lights.

· via Google

Nadine Brown

An Unforgettable Night Tour of London with Michael and Rasheed We had a truly fantastic experience on the See London by Night tour (01/08/25) thanks to our exceptional tour guide Michael and skilled driver Rasheed. Michael was incredibly knowledgeable and brought the city to life with his rich storytelling, covering London’s iconic landmarks from The Ritz through to Buckingham Palace, Waterloo, the London Eye, Parliament, St. Paul’s Cathedral, London Bridge, and the magnificent Tower Bridge. His ability to weave historical facts with humour and personal insights made the entire journey feel intimate, engaging, and unforgettable. Each stop was painted vividly with fascinating stories that gave new depth to these well-known sights. Michael struck a perfect balance between being informative and entertaining—making sure everyone on board was engaged and smiling throughout. A big thank you to Rasheed as well, whose smooth and safe driving ensured we could relax and take in the beauty of London’s illuminated skyline without a worry. Highly recommend this tour—especially if you’re lucky enough to be guided by Michael and driven by Rasheed. It was a night to remember!

· via Google

Niels Luteijn

I have to be honest — I usually dislike guided bus tours. Sitting for an hour and a half while someone talks isn’t my idea of fun. However, I visited a friend who was eager to do this tour since she’d already explored everything else. I reluctantly agreed, but I’m so glad I did! This was hands down the best bus tour I’ve ever experienced. And no, I’m not overhyping it — it’s not about the tour itself, but about the incredible team behind it. Our driver, Steve, did a fantastic job, often going unnoticed, but making the whole ride smooth and enjoyable. And then there was Michael, our guide — an absolute legend. From the moment the bus took off, he kept us entertained with fascinating facts and hilarious commentary. Honestly, the 90 minutes flew by! I highly recommend this tour, not just for the beautiful views of London at night, but because of the unforgettable experience Michael creates. At one point, we passed another night tour bus, and I couldn’t help but notice how bored everyone looked without a guide. Pro tip: Arrive early to grab a seat on the top deck and on the left side of the bus— that’s where the real magic happens! Even as someone who typically avoids tours like this, I’d book this one again in a heartbeat!

· via Google

Peter Edwards

A superb tour on a comfortable open top bus. Informative, entertaining, and just the right length (about 1 hour 20 mins) – and how very refreshing to have a real live tour guide as your host! (These days, so many tours use automated recordings, in which the content is generally good but there is no life or soul). We took the last bus, 10.15pm, on a chilly September night. There were only four of us up on the top deck, yet our tour guide Ian gave us the full works – treating us like special guests and no doubt putting the same energy and enthusiasm into his commentary as he does when there’s a full bus. Highly recommended and would love to do again.

· via Google

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At a glance

Address
Piccadilly (outside Green Park Station, next to Ritz Hotel, London, W1J 9BR Get directions
Category
Boat Tours & Cruises
Guest rating
4.4 / 5 (146 reviews)
Suitable for
All Ages
Suggested visit
1-2 hours
Setting
Outdoor
Toilets on site
Yes
Destination
London