By bus, boat, foot or bike; whatever the transport option, evening sightseeing in London brings a new perspective on familiar sights, and some unique experiences that don’t exist when the sun is shining. These are some of the best London night tours so be sure to book early for your after-hours adventure.
Best night bus tours in London
There are lots of ways to see London by night, but what could be more iconic than seeing the Tower of London from an open top London bus? Come aboard to see some of London's top sights sparkle at twilight. Join a London by Night open top bus tour where you'll enjoy a guided evening bus tour of London's most famous sights.
Duration: Approximately one hour and 30 minutes.
Cost: From £13 per child (5-15 years), £24 per adult (16+) and £64 for family tickets (two adults and two children).
Golden Tours Visitor Centre, 4 Fountain Square, 123-151 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9SH
From £24.00 (USD 31.70)
Prefer your London night bus tour to be a bit creepier? Take a ride on the Ghost Bus for an evening of tales from London’s underbelly. Expect stories of murder and darkness, with a healthy dose of hauntings. The onboard actors and special effects will send chills down your spine.
Duration: Approximately one hour and 15 minutes.
Cost: £17 per child (5-15 years), £25 per adult (16+), £19 for concession tickets and £63 for family tickets (two adults and two children).
Pick up point: Northumberland Avenue near Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5BY
From £25.00 (USD 33.02)
Journey through the city and sing along to Taylor’s top hits on a Taylor Swift Inspired London by Night Bus Tour. Step aboard for an exciting night in the capital and admire London’s famous sights while partying like it's “1989”.
Duration: Approximately 90 minutes.
Cost: £29 for adults and £16 for children.
Best night river tours in London
Capture the city from a new perspective on a London Dinner Cruise on the River Thames. Live entertainment will accompany your meal as you float by the twinkling lights of the city taking in all the major sights.
Duration: Approximately three hours.
Cost: From £89 per person.
Choose between a Murder Mystery Night or an Elvis Tribute Night and treat yourself to an entertaining themed evening cruise on the Thames, including a three-course meal, a welcome drink and live entertainment throughout the evening.
Duration: Approximately three hours.
Cost: £99 per person (13+).
Tower Pier, London, EC3N 4DT
From £99.00 (USD 130.75)
Hop on a City Cruises Jazz Cruise to experience London with a live jazz soundtrack. See everything from the rotating lights of the London Eye to the towering skyscrapers of Canary Wharf. Plus, you'll get to enjoy it all with a delicious three-course dinner.
Duration: Approximately three hours.
Cost: £99 per person.
Best night walking tours in London
Explore hidden laneways, London's oldest park, the creepiest tunnel in the UK, and royal secrets on a Ghost Walking Tour of Royal Maritime Greenwich*. Enjoy two hours of gentle walking through the Greenwich World Heritage Site with not-so-gentle spine-chilling stories to keep you awake.
Duration: Approximately two hours.
Cost: £32 for two people.
This London Ghost Tour starts out like any other, but as the shadows lengthen and disappear in the gloom, things take a darker turn. Not for the faint-hearted, this tour unearths the darkest stories of the city including blood-curdling crimes and the ghouls that lurk in London's back alleys.
Duration: Approximately two hours.
Cost: £20 per person.
Walk the mean streets of Victorian Whitechapel, passing by the murder spots where some of the Ripper’s victims met their demise. On this Jack the Ripper Walking Tour your guide for your night will be a dedicated "Ripperologist". Join the investigation and see if you can crack the case!
Duration: Approximately two hours and 30 minutes.
Cost: £15 per person.
Camden Pub Crawl
Less a tour, and more a moving party, courtesy of Strawberry Tours. A great way to meet new friends in a guaranteed party atmosphere. From 7.30pm until midnight, your hosts will guide you through some of the best imbibing spots in London, with welcoming drinks along the way. A great way to explore Camden’s thriving nightlife culture.
Duration: Approximately five hours.
Cost: From £20 per person.
Thames river evening bike tour
Get on a bike for a four-hour cycling tour along the banks of the Thames with Fat Tire Tours. Catch a unique waterside perspective, taking in some of the greatest sights in town, including iconic London markets, Leadenhall and Borough. The pace is leisurely, and riders can refuel at a riverside pub stop.
Duration: Approximately four hours.
Cost: £20-£42 per person – student pricing available.
Private pub tour
Join Britain’s first Beer Sommelier of the Year, Jane Peyton, on a private pub tour of four historic city pubs, learning about beer, cider, pub culture and architecture – and, of course, sampling the goods at each stop. This is a unique way to get truly immersed in London’s rich pub culture.
Duration: Approximately three hours.
Cost: From £300 per group.
Christmas night tours in London
Ride around London on an open-top bus marvelling at spectacular displays on a Christmas Lights London by Night Bus Tour. See the iconic angels of Regent Street as they fly above your head, and enjoy an up-close view of Fortnum and Mason's famous advent calendar window display.
Duration: Approximately 90 minutes but may take up to two hours depending on local traffic conditions.
Cost: From £12 for children and £12 for adults with family ticket options available.
Various venues, London
From £22.00 (USD 29.06)
