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 so be sure to book early for your after-hours adventure.
Night and evening bus tours
London By Night Open-Top Bus Tour
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 (2 adults and 2 children).
The Ghost Bus Tour
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 (2 adults and 2 children).
River tours
Dinner cruises on the Thames
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 £91 per person.
Theme night cruises
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: £91 per person (13+).
City Cruises Jazz Cruise
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: £89 per person.
Night walking tours
London Photography Tour at Night
A guided evening walk in London and night photography course* all in one package. Explore either the Westminster or South Bank area and learn how to take low light images with your digital camera at the same time. Master the tricks of flash, shutter speed, aperture and more whilst seeing some of the city’s most iconic sights.
Duration: Approximately two hours.
Cost: £200 for two people - special offers available throughout the year.
Royal Greenwich Ghost Tour
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.
London Ghost Tour
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.
Jack The Ripper Whitechapel Walking Tour
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 19:30 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: £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 evening tours
Christmas Lights Bus Tour
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.