Experience London at the most magical time of year aboard an original 1960s Routemaster bus. Listen to the funny commentary from the guides as they show you the best of the city's Christmas lights and decorations. Journey along a specially-designed route with your tour guide who will crack the façade of the British stiff upper lip and have you and your small group laughing all across the capital. Get in the spirit and see the finest of seasonal decorations. Spend up to 75 minutes soaking up the iconic, insurmountable landmarks of London in all their festive sparkle. See the shop windows of Oxford Street, pass the Harrods department store, and much more.

Make it a memorable Christmas with a festive tour of London’s top attractions. Atop an open double-decker bus, you’ll have the best seats in the house for savoring panoramic views of the glowing streets. Watch the city light up when the sun goes down, and see how London does Christmas. Set off from the illuminated London Eye, and onto the iconic Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. Marvel at the exquisite displays on Regent Street and Oxford Circus. See one of the tallest Christmas trees in the city at Trafalgar Square and pass by Buckingham Palace. Cruise through the winding streets of London and feel dazzled by the merry décor. Learn some jolly facts about each location with your live tour guide.

Hop aboard a bus for a holiday tour of London. See the famous lights that decorate the iconic streets of London on board a double-decker bus. Watch the city sparkle as you go past the capital's most famous Christmas light displays. Drive by Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square and more. See these places in their sparkling Christmas attire. Listen to your guide tell stories of Christmas past and present. Put on your complementary Santa hat to get into the spirit. Share this special moment with your loved ones while listening to a knowledgeable local guide tell you all about London's most famous landmarks. Get in the mood with access to the Tootbus Christmas playlist.

The Bishopthorpe Palace Christmas Cruise is an ideal way to escape the busy shopping streets and step into the Christmas spirit. Your ticket includes a choice of hot drink (tea, coffee or hot chocolate) and a mince or apple pie.The one-hour relaxing cruise features traditional Christmas songs, punctuated with live captain’s commentary. Leave from old port district at King’s Staith, pass underneath the Millennium Bridge before leaving the outskirts of the city and sail past the site of the Battle of Fulford, arguably one of the most significant in the history of the United Kingdom. Experience a fantastic chance to look out for wildlife including swans, cormorants and kingfishers, as you leave the city centre and sail downstream to the village of Bishopthorpe. The vessel turns at the glorious 13th century Bishopthorpe Palace, official residence of the Archbishop of York. Your vessel will be equipped with an enclosed heated saloon, at least two toilets and a fully stocked bar serving beers, wines, spirits, soft drinks, hot drinks and snacks.

Meeting in Covent Garden, we'll stroll through the market by street performers, craft stalls, and boutique shops. Over cobbled streets we then disappear into the secret garden (one of London's best kept secrets) illuminated with Victorian gas lamps. As Charles Dickens once did we'll explore hidden alley ways as your guide tells tales of Ebenezer Scrooge. Passing through more Christmas markets you'll discover how Queen Victoria shaped modern Christmas, and be amazed at the origins of Santa Claus, Christmas tress and other holiday traditions. Surrounded by the lights and sounds of Christmas you'll get to enjoy a glass of spiced mulled wine before making our way to Trafalgar Square as we round up Christmas past, present, and future surrounded by some of the city's most iconic buildings.

After your departure from London, travel to Kent to make the crossing to Calais. On arrival in France, start your journey to Bruges in Belgium. Arrive in Bruges at 12:30 PM, where you have free time to enjoy a late lunch and explore this beautiful city. Depart at around 5:00 PM from Bruges for your return journey to Calais. Departure times from Bruges may vary depending on traffic conditions. Your tour manager will confirm the return time on arrival in Bruges. At 9:20 PM you will travel back to the UK via the Eurotunnel or ferry. You will arrive at the port in England at approximately 9:00 PM, before continuing the journey back to central London where you will arrive around 11:45 PM.

Get into the festive spirit in London with a sightseeing bus tour of the city's spectacular Christmas lights on Christmas Eve. Then, savor a delicious 3-course dinner and celebrate Christmas day as the clock strikes midnight with a Midnight Mass at St Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square. Kick off Christmas Eve with a bus tour of the city's Christmas lights. Listen as your guide brings the history and traditions of the city to life. See Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, and many more. Next, refuel with dinner at Brown’s restaurant in Victoria. Be ready to celebrate with Christmas cheer! Enjoy a sumptuous three-course dinner with a celebratory glass of Prosecco (juice options for children) in the relaxed surroundings of The Brasserie. Complete your evening with a stop at St Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square to experience this special Midnight Mass. At the end of the night, you will be dropped off within walking distance of your hotel and given a special Christmas gift.

This is the perfect boat party to celebrate Christmas in style and get yourself well and truly into the Christmas spirit. Board and be greeted with a glass of sparkling wine as the boat departs Westminster and sets sail towards Canary Wharf. While enjoying your traditional 3-course lunch, take in the panoramic views of a selection of London’s most iconic landmarks and attractions along the way. Head to the upper deck to pose for photos with your friends as you admire the Tower of London, the London Eye, The Shard, Tower Bridge, and more. Your 3-course meal will consist of a delicious salmon and prawn starter, a traditional roast turkey main, with all the usual trimmings, topped off with a festive chocolate dessert.

Experience breathtaking views of London at night plus all the fun and excitement of the Christmas atmosphere. See the city's decorations beautifully illuminated and fantastic light displays in parts of the city on this 2.5-hour tour in an iconic black cab. Make numerous stops for photographs along the way. See many of London's major buildings illuminated after dark as well. Stop off at Winter Wonderland, where you can sit down with a hot drink and some chestnuts, take the kids to visit Father Christmas, or even do some late-night shopping. Alternatively, your driver can drop you off at any of the markets or at your hotel.

Travel through the stunning countryside of Kent on a guided bus tour to Canterbury Cathedral to attend the Christmas “Sung Eucharist” service. Savor a traditional Christmas lunch, view the famous White Cliffs of Dover, and visit Greenwich. Arrive at the Canterbury Cathedral, where you will attend the Christmas “Sung Eucharist” service – often graced by the presence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The line of succession from Augustine has seen 105 Archbishops uphold this prestigious title. After the church service, sit down and enjoy a festive traditional Christmas dinner. Soak up the festive atmosphere and enjoy a hearty three-course lunch with an alcoholic beverage or soft drink. Next, continue for a photo stop by the famous White Cliffs of Dover, the gateway to England You’ll also catch a glimpse of Dover Castle, a key filming location for The Other Boleyn Girl. On your way back to London, drive past the historic London borough of Greenwich, famous for its maritime past. Admire outstanding example of 17th-century Baroque architecture including the stunning Old Royal Naval College.