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London Night Tour: Illuminated River Experience
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17 Ratings
Greater London
As the sun goes down, London becomes a mesmerizing spectacle of lights with the stunning Illuminated River, a long-term art installation that spans nine bridges in the city’s heart. Enjoy the magical atmosphere of London at night on this exclusive 2-hour private tour.
As the sun goes down, London becomes a mesmerizing spectacle of lights with the stunning Illuminated River, a long-term art installation that spans nine bridges in the city’s heart. Enjoy the magical atmosphere of London at night on this exclusive 2-hour private tour.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- London Bridge - A bridge on this site since the Roman conquest - London Bridge has a wealth of stories and anecdotes which your private guide will explore with you!
- Tower Bridge - London’s most iconic River Thames crossing - a truly majestic sight.
- Tower of London - Famous 11th-Century Castle on the River Thames waterfront -…
- London Bridge - A bridge on this site since the Roman conquest - London Bridge has a wealth of stories and anecdotes which your private guide will explore with you!
- Tower Bridge - London’s most iconic River Thames crossing - a truly majestic sight.
- Tower of London - Famous 11th-Century Castle on the River Thames waterfront - beautifully floodlit at night.
- The View from The Shard - Soaring skywards - this is western Europe’s tallest building.
- Southwark Cathedral - One of the oldest Gothic buildings in London - there has been a place of worship on this site for 1,000 years.
- Borough Market - Vibrant social space - one of the largest and oldest food markets.
- Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre - Faithful reconstruction of the original place of entertainment - which brings the William Shakespeare era back to life.
- Tate Modern - Dramatic former power station which houses the very best of international modern art.
- Blackfriars Bridge - Superb viewpoint for a great vista of London’s Illuminated River installation.
- St. Paul’s Cathedral - Majestic icon which resulted from the conflagration that was the Great Fire of London and then survived the World War Two Blitz.
- Bank of England Museum - World’s most famous financial institution founded in 1694 and one of London’s architectural gems.
- Mansion House of City of London - London residence of the Lord Mayor - a stunning example of Neo-classical Palladian architecture.
- Royal Exchange Building London - Originally founded in the 16th-Century this Neo-classical gem is now an impressive shopping mall.
- The Monument to the Great Fire of London - Hear the story of when London was ablaze in 1666 - underneath the world’s tallest free-standing stone column.
- Thames River - The Illuminated River will be a long term art commission on an unprecedented scale - a scheme to light central London’s bridges along the River Thames.
- Bankside - One of the oldest settlements in Great Britain dating back over 6,000 years - and historically a notorious place of entertainment.

What's Included
- Bottled water included
- Personalized experience with a Private Driver Guide
- Convenient pickup from central London locations
- Engaging live commentary throughout the tour
- Bottled water included
- Personalized experience with a Private Driver Guide
- Convenient pickup from central London locations
- Engaging live commentary throughout the tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Pickup outside of Central London
- Gratuities
- Pickup outside of Central London
Location
Embankment
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(17 Ratings)
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Eric_g
Apr 26, 2025
Lot of interesting sites.... - Lot of interesting sites. The driver Paul was very knowledgeable. There are walking portions of the tour. Overall great experience.
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Sonal_s
Apr 21, 2025
Great way to see the... - Great way to see the sights in London. We loved seeing the city during the evening hours when there were no crowds and minimal traffic. Jim was fantastic and engaging.
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Carolinecz4792fh
Apr 5, 2025
A thrilling ride through Landmark London! - Want to see London’s top landmarks in just two hours? This is the perfect way to do it! Our tour took us to the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square as well as hidden gems such as London’s oldest wine shop where King George III was once weighed and a top viewing spot for the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. All lit up beautifully and looking magical. Jon was an excellent guide, a mine of information with some hilarious stories. The taxi was super comfortable, and had a glass roof offering great views. And with decades of experience as a London Cabbie, Jon knew all the secret stopping places where we got the very best views of top tourist attractions. I thoroughly recommend this tour!
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Dheisel1
Feb 26, 2025
Super fun and interesting trip. - Steve was the best. Highly recommend this company and activity. The car was great too. Steve stopped at good spots for us to grab the photos we were after. Took great care of us!
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Lbcpk
Nov 29, 2024
Fabulous Tour - We had a simply amazing tour with Joe. He took us all over the city (even into special "secret" areas) to see the lights. He is a tremendous resource on all things London. Entertaining, engaging and knowledgeable!! A perfect time!
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Nj088762018
Nov 4, 2024
What a great way to see London! - When my traveling companion suggested the Light Up the Night Tour, i wasn't terribly enthused. Was I wrong! The tour was fabulous and made even better by our personable and knowledgeable guide Paul Hunt. I highly recommend this tour and Paul Hunt.
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Michelle_g
Nov 2, 2024
London is Lit! - What a fun tour! My husband and I have been to London many times but have seldom embraced nighttime in the city. This city tour takes you to many of London’s most famous monuments. It is beautiful seeing London uplit at night. Nick was our tour guide. Our first impression is that his taxi was impeccable…nary a speck of dust. Next, Nick is not only an impressive driver but more importantly an amazing guide. He is a kind, professional and a wealth of knowledge.
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277terencep
Oct 7, 2024
Best way to tour London!! - It was absolutely the best tour that I've ever been on. Out guide, John, was very knowledgeable, very friendly and explained so much of London's history. I definitely have to make a return trip to London, and I definitely recommend this tour service!
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Cynthia_d
Aug 27, 2024
Excellent Quick Taste of London - Excellent quick tour of London to show you the highlights. Our driver, Sean, went above and beyond to show us London. Will be back to explore more of London!!!!
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Krista_f
Aug 18, 2024
Great night tour! - Jon was a fabulous guide! Loves seeing the London sights while hearing stories. Jon was great at getting to perfect spots for photos. My family appreciated his kindness, knowledge and professionalism! I would certainly recommend this black cab night tour!
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