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London Night Tour: Illuminated River Experience
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22 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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(22 Ratings)
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Michael_p
Jul 19, 2025
Highly recommend! - John was a great guide, excellent way to see the city with limited time. Saw more in this two hours, than in multiple previous trips to London. Highly recommend!
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Tommy_w
Jun 19, 2025
London private tour - Our chauffeur Patrick made the evening a special event. 5 stars and beyond. Highly recommend the London night tour and request Patrick
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988freddyh
Jun 13, 2025
Excellent tour - Excellent and practical tour. John Cox was our guide. Punctual and very attentive. He took us to the most iconic sites in London and took great photos with the best recommendation for his experience. I would recommend it blindly
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Aimee_o
Jun 13, 2025
So much fun! - This was so fun! Ollie was so knowledgeable and fun to talk with! He was excellent at remembering our names and information! We got lots of pictures and learned so much! My suggestion would be to do it earlier in your visit because he is a wealth of information regarding things to see & do!
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Cindy_n
Jun 2, 2025
Must do tour - This was one of the best tours! Our tour guide was very informative and the lights and the city is just beautiful.
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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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