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15 UK Night Tours Worth Staying Up For

18 night tours  ·  from $18 a head

The shortlist you would send a friend before a night out: 15 UK night tours worth the money, each with its price, its start time and the one thing to know first.

London: London by Night Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour - Starting at Green Park beside the Ritz
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London: London by Night Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour

1.London: London by Night Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,516 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $29Our pick

Board the yellow See London by Night bus beside Green Park and the Ritz for a 90-minute evening circuit of London. A live English-speaking guide, often Michael, Shannon, Matt, or Ness, shares history, jokes, and photo cues as you pass Harrods, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, St Paul’s, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus. Bring warm layers for the open upper deck.

“Very interesting and the guide was great. The only comment was that the front covered part of the upper deck of the bus really obscures the view. I heard another person comment on this. Otherwise we really enjoyed the experience!”

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London: Christmas Lights Nighttime Bus Tour with Live Guide - The route through London’s Christmas lights
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London: Christmas Lights Nighttime Bus Tour with Live Guide

2.London: Christmas Lights Nighttime Bus Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3,720 reviews · from $40

Join Golden Tours for a 1.5-hour evening ride through London’s Christmas-lit streets. Your English-speaking guide, including popular hosts such as Emma, Gee, Harriet, or Kelvin, adds jokes, history, and tips on upcoming photo spots as you pass Regent Street, Oxford Street, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Tower Bridge, and the London Eye.

“Wonderful guide. She was smart and witty, gave excellent insightful information, all while having a great sense of humour.”

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London: River Thames Evening Cruise with Bubbly and Canapés - The first stretch: Tower Bridge and the Tower of London
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London: River Thames Evening Cruise with Bubbly and Canapés

3.London: River Thames Evening Cruise with Bubbly and Canapés

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,493 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Spend two hours on the Thames aboard a comfortable sightseeing boat from Tower Millennium Pier. You’ll receive sparkling wine or a soft drink, enjoy canapés, and choose between an air-conditioned saloon and open-air upper deck. Live chill-out pop adds a relaxed party feel, while the route shows Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, Canary Wharf, the London Eye, and the Houses of Parliament.

“We got more canapés than I expected which was good. I liked most of them. The cruise was as expected but I thought there would be more narration about what we were seeing. There was basically none , so we really didn’t know what sights we were looking at. That was too bad. Everything else was great!”

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London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide - From the London Eye to the Strand
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London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide

4.London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,040 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Ride an open-top bus from the London Eye through the Strand, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street, Oxford Street, and past Big Ben. A live English-speaking guide shares London facts and Christmas traditions. Arrive early for the best seats, dress warmly, and allow extra time for holiday traffic.

“This was a great tour to do of the city on the first couple of days upon arriving. Getting to see a lay of the land and the beautiful Christmas time lights was lovely. I would 100% recommend getting there well before the 15-minute suggestion on the instructions. The earlier you are the more likely you are to pick your preferred seating, as it first comes first serve and you are not necessarily guaranteed a spot on the top/open part of the double bus to see all the lights. I would also suggest booking the tour during a time where there is not rush hour, or don't book anything after…”

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London: Nighttime Open-Top Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide - Parliament Square, Big Ben, and the political heart of London
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London: Nighttime Open-Top Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide

5.London: Nighttime Open-Top Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,558 reviews · 1h 30m · from $39

Ride an open-top bus through central London after dark with an English-speaking guide such as Emma, Tim, Mike, or Jack. Expect Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus, plus audio commentary in 12 languages. Bring a warm coat and arrive early for an upper-deck seat.

“Tim the guide was a local who knew everything and Joseph the navigator managed the treacherous streets amazingly well. What a great way to see this beautiful city at night.”

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London: Jack the Ripper Evening Walking Tour - The darker side of 1880s London
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London: Jack the Ripper Evening Walking Tour

6.London: Jack the Ripper Evening Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,449 reviews · 2 hours · from $33Top rated

Meet at Aldgate Underground station for a two-hour English-language walk through Whitechapel. Guide George brings the Jack the Ripper case to life with clear storytelling, suspect theories, crime locations, and sharp context about Victorian poverty, prostitution, policing, and gin culture.

“George was an amazing tour guide and told the story and theories around the Jack the Ripper case in such an entertaining manner. He was also a wealth of knowledge of London history in general. Very enjoyable experience!”

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London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top - Starting outside the Grand Hotel on Northumberland Avenue
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London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top

7.London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,132 reviews · 1h 15m · from $37

Ride through central London on an original 1960s Routemaster while a live English-speaking guide points out the Christmas lights, shop windows, landmarks, and seasonal displays. The route includes Oxford Street, Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland, and major department stores. Guides such as Ben, Max, Pete, and Ollie are known for mixing jokes, music, and London stories into the ride.

“Me and my hubby loved the all experience but was just disappointed not seeing Harrods store lit up for Christmas. The tour guide was Excellent so much interesting information added . The driver was also brilliant at navigating his bus around London hats of to you both for looking after us on your tour .”

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London by Night Sightseeing Tour - Open Top Bus - Piccadilly and Fortnum & Mason set the tone
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London by Night Sightseeing Tour – Open Top Bus

8.London by Night Sightseeing Tour – Open Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,060 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

This 90-minute Evan Evans tour leaves from Green Park Station beside the Ritz and loops through Piccadilly, St Paul’s, Tower Bridge, Westminster, the Thames, and Kensington. Expect live English commentary, open-air upper-deck seating, and guides such as Michael, praised for his humor. Audio guides are unavailable, so all tours are live guided in English.

“Great way to see London at night. Fun and informative tour, curated by very knowledgeable guide. Thank you for wonderful experience!”

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London by Night Sightseeing Open Top Bus Tour with Live Guide - Buckingham Palace and the royal route
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London by Night Sightseeing Open Top Bus Tour with Live Guide

9.London by Night Sightseeing Open Top Bus Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 977 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Spend 90 minutes touring London after dark from an open-top bus. A live English-speaking guide, with guides such as Joe, Tim, Emma, and Tom praised for lively storytelling, points out Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly. Audio commentary is available in 12 languages.

“Fantastic experience, very knowledgable, helpful, friendly guide! Great way to see London. Would definitely recommend”

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London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus - Starting at Embankment and finding the bus
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London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus

10.London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 770 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $48

Ride an open-top 1960s Routemaster from Embankment through London’s Christmas-lit West End. Your English-speaking guide, including guides such as Rory, Lola, and Katie on selected departures, points out Trafalgar Square, Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street, Big Ben, and the London Eye while Christmas music plays onboard. Dress warmly for the best upper-deck views.

“Our tour with Rory and our driver was fantastic we were able to take advantage of traffic and get amazing pictures and selfies of the lights you also got to see a lot of important sights seeing buildings to check off your list like Big Ben.”

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Multi-Sensory Night Walking Tour with Haunted Vaults in Edinburgh - Entering the Blair Street Underground Vaults
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Multi-Sensory Night Walking Tour with Haunted Vaults in Edinburgh

11.Multi-Sensory Night Walking Tour with Haunted Vaults in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 596 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $37

Walk from Mercat Cross through Edinburgh’s old streets, then follow your guide into the candlelit Blair Street Underground Vaults. In about an hour, you’ll hear tales of murders, hangings, body snatchers, haunted rooms, and a wizard burned at the stake. Guides such as Nicola, Emily, Ross, and Stephanie are known for strong storytelling, with headphones helping you hear every word.

“We learned so much about the history of the town through the eyes of it's residents and thats my favorite. Highly recommend!”

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York: Evening Cruise With Strawberries & Cream + Drink - Boarding with strawberries, cream, and a drink
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York: Evening Cruise With Strawberries & Cream + Drink

12.York: Evening Cruise With Strawberries & Cream + Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 582 reviews · 1 hour · from $24

Board City Cruises York for a gentle one-hour ride along the River Ouse. You’ll receive strawberries and cream plus a choice of Prosecco, Peroni, or a soft drink, then pass York Minster, Clifford’s Tower, York Guildhall, and the surrounding countryside with acoustic music instead of live commentary. An onboard bar and restroom add comfort.

“Lovely sunset boat trip, I really enjoyed the music - modern and pop, bubbly made the experience even better!”

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River Thames Evening Cruise with Sparkling wine and Canapés - Tower Millennium Pier and the first views
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River Thames Evening Cruise with Sparkling wine and Canapés

13.River Thames Evening Cruise with Sparkling wine and Canapés

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 569 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Board at Tower Millennium Pier for a roughly two-hour evening cruise along the Thames. Enjoy one glass of sparkling wine or a soft drink, small canapés, live music, and views of Big Ben, the London Eye, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, the Shard, HMS Belfast, and Canary Wharf. Smart casual dress and a minimum age of 13 apply.

“This cruise was everything I could have asked for and more. Beautiful evening, canapés and sparkling wine as well as a full cash bar on board. I took this cruise to enjoy London sites after dark and was not disappointed.”

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Edinburgh: Multi-Sensory Adults Haunted Vaults Night Tour - The 20 minute Old Town walk
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Edinburgh: Multi-Sensory Adults Haunted Vaults Night Tour

14.Edinburgh: Multi-Sensory Adults Haunted Vaults Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 450 reviews · 1 hour · from $33

Join Mercat Tours at Edinburgh’s Mercat Cross for a 60-minute adults-only walk through Old Town’s grim past and Blair Street Underground Vaults. Guides such as Shannon, Michael, Steph, and Kirsty combine true tales of murder, torture, and executions with TourTalk sound effects, candlelight, and sensory details. Expect cobbles, stairs, gore, and no access for wheelchair users.

“Excellent. Our guide, Anastasia was extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic and hughly skilled in her storytelling ability. She created an atmosphere with her words and theatrical input which enhanced and added to the overall experience. Strongly recommend!”

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York Forbidden Chronicles - Tales for the dark souls. - Starting at Clifford’s Tower and York Castle
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York Forbidden Chronicles – Tales for the dark souls.

15.York Forbidden Chronicles – Tales for the dark souls.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 450 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $17Best value

This 90-minute walking tour follows York’s darker history from Clifford’s Tower to the Perky Peacock. Expect real events, gruesome tales, audience participation, and guides such as Jack, Finn, Ethel, or Brother Mortimer. It is more historical than supernatural, with plenty of cobblestones and outdoor walking.

“Lots of fun with tales none of the other walk tell you , tour guide was brill shame about the weather”

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