We arrive via Eurostar in London midday on New Year's Day. Our Air BNB is near Gloucaster Road Tube station. After checking-in and getting settled at the Air BNB, we were going to go to the London Eye late afternoon/early evening, followed by a bus tour. Is this a good plan for New Years Day in London / our arrival day, if so, would you recommend a hop on/hop off bus or a Christmas Lights Bus tour (after the London Eye)? I'm leaning more toward Christmas lights. It looks like there are two that will still be available: Toot Bus and Golden Tours. Not sure which is best? We are a family of four - with two kids ages 11 and 15. Thank you!
Posted by
Lynnwood, Washington
8346 posts
I’m not sure what traffic will be like on New Years Day. On any other day I would encourage you to skip bus tours in London because it is one big traffic jam and not very pleasant on the bus.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32711 posts
on the other hand, if on a lights and window display tour (could also go on foot so as to get a better look at the windows) heavy traffic (don't think there will be, sadly) could be an absolute boon - more gawking time!
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32711 posts
I think you will arrive too late for the New Years Day parade