England · CHRISTMAS
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Good christmas tours lose their weekend slots first. Here are the 15 best, with current prices and what makes each one different, so you can book before the calendar closes up.
Open-top bus with a live English guide showing London’s Christmas lights. 60 to 90 minutes from Big Ben to Oxford Street.
“We loved our London Christmas lights tour! It was freezing cold on the top level, but it was worth it! We loved seeing the lights and sights of London without being on the ground in the large crowds! We learned a lot, our tour guide was amazing!”
A festive 50-year-old vintage bus tour of London, pairing Christmas lights on Oxford Street and Regent Street with major landmarks.
“Great way to see parts of london at night and Christmas lights were beautiful! If you sit up top, bring a blanket!”
London Christmas lights walk with silent disco headphones. Guided route through Oxford Street, Neal's Yard, Seven Dials, Leicester Square and more.
“An amazing evening of holiday joy! Kris was an awesome host. Check your inhibitions at the starting pub (a cup of mulled wine would enhance the experience also).”
York’s Christmas guided walking tour covers Minster, Romans, Vikings, Dickens, and mistletoe myths in about 90 minutes for $17.36.
“This was a great tour. Our lovely guide, Sarah, told us about all kinds of Christmas traditions that originated from many cultures over many centuries, including the Pagans, the Romans, the Vikings, right up to the Victorians and beyond. 😍 It was a wonderful mixture of christmas traditions that are so familiar to us today.”
Warwick Castle glows after dark with a Christmas light trail and open-air ice skating, plus festive scenes inside the castle.
“We visited Warwick Castle at the beginning of January, 2025. We explored the castle and grounds during the day but we also got the ticket for the Christmastime light show at night, so we came back in the evening for that. The castle is large aRead more”
Private black cab Christmas lights tour with hotel pickup, photo stops, and festive storytelling across central London, ending near Winter Wonderland.
“We all loved the cab tour, our driver David was welcoming, informative and made the tour a lovely experience! We saw parts of the city we wouldn’t have seen otherwise in 2.5 hours, especially on a rainy day!”
Walk London’s Christmas lights from Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square with mulled wine, a small guide-led group, and holiday stories.
“Tom was a fabulous guide .. fun, enthusiastic and really knowledgeable .. took us to parts of London you wouldnt know were even there .. loved every minute of the tour”
Small-group London Christmas lights bike tour with helmet and bike included. Cruise Sloane Square to Southbank in about 3 hours.
“My husband and I took this tour at the end of November . We were worried about the predictable bad weather, fortunately it only rained for a small portion of the trip. This is a wonderful way to see what a magical city London is. It really helped me get more familiar with the layout of the land . So different to experience it by bicycle. We were a small group, just five, including our very knowledgeable guide. Always be ready for rain, don't forget a waterproof jacket with a hood. We both thoroughly enjoyed the tour.”
See London’s Christmas lights on a 1-hour double-decker bus tour with live guide stories, onboard Wi-Fi, and Santa hats included.
“This tour leaves at the heart of the city Piccadilly at 6:30pm trying to get in the middle of rush hour is insane . When I notice that we where stuck in traffic I tried calling and no one answered we arrived to the location at 6:35 and the tour bus had left !😡”
Private black cab Christmas lights tour with flexible stops across Oxford Street, Regent Street, Bond Street, and more, plus a local guide.
“We had a wonderful time our driver was very patient as he picked up, we had to change plans to pick up as trains were cancelled . He was knowledgeable and thorough. We all love it.”
Follow Scrooge in London on a small-group Christmas Carol walk through Dickens sites, pubs, Royal Exchange, and Leadenhall Market.
“Great tour. Lots of information, fun details, interesting perspectives from Richard. Covered a lot of ground at a pace well suited to our group. A wonderful way to see and learn about this section of London, as well as Dickens.”
London’s top Christmas light stops on a 2.5-hour guided walk from Regent Street to Hyde Park, with carols, quick history, and smart photo tips.
“Ollie made it extra special with her enthusiasm and insider knowledge. The Christmas markets were nice, and I loved hearing about the history behind the light displays. If you’re in town for the holidays, I would recommend booking.”
1-hour open-top bus tour in London with a live guide, Christmas-lit streets from Marble Arch to the West End, easy less walking.
“Cool and very enjoyable night. Christmas lights was nice and the tour guide was great with the commentary”
Private London taxi Christmas lights tour with pickup, WiFi, and warm photo stops on Regent Street, Oxford Street, Covent Garden, and the Thames.
“This is the 3rd time I've taken the Private Taxi Tour and it's the best way to see all the lights of Christmas in London! It's worth the price and you see everything & you learn so much from your very knowledgeable driver.”
London’s Christmas Lights guided walking tour links Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, Regent Street, and Carnaby Street with a small-group guide.
“At Christmas its a sea of humanity. But very worth it. Wear comfortable shoes. You'll love it. Peace”
