ENGLAND
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular christmas tours in England. The ones worth your time, what they cost, and what to expect on the day.
See London Christmas lights on an open-top bus with a live English guide, from the London Eye to Big Ben.
“Great tour of the city! Get there early, tour might he affected by London traffic. Wear many layers if you’re going on the top deck.”
London Christmas Lights Tour on a restored vintage double-decker bus with live commentary, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly, and major shopping streets.
“Great information by the narrator. Architecture of the buildings was fantastic and great to see at night. Would have preferred seeing more Christmas lights though.”
London Christmas lights guided walk with silent disco headphones. See Oxford Street, Neal’s Yard, Leicester Square, Regent Street, Soho.
“The guides were amazing and made this tour! We saw a lot of lights but what really made it were the people! I highly recommend to anyone who wants to see London in a fun way!”
Private black cab Christmas lights tour with hotel pickup, driver stories, photo stops, and optional Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park.
“Amazing in every way. our driver was wonderful and knowledgeable. We stoped a dozen times for what will be generational family photos, we saw places that no group tour would ever go. It made Christmas!!”
Walk London’s best Christmas lights from Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square with a small guide-led group and a complimentary glass of mulled wine.
“Jack was our guide and he was terrific! We had a nice small group of 6 and made a leisurely walk through a few different areas. At one of the markets we got a cup of mulled wine which was delicious. Jack was very knowledgeable about the areas and Christmas time. Would recommend for kids…”
A small-group 3-hour London bike tour with helmets and Santa hats, skating past famous streets to festive lights and Southbank’s Christmas market.
“This trip I can really recommend as I enjoyed it a lot. The cycling was easy and we covered a large area and I realised how compact London is. The Xmas lights were a delight to see and the guide well informed , Cycling in London is always a highlight when visiting London.”
Private London black-cab Christmas lights tour with a guide, flexible route, and famous stops from Oxford Street to Mayfair.
“Our driver Dave was not only our driver, but our historian, tour guide, and wonderful host! It was completely beyond our expectations! It was my mother's dream to see Christmas in London, Dave made the experience magical!”
Follow Scrooge through Dickens London on a small-group Christmas Carol walking tour, with pub stops and a finish near Leadenhall Market.
“This is an absolute must do tour when in London during the holiday time. You learn so much and puts your right into the spirit of Christmas. Enjoyed all the sights and information. You will love it.”
Private black cab Christmas lights tour in London with central pickup, guided photo stops, and festive street legends in 2.5 hours.
“Loved our tour with Geoff….great lights, perfectly comfortable cab, but best of all Geoff’s knowledge of the city and his willingness to share was appreciated by our whole group. Made for a Merry Christmas to be sure”
Enjoy a Christmas lights panoramic coach tour of London’s West End with a festive afternoon tea menu, live guide commentary, and yule treats.
“Very nice experience. We loved it. The food and drinks were delicious. Our guide Megan was awesome and described a lot of cultural and historical facts.”
See London’s best Christmas lights on a 2.5-hour guided walk, from Regent Street to Carnaby’s 3D butterflies, ending near Hyde Park.
“Ollie was an amazing guide - she took us to so many wonderful places, customized the tour for us, and found us a lovely place to have dinner after!! We had an awesome time!”
1-hour London open-top bus tour through Marble Arch, Regent Street, the West End, and festive landmarks with a live guide.
“Out tour guide did a good job pointing out light streets and unusual fact about buildings and the city.”
Private London Christmas lights taxi tour with central pickup, warm rides, WiFi, and guided photo stops at Regent, Oxford, Carnaby, Covent Garden.
“Paula was an excellent guide and very informative. She supported us in all our requests often visiting displays a second time. She met all our expectations of the tour. Would not hesitate to recommend her.”
90-minute private Christmas mulled wine walk in Winchester with a comedian guide, medieval sights, and cathedral lights.
“Rushed - only 4 of us in the group - guide talked more about himself and connections with Ireland. Would have enjoyed more of an overview of Winchester. Mentioned leaving tips - unprofessional I’m afraid.”
Walk London’s Christmas lights on a 2-hour guided route from Covent Garden to Carnaby Street, with free photo stops in small groups.
“At Christmas its a sea of humanity. But very worth it. Wear comfortable shoes. You'll love it. Peace”
