England · CHRISTMAS
Good christmas experiences fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Open-top London night bus with a live guide and Christmas light stops, from Regent Street to Big Ben, plus helpful timing tips for winter.
“Treated very considerate on a cold evening by bus staff. Abby was a wonderful tour guide. Very informative, funny and great personality. She kept everyone engaged. Would recommend the tour and Abby 💯”
See London’s Christmas lights from a restored vintage double-decker, with live commentary, royal landmarks, and Oxford Street highlights in about 2 hours.
“Very fun. Beautiful lights. Great commentary about London. Would suggest that hot chocolate or hot apple cider be served. That would so add to the experience especially toward the end of the trip.”
London Christmas lights guided walk with silent disco music, stopping at Oxford Street, Seven Dials, Leicester Square and Regent Street.
“The starting point was changed by email on the afternoon of the Silent Disco Tour. We didn’t see the email as we were already up in London celebrating the 1st December. We walked 30 minutes to the new starting point but the tour had already departed and there was no way of contacting the guides. 14 of us were left behind. Totally embarrassing for our organiser. We have been promised a full refund though and managed to have some special times together without the tour’s help.”
See London Christmas lights from a classic black cab, with hotel pickup, frequent photo stops, and a driver-guide who mixes sights and festive stories.
“He m was a fantastic guide and highly recommended for anyone wanting to have a wonderful time learning about the history of London. He even took us two a few special spots that had meaning from where we were from.”
A small-group London Christmas lights and markets walk with mulled wine, guided stories from centuries past to Trafalgar Square magic.
“Henry was awesome we had a great time on his tour and thank you for treating us to cider. One feedback would be to add one more Christmas Market to the tour if possible.”
London Christmas lights bike tour for up to 12. Helmet and bike included, Santa hat, 3 hours of festive stops and photo breaks.
“Saw a whole lot of central London. Great to see sites I normally wouldn't go to such as the different neighborhoods and squares. Learned about the history of the city with humorous anecdotes from our guide Dom. Stopped for pics here and there, wish we had more time for more of those. Enjoyed seeing the city decorated for the holidays with millions of lights strung through the streets. Fun to be biking with other people from around the world. Not sure this tour would be recommended for someone under 18 since you're biking through a crowded metropolis for three hours. Enjoyed the city at night with street lights and music.…”
London Christmas lights by black cab, private for up to 6, with pickup, a flexible guide-led route, and free stop viewing.
“David’s tour is great! We had a wonderful tour of London and all of its festive lights and decorations as well as learning a bit of history. I highly recommend it.”
Walk Dickens London with a small group, following Scrooge’s story through historic courts, pubs, and markets with guide Richard Chambers.
“This was like taking a trip through history. Our tour guide was so knowledgable, often quoting directly from the text, and gave us so much insight into Dickens and that time period...seeing it around the holidays was a great way to get in the Christmas Spirit! Highly recommend.”
Private black cab Christmas lights tour in central London with hotel pickup, free-to-see streets, and guide stories plus photo stops.
“John was fantastic!! He was very knowledgeable and had a lot of great stories about the people and architecture and Christmas lights! I would love to do this again!”
London Christmas lights bus tour with guided night sightseeing and an onboard Chef afternoon tea. Stop at Regent Street and Oxford Street.
“This was a wonderful London experience. We enjoyed the tea and touring the Christmas lights. Everything was so pretty at night. And, the tour was awesome - Evan and Evans does it again! Great guides and comfortable bus.”
London Christmas lights on foot with a guide, caroling, and festive history. Small group, about 2.5 hours, Regent Street to 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 night tour with live commentary, festive light stops from Marble Arch to the West End, plus the Christmas tree.
“The operator is nice. It is a very SMALL company. their competitors has more buses. There needs to be a sign as to where to wait. We had to walk back and forth between the buses to figure out which one is ours. It's relaxing. A little chilly in the non-covered parts of the bus. After a while, got a little boring but i did have a good nap. wish they allowed the name of the bus on the viator advertisement”
A 90-minute Christmas walk in Winchester with mulled wine, comedy-style storytelling, and cathedral lights from gate to High Street.
“An excellent tour by Bryan! A lovely walk around Winchester with some humour and interesting stories thrown in alongside a delicious mulled wine. I’d thoroughly recommend!”
Join a small-group evening walk from Covent Garden to Carnaby Street to see London’s Christmas lights with a pro guide.
“At Christmas its a sea of humanity. But very worth it. Wear comfortable shoes. You'll love it. Peace”
Private London taxi Christmas lights tour with door-to-door pickup, WiFi, and free-to-see stops from Regent Street to the Thames.
“SCAM ALERT! Sent a small cab with fogged widows and no glass roof. The Ubers were nicer. Cancelled, and refused a refund.”
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