Top London Christmas Tours

Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus in London

London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide

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from $39

Experience London at its glittering best on this magical 90-minute Christmas Lights Night Tour. Ride an open-top bus through the city’s most iconic festive displays, including Oxford Street’s sparkling stars, Regent Street’s famous decorations, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, and the London Eye glowing in holiday color. A live expert guide will share fun stories and Christmas facts as you enjoy stunning views and endless photo opportunities. Perfect for families, couples, and friends, this tour is one of the top Christmas lights experiences in London. Book now and make your festive evening unforgettable!

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from $41

London Christmas Lights Night Tour with Live Guide

London Christmas Lights Night Tour with Live Guide

Step aboard our Christmas Lights Afternoon Tea Bus Tour, a sparkling festive twist on our much-loved sightseeing experience. This exclusive 90-minute journey through London’s most iconic streets promises festive cheer, indulgence, and unforgettable views. Watch in wonder as Oxford Street and Regent Street come alive with their world-famous Christmas lights, all from the comfort of our classic double-decker bus. Christmas Afternoon tea Finger sandwiches All contain gluten- wheat Smoked turkey with cranberry jam & sage butter Smoked salmon & tarragon crème fraiche Croxton Manor Cheddar with apricot & ginger chutney Duck egg & cress Savoury bites Stilton, pear & walnut tart Sweet bites Mulled wine macaroons Baby stolen bites Gingerbread stars Mini chocolate yule log Christmas Scones Freshly baked scones with nutmeg and cranberries Devon clotted cream and Tiptree strawberry jam

from $74

Christmas Lights Tour of London with optional Afternoon Tea

Christmas Lights Tour of London with optional Afternoon Tea

Immerse yourself in London’s enchanting Christmas atmosphere on our open-top bus tour. See the city decked out with sparkling lights and dazzling displays for the festive season. Listen to holiday music onboard that will fill you with Christmas cheer. Start the tour at Embankment Station. From here, take a journey through the city’s West End aglow with seasonal sparkle. Drive along the Strand and past the Christmas market at Trafalgar Square. Go around St James's and Piccadilly to discover picture-pretty Christmas lights inspired by the statue of Anteros. Next, see the Regent Street Christmas lights and the seasonal displays in shop windows such as Hamleys, the world's oldest and largest toy store. Gaze in awe at some of the most spectacular Christmas lights in London across Oxford Street before heading back toward the Embankment along Whitehall, giving you a chance to see Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and the London Eye.

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from $34

Christmas Lights Santa Sleigh Open-Top Tour

Christmas Lights Santa Sleigh Open-Top Tour

Delve deeper into London’s rich Christmas culture during a small-group walking tour based around Charles Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol." Capture the festive spirit and wander through hidden alleys, historic courts, and centuries-old taverns, experiencing London as Ebenezer Scrooge would have. Visit real locations featured in Dickens’ stories, including a stop at one of London’s oldest pubs, where Dickens and the Hellfire Club once gathered.

from $44

Charles Dickens Favouite Tavern and meeting place of The Pickwick Club

London Christmas Carol & Charles Dickens Small Group Walking Tour

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Enjoy a classic British afternoon tea without worrying about reservations on this guided Kensington Palace experience. View the palace from the exterior, and stroll through gardens created by Prince Albert while learning about the history of Britain’s tea time tradition. Then, sit down to a traditional spread of sandwiches, cakes, and scones while hearing stories about the royal family and palace life.

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from $123

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High Tea (Sparkling Wine optional extra)

The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $172

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The Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace Day Trip from London

10 hoursFree Cancellation

A 75-minute journey through London's enchanting Christmas lights awaits. This tour features a classic open-top double-decker bus, allowing for unobstructed views of the city's festive decorations. Experience the magic of the season with live guides sharing stories and insights in English, complemented by audio commentary in ten languages. The tour includes a scenic cruise on the Thames, showcasing iconic landmarks and festive cheer. Family-friendly, with free tickets for children under five, this experience is perfect for all ages. Enjoy the flexibility of free changes or cancellations up to 24 hours before departure. - 75-minute bus tour of London’s Christmas lights - Includes a scenic Thames River cruise - Live commentary in English and multilingual audio options - Family-friendly: free entry for kids under 5

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from $109

Original Christmas Lights Hop On Hop Off River Cruise Tour

Original Christmas Lights Hop On Hop Off River Cruise Tour

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

from $41

London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

Experience London’s traditional pub scene—and discover historical drinking dens that most visitors miss—on this small-group, half-day tour. Accompany your guide to the history-saturated City of London, and visit at least four noteworthy pubs (drinks separate expense). Pop into centuries-old alehouses, see literary haunts favored by writers such as Charles Dickens, and learn about local drinking culture as you explore.

London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Get into the festive spirit with this nighttime tour around London’s sparkling Christmas lights—without having to battle the crowds on the city's busy sidewalks. Ride through the bustling city streets on a classic 50-year-old double-decker bus and see Oxford Street, Knightsbridge, the Houses of Parliament, the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, and more. Hear all about the sights you’re seeing from your guide’s commentary, and enjoy the lights from a unique vantage point that many travelers miss.

(11,640)

from $48

London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Double-Decker Bus

London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Double-Decker Bus

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutesFree Cancellation

4.0

(135)

from $44

Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine

London is never more beautiful than when it glows with holiday wonder. Catch its yule magic on this tour, starting in Covent Garden—you’ll wander craft stalls and boutiques before discovering a hidden garden glowing with Victorian gas lamps. Follow in Charles Dickens' footsteps through secret alleys, hear holiday traditions shaped by Queen Victoria, and end at Trafalgar Square with mulled wine to warm your spirit.

Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine

Get into the holiday spirit with this private tour of London's festive illuminations. London is a sprawling city, and getting around to all of the displays in one go is no straightforward feat. Save your energy and let your driver-guide navigate the way on board a classic black cab. Enjoy a roadside view of the lights around Regent Street, Oxford Street, Bond Street, Covent Garden, and more.

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from $62

Magical Christmas Lights in London: Private Black Cab Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

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from $380

Per group

Likely to Sell Out

Blenheim Palace and The Cotswolds Day Trip from London

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London

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from $109

9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

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from $358

Entry to Traitors Gate from the River Thames into the Tower of London.

Tower of London and Crown Jewels Exhibition Day Ticket

1 dayFree Cancellation

4.4

(7,476)

from $51

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London

Designed for Harry Potter ™ fans who want more than just photo stops, this immersive walking tour brings London’s wizarding connections to life through filming locations and the real landmarks that inspired the books. Explore areas such as Soho and Covent Garden while following a guide, picking up behind-the-scenes trivia along the way, taking part in a fun quiz, and even getting sorted into your Hogwarts house.

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

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from $28

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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Ghosts, Ghouls & Gallows : The Ultimate London Ghost Walk

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

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from $30

Christmas Lights Open Top Bus Tour in London

Glide by a host of London’s must-see landmarks on a sightseeing cruise from Westminster to Greenwich on the Thames River. Step aboard your comfortable cruise boat at Westminster Pier and listen to the live commentary as you pass sights such as Shakespeare’s Globe, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London. Drink in the views from the open or indoor deck, and at Greenwich, step ashore to visit attractions (own expense) such as the Cutty Sark or National Maritime Museum.

from $39

Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London

Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.6

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from $24

Party into the early hours on this pub crawl of central London and experience the city’s legendary nightlife without breaking the bank. With free entry to bars and nightclubs, free shots, and drink discounts all night long, it’s excellent value and a great choice for solo travelers or couples wanting to meet like-minded party-goers. Choose from three start times: the number of venues visited depends on your start time.

Pub Crawl of Central London

2 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

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from $35

London Christmas Eve With 3 Course Dinner and Midnight Mass

6 hours 30 minutes

3.2

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from $176

Embark on a captivating journey to Soho’s most interesting pubs, and find out which famous musicians, artists, playwrights, and actors have visited them. Explore venues where icons like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones made their mark, and even where Mozart lived. Hear tales of Karl Marx's visits, Marilyn Monroe, and even the royal family as you immerse yourself in Soho's vibrant atmosphere.

Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour

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from $44

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Eileen_G, Sep 2026

Great tour

This was a very informative and nice tour. Leeds castle and grounds were beautiful. The cliffs of Dover were spectacular with such clear sunny weather. Canterbury castle and village were the highlight and did not disappoint. The tour guide was brilliant.

London Jack the Ripper Guided Tour with Ripper-Vision

JoAnn_S, Sep 2026

Jack the Ripper Tour

We had a fantastic experience on our Jack the Ripper tour in London! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and brought the history and mystery of the infamous case to life. The tour was engaging, informative, and full of fascinating details about Victorian London and the Ripper’s victims. Highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in history, true crime, or exploring a different side of London!

Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London

DAISY_C, Sep 2026

Amazing trip

We had a wonderful time on our Highclere Castle tour! A special thank you to Mike, our tour manager, for being friendly, knowledgeable, and well-organized. He made the day enjoyable and stress-free. Visiting Highclere Castle and Bampton Village was truly unforgettable. Highly recommend this tour!

London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

SSeidl, Sep 2026

Absolutely fantastic! 🍻❤️

I loved every minute of this tour! The historic pubs were wonderful, but it was the little stories, funny anecdotes and fascinating details that made it so special. Our guide really brought London’s history to life. A fantastic experience, full of atmosphere and great memories. I would wholeheartedly recommend it!

Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London

Joseph_L, Sep 2026

Joe and Carol’s UK trip

This trip was amazing! So much on a one day trip, along with our other day excursions, satisfied our desire to see as much of the UK in one week! Our tour guide, Kevin, was awesomely hilarious and hugely knowledgeable about the history of the country. We absolutely loved every minute!

Tower of London and Crown Jewels Exhibition Day Ticket

Suzanne_R, Aug 2026

The Tower

Interesting experience. The headphones fit poorly so it’s hard to hear the information unless you hold them to your head with your hands. I would think the beefeater tour would be much better. The amount of history is amazing and the exhibits are good. Plan to spend at least 2 hours and most likely more.

Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour

Karen_A, Aug 2026

Fantastic tour

What an absolutely amazing afternoon checking out pubs around vibrant Soho and learning all about the rock and roll history of the area from our wonderful guide, Harvey. Friendly, entertaining and full of brilliant stories Harvey really brought the Soho to life and introduced me to lots of new, lovely pubs. Don't miss it - highly recommended.

Ghosts, Ghouls & Gallows : The Ultimate London Ghost Walk

Melanie_H, Aug 2026

Wicked Westminster. Was a interesting history informatiion.

Marius Was a good tour guide. He was friendly. Enjoyed the tour. He was a good character. Did few good jokes. It was a nice history tour. About the original towns folk of London. Enjoyed the tour and the company wh arranged the tour was very co- operation. Help me with messages and evening work well with me. Was overall delightful apart from a rocky start. really helpful the lead up to the preparation and furally enjoyed myself. Two of my party didn't arrive as they was to hot and we uncomfortable l. Leave my key ds at home just me and my friend went to the tour.

The Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace Day Trip from London

Toni_H, Jun 2026

Great day touring the palace and Cotswold

This was a great day and great tour. Seeing the palace was a great highlight of the day. Our tour guide Sandra did an awesome job giving us a wealth of information on the way there and on the way back. She took us to some interesting places in Cotswold as well. Our driver Mentor was awesome and got us through some rough spots without a hitch! An overall great tour!

London Christmas Carol & Charles Dickens Small Group Walking Tour

Colette_W, Dec 2025

Outstanding tour!

What a delightful tour. Richard was an outstanding guide and shared a wealth of information about Dickens and his life in London. A Christmas Carol came to life as he wove the story together with actual London sites. Great tour especially at Christmas time. The tour time was a bit longer than noted only because Richard took the time to stop if people on the tour needed a quick break or wanted to stop for photos at one of the iconic phonebooths. And the old church/now turned into a coffee house was quite an interesting place for a quick break as well as Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Pub! Highly recommend this tour for a most interesting tour of old London.