Top London Holidays - page 8

Spend an unforgettable Christmas experiencing London, England on your own terms with this hop-on hop-off bus tour of the city. See the UK capital’s most incredible landmarks at any of the bus route’s 70 stops, from Marble Arch to St Paul’s Cathedral to the Tower of London and much, much more.

Experience a different, darker side of London on this small-group guided walking tour. Join like-minded ghost hunters as you explore some of the city’s most haunted sights. Listen to tales of ghoulish prisoners while wandering through the former execution site in Smithfield Market, hear about St. Bartholomew’s Church’s haunted monks, and much more, finishing at the haunted Clink Prison Museum.

Discover London’s festive atmosphere on this private guided walking tour through the heart of the city. See some of London’s most impressive Christmas displays in Oxford Street, Carnaby Street, Covent Garden, and more. Listen as your guide shares historical facts as you go, and keep the cold at bay with a complimentary hot drink.

Skip the crowds on land and count down to midnight on-board this spectacular New Year’s Eve dinner cruise in London. Set sail along the River Thames and cruise through the heart of London as you see the city from the water. Start the night with a glass of champagne and enjoy an included four-course dinner. At midnight, get unobstructed views of the fireworks over Big Ben and the London Eye.

Get into the festive spirit in London with the help of a local guide to show you around the city’s Christmas lights on this small group tour. Explore Christmas markets, enjoying snacks and lunch, watching street performers, passing by the London Eye, and checking out the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree.

Explore Portobello Road and other Notting Hill highlights—and combine your sightseeing with a custom photo shoot—on this private, two-in-one tour. Set off in the company of a professional photographer to discover everything from the neighborhood's colorful houses to its filming locations. Along the way, strike a pose or several—and then receive 35 professionally edited portraits as a special memento of your trip.

Get in the holiday spirit on this private guided walking tour to see London's spectacular Christmas lights, decorations, markets, and window displays. Save hours researching and planning your itinerary by having a local host take you straight to the top attractions. See Covent Garden’s window displays, learn where to admire the best Christmas lights, and enjoy shopping opportunities.

Discover London’s best Christmas scenes after dark on this private tour by black taxi, with space for up to six passengers. Cruise around the city’s light displays and markets, stopping for festive pictures at the prettiest spots. Benefit from your driver’s personal insights into London’s holiday season and keep out the cold with convenient round-trip transfer directly from your hotel.

Experience London's colorful pub culture and learn all about its history with the help of a local guide on this private walking tour through Borough and London Bridge. Sample drinks in some of the city's oldest and most unique boozers, and learn the stories behind the bars where you sit and sip, from Romans and Vikings to Charles Dickens and British nobility.

Enjoy a private full-day tour through the Cotswolds, visiting charming villages such as Snowshill, Bibury, Burford, and Minster Lovell without the hassle of driving. Experience historic streets, scenic views, and a relaxed pub lunch (own expense) in Burford, all with private transportation from London. This accessible tour offers a peaceful way to explore timeless English countryside and heritage.

Dive into the festive season in London and explore Christmas markets with help from a guide on this small-group tour. Taste your way through Borough Market and the South Bank, enjoying holiday treats like fish and chips, oysters, eggnog, mince pies, mulled wine, and more. It’s also a great opportunity to shop for souvenirs and Christmas gifts.

See London in a new light on this private night tour of the city by taxi, which includes your choice of pickup and drop-off locations. Your driver has passed the Knowledge of London exam, and can share stories and trivia with you as you go. Discover London’s key landmarks lit up after dark, from Buckingham Palace to the Houses of Parliament, with plenty of flexibility to customize your tour.

See London’s nightlife without the guesswork on this guided pub crawl in Camden Town. Join a local guide, photographer, and fellow travelers as you hop between bars, pubs, and clubs, enjoying fast-track entry, discounted drinks, and free shots to kick off the evening—making it easy to experience the city’s vibrant after-dark scene with locals who know the best spots.

Avoid closed attractions on Christmas Day by seeing London from the water on this festive River Thames cruise. Glide from Westminster to Greenwich and back, passing landmarks such as Big Ben, the London Eye, and the Tower of London—while enjoying a British-style Christmas lunch of roast turkey with all the trimmings. Along the way, sip sparkling wine, sing along to Christmas carols, and take in the sights without the usual holiday crowds.

Jack the Ripper's story is inseparable from Whitechapel and Brick Lane—but navigating their streets independently, with the historical context to understand what happened where and why, takes local knowledge most visitors don't arrive with. This private walking tour covers the real locations associated with the case, with a guide providing context on both the murders and Victorian-era East London throughout.

If you’re a new visitor to London, you may not know where to go to try some of the city’s best beer. This private London secret pub tour shows you the way as you pop into characteristic pubs in the city's historic nooks. Sip a pint in the old legal district, listen to stories of the Knights Templar and Freemasons, and stroll through Covent Garden. Enjoy beer samples at several stops and savor the cozy charm for an immersive experience.

Explore two parts of the UK on this group tour from London. You visit both Oxford and the Cotswolds, with plenty of stops for photos as you go. Have lunch in a country pub along the way, trying some hearty British fare to keep you energized. Your expert guide takes you to the Divinity School in Oxford, and to villages like Burford, Bibury, and more.

Find out where London poltergeists like to hide on a private ghost walking tour. Follow your guide and listen to the spooky stories behind some of the city’s most popular attractions. Get the insider scoop on the Death Tree in Green Park, the hauntings of Albemarle Street, and more. The tour is a great chance to see some of London’s top landmarks illuminated and without the swarms of daytime tourist crowds.

Seeing London’s Christmas lights often means crowded streets and slow public transport. This private black cab tour offers a more comfortable alternative, combining driving and short walks through the city center. Travel with your driver past festive displays at Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Carnaby Street, and Regent Street— focusing on the holiday atmosphere, not the busy streets.

London is full of great pubs, but it can be hard to find the ones that are historically notable on your own. Instead, discover some of the British capital's most history-rich pubs, and learn their behind-the-scenes stories, with a guide. Spend time in pubs that were once frequented by artists and authors, including Dickens and Christie, and explore with just a small group of fellow travelers to keep you company.

Discover a hidden side of historic London that few visitors experience—and travel in style aboard a classic black cab—on this private ghost-stories tour. Enjoy hassle-free hotel pickup in the early evening as your guide reveals chilling tales of grave robbers, headless queens, and phantom highwaymen. Explore cobblestone back-alleys you'd otherwise overlook on this intimate journey into London's dark past.

Break from the typical tourist scene and learn how to make luxurious chocolate bonbons in London with this beginner-friendly small-group class. Hosted by a trained chocolatier in Notting Hill, this hands-on course offers a one-of-a-kind experience for chocolate lovers. Learn about chocolates, sample different types, learn insider chocolate-making tricks and tips, then create your own custom-flavored bonbons to take home with you.

From Oxford Street to the London Eye to the angels of Regent Street and much more, there’s plenty of sparkle to see on this private black cab tour of London’s Christmas lights. Drive around the UK capital like a local and celebrate the holidays in a city that’s full of festive cheer you’ll never forget. Handy hotel pickup is included, so don’t worry about navigating public transport.

Enjoy a magical way to kick off your Christmas celebrations—and see London at its most glittering and enchanted—on an evening coach tour of its festive lights display on Christmas Eve. Depart from the Victoria Coach Station and glide past landmarks like Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London, with your guide’s narration as an accompaniment. You’ll see the sights lit up at night, as well as London’s luminous Christmas decorations.