Top London Christmas Tours

Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus in London

London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide

from $38

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.

(2,019)

from $41

London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(10,990)

from $40

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!

London Christmas Lights Night Tour with Live Guide

London Christmas Lights Night Tour with Live Guide

Experience a wealth of England’s rural and historical treasures, plus the fictional "Downton Abbey" village, on this hassle-free full-day trip from London. With round-trip coach transit, visit the splendid Blenheim Palace, the UNESCO-protected country house where Sir Winston Churchill was born—opt to include admission tickets when you book. Additionally, visit the Cotswolds and the pretty village of Bampton, home to multiple "Downton Abbey" filming locations.

from $74

The Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace Day Trip from London

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London

(1,197)

from $108

11 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(19,528)

from $122

Visiting fabled Harry Potter™ filming locations from London typically involves juggling a lot of logistics—especially for families with children. Take the stress out of planning during this full-day tour to Warner Bros. Studios. Travel by climate-controlled coach from central London. Visit original sets and uncover behind-the-scenes secrets, with air-conditioned transportation from central London.

Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transport from London

Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transport from London

7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(3,941)

from $128

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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

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

Christmas Lights Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

London has some seriously dazzling Christmas light displays, but knowing where to look and how to get from point to point can be confusing for visitors. Leave the navigation to someone else by joining a guide on a themed tour of the city's sparkling holiday decorations. Walk from Covent Garden to Oxford Circus, with a stop along the way at Trafalgar Square to check out a Christmas market.

4.4

(38)

from $67

Christmas Lights Guided Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

(3)

from $27

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.

Magical Christmas Lights in London: Private Black Cab Tour

4.9

(50)

from $430

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.

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

Salisbury in Wiltshire and Winchester in Hampshire are both small cathedral cities located in the south of England. Head out from London and explore the twinkling lights and festive cheer of the Christmas markets in both cities on this full-day tour. Wander around the centuries-old cathedrals, warm up with a hearty lunch at one of the market stalls, or shop for Christmas tree decorations to remember your trip.

(54)

from $122

London: Christmas Market Tours in Salisbury and Winchester

London: Christmas Market Tours in Salisbury and Winchester

10 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the magic of London during the festive season on this enchanting Christmas lights tour. Stroll through iconic streets adorned with stunning decorations and vibrant displays, starting from Oxford Street and continuing to the charming Ever After Garden in Grosvenor Square. Experience the elegance of Bond Street's Cartier decorations, the captivating angels of Regent Street, and the festive window displays of famous department stores like Selfridges and Liberty. Learn about Britain's holiday traditions and their Victorian roots while soaking in the city’s festive spirit. - Explore London's iconic streets illuminated with Christmas lights - Visit renowned locations including Oxford Street, Regent’s Street, and Covent Garden - Discover the history and traditions of Christmas in Britain - Enjoy a guided tour filled with festive surprises and decorations

from $123

London's Iconic Christmas Lights Tour

Private Tour: Experience the Christmas Magic in London

from $49

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

from $139

London Jack the Ripper Guided Tour with Ripper-Vision

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(4,933)

from $25

Visit Oxford and top 'Downton Abbey' filming locations on this day trip from London. Start with a walking tour of Oxford and its famous university buildings, then continue to the Cotswolds’ village of Bampton, known as Downton Village in the award-winning British TV series. End with a visit to Highclere Castle, the real-life setting of Downton Abbey, featured in Downton Abbey 3: The Grand Finale.

Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Tour from London, with Oxford

10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(777)

from $198

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

London Christmas Lights Private Tour by Traditional Black Cab

(2,170)

from $44

4.8

(92)

from $545

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.

London by Night Taxi Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(91)

from $544

There’s nothing more festive than London lit up at Christmastime, but knowing where to find the most decorated streets and neighborhoods—and how to get there—can be a challenge for visitors. During this private Christmas tour, you’ll whizz through the city in your own glass-roof taxicab in search of holiday cheer. See popular Christmas-light installations at department store Harrods, and travel to Leicester Square, Bond Street, Kensington, and more.

London Bespoke Black Cab Christmas Lights & Sights Private Tour

London Bespoke Black Cab Christmas Lights & Sights Private Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

(15)

from $649

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, easily accessed by London’s underground network, rail stations, and buses. 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.

Christmas Lights Open Top Bus Tour in London

Christmas Lights Open Top Bus Tour in London

Wicked Westminster: The Original London Ghost walk

4.0

from $38

Special Offer

London: The Snowman Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

3.8

(6)

from $49

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The Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace Day Trip from London

Susan_S, May 2026

Amazing tour guide, driver, and day!

Tour was very easy to find at the station and organized from the start. Phil our guide and Clive our driver were ABSOLUTELY top notch! They made the experience! We totally enjoyed the entire day. Recommendations for places to eat in the Cotswolds were on point. Time allowed at the various places was good. We loved our afternoon tea. The bus was comfortable and modern and had charging ports and cup holders at each seat. I would not have known about this tour company had I not used Viator.

London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

Howard_B, May 2026

History with optional beer drinking

This was a delightful historical tour in downtown London that included four different pubs, but more than just history about the pubs. Drinks were not included but readily available in any of the pubs that we experienced. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and humorous and very personable. I would highly recommend this to anyone who would like to learn a bit more about London and the pubs.

Shared Group Downton Abbey and Highclere Castle Tour from London

Jane_B, May 2026

This is an excellent...

This is an excellent tour. It stopped at many filming locations/points of interest of Downton Abbey. Our guide, Ginny, was excellent - knowledgeable, charming, funny. Our driver, Prince, was excellent also - safe and good driving in heavy traffic. The tour was outstanding - the owner of Highclere Castle spoke to us about the castle and also filming the program, our guide was great and we got a free book autographed by Lady Carnarvon. Interesting and the day passed by quickly even for someone who doesn’t watch Downton Abbey.

Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour

Elizabeth_R, May 2026

Music History and Half Pints

We had a great time learning the music history of SoHo while sampling the pubs! There was so much to take in, we could’ve gone on for another hour! Our guide was really knowledgeable and excited to tell us his favorite stories (and recommend his favorite drinks). This is the perfect tour for any music lover.

Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London

Cathy_B, May 2026

Great tour for Downton fans

Tour was great Ava and Michael were fabulous and loved the stops especially beautiful Highclere castle One criticism is we almost missed the tour as all the maps apps directed us to not quite the right meeting point. Please be more accurate with exact place to meet and perhaps a photo would help

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

Judy_L, May 2026

Great day trip from London

A very enjoyable day with Sheila and Gary. Visited Leeds castle and Canterbury Cathedral. Sheila did a guided tour of the cathedral with much insight and information. Then we saw the Cliffs of Dover and walked on the pebble beach. Had a drive by narrative of Dover Castle with interesting war time perspectives.

Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Tour from London, with Oxford

Parisa_C, May 2026

Favorite tour of our whole London trip!

My husband and I booked this tour with some amount of trepidation (worried that the traveling time on the bus would be excessive), but this turned out to be our favorite tour of our whole trip! And we did a LOT of tours while we were in London! Despite the fact that there were 60 people in our group, our guide, Frank, did an excellent job narrating the trip and giving each stop meaning. Our first stop was Oxford, and we were there for a little less than 2 hours. It was just enough time to eat lunch, use the restroom, and poke around the Ashmolean Museum for a few minutes. We tried to follow the guided walking tour with the rest of the group, but it was impossible to hear anything with 60 people. So we just did our own thing and met back at the bus for the next portion of the drive. The second stop we made was in the little village of Bampton, which was very cute! Our group spent about an hour here. Since this village was not as crowded as Oxford, it was much easier to follow along with the guided tour and hear all of the fun tidbits about filming scenes from Downton Abbey in the Village. Our third and final stop was the crowning Jewel of the tour, Highclere Castle. We were given 2 hours to enjoy the castle and the gardens. This turned out to be a decent amount of time. I really could have spent all day there, but 2 hours was enough time to see everything. We lucked out and had beautiful weather in the afternoon, so most of our pictures of the castle have blue skies in the background. The interior of the castle is just stunning, and the grounds are peaceful and beautiful too. Frank did a terrific job on the bus intercom system giving meaning to our drive. A few times he apologized for talking too much, but in my opinion, he could have talked a whole lot more! I would have enjoyed having him narrate even more the drive, as he was fun and engaging to listen to.

London Jack the Ripper Guided Tour with Ripper-Vision

Kirsten_E, Apr 2026

This tour was amazing!!...

This tour was amazing!! The guide was so funny and knowledgeable (he's written 2 books on Jack the Ripper so he really knows his stuff) it was an easy walk, no hills or steps. I really liked the 'ripper vision' where they showed old photos! I would 100% recommend this tour, and if anyone else asked me to go I would go again!

Blenheim Palace Tour and The Cotswolds Day Trip from London

Cynthia_N, Apr 2026

Great, but be Forewarned

We were not aware that the front of the palace would be covered by scaffolding for restoration work. Also, an area of the interior was closed off and being set and decorated for an event. The other public rooms, the Churchill exhibit, gardens, grounds, and stables were lovely and interesting. Kevin, the tour guide was knowledgeable and funny, and Patrick the coach driver was excellent. We enjoyed ourselves and were comfortable.

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London

Marijan_D, Jan 2026

Great tour with solar guide

It was a very nice city tour with a great guide. Eva was extremely solar and seemed truly passionate. The tour was made during the evening yet we were able to see everything! She was funny, informative and really helpful for some recommendations around the end. The questions were given at relevant time and not just thrown as a test right in the middle, thus, you can easily search in your memory for the right answer. Thank you again Eva ! You are awesome !

London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide

Michelle_F, Jan 2026

Such a great way to see...

Such a great way to see London and all the lights. We had only gotten off a plane a few hours before and found it to be a great introduction for our visit. We actually loved the whole experience so much that my husband even considered booking again to do it a few days later! The tour guide was amazing, it’s a shame I can’t remember his name because he had so much information on all the buildings we passed and even the story behind how shops came to start going some of the big displays they do.

Magical Christmas Lights in London: Private Black Cab Tour

Susan_B, Jan 2026

Better than Walking or a Crowded Bus Tour

Our family of three thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Seb picked us up at our hotel at 4pm and took us to see many Christmas lights in a variety of areas. He kindly took a few pictures of us too when he could. Because of traffic and the crowds, we may have missed a few spots like Covent Garden, but Seb made up for it by taking us to so many other places. He had a great sense of humor too. We arranged in advance to be dropped off at a restaurant we made a dinner reservation at which was very helpful too. Definitely recommend.