London Christmas Lights & Festive Decorations Private Walking Tour


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From $227.20

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 2 hours

Departs: London, London

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Christmas in London has a unique charm all of its own. Anticipation becomes even more palpable as dusk slowly gives way to nightfall. Shoppers begin to gather and carollers fill the air with joyful music as they wish peace and goodwill to all men, women and children, and as you wander through the jolly, colourful streets, your guide will describe the background surrounding some of London's best-known seasonal customs and traditions. Night time is when you will be able to marvel and wonder at the magical Christmas lights illuminating some of the most famous streets and squares in the British capital, such as Oxford Street, Carnaby Street, Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden. The fantastic Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, the last stop on this wonderful tour, is one of the best things to do in London at Christmas. It features a vast selection of festive entertainment and activities. This unforgettable tour is the ideal way to soak up the festive atmosphere and get ready for Christmas!


What's Included

Private Guide

Private Tour

Walking tour

What's Not Included

Admission tickets

Food/Drinks

Hotel Pick up/Drop off

Public transport tickets/Oyster cards/ Travel cards


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 5
  • CHILD: Age: 6 - 15
  • ADULT: Age: 16 - 99

Additional Info

  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Please wear warm clothing
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • As you will use public transport please make sure you have your Oyster card/travel card with you
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Strand
The Strand can lay more than one claim to fame with regard to illumination. The Savoy Theatre was the first public building in the world to be permanently lit by electricity, and the Victoria Embankment had the world's first ever street lights. The Strand didn't actually have Christmas lights until 2015, but since then, stretching from the world famous Trafalgar Square Christmas tree to the beautiful St Mary le Strand Church, they have been extremely popular.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Regent Street
This year marks the 200th anniversary of this famous London street. The street is well worth a visit at any time of year, providing a wide variety of engaging shopping, dining and wellness experiences. At Christmas time, Regent Street can boast London's largest lights installation, and is renowned for its beautiful “Spirit of Christmas” lights. These delightful suspended spirits are based on Regent Street's first ever Christmas lights in 1954.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oxford Street
Another of London’s famous shopping streets provides another of its most attractive Christmas light displays. Oxford Street's high-street fashion and exclusive designer stores draw shoppers in their droves throughout the year, but the vast array of extravagant festive decorations make it even more popular at Christmas time.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Carnaby Street
In the past, Carnaby Street has delivered some of the city's most original and eye-catching Christmas light installations. Last year saw the lyrics of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody illuminated above the street, and this year's installation is sure to be just as memorable. The Carnaby Christmas usually includes special events and discounts in local bars, shops and restaurants.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Covent Garden
The cobbled square and quaint market buildings are even more attractive at Christmas time. The theme for this year's Christmas light display has yet to be confirmed, but you can expect to see an enormous hand-picked Christmas tree draped in lights and an impressive silver reindeer standing on the east side of the piazza.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is a popular attraction all year round, but at Christmas it is especially evocative. It is dominated by the world's most famous Christmas tree, a gift from the people of Norway to the people of London in thanks for Britain's support during the second world war. This tradition has taken place every year since 1949, and its lighting signals the beginning of the countdown to Christmas in London.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hyde Park
The perfect ending to a memorable tour.

NOTE: As you will use public transport please make sure you have your Oyster card/travel or valid tickets card with you.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free






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