🏨 Private London Christmas Lights Walking Tour Activity

Private London Christmas Lights Walking Tour

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From $185.05

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Departs: London, London

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Many of us have childhood memories of being taken to London and shown the Christmas lights. For many seeing the Christmas lights in London was one of the most magical moments at Christmas This tour is your chance to step into the magic of Christmas in London and see not only London’s best Christmas light displays but also some of London’s most famous landmarks such as Trafalgar Square, Carnaby Street, Covent Garden.

Along the way, there will also be time to visit some of London’s most famous shops, including Fortnum & Mason, the oldest bookstore in London, and some of the street markets and stalls that pop up throughout London at this festive time of year. There will also be time to stop and enjoy a hot drink or two, as it’s always a tradition to stop either for a mulled wine or hot chocolate somewhere along the way.

Throughout the tour, your guide will not only tell you the history of these iconic locations but also help you take photos and make memories that you will never forget!

What's Included

All guiding fees are included in the cost of this tour.

What's Not Included

Alcoholic Beverages

Coffee and/or Tea

Gratuities

Snacks

Traveler Information

TRAVELER: Age: 0 - 120

Additional Info

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
Regular temperature checks for staff
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Public transportation options are available nearby
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Covent Garden

Our first destination Covent Garden market is famous for street performers, boutique market stalls, and Christmas decorations. While exploring Covent Garden market you have time to take photos, buy Christmas gifts, and listen to street performers. During this time your guide will also explain the history of Covent Garden, from its origins as land belonging to the Church, to the modern vibrant marketplace you see today.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

As we walk along the Strand, your guide will point out some of the many historical buildings that line this road. These buildings include the world-famous Savoy hotel, a favourite place with celebrities such as Frank Sinatra and JK Rowling, and Coutts Bank, the oldest surviving bank in London, where only the wealthiest and most prestigious of clients can afford to keep their money.

Along the way, you will also have the chance to stop and take photographs of the amazing Christmas lights that hang above the main road. If you'd like to stop for the perfect photo of your group, feel free to ask your guide, who will happily recommend the best place to stop and will take a photo of you all.

• Admission Ticket Free

Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square was named after the 1805 battle of Trafalgar, between the British Navy and the larger combined navies of Spain and France. Whilst in Trafalgar Square, your guide will tell you all about the famous battle, how the British won against overwhelming odds, and how one of Britains national heroes lost his life as part of the battle.

Whilst here, your guide will also explain how the Christmas Tree, which sits in the middle of the square, is a symbol of friendship between Britain and Norway.

Finally, you will have time to take photos and explore the market stalls which appear in Trafalgar Square every year.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hatchards

As part of the tour (depending on the start time you select), you will have a brief opportunity to visit the oldest bookstore in London - Hatchards. A favourite with book lovers everywhere, this shop is linked to almost every great writer who ever lived or worked in London. Not only are they linked to writers such as Sir Winston Churchill, but even the King gets his books here!

Not only does this stop offer us the chance to get warm, but it also means that you can purchase a Christmas present for someone you love from one of the most celebrated bookshops in the world!

Looking for a good book? Why not ask the booksellers or your guide for advice?

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fortnum & Mason

Depending on the start time of your tour (we recommend starting before 5.30pm to guarantee time to visit), you will also have time to visit Fortnum and Mason. This iconic department store was founded by one of the Footmen to George III and is now one of the most celebrated places to shop in London.

While visitors who start their tour early will be able to get warm and see the stunning interiors of this most regal of shops, all tours will be able to see the beautiful window displays, which Fortnum's is famous for.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bond Street

Bond Street is home to some of the most iconic fashion brands in the world. Whilst we walk and admire these fashion icons, you will also be able to marvel at the beauty of the Christmas decorations, which are even more radiant than the people shopping here.

• Admission Ticket Free

Oxford Street

Oxford Street is where some of London's most iconic Christmas Lights are located. Every year, there is always an incredible display of lights that will take your breath away.

As we walk down Oxford Street, you will have the chance to take in some of the window displays in the prestigious shops, such as John Lewis, as well as marvel at the beauty of the Lights.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Carnaby Street

As we explore Carnaby Street, you might want to stop at take a look at some of the amazing fashion bands that are located on this road. Famous since the 1960's as the home of quirky British fashion, synonymous with the youth of the time, this area is also known for its bright and colourful Christmas lights, which are often unlike anything else in London!

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Regent Street

A short walk from Carnaby Street is the internationally renowned Regent Stree. Originally a route to link Regent's Park to The Prince Regent's palace, the street was, and is, a beacon for anyone looking for shops of fashion and good taste. Designed by the Architect John Nash, this area is still owned by the Crown!

Thanks to its royal connections, Regent Street is always awe-inspiring when it comes to the fantastic Christmas lights that are displayed across the road.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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