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Britain's best.
The 15 most popular christmas tours in the UK. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what it costs to book.
See London’s Christmas lights from an open-top night bus. Live guide, stops near Regent Street, Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge.
“Tour guide was great, London traffic is nothing that could of been avoided loved getting a unique view of the lights especially the angels. Wasn’t too cold on top the bus. Learned some fun facts about London from the guide overall enjoyable”
See London’s Christmas lights from a 1960s Routemaster open-top bus with top-deck seats, laughs from the guide, and big-name street views.
“It was a very nice experience. I recomend live and delight London streets this Christmas!!!”
Vintage open-top bus tour of London Christmas lights: Oxford Street, Regent Street, Knightsbridge, Big Ben views and live guide, 90 min.
“Such a wonderful Christmas experience. The tour guide Frank was extremely knowledgeable and very cheerful. The bus driver Michael drove us around extremely safely. Highly recommend this tour. Very well organised.”
See London’s Christmas lights from a double-decker top deck with a live English guide, 10-language audio, Wi‑Fi, and app-based walking tours.
“Not great if you don't speak English. We are bothered by the noise the guide makes with his microphone and we can't hear the audio through the headphones which barely work. We also spend more time in traffic jams and are stuck in place for an hour, in short I don't recommend it.”
90-minute London Christmas lights bus tour with singalongs, mince pies, shortbread, and mulled wine or hot chocolate past Big Ben and Oxford Street.
“disorganizzazione massima non si capiva da dove partiva il tour nonostante abbia chiamato 7 volte all’assistenza mi hanno sballottato da una fermata all’altra in una londra gelata per poi farmi fare un altro tour rispetto a quello prenotato che non aveva nulla di bello esperienza veramente deludente”
Ride London’s Christmas light streets by bike with helmet and lights on a guided 3-hour tour, with stops at Harrods and major shop windows.
“Prachtige tour!”
Ride an open-top bus through London’s Xmas lights in 2025 with a live guide, hitting Oxford Street, Regent Street, Trafalgar Square, and more.
“Good tour for those who want to see Christmas lights in London. Helpful staff”
Christmas Day on the Thames with a 3-course roast lunch, sparkling welcome drink, carols, and big London views from two decks.
“A fabulous way to spend Christmas. Great vegetarian option. Loved the space between parties on the table to allow for a more intimate setting. Staff were friendly, hospitable and nothing was an issue. Entertainment was great to set the mood.”
Take a 1-hour Christmas Day cruise on the Thames from Westminster, with heated comfort, live commentary, and holiday-lit landmarks.
“Contrairement à ce qui est marqué, il n’y a pas de traduction en plusieurs langues, dommage pour ceux qui ne sont pas encore a l’aise avec l’anglais Cependant, superbe croisière au départ du Palais de Westminster jusqu’à Tower Bridge, je recommande car ça permet de commencer la journée tranquillement et en ce temps frais, le…”
See central London Christmas lights from an open-top bus with Santa audio, sing-along carols, and standout photo views from Haymarket.
“I think the activity was expensive compared to what we saw. There were some illuminations, but nothing special. All the comments are only in English, no audio guide even though there were 5 French speakers and other people on the bus. The tour lasted 1 hour and not 1.5 hours as originally planned. On the…”
Sleeping Beauty Christmas at Waddesdon Manor with animated projections, a Christmas lights trail, and a festive fair and food village.
“Excellent event with magical lights and great festive market. A must visit! We will be back next year!”
London’s Christmas lights from a black cab with live guide, frequent photo stops, and central hotel pickup. Private 2.5-hour night ride.
“The ride was great. But our conversation with the driver was a big highlight. He was so friendly and informative.”
See London lit up on Christmas Eve, enjoy a 3-course dinner with prosecco, then head to Midnight Mass at St Martin-in-the-Fields.
“Tour pela cidade bem sucedido. Guia muito interessante e eficaz. Boas informações sobre a cidade. Jantar: local frio, nada acolhedor. Refeição fraca. Mâ organização no transporte dos clientes para os hotéis/locais de estadia.”
3-hour Christmas party lunch cruise on the Thames from Westminster. 3-course meal, sparkling wine, live vocalist, and landmark views.
“Very enjoyable”
A 4-hour Thames Christmas cruise from Tower Pier with sparkling wine, a 3-course dinner, and a DJ dance party under the lights.
“Dansen en DJ was geweldig. Kwaliteit eten was goed.”
