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The 14 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.
“The route and guide were excellent but didn’t think you should have to pay for a 2 year old on your lap”
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.
“Great way to see the London Christmas lights. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable.”
Vintage open-top bus tour of London Christmas lights: Oxford Street, Regent Street, Knightsbridge, Big Ben views and live guide, 90 min.
“dress warm.guide very informative.beautiful lights .worth doing it”
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.
“Somos 4 llegamos al bus los primeros y nos sentaron en la última fila. Decían que los asientos ya estaban asignados, cuando no era así porque vimos cómo el resto de pasajeros se sentaban donde querían. A pesar de nuestras quejas sólo nos decían que ese era nuestro sitio. Vamos que no vuelvo a coger…”
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.
“Helemaal leuk! Veel gezien en alhoewel ik echt al vaak in Londen ben geweest heb ik toch weer nieuwe dingen geleerd over Londen. Dominic is een enthousiaste verteller. Die precies genoeg verteld en zo de aandacht van de groep vasthoudt.”
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.
“Our guide Chris was informative and very entertaining. Plus the sights of Christmas in London are hard to beat!”
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.
“The tour was quite a short distance for 1.5 hours. But considering the Xmas traffic, I guess that’s the best they could do in London. The guide could’ve been better, she could’ve been livelier and a little more festive. It was nice to see some of the London Christmas lights away from the crowds and…”
Sleeping Beauty Christmas at Waddesdon Manor with animated projections, a Christmas lights trail, and a festive fair and food village.
“These markets are magical and come to life after the sun goes down. We had been before in 2018 when visiting from Australia but left before it got dark so didn't get the proper experience This time around, we came with my husband's cousin and Wife (who are in their 80's), and we absolutely enjoyed…”
London’s Christmas lights from a black cab with live guide, frequent photo stops, and central hotel pickup. Private 2.5-hour night ride.
“Andrew was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and lots of fun. Highly recommend”
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.
“The entire Experience was GREAT! The food, atmosphere, dancing…. we LOVED it from start to finish”
