Top London Christmas Tours

Delve deeper into London’s rich Christmas culture during a tour based around Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Capture the festive spirit and enjoy personalized attention as you discover hidden alleyways, courtyards, and taverns you might otherwise miss in a small group limited to only six other travelers.

See London’s sights come alive after dark on this private, taxi tour of the city. Choose between two tour durations, meet your guide at your preferred location, and climb aboard. Your driver has passed the Knowledge of London exam, and can share all kinds of 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, plus any custom stops.

During the holiday season, London’s Christmas lights shine bright. See the best of the capital’s festive display on a private tour in an iconic black cab. You’ll travel through richly-decorated hotspots such as Oxford Street, Mayfair, Trafalgar Square, and the West End, as your experienced taxi driver guide imparts local London knowledge.

Perfect for readers, families, and fans of the Harry Potter books, this immersive walking tour whisks you straight to London's most magical destinations. From filming locations to the landmarks that inspired settings in the book, you'll see it all as you follow a guide through Soho, Covent Garden, and beyond. As you go, learn insider trivia, take a fun quiz to test your own knowledge, and be sorted into your Hogwarts house.

Immerse yourself in the spellbinding world of Harry Potter™ on this trip to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Travel to the fabled Harry Potter studios by air-conditioned coach from central London, and on arrival, trace the footsteps of Hogwarts’ student wizards at leisure when you visit original sets and uncover behind-the-scenes secrets. This Harry Potter studio London tour includes round-trip coach transport and entrance tickets.

Discover the grandeur of London aboard the open-top, double-decker bus on this hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. Choose between 24- or 48-hour ticket options, and design a personal itinerary with stops including Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, St. Paul’s Cathedral and more. Enjoy unobstructed views and onboard commentary as you view the city’s highlights. Then, if you've selected the option, hop off at Westminster Pier or Tower of London stop to enjoy a Thames River cruise.

Experience London’s traditional drinking scene on this afternoon pub crawl. Accompany your guide on a fun and educational tour in and around the city, where you’ll visit at least four historic pubs and taste different brews (own expense). Pop into centuries-old ale houses, see literary haunts favored by writers like Charles Dickens, and learn about local drinking culture through the ages.

Glide by some of London’s must-see landmarks on a sightseeing cruise from Westminster to Greenwich on the Thames River. Step aboard your comfortable cruise boat at Westminster Pier and listen to the entertaining live commentary as you pass sights such as Shakespeare’s Globe, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London. Drink in the views from the open or indoor deck, and at Greenwich, step ashore to visit attractions (own expense) such as the Cutty Sark or National Maritime Museum. Upgrade to include a return cruise back to Westminster.

Enjoy the Tower of London and make the most of your entry ticket through this dark and infamous complex. View the remarkable Crown Jewels and visit the White Tower, Traitors’ Gate and Tower Green, where Anne Boleyn met her grisly end. Follow a Beefeater guard on a guided walk to learn insider stories about this remarkable, UNESCO-listed landmark.

No visit to England would be complete without experiencing quintessential traditions such as the Changing of the Guard. See British culture come to life from select prime vantage points. In a small group, observe the King's iconic foot guards, clad in red tunics and bearskin hats, and watch the household cavalry put on an impressive display. Follow history-rich guide commentary with ease using a headset.

Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with an evening Christmas lights bike tour through London! For a whimsical three hours, pedal past main attractions like Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye bedecked in color and light. Take in the dazzle of Oxford Street blanketed in fairy lights, Covent Garden Christmas Market and Hyde Park Winter Wonderland.  

Meeting in Covent Garden, we'll stroll through the market by street performers, craft stalls, and boutique shops. Over cobbled streets we then disappear into the secret garden (one of London's best kept secrets) illuminated with Victorian gas lamps. As Charles Dickens once did we'll explore hidden alley ways as your guide tells tales of Ebenezer Scrooge. Passing through more Christmas markets you'll discover how Queen Victoria shaped modern Christmas, and be amazed at the origins of Santa Claus, Christmas tress and other holiday traditions. Surrounded by the lights and sounds of Christmas you'll get to enjoy a glass of spiced mulled wine before making our way to Trafalgar Square as we round up Christmas past, present, and future surrounded by some of the city's most iconic buildings.

See London’s Christmas lights in style on this private tour by black cab. Cruise past top London sights and jump out for a stroll down the city's bustling shopping streets. Marvel at glitzy illuminations, twinkling lights, and extravagantly decorated shop windows in upmarket neighborhoods such as Belgravia and Chelsea, and see the iconic Oxford Street Christmas light displays. Receive undivided attention from your guide on this private tour.

Celebrate Christmas Eve with a special London Christmas Eve Tour with Dinner and Midnight Mass. This experience is only offered one day a year and provides a fun mix of a city tour with a 3-course dinner at Browns Victoria and midnight mass at a Church of England perish church. Perfect for anyone looking for a holiday-themed night out on the evening before Christmas day.

Sights & Sounds is an exhilarating panoramic tour of London. Sit back and enjoy the ambience of London whilst your guide provides an interesting, informed commentary, bringing alive the history and traditions of this great city. You will see many famous sights such as Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London - and many more. Highlights: • Panoramic Tour of London • Luxury Coach • Professional Guide

Watch London become a real fairy tale. Enjoy the Christmas lights in Mayfair. Fly with the angels in Regent Street. Take pictures in a secret market and visit the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square. Your priate guide is happy to provide you with extra tipps for the rest of your London Holiday.

Fire up for the festive season not matter what time of year it is on a private walking tour that covers the locations immortalized by Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Taking a private tour lets you tweak your itinerary according to what interests you most, and makes sure that you enjoy the undivided attention of your guide.

Enjoy a magical way to kick off your Christmas celebrations—and see London at its most glittering and enchanted—on this Christmas Eve coach tour of its festive light displays. In the evening, depart from the Victoria Coach Station and glide past landmarks like Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London, with your guide’s narration as an accompaniment. You’ll see the sights lit up at night, as well as London’s luminous Christmas decorations.

This Boxing Day, discover Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Warwick Castle - stress-free - on a group tour. This all-day excursion is perfect for locals looking for an alternative holiday experience, as well as travelers who don’t want to waste a precious vacation day stuck inside. Cozy transportation, guided tours, free time to explore, and a scenic drive through the Cotswolds ensure an enriching and relaxing experience from beginning to end.

Enjoy Iheartlondontours’ magical Christmas themed tour filled with lots of Jolly fun this winter season and celebrate the most wonderful and festive time of the year. You’ll start our journey at St Martin’s In the Field Church, from there going on to see many more amazing, festive sights. Including the Unforgettable Regent’s Street Christmas Lights, Piccadilly Circus, Carnaby Soho Lights, Mayfair’s bright and bold high-class shopping district, London Palladium and much more. Along the way, you’ll sing Christmas Carols, take quiz, learn so many fantastic Christmas Tales and enjoy many Christmas-themed treats. The tour ends at the infamous Winter Wonderland where you are free to go on and enjoy a new wonderful adventure.

Why not go on an adventure this Christmas Day and see a multitude of iconic British locations? Wander through the lovely town of Oxford, get a glimpse of Cotswolds and see the beautiful city of Stratford-upon-Avon! A traditional Christmas lunch is also included. Highlights of the day: • Walking tour of Oxford - see Christ Church and Oxford colleges • Walking tour of Stratford-upon-Avon • See Shakespeare’s Birthplace • See Anne Hathaway’s Cottage • Drive through the scenic Cotswolds • Traditional Christmas Lunch

Swap predictable walking tours for this fun and festive alternative—a Christmas-themed silent disco walk. The perfect way to enjoy the sights of London, and party at the same time; listen to lively music and guide commentary through your headphones, take part in spontaneous flash mobs, and pass by lots of interesting London landmarks along the way.

During the holiday season, London bursts into life with Christmas-themed illuminations—but knowing where to see the best of them can be tough. Explore England’s capital at its most festive on a walking tour that covers Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, Carnaby Street and more. Plus, you can explore at your own pace in a small group limited to 5.