The 15 Best Christmas Experiences in England

London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide - The Strand and the glowing Savoy figures

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,040 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41Our pick

Review of London’s Christmas lights bus tour, with route highlights, seating tips, traffic warnings, guide quality, and advice on value.

“My wife and I booked this tour to see the Christmas lights but also gain some education about the building and history of the city. We’ve been to London almost 10 times but mainly follow our own tours. We were not disappointed! We learned quite a bit about the history, LOVED the lights and appreciated that Emma was able to wave some personal stories into her narrative. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone and will book if we’re back in London for the festive period in the future.”

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London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Double-Decker Bus

2.London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Double-Decker Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 135 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $43

Review of London’s vintage bus Christmas lights tour, with route details, cold-weather tips, traffic warnings, value advice, and booking guidance.

“It was a very nice tour of London, however the Christmas lights were hardly mentioned. It seemed like just a regular tour. We saw very few Christmas lights until the last half of the tour and our guide only mentioned the lights twice. The lights were beautiful that we did see. However it seemed more like a coincidence. You should really call it a Highlights of London bus tour, including Christmas lights.”

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London Christmas Lights Guided Tour With Christmas Music

3.London Christmas Lights Guided Tour With Christmas Music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $40Top rated

See London’s Christmas lights with music, stories, and silent disco headphones on a lively 1-hour-45-minute walking tour.

“Had a great time. So much fun. Even my young nephews loved it (7&9). This was my second tour with this group. Absolutely fabulous”

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Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York

4.Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $17Best value

Explore York’s Christmas traditions on a 90-minute evening walk linking Romans, Vikings, Dickens, York Minster, lights, and festive folklore.

“York in a Christmas in a dry frosty evening with an amusing and informative guide…what’s not to like!”

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Christmas at Warwick Castle – Light Trail & Ice Skating Packages

5.Christmas at Warwick Castle – Light Trail & Ice Skating Packages

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 95 reviews · from $32

Warwick Castle’s Christmas Light Trail pairs glowing castle walls, a festive market, Santa stories, and optional ice skating.

“We visited Warwick Castle at the beginning of January, 2025. We explored the castle and grounds during the day but we also got the ticket for the Christmastime light show at night, so we came back in the evening for that. The castle is large aRead more”

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London Christmas Lights Private Tour by Traditional Black Cab

6.London Christmas Lights Private Tour by Traditional Black Cab

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $553

See London’s Christmas lights by private black cab, with photo stops, local stories, hotel pickup, and room for up to six.

“We had a wonderful time. Greg was very knowledgeable, extremely nice, and very accommodating. He unexpectedly stopped several times for brief walking tours of various areas of London and knew so much about everything. Not only fun, but learned quite a bit. This was a good 2 1/2 hours and well worth it. Thank you, Greg.”

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Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine

7.Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62

Explore London’s Christmas lights, Covent Garden markets, holiday stories, and mulled wine on a small-group guided walk.

“Jack was our guide and he was terrific! We had a nice small group of 6 and made a leisurely walk through a few different areas. At one of the markets we got a cup of mulled wine which was delicious. Jack was very knowledgeable about the areas and Christmas time. Would recommend for kids as well!”

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London Christmas Lights Bike Tour with Local Guide

8.London Christmas Lights Bike Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $62

Cycle through London’s Christmas lights with a local guide, visiting Harrods, Oxford Street, Covent Garden, and Southbank in three festive hours.

“Saw a whole lot of central London. Great to see sites I normally wouldn't go to such as the different neighborhoods and squares. Learned about the history of the city with humorous anecdotes from our guide Dom. Stopped for pics here and there, wish we had more time for more of those. Enjoyed seeing the city decorated for the holidays with millions of lights strung through the streets. Fun to be biking with other people from around the world. Not sure this tour would be recommended for someone under 18 since you're biking through a crowded metropolis for three hours. Enjoyed the city at night with street lights and music.…”

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London Tootbus Christmas Lights Tour

9.London Tootbus Christmas Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 66 reviews · from $46

See London’s Christmas lights from a double-decker bus, with live commentary, festive stops, Wi-Fi, and practical tips about traffic and value.

“This tour leaves at the heart of the city Piccadilly at 6:30pm trying to get in the middle of rush hour is insane . When I notice that we where stuck in traffic I tried calling and no one answered we arrived to the location at 6:35 and the tour bus had left !😡”

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London Christmas Lights Guided Tour by Cab

10.London Christmas Lights Guided Tour by Cab

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $407

See London’s Christmas lights by private black cab, with a local guide, flexible stops, and festive views from Oxford Street to South Bank.

“We had a wonderful time our driver was very patient as he picked up, we had to change plans to pick up as trains were cancelled . He was knowledgeable and thorough. We all love it.”

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London Christmas Carol & Charles Dickens Small Group Walking Tour

11.London Christmas Carol & Charles Dickens Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $122

Trace Scrooge’s London with Richard on a small-group Dickens walk, visiting ancient pubs, Leadenhall Market, and story-filled city lanes.

“Thoroughly entertaining. Well researched and presented. Really brought Dickens to life. Highly recommend !”

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London Magical Christmas Walking Tour with Guide

12.London Magical Christmas Walking Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 38 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

See London’s Christmas lights, markets, theatres, and festive streets on a lively 2.5-hour walking tour with a local guide.

“London at Christmas is breathtaking, and this tour showed us all the best spots! Ollie made it extra special with her enthusiasm and insider knowledge. The Christmas markets were a dream, and I loved hearing about the history behind the light displays. It’s a must-do if you’re in town for the holidays!”

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Christmas Lights Open-Top Bus Tour

13.Christmas Lights Open-Top Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 31 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $39

See London's Christmas lights from an open-top bus, with live commentary, Waterloo Bridge views, and a one-hour central London route.

“Micheal the tour guide was amazing and so knowledgeable, he gave lots of interesting historical facts. Was such a great event”

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Christmas Mulled Wine Walk of Winchester

14.Christmas Mulled Wine Walk of Winchester

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $20

Walk Winchester’s Christmas lights with a comedian guide, historic sights, and mulled wine in this festive 90-minute tour.

“Rushed - only 4 of us in the group - guide talked more about himself and connections with Ireland. Would have enjoyed more of an overview of Winchester. Mentioned leaving tips - unprofessional I’m afraid.”

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London Private Christmas Lights Taxi Tour with Pick Up

15.London Private Christmas Lights Taxi Tour with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $479

See London's Christmas lights by private black taxi, with central pickup, flexible timing, photo stops, and local stories for up to six people.

“Richard was the best! He knew where all the lights were and gave us background history for some of the areas and buildings. He was encouraging and took pictures of our family for us. It really was the highlight of our London Christmas trip!”

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