• Covent Garden - The first stop is Covent Garden market, renowned for its street performers, boutique market stalls, and festive Christmas decorations. While exploring, there is ample time to capture photos, purchase Christmas gifts, and enjoy the street performances. The guide will also share the rich history of Covent Garden, from its beginnings as church-owned land to the lively marketplace it is today.
• Strand - Walking along the Strand, the guide will highlight the many historical buildings lining this road. Notable sites include the world-famous Savoy Hotel, a favorite among celebrities like Frank Sinatra and JK Rowling, and Coutts Bank, London’s oldest surviving bank, catering to the wealthiest and most prestigious clients.

Along the way, there will be opportunities to photograph the stunning Christmas lights adorning the main road. For the perfect group photo, feel free to ask the guide, who will gladly recommend the best spot and take a picture.

• Trafalgar Square - Named after the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar, where the British Navy triumphed over the larger Spanish and French navies, Trafalgar Square is rich in history. The guide will recount the famous battle, the British victory against overwhelming odds, and the loss of a national hero.

Here, the guide will also explain the significance of the Christmas Tree in the square, symbolizing friendship between Britain and Norway. There will be time to take photos and explore the annual market stalls.

• Regent Street - Walking along Regent Street offers another chance to admire the spectacular Christmas lights illuminating the streets and nearby buildings.

Want a photo? Just ask the guide to capture one!

• Hatchards - Depending on the tour’s start time, there may be a brief visit to London’s oldest bookstore, Hatchards. A haven for book lovers, this shop is associated with nearly every great writer who lived or worked in London, including Sir Winston Churchill and even the King.

This stop provides a chance to warm up and purchase a Christmas gift from one of the world’s most celebrated bookshops. Looking for a good book? Ask the booksellers or the guide for recommendations.

• Fortnum & Mason - Depending on the tour’s start time (starting before 5.30 pm is recommended for a guaranteed visit), there will be time to explore Fortnum and Mason. Founded by a footman to George III, this iconic department store is a celebrated shopping destination in London.

Early tour participants can warm up and admire the regal interiors, while all tours can enjoy the beautiful window displays for which Fortnum’s is famous.

• Davies Street - Home to one of London’s most intriguing wine merchants, Hedonism Wine, Davies Street features fantastic displays throughout the year, with Christmas displays being particularly noteworthy. While at Hedonism Wines, take photos of the festive display and explore their extensive wine and spirits collection if desired.
• Bond Street - Bond Street hosts some of the world’s most iconic fashion brands. While admiring these fashion icons, marvel at the stunning Christmas decorations, which outshine even the shoppers.
• South Molton Street - Renowned for its superb Christmas decorations, South Molton Street is a highlight this time of year. Walking from Bond Street to South Molton Street, the guide will point out where Jimi Hendrix and George Frideric Handel lived and stop for photos with the beautiful Christmas lights.
• Oxford Street - Oxford Street is famous for its iconic Christmas lights. Each year, the breathtaking light displays captivate visitors.

As we stroll down Oxford Street, enjoy the window displays in prestigious shops like John Lewis and admire the stunning lights.

• Regent Street - A short walk from Carnaby Street is the internationally renowned Regent Street. Originally designed to connect Regent’s Park to The Prince Regent’s palace, this street remains a hub for fashion and good taste, designed by architect John Nash and still owned by the Crown.

Thanks to its royal connections, Regent Street is always awe-inspiring with its fantastic Christmas lights.

• Carnaby Street - Exploring Carnaby Street offers a chance to see some amazing fashion brands. Known since the 1960s for quirky British fashion, synonymous with the youth of the time, this area is also famous for its bright and colorful Christmas lights, unlike anything else in London.
• Churchill Arms - The Churchill Arms is one of London’s best-decorated pubs during Christmas. Adorned with bright lights, Christmas trees, and festive decorations, stopping for a quick photo outside this pub is a seasonal must.
• Harrods - Passing by Harrods offers a glimpse of this year’s stunning window displays. Known for its glitz and glamour, Harrods’ window displays never fail to impress passers-by.

• Private Tour
• All guiding fees included

• Alcoholic beverages
• Tea and coffee
• Gratuities
• Snacks

Since the 1950s, the Christmas lights in central London have been a source of festive inspiration. Families from around the globe have taken time from their busy holiday schedules to visit London, marveling at the Christmas lights and the ever-changing window displays of prestigious London department stores like Fortnum and Mason, and Harrods. Experiencing these lights has become as much a Christmas tradition as enjoying shops brimming with festive treats, mince pies, and mulled wine.

Why face the harsh winter weather, risk getting wet, and catching a cold when you can enjoy the highlights of London’s Christmas lights from the comfort of a London cab? Beginning and ending at a central London location of your choice, this tour keeps you warm and dry while showcasing the best of Christmas in London. Guided by a knowledgeable and certified driver/guide, you will learn about the history of the Christmas lights and window displays, along with some delightful Christmassy London secrets.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.