CHRISTMAS LIGHTS WALKING TOUR

Embark on a magical Christmas lights walking tour through London's festive heart. You’ll see Trafalgar Square's towering Norwegian spruce, aglow with twinkling lights and carols. Stroll to Covent Garden's enchanting market, where giant baubles and mistletoe chandeliers dazzle amid street performers. Continue to Leicester Square's winter wonderland of illuminated arches, Christmas markets and film-themed displays. Brighten at Piccadilly Circus, its iconic billboards rivalling swirling angel lights overhead. Ascend Regent Street's elegant curves as the lights become a river of stars. Culminate on Oxford Street's bustling spectacle of 750,000 bulbs and oversized ornaments, perfect for holiday shopping, gifts and selfies.

What you will do

Embark on London’s quintessential Christmas lights walking tour, a two-hour spectacle weaving through the capital’s glittering core. Begin at Trafalgar Square, where the colossal Norwegian spruce—gifted annually since 1947—radiates with 500 vertical strands of warm-white LEDs. Choir performances beneath Nelson’s Column add a soundtrack of carols.

Head to Covent Garden. The covered market transforms into a bauble-filled forest: 40 oversized red ornaments dangle above the cobblestones, while a 55-foot tree in the Piazza glows with 30,000 micro-lights. Sip mulled wine from the pop-up chalets; the scent of roasted chestnuts lingers.

Continue to Leicester Square. A mirrored archway of 100,000 LEDs frames the garden, with film-themed installations nodding to the square’s cinematic heritage. The Swiss glockenspiel chimes every half-hour.

Next, Piccadilly Circus. Eros’ statue is dwarfed by swirling constellations projected across the facades, while the famous billboards pulse in festive hues. Pause for photos beneath the 2025 “Angel Wings” canopy—new this year.

Ascend to Regent Street. Here, the “Spirits of Christmas” display unfurls: 300,000 LEDs cascade like liquid light along the street’s graceful curve, synchronized to a silent orchestral score. Luxury windows—Liberty’s Tudor facade included—compete with animated vignettes.

Finish on Oxford Street beneath over 750,000 bulbs to form a Christmas lights display that will inspire all visitors to get into the Christmas spirit.

💷 Adults £14 | Children £14 | Under 5’s FREE!

What you will see

Christmas Lights

Get into the Christmas spirit as London comes alive with Christmas lights and decorations. You’ll see millions of lights!
Carnaby Street

Walk down Carnaby Street for its annual Christmas lights spectacular. At the end of the street you’ll find the famous Liberty Christmas store!
Trafalgar Square

Against the backdrop of Big Ben and a 700 year Christmas tradition, enjoy the Christmas market in Trafalgar Square.
Leicester Square

Visit one of London’s most popular Christmas markets full of Christmas gifts, treats and souvenirs. It’s perfect for the whole family.
Covent Garden

Explore the history of Covent Garden from its origins with Westminster Abbey through to its modern day status as a must-do for all visitors.
Christmas Gifts Galore!

Find the best (and the secret!) Christmas shops and Christmas markets in London full of Christmas gifts for those special people in your life.

Tour Itinerary

Check out your Christmas Lights Tour of London itinerary. It’s pretty Christmassy!

📍 Introduction
Meet your tour guide and hear about London’s Christmas spirit.

📍 Trafalgar Square
Make your way into the centre of London for the annual Norweigan Christmas tree (London has had one for over 700 years!) and to your first Christmas market.

📍 Covent Garden
Take a short stroll into Covent Garden. This spot is magical all year round but is extra special at Christmas with lights adorning the streets and famous Covent Garden market.

📍 Leicester Square
In the heart of Leicester Square you’ll find London’s most popular Christmas market filled with Christmas souvenirs, gifts and mulled wine whilst being surrounded by legendary film statues from Mr Bean, Bugs Bunny and Mary Poppins. Keep an eye out for Harry Potter too!

📍 Piccadilly Circus
Step into Piccadilly Circus, London’s version of Times Square, where it’s bright LED screens create a picture perfect moment against the Christmas lights and celebrations.

📍 Regent Street
One of the world’s most famous streets, Regent Street is a must visit for any Christmas lights tour of London with its spectacular lights shimmering off the windows of this curvatious road.

📍 Carnaby Street
Head up Carnaby Street to get a glimpse of its famous lights display whilst heading towards the renowned Liberty Store full of incredible Christmas gifts. This is every Londoner’s go-to shop at Christmas time!

📍 Oxford Street
Finsih your tour on the world famous Oxford Street beneath 750,000 Christmas lights and with the best of Christmas wishes from your tour guide and fellow group members.

*itinerary subject to change

Important Information

The tour will include a short time at each Christmas market visited but you will always be welcome to return back to the market after the tour!

WHAT IS INCLUDED

✅ Walking Tour
✅ Professional Tour Guide

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

❌ Christmas presents
❌ Santa Claus and reindeers
❌ Gratuities

WALKING

👣The total distanced walked on this tour is approximately 3 miles.

ACCESSIBILITY

♿ This tour is not suitable for wheelchairs or those with walking difficulties.

LANGUAGE

🔊 This tour is available in English only.

GROUP SIZE

👥 The Christmas Lights Tour of London has a group size of 25 guests.

Tour Schedule

Days of Operation: Every Day (November and December only)

Start: 4pm
Departure Point: Embankment Station (Embankment Pier Exit)
Nearest Underground Station: Embankment

Your Christmas Lights Tour of London will start at 4pm at Embankment Station (Embankment Pier Exit). On arrival please meet your tour guide holding the yellow umbrella.

Finish: 6.30pm approx.
End Point: Oxford Street
Nearest Underground Station: Oxford Circus

Your Christmas Lights Tour of London will finish at approximately 6.30pm on Oxford Street.

How to confirm your spot

Confirming your spot on this Christmas Lights Tour of London is easy! Just follow these 4 steps!

1) Select your date from the calendar

2) Select number of people

3) Accept the terms and conditions

4) Done! You’re going on the Christmas Lights Tour of London!

What is the Waitlist? If you see ‘Join Waitlist’ on the calendar then the tour is sold out on that date. Join the waitlist for free and we will contact you by email if spots become available to book.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS WALKING TOUR

What you will do

💷 Adults £14 | Children £14 | Under 5’s FREE!