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Illuminations of London on Christmas Eve Tour

Kickstart your festive celebrations with an unforgettable journey through the enchanting beauty of the city with a tour that will leave you spellbound

eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card

Standout list

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 48 hours before your tour to receive a full refund.

Travel in style

Relax and enjoy the tour in our luxury coach.

Highlights

  • Witness the dazzling London’s world-famous Christmas lights as they adorn the iconic landmarks, from the vibrant Oxford Street to the majestic glow of the Tower Bridge.
  • Soak in the festive atmosphere and feel the holiday spirit come alive with Carol singers, bustling markets and the aroma of roasted chestnuts creating a magical ambiance.
  • Take in expert-guided live commentary with captivating tales and history as you cruise past London’s historical sites and holiday displays.
  • Gain insights into the traditions and stories that make Christmas in London truly unique and enjoy complimentary hot cocoa or mulled wine and traditional mince pies on board.

What's included

  • Panoramic tour of London
  • Professional guide
  • Luxury coach
  • Christmas gift
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Additional refreshments
  • Hotel drop-off

Prepare for the experience

  • We recommend customers to arrive at least 30 minutes before the tour’s scheduled departure time (see Operating times section) to ensure a smooth boarding process.
  • Customers are required to bring a valid mobile or printed ticket to be granted access to this tour.

Children information

  • Children under 17 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.
  • Children under three years old travel free of charge.

Accessibility information

  • Golden Tours sightseeing buses are able to store foldable wheelchairs and mobility scooters, however, boarding on the coach will involve some stairs and being able to transfer to a fixed seat.
  • For safety reasons, Golden Tours coach staff cannot help customers with mobility issues boarding the coach.
  • Due to the fast-paced nature of some of the tours, we recommend contacting our team before booking should you require further accessibility information.

Additional information

  • A sample of a Christmas gift may include, for instance, a scented candle, chocolates, soap, a pencil with colouring, sweets, and a brochure. Subject to change each year.
  • Also, during peak periods additional vehicles without Wi-Fi may be used.

The tour availability can be seen before booking.

  • Duration: 2 hrs 30 min (approx.)
  • Recommended arrival times:  allow at least 15-30 minutes before departure time for the smoothest start of the experience.

The tour would take place only on: 

  • 24 December:
    • Check-in time: 6:15 pm and 5:45 pm (depends on pick-up location)
      • Holiday Inn London - Kensington Forum - 5:45 pm (check-in time: 5:30 pm)
      • Park Plaza County Hall - 6:15 (check-in time: 6:00 pm)
      • London Victoria - Golden Tours Visitor Centre - 6:00 pm (check-in time: 5:45 pm)
    • Departure time: 6:00 pm
    • Return time: 8:30 pm

Departure point

  • Start and end location: Golden Tours Visitor Centre, Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London SW1W 9SR, England, United Kingdom.
    • Nearest station: Victoria
  • Pick-up locations:
    • Holiday Inn London - Kensington Forum: 5:45 pm
      • 97 Cromwell Road, London SW7 4DN
      • Nearest Underground: Gloucester Road
    • Park Plaza County Hall: 6:15 pm
      • 1 Addington Street, London SE1 7RY
      • Nearest Underground: Waterloo
    • London Victoria: 6:30 pm
      • Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London SW1W 9SR
      • Nearest Underground: Victoria

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Golden Tours.

Upon booking you will receive an instant order confirmation from VisitBritain and a second email including an e-ticket with a QR code. You can download it to your mobile phone or print it out to show when attending the tour.