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

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

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

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