The 12 Best Christmas Walking Tours in the UK

1.Tootbus Christmas Lights Tour incl walking tours

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 227 reviews · from $45Our pick

Ride from Coventry Street through Trafalgar Square, Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus, Soho, Oxford Street, Marble Arch, and Grosvenor Square. An English-speaking guide provides live commentary, while audio guides in 10 languages, Wi-Fi, a Christmas playlist, and app-based walking tours add flexibility. The one-hour route is wheelchair accessible.

“Not great if you don't speak English. We are bothered by the noise the guide makes with his microphone and we can't hear the audio through the headphones which barely work. We also spend more time in traffic jams and are stuck in place for an hour, in short I don't recommend it.”

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2.Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York

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

Join a small walking group in York at 4pm for a 90-minute Christmas tour led by guides such as Sarah. Hear how Roman Saturnalia, Viking midwinter customs, medieval beliefs, Dickens, mistletoe, chocolate, and York’s Christmas markets shaped the holiday you know today.

“The whole walk was excellent. The guide was very knowledgeable. Made York’s history come to life. Well done.”

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

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

Join a guide such as Tom, Henry, Carlos, or Jack for a 90-minute Christmas walk from Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square. Expect festive lights, market stalls, holiday stories, and one complimentary glass of hot spiced mulled wine. The group is capped at 10 people, making it easier to hear and ask questions.

“Henry was very friendly and a great guide. Great stories and history telling of many Christmas traditions including Santa Claus along the route we walked.”

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

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

Join Richard Chambers for a small-group walk through Dickens’s London, from Temple Station to Leadenhall Market. In 2 to 3 hours, you’ll connect A Christmas Carol with old courts, taverns, coffee houses, the Royal Exchange, and the turkey-buying scene. Groups are limited to 10, and the tour runs in English.

“Richard Chambers led our group on a fact-filled tour of the locales in the life of Charles Dickens, and their influence on his works. He let us in on the real-life people and places that shaped the locations and people in his stories with the skill of a true detective. If you want to know, you have to take the tour with him! Ps give this guy a raise!”

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5.London Magical Christmas Walking Tour with Guide

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

Follow guides such as Ollie, Nelson, Bahara, Sabrina, and Mariana through London’s brightest Christmas districts. The 2.5-hour walk links Regent Street, Soho, Mayfair, Bond Street, Carnaby Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Hyde Park, with caroling, local treats, and seasonal stories. Expect crowds, cold weather, and a brisk pace.

“Baja did a nice job of showing us the major Holiday areas and giving us some background on each area. Beware to use go Google maps and not Apple Maps to find the meeting place. We were in the wrong spot. Luckily it was a small group and they were nice enough to wait 5 minutes for us.”

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6.Christmas Mulled Wine Walk of Winchester

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

Join Walsh Tours for a 90-minute Christmas walk through Winchester, from a 12th-century gate and King Arthur-linked castle remains to the cathedral. A comedian guide, including Bryan on some departures, brings the city to life with stories, jokes, Christmas lights, and mulled wine. The private format suits couples, families, and small groups.

“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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7.London Christmas Lights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $61

Meet official London Tour Guides Caroline or Phil at Covent Garden Underground Station at 5 p.m. for a two-hour walk through London's best Christmas displays. You'll see Trafalgar Square, St. James's, Bond Street, Regent Street, Oxford Street, and Carnaby Street, with time for photographs and seasonal city facts.

“At Christmas its a sea of humanity. But very worth it. Wear comfortable shoes. You'll love it. Peace”

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8.Magical London Christmas Lights Walking Tour with a Londoner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Join a London guide at 4:00 pm for a two-hour Christmas lights walk from Charing Cross to Soho. See Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, Bond Street, Regent Street, and Carnaby Street while learning about British Christmas customs. The group can include up to 20 people, and one praised guide is Rich.

“It’s a beautiful and magical tour and you really get into the Christmas spirit. However, beyond anyone’s control, the crowds were overwhelming! Our guide Rich, was outstanding, which made the tour fun and informative. So many stunning displays and so so so many people! Thanks Rich!”

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9.A Christmas Carol and Charles Dickens Old London Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $227

Join Richard of Richards Tours for a private 2 to 3 hour walk through Dickensian London. Visit Inner Temple, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, the Royal Exchange, George and Vulture, Simpson’s Tavern, and Leadenhall Market, with real places tied to A Christmas Carol and other Dickens works.

“I’m sorry I don’t remember our guides name but he had a green jacket and grey bag and an umbrella. The tour took us through the most beautiful parts of London and our guide made The Christmas Carol come to life. It was amazing.”

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10.London Christmas Lights Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Walk from Covent Garden to Piccadilly Circus with a private English-speaking guide, taking in Trafalgar Square, Regent Street, Oxford Street, Carnaby Street, and more. Guides such as Tom and Michael add local history, photo help, and seasonal stories. Choose an afternoon or evening start, with earlier departures best for Fortnum & Mason and Hatchards.

“This was a really good, interesting tour. It was a christmas event for my team and while we all had some knowledge of London, the info Michael shared was new to us all. The tour was well paced with plenty of stops for interesting facts about both the lights and the places and comfort breaks. Michael was brilliant, sharing his knowledge and making it fun. The booking and meeting information was easy and would thoroughly recommend it.”

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11.Christmas Lights Guided Walking Tour Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours · from $26

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Covent Garden Tube Station for a two-hour walk through London’s brightest Christmas districts. You’ll see Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street, Mayfair, New Bond Street, and Oxford Street. Guides such as Daniel and Antonio share Christmas traditions, history, and stories as you walk.

“Our guide Daniel was excellent in taking us around the sights and lights of London. The history behind the lights was great to know too. The 2 hours flew by and would I definitely recommend booking this tour.”

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12.London Christmas Sparkle Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Start at 4 pm on Regent Street for a 2 to 3 hour private walk through London’s brightest Christmas displays. Your guide leads you past Oxford Street, Bond Street, Mayfair, Carnaby Street, Chinatown, Covent Garden, Somerset House, and Trafalgar Square, adding history, shopping tips, and child-friendly stories. Sonja is a frequently praised guide.

“I am very happy to get the second tour with Sonja. She is a lovely and experienced guide for all the secrets of London. I can recomend her absolutly.”

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