Best 16 Christmas tours in London

Experience London glowing with twinkling lights as you catch a festive glimpse of some of the city's most famous landmarks on the open-top Christmas Lights London by Night bus tour. Sit back and take photos from the top deck, as you learn plenty of history on this tour that runs throughout the festive season, including Christmas lights tours on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

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Marvel at the glimmering streets of central London on Christmas Eve with the Illuminations of London tour. Witness London's landmarks and monuments dressed in their winter coat, during an enchanting journey around Britain's capital; from Parliament Square to Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square to the Tower of London.

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Celebrate Christmas Eve in London by taking in the city's sparkling sights and savouring a sumptuous three-course dinner, before attending the Midnight Mass held at iconic St Martin-in-the-Fields church. Read More: Christmas Eve tour with dinner and Midnight Mass

See the sights on Christmas Day with this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Take your seat and relax as the bus navigates streets that are unusually quiet on Christmas Day. Take the opportunity to hop off at regular stops to spot key landmarks and sights, including Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral and Tower Bridge. Read More: Hop-on hop-off bus tour on Christmas Day

Enjoy seeing London on Christmas morning, when it's unusually quiet with the three-hour Sights and Sounds of London Christmas Day morning tour. Sit back and relax on this panoramic coach tour while spotting the likes of Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and the Tower of London. Alternatively, join an afternoon tour departing at 2pm. Read More: Sights and Sounds of London on Christmas Day

Combine a royal town, a university city and an ancient stone circle on this magical Christmas Day tour from London. Explore Windsor and Oxford on foot with guided walking tours, see the mysterious circle at Avebury and also be treated to a traditional Christmas lunch in a British pub. Read More: Windsor, Oxford and Avebury with Christmas lunch

Explore two World Heritage Sites plus historic towns and cities on this fascinating Christmas Day trip. Attend a service at famous Salisbury Cathedral and spot the ancient Stonehenge monument before tucking into a three-course Christmas lunch. Once you've had your fill, explore Bath and finish with a walking tour of Windsor at dusk. Read More: Salisbury, Stonehenge, Bath and Windsor at Dusk with Christmas Day lunch

Walk in the footsteps of Shakespeare, Anne Hathaway and C.S. Lewis this Christmas Day. Indulge in a three-course lunch after seeing the beautiful Cotswolds countryside, wander through quaint towns and explore unspoilt alleys in Oxford. Uncover the history behind these spots and make the most of the tranquillity of Christmas Day. Read More: Oxford, Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon with Christmas Day lunch

Discover London and beyond on this day-long bus tour on Christmas Day, filled with historic spots, maritime neighbourhoods and natural wonders in south-east England. Attend the Sung Eucharist service in Canterbury Cathedral, see the famous White Cliffs of Dover, drive through historic Greenwich, and feast on a traditional Christmas lunch. Read More: Christmas in Canterbury, Dover and Greenwich with Christmas Day lunch

Go on a winter adventure as you visit two iconic World Heritage Sites and explore Britain's historic towns and cities on Boxing Day. Wander around the picturesque market town of Windsor before exploring the mysterious Stonehenge monument. Catch a glimpse of the famous Salisbury Cathedral and end the day strolling around the beautiful city of Bath.

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Savour some of the south-east's top sights as you mix centuries of history with spectacular natural spots. Wander around enchanting Leeds Castle, do some shopping in charming Canterbury and gaze at the magnificent White Cliffs of Dover. This Boxing Day tour also includes a three-course lunch, or opt for a similar Christmas Eve tour without lunch.

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Head west from London this Boxing Day to visit Oxford, where you can set foot inside Christ Church College as part of a walking tour. Then, travel through charming villages in the Cotswolds before visiting Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare. End the day by being transported back to medieval times with entry to Warwick Castle. Read More: Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle on Boxing Day

Enjoy a day-long exploration of some of Britain's most enchanting historic sites on this special tour. See the elegant State Apartments at Windsor Castle, witness the monolithic rocks of Stonehenge, and go back to the 18th century with Georgian grandeur in Bath with a visit to the Roman Baths. Read More: Windsor Castle, City of Bath and Stonehenge tour

Spend the morning admiring this untouched phenomenon during the festive season, including Christmas Eve and Boxing Day. Make it a Christmas adventure and – with the help of your audio guide – piece together how these world-famous 40-tonne rocks of Stonehenge came to be.  Read More: Simply Stonehenge morning or afternoon tour

Join a full-day tour to visit the historic city of Bath, where you can visit its Roman Baths and marvel at Georgian architecture. Walk Bath's pretty streets on a guided walking tour and enjoy some free time in the city, before gaining entry to Stonehenge to see the iconic stones for yourself.. Read More: Stonehenge and Bath tour

Wander around Windsor Castle and discover more than 900 years of history on this fascinating tour. Then, visit eerie Stonehenge, before enjoying one of the most quintessentially English cities: Oxford, known for its enormous Bodleian Library, on a walking tour. Read More: Windsor Castle, Oxford and Stonehenge tour