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Christmas Eve Guided Tours in London

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Open-top bus on London Christmas Lights Night Tour by Golden Tours.

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    • Pick between three festive Christmas Eve experiences in London: choose from an evening lights tour, a full dining-and-Mass celebration, or a countryside day trip.

    • These tours operate only on Christmas Eve and are perfect for anyone seeking festive experiences without the planning stress.

    • See London’s iconic holiday lights across Parliament Square, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square and more on a guided luxury bus tour with an English-speaking guide.

    • Enjoy a 3-course festive meal, panoramic tour of London’s Christmas lights and illuminated landmarks, and a magical Midnight Mass at St Martin-in-the-Fields.

    • Extend your Christmas Eve experience with a day trip to Leeds Castle (entry included), Canterbury’s Christmas Market, White Cliffs of Dover and a Greenwich drive-through.

    • London Christmas Lights bus tour

    • Departure from London Victoria Station

    • Luxury coach

    • English-speaking professional guide

    Additional paid options:

    • 3-course standard, vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free dinner in Covent Garden

    • Glass of Prosecco

    • Midnight Mass at St-Martin-in-the-Fields

    • Full-day trip to Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover, and Greenwich

    • Round-trip luxury coach transfers from Golden Tours Visitor Centre, Victoria

    • Early-morning access to Leeds Castle

    • Guided walking tour of Canterbury

    • Photo stop at the White Cliffs of Dover

    • Entry to Canterbury Cathedral

    • Gratuities

    • Additional refreshments

    • Hotel transfers

  • TOTAL DURATION1 hour 45 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
    FIRST DEPARTUREBuckingham Palace
    LAST DEPARTUREBuckingham Palace
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    1. London Victoria

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    Buckingham Palace

    Buckingham Palace

    Tower of London

    Tower of London

    London Eye

    London Eye

    Westminster Abbey

    Westminster Abbey

    Big Ben

    Big Ben

    Trafalgar Square

    Trafalgar Square

    St. Paul's Cathedral

    St. Paul's Cathedral

    TOTAL DURATION8 hours
    MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
    FIRST DEPARTUREWestminster Abbey
    LAST DEPARTUREWestminster Abbey
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    1. St Martin-in-the-Fields

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    TOTAL DURATION10 hours
    MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
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    1. Leeds Castle

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    Tickets included
    90 min
    34 min
    35.24 km

    2. Canterbury

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    Free Admission
    90 min
    1 attraction

    Canterbury Christmas Market

    3 minutes walk
    1 min
    0.16 km

    3. Canterbury Cathedral

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    Tickets not included
    15 min
    23 min
    27.68 km

    4. White Cliffs of Dover

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    20 min
    Dover Castle

    Dover Castle

    Greenwich

    Greenwich

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 5 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • What to bring

    • You must bring the e-ticket provided to gain entry to the tour.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

    Additional information

    • Infants aged 0-2 not occupying seats can join for free. Simply show their ID at the starting point. If you would like your infant to be seated, please purchase a child ticket for them.

    • Children aged 0 to 2 will not receive a meal. If you would like your infant to have a meal included, please purchase a child ticket for them.

    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level.

    • Menu selection for the dinner tour option must be confirmed with Golden Tours directly.

    • Please contact Golden Tours to pre-book any special dietary requirements. All requests must be made at least 72 hours prior to the travel date. If no requests are made, you will be offered the standard meal on the date of travel.

    • The menu is subject to change. A suitable alternative or replacement will be offered in its place.

    • You will view Canterbury Cathedral from the outside only.

    • Please note: the tour itinerary and order may change.

    • Please arrive at least 20–30 mins before the scheduled pick-up time to avoid missing the bus.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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