Guided Tours

Christmas Day Guided Tours in London

Choose between three Christmas Day experiences: a London city tour with a Christmas Day service, a cathedral service and countryside tour with lunch, or a festive river cruise.

All tours offer true Christmas Day exclusivity, with expertly guided moments, smooth organisation, and memorable festive highlights.

Relax on a Christmas Day panoramic London tour on a luxury bus with an English-speaking guide, ending with the Sung Eucharist at Westminster Abbey.

Spend Christmas Day in Canterbury with a cathedral service, a traditional Christmas lunch and White Cliffs photo stop, plus a Greenwich drive-through.

Enjoy a premium Thames Christmas lunch cruise with wine, music, festive décor and carols. Sip on tea or coffee, or buy drinks from the licensed bar for a holistic experience.

London sightseeing tour with Westminster Abbey service (as per option selected)

London Christmas bus tour

Entry to Westminster Abbey

Access to the Christmas Day Sung Eucharist at Westminster Abbey

Departure from London Victoria Station

Luxury coach

English-speaking professional guide

Canterbury and Greenwich Full-Day Trip with Christmas Lunch (as per option selected)

Full-day trip to Canterbury, Dover, and Greenwich

Round-trip luxury coach transfers

Departure from London Victoria Station

English-speaking professional guide

3-course Christmas lunch [See sample menu]

Entry to Canterbury Cathedral

Access to the Christmas Day Sung Eucharist at Canterbury Cathedral

Thames Christmas Cruise (as per option selected)

3.15-hour lunch cruise on the River Thames

Boarding from Westminster Pier

3-course traditional festive menu [See traditional menu and vegetarian/vegan menu]

Welcome glass of sparkling wine

Unlimited tea or coffee

Live music and carols

Heated indoor saloon boat

Licensed onboard bar on the Thames Christmas cruise (available at additional cost)

Μπορείτε να ακυρώσετε αυτά τα εισιτήρια έως και 5 ημέρες πριν από την έναρξη της εμπειρίας και να λάβετε πλήρη επιστροφή χρημάτων.

Christmas Day in London offers a rare, magical calm: quiet streets, crisp winter air and the city’s most iconic landmarks glowing in seasonal charm. These limited-edition Christmas Day tours offer unforgettable ways to spend Christmas Day.

Getting started

Each tour begins with an easy check-in at a central London meeting point (Victoria or Westminster Pier). Bring your e-ticket, meet your professional guide or river crew, and enjoy a warm, comfortable start to your Christmas Day experience.

What to expect

Christmas Day in London

Depending on the tour, you’ll explore London’s top attractions, attend Christmas Day services, savour a traditional lunch, visit Canterbury and the White Cliffs, or cruise the Thames with festive music.

Features:

Luxury coach travel: Clean, comfortable and heated coaches make travel effortless on a day when no public transport operates.

Professional live guide: Gain meaningful insight into London’s rich history with expert commentary.

Christmas Day Sung Eucharist services: Attend the Christmas Day Eucharist in Westminster Abbey, one of the world’s most renowned churches, for an unforgettable spiritual experience. Or experience a traditional Sung Eucharist in Canterbury Cathedral, England’s spiritual centre, with Gothic architecture and festive atmosphere.

Traditional Christmas lunch: Enjoy a classic 3-course festive meal with wine for a full Christmas Day celebration. Hop aboard your cruise to enjoy live music and panoramic views aboard a beautifully decorated Thames cruiser to elevate your Christmas lunch experience.

Panoramic sightseeing: From Big Ben and St Paul’s to the White Cliffs of Dover, enjoy iconic Christmas Day photo opportunities without crowds.

What’s not allowed

The Westminster Abbey experience is not suitable for infants aged 2 and under.

The Thames River Christmas lunch experience is not suitable for infants aged 4 and under.

It is advisable not to wear flip-flops, leisurewear, and ripped jeans on the cruise.

Due to venue/cruise restrictions, your pets are not allowed to tag along.

Outside food and drinks, large bags, suitcases, oversized luggage, and smoking are not allowed on this experience.

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.

Tables are pre-allocated and fixed to the floor on the cruise boat, so they cannot be moved. Small groups may share a table with other guests.

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.