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Christmas lights walking tour around London

Christmas Lights Walking Tour in London
Where? Covent Garden When? 13th November to 18th December 2024 5 PM to 7 PM (Mon, Wed-Thu & Sat) Price? From £45 Parking: Nearby car parks Buses: 9, 13, 15, 23, 24, 139, 153, RV1 Bus fares Trains: The closest station is Covent Garden Piccadilly Other nearby stations: Charing Cross, Embankment and Leicester Square Train fares

Starting with the giant tree in Covent Garden and the huge baubles hanging from the roof of the piazza, your small group will take a 2-hour stroll around some of the prettiest lights in London.

Christmas tree outside Covent Garden piazzaPhoto: Craig Cross
Christmas tree outside Covent Garden piazza

You'll see Norway's famous Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square which was gifted to the city for our help during World War II, then walk past the bright lights in Waterloo Place and the festive boutiques down Bond Street and Burlington Arcade.

Christmas tree in Trafalgar SquarePhoto: Craig Cross
Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square

You'll stop outside the animated window displays in Fortnum & Mason, and then continue on to Piccadilly Circus to see the bright lights strung across Regent Street and Oxford Street, before ending with the contemporary decorations in Carnaby Street.

Christmas decorations in Carnaby StreetPhoto: Craig Cross
Christmas decorations in Carnaby Street

Along the way your friendly guide will share some seasonal stories about how the Victorian's re-invented Christmas, who really invented the Christmas card, and why turkeys wore boots on their way to market.

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