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Highlights

  • Choose from three festive experiences on London's Christmas Eve: an evening lights tour, a full dining-and-Mass celebration, or a countryside day trip.
  • Available exclusively on Christmas Eve, these tours offer the perfect way to enjoy festive moments without any planning hassle.
  • Join a guided luxury bus tour with an English-speaking guide and explore iconic holiday lights at Parliament Square, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, among other locations in London.
  • Savor a 3-course festive meal, experience panoramic views of London’s Christmas lights and illuminated landmarks, followed by the beautiful Midnight Mass at St Martin-in-the-Fields.
  • Enhance your Christmas Eve with an optional day trip including Leeds Castle (entry included), Canterbury’s Christmas Market, White Cliffs of Dover, and a Greenwich drive-through.

Your Experience

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The magic of Christmas Eve in London is unparalleled—streets are aglow with holiday lights, landmarks sparkle with joy, and an air of excitement fills the city. These tours have been thoughtfully crafted to ensure you fully enjoy this special night.

Getting started

All departures take place from or near Victoria for convenient access by public transport. Arrive at your scheduled check-in time with your e-ticket, meet your professional English-speaking guide, and board a luxury coach for an effortless Christmas Eve journey.

What to expect on Christmas Eve in London

Your experience will vary depending on the chosen tour: you might spend the evening soaking up London’s festive lights, savoring dinner at Covent Garden, attending Midnight Mass, or exploring historic towns and markets in Kent. Each itinerary is carefully planned around Christmas schedules to avoid crowds while maximizing the holiday spirit.

Features

  • Luxury coach travel: Enjoy comfortable, heated coaches that allow you to experience London’s sights without dealing with winter weather or public transport hassles.
  • Professional guide: Learn about historic and festive London through expert commentary filled with stories, legends, and insider knowledge.
  • Panoramic Christmas Eve tours: Witness famous landmarks illuminated for the season, including Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, among others.
  • Illuminations of London: Take a cozy bus tour that covers major festive hotspots in a visually stunning and efficient manner.
  • Dinner and Midnight Mass: Indulge in a three-course Christmas meal with Prosecco on this premium all-night experience, culminating at St-Martin-in-the-Fields for Midnight Mass.
  • Leeds Castle & Canterbury Christmas Market: Enjoy early morning access to Leeds Castle with fewer crowds, followed by a guided walking tour of Canterbury and time in the festive market. The journey includes a photo stop at White Cliffs and concludes with a drive through Greenwich.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • London Christmas Lights bus tour
  • Departure from London Victoria Station
  • Luxury coach
  • English-speaking professional guideAdditional 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

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Please bring your e-ticket to gain entry onto the tour.
  • The experience is not wheelchair accessible; plan accordingly if accessibility is a concern.
  • Infants aged 0-2 can join for free without occupying seats, but you'll need their ID at check-in. For seating and meals, purchase a child ticket.
  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended to fully enjoy the tour experience.

Ticket Delivery

  • 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.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 120 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

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

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

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.

Yes, the tour includes an English-speaking professional guide who will lead you through your chosen experience.

No, while some tours may offer skip-the-line benefits, they do not bypass mandatory security checks at major attractions.

This experience is not wheelchair accessible. Please consider this when planning your visit.

You must bring the e-ticket provided to you, which will be required for entry onto the tour.

Infants aged 0-2 not occupying seats can join for free. Just show their ID at check-in.

Your booking includes the Christmas Lights bus tour, departure from London Victoria Station, a luxury coach, and an English-speaking professional guide.

Yes, you can opt for additional experiences such as a 3-course dinner in Covent Garden or a glass of Prosecco.

A festive meal is included with certain tours. However, infants aged 0 to 2 will not receive a meal unless you purchase an additional child ticket for them.

The price does not cover entry to Canterbury Cathedral, gratuities, additional refreshments, or hotel transfers.

Highlights include admiring London’s iconic holiday lights at locations like Parliament Square and Piccadilly Circus on a luxury bus tour with an English-speaking guide.

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