Festive Season · GUIDED
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 guided festive tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
See London’s Christmas lights from an open-top bus, with live stories, central landmarks, photo stops, and practical tips for cold weather and traffic.
“It was amazing despite the cold. The tour guide gave full information and the bus wasn’t crowded took many pretty pics”
See London’s Christmas lights by open-top bus, with a live guide, iconic streets, festive displays, and practical tips for a smoother ride.
“Journey started on time, covered all area, Guide named James had an exceptional knowledge. It was a great experience to see Christmas lights.”
See Dyker Heights Christmas lights, Brooklyn Bridge views, and Manhattan skyline on a guided bus tour from Midtown.
“Nice experience .. took the hassle out of driving to Brooklyn from Midtown. Plenty of time to walk around. Nice stop at the base of the Brooklyn Bridge.”
See London’s Christmas lights with music, dancing, and a guide through Oxford Street, Neal’s Yard, Soho, and festive Leicester Square.
“An amazing evening of holiday joy! Kris was an awesome host. Check your inhibitions at the starting pub (a cup of mulled wine would enhance the experience also).”
Review of York’s Christmas Guided Walking Tour, covering medieval traditions, York Minster, Dickens, Vikings, price, timing, and practical tips.
“Fantastic informative walk, which gave a fascinating history of York, linking lots of festive facts. Sarah was full of energy and enthusiasm.”
See Dyker Heights Christmas lights from Midtown with a live guide, coach transport, guaranteed seating, and about an hour of walking.
“la guida sul pullman ci ha raccontato la storia di New York e di dyker heigts è stato con noi durante tutto il tour abbiamo acquistato ciccolata calda durante la passeggiata è gestito da "il mio viaggio a New york" molto bene”
Review of London’s Christmas Lights and Markets Walking Tour, with Covent Garden, mulled wine, holiday stories, and small-group guiding.
“The Christmas lights and markets excursion was no rush, full of dynamic and great stories! Tom was expressive, artistic and fun guide we simply fell in love with! He took thorough care of us as individuals and a group in that way we became friends by the end of the tour. Highly recommended!”
Review of London’s Christmas Lights Bike Tour, covering the festive route, safety, value, guides, cycling demands, and practical tips.
“Excellent tour very interesting really enjoyed it, we were only three so it was very personal, ok I lived in london and still found it great fun the guide was very careful with us on the roads I would really recommend this to anyone”
See London’s Christmas lights by private black cab, with a local guide, flexible stops, festive history, and views from Oxford Street to South Bank.
“Our driver Dave was not only our driver, but our historian, tour guide, and wonderful host! It was completely beyond our expectations! It was my mother's dream to see Christmas in London, Dave made the experience magical!”
See London’s Christmas lights on a guided 2.5-hour walk through Regent Street, Soho, Mayfair, Carnaby, and Hyde Park.
“It was fast-paced tour, with a small group of 4 very capable strong walkers. It was GREAT fun, as it was busy on the streets, and we avoided getting stuck among the crowds. And for good reason, we covered a lot of places and this tour is 100% definitely worth doing! It was fab! We walked through various Christmas markets at Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square. We visited Soho and Carnaby, and Bond Street and Regent Street. So much history about London and about the Christmas lights were so beautiful! The tour guide Nelson was charismatic, knowledgeable and nuanced.”
See Brooklyn’s Christmas lights on a French small-group tour through Dumbo, Brooklyn Heights, and Dyker Heights for $79.
“Une visite incroyable ! Nous avons pu visiter la ville et apprendre de nouvelles choses ! Des vues merveilleuses sur le pont de brooklyn et la skyline. Par la suite les maisons illuminées, on en prend plein les yeux !! Merci à stéphanie pour sa gentille, sa bonne humeur, nous avons passé un moment génial !!! Je recommande !!”
Review of London’s Christmas Lights Walking Tour, with Covent Garden, Bond Street, Regent Street, practical tips, value, and booking advice.
“At Christmas its a sea of humanity. But very worth it. Wear comfortable shoes. You'll love it. Peace”
See London’s Christmas lights from a luxury coach on Christmas Eve, with festive sights, guide commentary, and a practical central meeting point.
“The tour guide and entire experience was amazing!!! We got information on the history of Christmas lights in some of London’s most iconic areas and were treated to a bottle of mulled wine!”
See London’s Christmas lights by private electric black cab, with hotel pickup, photo stops, and a guide who tailors the route.
“Great driver, we had a really good time. We saw many places in and around London we would have never seen on our own.”
Review of Williamsburg’s $25 Colonial Christmas Tour, with candlelit traditions, historic homes, guide tips, value, and honest drawbacks.
“Guide Mr Tom was the very best guide to have had. We so enjoyed learning about the colonial homes!! We will be doing this tour again in the future and recommending to others.”
Pick a market, a lights route or a sled team.
