Overview
🎄 Discover London at its most enchanting on a private guided Christmas lights tour. Wander through the city’s most elegant streets, aglow with festive splendour, and explore the stories behind the sparkle with your own qualified guide. Ideal for friends, families, and colleagues looking to enjoy a memorable festive experience away from the crowds.
It’s the season of sparkle, and London’s West End is dressed for the occasion. This private walking tour is your chance to explore the city’s most magical Christmas lights in the company of a knowledgeable London guide.
Begin your evening from a location that suits you—perhaps a cosy Victorian pub—before heading into the glowing heart of Mayfair and St James’s.
As you walk through festively adorned streets, you’ll uncover quiet mews, hidden alleyways, and grand shopping arcades, all lit with creative displays and award-winning decorations.
Along the way, hear tales of the area’s transformation from once-gritty corners to elegant promenades, as well as the lives of those who have shopped, worked, and celebrated here through the centuries.
This tailored experience avoids the busiest areas while still delivering all the seasonal sparkle. Discover the creative minds behind the lights, enjoy the city in a more intimate way, and make treasured memories this Christmas.
What Can Customers Expect?
- Expect an intimate and personalised walking tour away from the crowds. With your own private guide, you'll:
- Stroll through beautifully lit streets at a relaxed pace
- Discover grand displays alongside lesser-known festive corners
- Learn the stories behind the West End’s transformation during the festive season
- Hear fascinating anecdotes about the area’s social and shopping history
- Capture fantastic photos of lights, shopfronts, and festive scenes.
Christmas Lights Tour Reviews:
Lynn and Bahram (5/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This was a wonderful walk through the London streets on a very cold but dry evening. Hazel was very knowledgeable and entertaining and informed us of how local businesses are being encouraged to light up their shop fronts, to make the area more attractive. There were lights everywhere, above, in front, to the side, in trees, on buildings, in the sky above, all different shapes, sizes and colours, too many to describe - you see so much more on foot than you would by driving or being on the bus. Hazel also pointed out the best places to take a photo from. If you get a chance do go and book this walk, you won't be disappointed."
Louisa (5/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"We were on this walk when the recent snowfall started! This added an extra special element to this walk. Hazel showed us some of the lesser known but equally lovely lights and history relating to the location or lights. A lovely walk, very much enjoyed."
Amy (5/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Love these London walks! The guides are so knowledgeable, and ours today was no exception. The crowds looking at London lights felt oppressive, but the walk was still beautiful and interesting. I learned some new things about London that I hadn't known before. Highly recommend!"
🗺️ Start: Hanover Square
🏁 End: Piccadilly Circus
⏳ Duration: 90 minutes
🎓 Led by a qualified London tour guide
Bond Street Station Elizabeth Line station exit, 18 Hanover Square, London W1S 1TA
All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Hello!
Thank you for booking your Christmas Lights private tour with London Guided Walks.
Your assigned guide will be waiting for you outside the Elizabeth Line exit of Bond Street Station at 18 Hanover Square, Mayfair and will be holding a London Guided Walks sign and wearing an orange lanyard.
To ensure you experience the full tour, we recommend arriving 10 minutes before the tour begins.
For the most accurate directions, we strongly recommend using what3words rather than Google or Apple Maps. what3words offers pinpoint accuracy for meeting locations, which is particularly useful when meeting outside busy stations. See the exact meeting point for your Christmas Lights tour
There is a Leon in Hanover Square for coffee/toilets.
[Photo of the meeting place at Hanover Square Mayfair]
Please allow sufficient time for travel. We also suggest using Citymapper for accurate journey planning, as it provides live travel times to help ensure you reach the meeting point without delay. Their mobile app is available on both the Apple store and Google Play store.
Your tour will conclude in close proximity to St James's Market. The tour will last for approximately 90 minutes.
Please remember that you are responsible for your own safety; therefore, we advise you to wear comfortable shoes and suitable clothing.
If you have any concerns, please message us via WhatsApp at +44 (0)7563 116806.
[You might enjoy listening to our London History podcast:] (https://londonguidedwalks.co.uk/podcast)
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Kind regards,
Hazel - Founder of London Guided Walks