Christmas Stories
Private adventure
Imagine a cheerful winter afternoon. You inhale crispy air mixed with notes of warm cinnamon and vanilla while you are strolling through the cobblestone Victorian streets. When you walk by enchanting Christmas shops the merry sounds of Christmas Carols slowly fill sleepy streets and lively markets. We stop at one of them, where you try mulled wine from the Marlborough region or hot cider made from Cornish orchards.
While you bite a crispy cinnamon roll I introduce you to London Christmas history, Victorian traditions, love stories, and hearty food - everything that brings families together on this magical day.
Highlights
- Discover who was a real Grinch who stole Christmas the in 17th century
- Take pictures with London’s most spectacular Christmas Trees
- Learn about the most popular Christmas traditions
- Kiss under the glorious mistletoe!
- See where the Her Majesty the Queen buys her presents
Price
184 £ per person
Sights you will see:
Covent Garden
Trafalgar Square
St James's Palace
Oxford Street
Description
Christmas is a quintessential festive holiday, an occasion to exchange gifts and gather together with family and loved ones. But are you sure it is originally a Christian custom? Find out on our Christmas adventure! Meet your Guide in front of “The Old Curiosity Shop”, that miraculously survived the flames of the Great Fire of London (1666) and once formed part of an estate given by Charles II to one of his mistresses. Hear how Christmas was brought back to London by Charles II and continue your way to the Covent Garden, where you will find the most beautiful Christmas tree in London and can kiss under the gorgeous mistletoe!
Discover what was used to decorate spruce before Christmas globes became popular and look out for the most magnificent tree in Trafalgar square. Discover why (and how) it is brought all the way from Oslo every year! Follow your guide to the oldest toyshop in London, where you can meet real Santa and make a wish with him. Check out one of the quirkiest London Christmas Light displays glowing across Carnaby Street. Walk towards Liberty, one of London’s most famous and prestigious department stores and be dazzled by it’s Christmas decorations.
Meeting Point
Old Curiosity Shop
13-14 Portsmouth St, London WC2A 2ES
End Point
Oxford Circus
Inclusions
Mulled Wine
Forbes recommended guide
Exclusions
Gratuities
Pick up & drop off
Duration
2,5 hrs
Time
3 pm
7 pm
Days
Everyday from 20th of November till the 3rd of January
London's Christmas Fairytale
Chauffeured Adventure
Imagine a cheerful winter afternoon. You inhale crispy air mixed with notes of warm cinnamon and vanilla while you are strolling through the cobblestone Victorian streets. When you walk by enchanting Christmas shops the merry sounds of Christmas Carols slowly fill sleepy streets and lively markets. We stop at one of them, where you try mulled wine from the Marlborough region or hot cider made from Cornish orchards.
While you bite a crispy cinnamon roll I introduce you to London Christmas history, Victorian traditions, love stories, and hearty food - everything that brings families together on this magical day.
Highlights
- Discover who banned Christmas in the 17th century
- Take pictures with London’s most spectacular Christmas Trees
- Learn about the most popular Christmas traditions
- Kiss under the glorious mistletoe!
- See where the Her Majesty the Queen buys her presents
Price
1484 £ per group
Sights you will see:
Covent Garden
Trafalgar Square
St James's Palace
Oxford Street
Albert memorial
King's Road
Description
Christmas is a quintessential festive holiday, an occasion to exchange gifts and gather together with family and loved ones. But are you sure it is originally a Christian custom? Find out on our tour. Meet your Guide in front of “The Old Curiosity Shop”, that miraculously survived the flames of the Great Fire of London (1666) and once formed part of an estate given by Charles II to one of his mistresses. Hear how Christmas was brought back to London by Charles II and continue your way to the Covent Garden, where you will find the most beautiful Christmas tree in London and can kiss under the gorgeous mistletoe!
Discover what was used to decorate spruce before Christmas globes became popular and look out for the most magnificent tree in Trafalgar square. Discover why (and how) it is brought all the way from Oslo every year! Follow your guide to the oldest toyshop in London, where you can meet real Santa and make a wish with him. Check out one of the quirkiest London Christmas Light displays glowing across Carnaby Street. Walk towards Liberty, one of London’s most famous and prestigious department stores and be dazzled by it’s Christmas decorations.
See how the beautiful Oxford Street Christmas lights shimmer in the skies above the world-famous shopping district.
Visit spectacular spruce at London’s legendary Mayfair hotel ‘Claridge's’ and go towards Kensington Palace to learn how German Christmas traditions were both brought to London and spread around the world!
Enjoy magnificent view at the world famous magical ice-rink in front of the Natural History Museum and explore the eclectic range of boutiques and designer labels on the King's Road in Chelsea.
Meeting Point
At your hotel or appartment
Inclusions
Guide
Chauffeured adventure
Pick up & drop off
Exclusions
Gratuities
Time
3 pm or later.
Duration
4 hours
Days
Every day from 20th November until 3d of January