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Step into the heart of the holiday season with a private, enchanting tour of London's world famous Christmas lights from the comfort & style of an iconic black taxi. This unique experience offers a cosy, personalised journey through the capital's dazzling festive displays, expertly guided by a knowledgeable, professional London Taxi driver/guide. Relax in the spacious, comfortable taxi which features a panoramic roof for optimal viewing, listening to your favourite seasonal tunes as your guide expertly navigates the bustling streets, taking you to spots a bus tour simply can't reach. Marvel at the glittering displays & elaborately decorated store windows in London's most famous areas, stopping for photographs along the way.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick up from all Central London Hotels, Air BnB's or your designated central London address.
Itinerary
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1Covent Garden
See the magnificent 55-foot Christmas tree, and hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Strand
Featuring a display of illuminated fairies with glowing trails of light, a tribute to the area's theatrical history & the invention of the world's first "fairy lights" at the nearby Savoy Theatre.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Trafalgar Square
See the tall Norwegian spruce tree, a gift from Oslo, Norway, since 1947. The tree is decorated with 500 white lights hung vertically in a traditional Norwegian style. It is a symbol of gratitude for Britain's support during World War II and a representation of peace, solidarity, and the friendship between the two countries. **Tree is not illuminated until the first Thursday of December**.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Regent Street
Regent Street's Christmas decorations, known as the "Spirit of Christmas," feature large, illuminated angel figures with wings spanning across the street.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Carnaby Street
For the 2025 Christmas season, Carnaby Street's decorations are themed "All is Bright," featuring large, colourful Christmas crackers and geometric light installations with 60,000 LEDs that perform a light display.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Marylebone
Marylebone High Street's Christmas decorations include dazzling festive lights, particularly along the main street and George Street, along with a new landmark installation called the "Elm Leaf" at the entrance to Marylebone Village.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Oxford Street
Oxford Street's Christmas decorations are a dazzling canopy of 300,000 LED "shining stars" that stretch along the 1.5-mile length of the street. Selfridges' elaborate window scenes, feature Disney storytelling & a spectacular light show
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Mayfair
Mayfair's Christmas decorations are known for their sophistication, artistic flair, and luxury.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Bond Street
Bond Street's 2025 Christmas decorations feature a "Crown Jewels" theme with lights shaped like crowns & sparkling jewels, while the luxury stores host extravagant, festive window displays.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Piccadilly Circus
The building of the famous department store, Fortnum & Mason, is transformed into a giant illuminated advent calendar with numbers on the upstairs windows. The exterior of The Ritz hotel is elegantly draped in a warm, glowing display of lights and festive wreaths.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Buckingham Palace
Featuring wreaths on gates & lampposts, & a large Christmas tree inside the palace grounds.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Belgravia
Major thoroughfares are draped with extensive, twinkling Christmas lights, often featuring elegant designs such as golden lights or even chandelier-style displays hanging above the street. Tastefully decorated Christmas trees can be found throughout the area, including in public squares & within shops and restaurants.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Knightsbridge
The lights of Knightsbridge are striking & eco-friendly, made from over 3,000 recycled plastic bottles and featuring 12,000 low-energy LED bulbs.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Harrods (Pass by)
The exterior of the store is adorned with thousands of lights.
Admission ticket free -
14Sloane Square
Trees in and around Sloane Square are decorated with string and festoon lighting for a magical effect.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Chelsea
Adorned with a variety of charming and extensive Christmas decorations, primarily centered around the King's Road.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16Duke of York Square
Featuring a charming "12 Days of Christmas" trail with themed decorations like "Partridge in a Pear Tree" & "Five Gold Rings," alongside a breathtaking display of over 30,000 illuminated white roses in the Ever After Garden.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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