London Christmas Lights Tour By Private Black Taxi

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Fortnum & Masons famous advent calendar lights! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Barry Tours UK

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled Water

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Covent Garden

15 min

See the magnificent 55-foot Christmas tree, and hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights.
Strand

10 min

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.
Trafalgar Square

5 min

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**.
Regent Street

20 min

Regent Street's Christmas decorations, known as the "Spirit of Christmas," feature large, illuminated angel figures with wings spanning across the street.
Carnaby Street

15 min

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.
Marylebone

10 min

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.
Oxford Street

10 min

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
Mayfair

15 min

Mayfair's Christmas decorations are known for their sophistication, artistic flair, and luxury.
Bond Street

10 min

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.
Piccadilly Circus

10 min

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.
Buckingham Palace

10 min

Featuring wreaths on gates & lampposts, & a large Christmas tree inside the palace grounds.
Belgravia

10 min

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.
Knightsbridge

10 min

The lights of Knightsbridge are striking & eco-friendly, made from over 3,000 recycled plastic bottles and featuring 12,000 low-energy LED bulbs.
Harrods

Passing by

The exterior of the store is adorned with thousands of lights.
Sloane Square

10 min

Trees in and around Sloane Square are decorated with string and festoon lighting for a magical effect.
Chelsea

10 min

Adorned with a variety of charming and extensive Christmas decorations, primarily centered around the King's Road.
Duke of York Square

10 min

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.