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Fun Christmas Activities in United Kingdom (Updated 2026)

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Looking for things to do in United Kingdom at Christmas time? Check out reviews and photos of our top picks for fun things to do.

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Blenheim Palace Tour and The Cotswolds Day Trip from London

Discover the resplendent English county of Oxfordshire, an area renowned for its rolling green hills, spectacular stately homes and quintessentially English market towns. See beautiful...

10 hoursFree Cancellation
10 hoursFree Cancellation
10 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (631)
from
$114.64

London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Double-Decker Bus

Enjoy the beautiful Christmas lights of London travelling on a restored 50-year-old Vintage bus! This festive tour features live commentary from a local tour guide...

90 to 130 minutesFree Cancellation
90 to 130 minutesFree Cancellation
90 to 130 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.1 (125)
from
$45.40

London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide

This 90-minute tour will take you around London, providing amazing views of the city’s light displays! Get up close to the lights as you sit...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (1,924)
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$42.68

London Christmas Lights Guided Tour With Christmas Music
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Embrace the Festive Spirit in London's Illuminated Streets Escape the holiday hustle and immerse yourself in the enchanting Christmas lights of London. This tour showcases...

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 45 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (116)
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$57.21

London Christmas Lights Private Walking Tour

Many of us have childhood memories of being taken to London and shown the Christmas lights. For many seeing the Christmas lights in London was...

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (14)
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$254.11

Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter Tour with Superior Transport from London
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Walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter and explore the wonders of the wizarding world. This magical tour of the Warner Bros. Studio will leave...

7 hours
7 hours
7 hours
4.3 (1,298)
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$122.77

Christmas Lights and Markets London Taxi Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Get ready to embark on a dazzling Christmas holiday adventure that will leave you and your group of up to 6 friends or family members...

3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (21)
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$484.65

London Christmas Carol & Charles Dickens Small Group Walking Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Treat yourself to a very small group tour (Max 10 People) to the sites immortalised by one of the most famous authors in the world,...

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (53)
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$128.20

Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York

90 minute Daily Festive Walking Tours, exploring the History, Tales and Traditions of Christmases Past. The streets of York have been witness to celebrations for...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (107)
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$22.34

Magical Christmas Lights in London: Private Black Cab Tour
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Enjoy a magical winter wonderland tour of Christmas lights and famous sights of London in a classic Black Cab as an expert private guide leads...

2 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (49)
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$437.19

London by Night Taxi Tour

Experience London's iconic landmarks, all brilliantly lit against the night sky, from our electric taxi's comfort, featuring a glass roof for up to 6 people....

4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (87)
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$549.75

Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine

Meeting in Covent Garden, we'll stroll through the market by street performers, craft stalls, and boutique shops. Over cobbled streets we then disappear into the...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (71)
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$66.03

London Christmas Lights Guided Tour by Cab

This is the very best way to see the London Christmas Lights. The Lights are mainly in London’s vibrant West End, along the iconic shopping...

3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (65)
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$410.06

London Christmas Lights Bike Tour with Local Guide

See London at its most magical on a 3-hour Christmas lights tour by bike! Under the watchful eye of a local guide, pedal around some...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (57)
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$65.96

London Private Christmas Lights Taxi Tour with Pick Up

We offer a bespoke, private and unique service. Our tours are all about you, our customer, so what better way to celebrate the festive season...

3 to 4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 to 4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 to 4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (29)
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$484.65

London Christmas Lights Guided Walking Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Add some sparkle to your month with our walk which takes you to see the very best Christmas lights in London. Along the way, we...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (29)
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$66.03

Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle on Boxing Day

Why not go on an adventure this Boxing Day and see a multitude of iconic British locations? Wander through the lovely town of Oxford, get...

10 hoursFree Cancellation
10 hoursFree Cancellation
10 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (26)
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$155.32

London Magical Christmas Walking Tour with Guide

Enjoy Iheartlondontours’ magical Christmas themed tour filled with lots of Jolly fun this winter season and celebrate the most wonderful and festive time of the...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (33)
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$37.26

London Christmas Lights Private Tour by Traditional Black Cab

Kick-start the holiday season in style and see London’s Christmas lights on a private, 2.5-hour black taxi tour! Traveling in an iconic black London cab,...

2 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (86)
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$551.10

London Christmas Lights Self Guided Walking Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Embark on a magical Christmas Lights Walking Tour in London. Start at Strand Street, illuminated with festive lights, then head to Trafalgar Square, adorned with...

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (12)
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$14.99

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