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Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine

5.0 · 72 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by Experience Local Ltd Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
15:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Starting in Covent Garden, this Christmas walk links markets, gas-lit gardens and alleyways with tales of Ebenezer Scrooge.

A guide and a glass of hot spiced mulled wine are included; pickup and drop-off are excluded. 5 from 72 reviews at €54 per person for 1h 30m.

In our comparison: #23 of 92 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €54 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Glass of hot spiced mulled wine
  • Guide
  • Pick-up & Drop off
  • Food

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

5.0
72 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 72 of 72

Star breakdown of all 72 ratings

5 stars
72 · 100%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers enjoy the festive stories, lights and mulled drinks, though some outings encounter heavy crowds.

Praised

  • Guides explain Christmas traditions and local history with humour
  • Side streets and alleys reveal places visitors say they would have missed
  • Christmas lights and market stops create a festive atmosphere
  • Mulled wine or spiced cider is a welcome addition to the walk
  • Friendly guides welcome questions and give guests individual attention

Complaints

  • Heavy crowds along the route on some outings

Written by Guidekin from the 70 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (28 November 2022 to 22 December 2025). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Meet at ‘Sunglass Hut’ ️ shop 15 James Street London WC2E 8BU (on the corner of Long Acre and James Street) outside the exit of COVENT GARDEN Tube Station. There is only one exit from the station. Your guide will be holding an open umbrella. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
15:30 daily; scheduled through December 2026 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Experience Local Ltd; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessibility

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included Glass of hot spiced mulled wine
  • Age 18+ minimum age to join

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

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This tour · #23 of 92€541h 30m5.0 (72)shared
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Ranked #23 of 92 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €717, median €31; typical length 2h. 11 of 92 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 92 Walking Tours

From €54 per adult