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London Christmas Lights Bike Tour with Local Guide

4.8 · 67 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by The London Bicycle Tour Company Ltd. Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
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

Christmas lights around the London Eye, Big Ben and Oxford Street shape this bike ride, with a stop at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland.

A guide, bike, helmet and Santa hat are included; children under ten may join private tours only. 4.84 from 67 reviews at €53 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #9 of 15 in Bike Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €53 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Local guide
  • Use of bike and helmet
  • Santa hat
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Children from €36 (ages 10 to 15). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

4.8
67 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 65 of 67

Star breakdown of all 67 ratings

5 stars
58 · 87%
4 stars
7 · 10%
3 stars
2 · 3%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the Christmas displays and guides' stories; busy traffic and crowds can make the ride stressful.

Praised

  • Routes take in varied Christmas displays and neighbourhoods visitors might miss alone
  • Guides share London history, local stories and humour along the route
  • Many praise the guides for keeping the group together and helping riders navigate traffic
  • Bikes in good condition, with helmets and visibility gear provided

Complaints

  • Some find traffic and holiday crowds unnerving, while others feel safe with the guide
  • Some want more time for photos, while others appreciate the photo stops

Written by Guidekin from the 48 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (12 January 2014 to 19 January 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
15:30 daily; scheduled through January 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
The London Bicycle Tour Company Ltd.; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

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 of London’s top attractions including the London Eye, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament while admiring colorful illuminations and light displays. Stop at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland and then gaze in awe at the Christmas displays around Oxford Street, where the shops and sidewalks are lavishly bedecked with twinkling lights.

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children less than 10 years old are allowed on private tours only

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €36 ages 10 to 15

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

Compared with other Bike Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #9 of 15€533h4.84 (67)shared
London Bike Tour: Landmarks, Secret Gems, Pub Stop & Street Art€783h 30m4.95 (983)shared
Private Bike or eBike Gold Classic Tour London€1583h4.98 (134)private
Love London Bike Tour€603h 30m4.93 (226)shared

Ranked #9 of 15 in Bike Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €50 to €253, median €71; typical length 3h 30m. 2 of 15 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 15 Bike Tours

From €53 per adult