--- title: The Christmas Lights and Bites Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 118 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 46 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/the-christmas-lights-and-bites-tour/ --- # The Christmas Lights and Bites Tour **Guidekin's take:** Christmas illuminations in Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square pair with hot chocolate and sweet bites on this evening walk. A guide, snacks and Christmas cake are included; it is not recommended for people with coeliac disease, a gluten allergy or walking difficulties. 4.83 from 46 reviews at €118 per person for 2h 30m. ## Overview Get to the heart of festive London on this evening tour of its most beautiful Christmas illuminations. With your fun, local guide head into Covent Garden, with its covered market & street performers. Taste some festive treats, including decadent hot chocolate & sweet bites, from some of its best suppliers. We’ll show you favourite spots, hidden gems, & film locations.
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Your immersive experience ends at the Christmas market on London’s South Bank, Tuck into delicious seasonal wares, meet talented artisans, and pick up some unusual gifts to take home. This tour is a treat for all the senses which will leave you smiling with the Christmas glow! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Embankment tube station. - Starts 17:30: one departure a day - Food included: Lunch, Snacks - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €70: ages 2 to 11 ## Key facts - Price: from €118 per person for the Christmas 2026 option; other options up to €237 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.83/5 from 46 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 93% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Top Tasting Tours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Christmas 2026 | €118 / person | English | - | | Private Tour | €237 / person | English | Private | ## What's included - Local friendly Guide - Lunch - Snacks - Christmas cake - Small Group ## Not included - Bottled water - Private Transport ## Itinerary 1. **Covent Garden** (20m) - Hear the history of this magical, buzzing theatreland and taste some festive treats, including decadent hot chocolate and sweet bites, from some of its best suppliers. 2. **Trafalgar Square** (15m) - Make your way to the stately Trafalgar Square, in the centre of London, to discover its Christmas market and legendary 65-foot Christmas Tree, a gift from the people of Oslo each year. 3. **Golden Jubilee Bridges** (20m) - Take in the breathtaking London skyline from the Golden Jubilee Bridges, as you see its highlights, lit up before you. 4. **South Bank** (1h) - We will walk past many beautiful landmarks and visit the Christmas Market outside the South Bank Centre and feast on many festive foods. 5. **London Eye** (pass by, no stop) - Walk past the London Eye ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Embankment tube station. Come out of the station (Not River Side), meet your guide opposite Starbucks, bridge side. 1-3 Villiers St, London WC2N 6NN Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJqeHSJskEdkgRMS8373wLVog ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Not Recommended for anyone with Celiac or with Gluten Allergy/ high intolerence - Not recommended for people with walking difficulty ## More in London - All London tours: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/the-christmas-lights-and-bites-tour/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. 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