CHRISTMAS IN THE UK

Christmas Market Tours in the UK: Our 7 Picks for December

7 tours  ·  from $40 a head

Good christmas market tours in the UK fill up weeks before Christmas and the best go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine - Covent Garden: the natural starting point
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Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine

1.Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62Our pick

Walk from Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square with an English-speaking guide, passing festive lights, markets, craft stalls, and tucked-away corners of central London. The 90-minute tour includes hot spiced mulled wine and a group of no more than 10 people. Guides have included Tom, Henry, Carlos, and Jack.

“Henry was awesome we had a great time on his tour and thank you for treating us to cider. One feedback would be to add one more Christmas Market to the tour if possible.”

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Christmas Lights and Markets London Taxi Tour - Covent Garden Offers the Longest Market Stop
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Christmas Lights and Markets London Taxi Tour

2.Christmas Lights and Markets London Taxi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours touring London’s Christmas lights and markets in a private taxi for up to six people. Guides such as Alan and Glen add local history, festive trivia, and help with photos. Pickup and a central London finish are included, with stops at Oxford Street, Regent Street, Covent Garden, Southbank, Chelsea, and Trafalgar Square.

“This is hands down the best tour in London! The driver/guides know all of the best spots, are full of knowledge about the areas we visit, and are Instagram photographers extraordinaire!”

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London: Christmas Lights and Markets Tour including Churros

3.London: Christmas Lights and Markets Tour including Churros

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $40Best value

Walk London’s brightest Christmas streets with an English-speaking guide such as Cova, from Oxford Street and Regent Street to Covent Garden. You’ll see the Spirit of Christmas angels, Carnaby Street displays, Mayfair decorations, and Trafalgar Square’s Norwegian tree, with homemade churros and your choice of chocolate, caramel, or condensed milk dip included.

“On a fait une visite à pied des rues ayant les plus belles illuminations et décorations de Noël. On a découvert de beau endroit et ruelles, leur histoire et une superbe adresse de churros grâce à notre très sympathique guide Cova qui nous a accompagné tout au long de cette visite. ma fille et moi avons particulièrement aimé le côté humain de cette marche nocturne, au delà des beaux endroits et illuminations qu'on a découvert, on a eu l'occasion de faire la connaissance d'un jeune couplé sympathique, de discuter tout en se balançant et de poser une multitudes de questions à notre charmante guide Cova qui a assurée. c'est une…”

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Christmas Delights: Festive Tea & Doughnuts at Borough Market - Rodeo Doughnuts adds a different style
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Christmas Delights: Festive Tea & Doughnuts at Borough Market

4.Christmas Delights: Festive Tea & Doughnuts at Borough Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $96

Join a small-group walking tour through Borough Market for doughnuts at St. John Bakery, Rodeo, Bread Ahead, and Crosstown. Guides such as Luke and Oscar add local history, market tips, and easy conversation. Tea or coffee is included, and the route ends near Tower Bridge after about 90 minutes to two hours.

“Did this tour on December 3 with Luke as my guide. I love doing tours that are a little different when I travel and this do not to or was excellent. Not only did I get to eat lots of delicious donuts but I learned a lot about an area of london that I have not explored before. Luke was an excellent guide, it ended up just beings me an the tour which I have had happen before and those were awkward.. This was not awkward due to Luke being a great guide, and keeping up a stream of facts and conversation. Also, a shoot out to Frankie at the…”

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Leeds Castle, Canterbury Christmas Market, Dover & Greenwich on Christmas Eve - Canterbury Christmas market and cathedral views
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Leeds Castle, Canterbury Christmas Market, Dover & Greenwich on Christmas Eve

5.Leeds Castle, Canterbury Christmas Market, Dover & Greenwich on Christmas Eve

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews · from $136

Leave Victoria at 8:30am for Leeds Castle, where entry is included, then join a Canterbury walking tour and visit its Christmas market. You’ll see Canterbury Cathedral from outside, stop for photos at Dover’s White Cliffs, and pass Greenwich by coach. Expect about 10 hours, an English-speaking guide, and a group of up to 52.

“This years display was overall very underwhelming compared to last year. It felt like less lights, less music, no wow factor, the lights around the castle itself were very dim and less overwhelming. Its a shame because my family and l really enjoyeRead more”

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London Christmas Lights and Markets Walking Tour - Covent Garden begins with food
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London Christmas Lights and Markets Walking Tour

6.London Christmas Lights and Markets Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $151

Start at 5:30 pm near Charing Cross for a three-hour walk through Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, South Bank, and the Golden Jubilee Bridges. You’ll sample London Bites, see three Christmas markets, and follow the Thames beneath festive lights. Maria may host the small English-language group of up to 10 people.

“We first went to the original meeting place as described in the booking details. There we couldn’t find the guide and when I texted the contact through the app I noticed a message had been sent with a new meeting place. We looked for that meeting place, even asking for assistance from shop employees in the station and no one knew where it was. I couldn’t get a response from the tour operator nor did they try to contact me. I’ve done many, many tours through Viator and never been unable to find the meeting location. Very disappointing. And no refund on top of it.”

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London: Christmas Market Tours in Salisbury and Winchester - Salisbury Cathedral and its Christmas market
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London: Christmas Market Tours in Salisbury and Winchester

7.London: Christmas Market Tours in Salisbury and Winchester

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $124

Spend a full winter day visiting Salisbury Cathedral and its Christmas market, then continue to Winchester for cathedral-ground stalls, the Cathedral, or the medieval Great Hall. A guide such as Mike adds local history on the English-language coach tour. Lunch is not included, and the group can reach 53 people.

“Amazing tour...Mike was so friendly and very knowledgeable on castles and history of the towns. Great Christmas markets.”

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