
Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 72 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine worth booking?
Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine is a 1.5-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $61 per person. It scores 78 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 72 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 78 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (72)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $61 per person
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 secret garden (one of London's best kept secrets) illuminated with Victorian gas lamps. As Charles Dickens once did we'll explore hidden alley ways as your guide tells tales of Ebenezer Scrooge. Passing through more Christmas markets you'll discover how Queen Victoria shaped modern Christmas, and be amazed at the origins of Santa Claus, Christmas tress and other holiday traditions. Surrounded by the lights and sounds of Christmas you'll get to enjoy a glass of spiced mulled wine before making our way to Trafalgar Square as we round up Christmas past, present, and future surrounded by some of the city's most iconic buildings.
What you get
About this experience
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 secret garden (one of London's best kept secrets) illuminated with Victorian gas lamps. As Charles Dickens once did we'll explore hidden alley ways as your guide tells tales of Ebenezer Scrooge. Passing through more Christmas markets you'll discover how Queen Victoria shaped modern Christmas, and be amazed at the origins of Santa Claus, Christmas tress and other holiday traditions. Surrounded by the lights and sounds of Christmas you'll get to enjoy a glass of spiced mulled wine before making our way to Trafalgar Square as we round up Christmas past, present, and future surrounded by some of the city's most iconic buildings.
What's included
Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Guide
Not included
- Pick-up & Drop off
- Food
What you'll see and do
Covent Garden
From Covent Garden, we'll stroll through the Christmas markets by street performers, craft stalls, and boutique shops. Illuminated with Victorian gas lamps and thousands of modern festive lights.
90 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
London
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.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Experience Local Ltd
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 72 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
10 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
72 verified traveler reviews for Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing Christmas Lights Tour – Fun, Engaging, and Unforgettable! 🎄✨
Henry was an outstanding guide – extremely entertaining, funny, and professional at all times. We felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout the entire experience. Thanks to his engaging storytelling and great sense of humor, the time flew by. A tour with Henry is not only informative but also a lot of fun. Definitely recommended!
via Tripadvisor
Christmas lights tour with Tom
Tom was a great tour leader. He made it fun as well as educational. Happy we decided to do this tour
via Viator
Henry Is An Outstanding Tour Guide
Perfect tour for a holiday visit to London. Henry knew his history and shared it with great detail, enthusiasm and humor. Highly recommend to all!
via Viator
I had a great time on...
I had a great time on this walking tour. We ended up being a small group and that meant we were able to hear all the history and stories that were intertwined with the areas we visited. Henry was a fantastic host, warm and charismatic, made a great effort to talk to each of us individually during the afternoon. I recommend doing this tour, especially on a weekday afternoon, as it wasn't too busy and Henry made it very enjoyable!
via Viator
An Engaging, Insightful, and Unforgettable London Walking Tour with Henry
This tour was amazing! We walked with Henry, and he was an outstanding guide from the very start of our walking tour from Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square. His energy was contagious, and he immediately drew everyone in. He was incredibly insightful and made the experience highly interactive, welcoming questions of all kinds—and answering even our most ridiculous ones with humor and thoughtfulness. Henry’s grasp of historical context, combined with fascinating details and stories along the way, brought London’s history to life in a memorable way. You could tell he genuinely loves what he does, and that passion made the tour both informative and fun. Ending the tour with a warm cup of mulled wine was the perfect finishing touch. I couldn’t recommend Henry more highly for anyone wanting an engaging, well-paced, and genuinely enjoyable walking tour of London.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 25
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Experience Local Ltd, who run 6 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 88.9 and 3 in the 90+ Club.
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Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine cost?
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Prices start at $61 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in London usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in London is not rushed.
Is Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 78 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 72 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine?
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Around 25 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in London can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in London and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central London within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in London?
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London's best attractions split cleanly: the museums are free and need no booking, so the paid market is about views, theatre and getting out of the city for a day. That makes value scoring unusually important here, and the Outty Ranking penalises anything charging premium prices for access you could get for nothing. On Outty we rank every London experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour, Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit London?
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May to September for long evenings, December for the Christmas markets. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in London?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine?
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Included: Alcoholic beverages; and Guide. Not included: Pick-up & Drop off; and Food. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine?
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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. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine?
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Across 72 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, food and drink. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
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