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Christmas Lights Walk
- Get festive and see the sparkle
- Meet other adventurous souls
- Qualified tour guide



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Your Guide: Jenny Funnell
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”
If you’re lucky enough to spend Christmas in London, you’re in for a treat. The city comes alive at this time of year, with markets, lights, and events to enjoy.
London’s Christmas Lights are recognised the world over for their artistic inventiveness across some of the city’s most iconic streets.
Explore London by night on this 90 minute guided Christmas walking tour, when we walk among the illuminated streets in all their glimmering splendour. We discover hidden passages, fashionable Mews and meticulously decorated designer shops accompanied by historical stories of those shopping and living in the area.
In addition to the visual spectacle you will discover the stories behind the lights, the award-winning window displays and some of the shops which made the West End what it is today.
- Start: Mayfair
- Duration: 90 mins
- Suitable for Children 7yrs +
🎄 A Festive Stroll Through London’s Sparkling Streets 🎄
Looking for a wonderful way to spend time with friends and family this festive season? Join a qualified London guide for an enchanting evening walk through the beautifully lit streets of Mayfair and St James’s. This tour offers a perfect blend of sparkle, history, and storytelling—ideal for creating magical Christmas memories.
As London transforms into a glittering winter wonderland, we’ll explore hidden gems, beautifully decorated shopfronts, and twinkling side streets far from the bustling crowds. Marvel at artistic light displays, award-winning window decorations, and elegant Georgian promenades that capture the spirit of Christmas.
While the lights dazzle, the stories will enchant. Learn how Mayfair and St James’s became synonymous with luxury and Christmas charm, and hear tales of the fascinating characters who shaped the area. Along the way, we’ll uncover the history of these iconic streets, from Victorian slums to the West End’s transformation into a global shopping and cultural hub.
Whether you’re discovering London’s festive secrets for the first time or looking for new highlights as a local, this tour is the perfect way to celebrate the season.
Tour Highlights:
- Admire Mayfair’s elegant Christmas light displays.
- Explore St James’s charming alleyways and mews, adorned with festive décor.
- Hear fascinating stories about the history and evolution of London’s most luxurious shopping areas.
- Learn about the artists and designers behind the displays.
- Discover hidden gems, away from the usual tourist paths.
Can’t make the date? Private Christmas Lights tours are bookable online. We can collect you from a recommended Victorian pub before we explore the sparkles decorating once Victorian slums and fashionable Georgian promenades.
Christmas Lights Walk Reviews

Mary Ann K.
We loved the way Hazel weaved London history in with the best holiday lights displays. She showed us some glorious displays which meant a lot more in the context of the neighborhood & history.

Annette Frances
We enjoyed the walk. We were glad the walk concentrated on the less familiar side streets and there were many good photo opportunities. I would certainly recommend the walk for a magical evening. After the walk, we were glad to sit down for a welcome drink in Trafalgar Square at the Christmas market.

Diana
Great walk to see the Christmas lights in Mayfair. Hazel’s commentary balanced historical knowledge with contemporary information. More commerce than Christmas, luxury hotels and expensive shops vie with each other to provide extravagant displays to attract sightseers, tourists and even two Chelsea Pensioners in full uniform.



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Ann
“As always, a fabulous and fun walk with Hazel.”

Maureen
“A most enjoyable experience. Hazel was a very knowledgeable and interesting tour guide with a good sense of humour. The tour was mainly based in the Mayfair area and included a wide variety of Christmas street lights as well as the exquisite decorations adorning the very upmarket shops and hotels which we would not have found ourselves, Hazel’s knowledge and information about the area was a great addition to the visual experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour.”

Jan
“A lovely walk, very interesting commentary from the wonderful Hazel. A very well chosen route. We even encountered some Chelsea Pensioners who were delightful company. I wasn’t expecting to see so many undiscovered gems in the posh streets of Mayfair. I’ve now lots of great photos to send with my Christmas cards! Thank you Hazel. Merry Christmas to all.”

Victoria
“I absolutely loved this walk. The meeting place was easy to find and the routs was absolutely gorgeous. We walked around Mayfair and Picadilly and our guide told us so many interesting facts about the areas and buildings which made it so interesting. We were lucky that it was a really pleasant evening. A jolly fine way to spend 90 minutes.”
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