About this tour
A ninety-minute walking tour through London's festive heart, beginning at Covent Garden's market stalls and street performers before leading you into a Victorian-lit hidden garden. Your guide shares Christmas lore inspired by Dickens and reveals how Queen Victoria and cultural shifts shaped modern holiday customs. Wind through further seasonal markets, warm your hands with hot spiced wine, and finish at Trafalgar Square surrounded by London's grandest architecture.
Highlights
- Covent Garden's craft vendors and busker performances
- Tucked-away garden lit by period gas lamps
- Dickensian alleyway stories and seasonal trivia
- Learn origins of Christmas trees, Santa Claus traditions
- Hot mulled wine between markets
- Trafalgar Square finale with iconic backdrop
What to expect
You'll set off on foot through London's busiest festive precinct, weaving between market stalls and crowds. Expect cobbled surfaces underfoot and narrow passages—the route stays at a gentle pace suitable for all abilities. Your guide weaves historical anecdotes through the walk, touching on Victorian influences and folklore. The real highlight is discovering a quieter illuminated space tucked away from the main throng, where the atmosphere shifts noticeably. A hot drink break happens mid-tour. Finish at one of London's grandest squares as evening falls, with the full sweep of Christmas decoration and city lights.
Good to know
Wear weatherproof layers—you'll be outside the full duration. Cobblestones and narrow lanes mean comfortable walking shoes are essential. Meeting point is Covent Garden; use nearby Tube stations or local buses. Tour runs year-round during winter season. Service animals welcome.
Frequently asked
- How long does Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine take?
- Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine runs for approximately 1h 30m.
- How much does Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine cost?
- Prices start from GBP $45 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.