Christmas Lights, Stories and Markets with writer & actor + mulled wine
Christmas Lights, Stories and Markets with writer & actor + mulled wine
Imagine a cheerful winter afternoon. You inhale crispy air mixed with notes of warm cinnamon and vanilla while you are strolling through the cobblestone Victorian streets. When you walk by enchanting Christmas shops the merry sounds of Christmas Carols slowly fill sleepy streets and lively markets.
We stop at one of them, where you try mulled wine from the Marlborough region or hot cider made from Cornish orchards.While you bite a crispy cinnamon roll I introduce you to London Christmas history, Victorian traditions, love stories, and hearty food - everything that brings families together on this magical day. Highlights: • Discover who was a real Grinch who stole Christmas in the 17th century • Take pictures with London’s most spectacular Christmas Trees • Discover how people decorated Christmas trees in the 19th century • Learn about the most popular Christmas traditions • Kiss under the glorious mistletoe!
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Oxford Street
See how the beautiful Oxford Street Christmas lights shimmer in the skies above the world-famous shopping district.
10 minutesOld Curiosity Shop
Meet your Guide in front of “The Old Curiosity Shop”, that miraculously survived the flames of the Great Fire of London (1666) and once formed part of an estate given by Charles II to one of his mistresses. Hear how Christmas was brought back to London by Charles II and continue your way to the Covent Garden, where you will find the most beautiful Christmas tree in London and can kiss under the gorgeous mistletoe!
10 minutesCovent Garden
continue your way to the Covent Garden, where you will find the most beautiful Christmas tree in London and can kiss under the gorgeous mistletoe!
10 minutesTrafalgar Square
Discover what was used to decorate spruce before Christmas globes became popular and look out for the most magnificent tree in Trafalgar square.
10 minutesCarnaby Street
Check out one of the quirkiest London Christmas Light displays glowing across Carnaby Street. Walk towards Liberty, one of London’s most famous and prestigious department stores and be dazzled by it’s Christmas decorations.
10 minutesIncluded
- Professional Guide
Not Included
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.