London Christmas Lights Private Tour by Black Cab
See London's Christmas lights without navigating the crowds yourself
A 2.5-hour private black taxi tour of London's Christmas lights, with hotel pickup and a driver-guide showing you festive displays across Chelsea, Belgravia and Oxford Street, plus landmarks like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. The tour runs between November and January, and the taxi holds up to six people.
Step-by-step itinerary
London Christmas Lights Private Tour
- Meet your private black cab driver
- Drive past Big Ben and Buckingham Palace
- Stop for photos of Christmas lights
- Walk down streets with festive decorations
- See illuminations in Chelsea and Belgravia
- Visit Oxford Street Christmas lights
- Enjoy family-friendly festive fun
What’s included
- Professional driver-guide.
- hotel pickup and drop-off.
- private black taxi transport for up to six passengers.
- stops for walks through lit streets in Chelsea, Belgravia and Oxford Street.
- Every day 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00
Last departure this season: 3 Jan 2027
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Spend 2.5 hours touring London's festive displays in a private black taxi with hotel pickup included: drive past Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.
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The experience
You'll travel in an iconic London black cab with a driver-guide who handles the route while you watch the city's holiday decorations unfold. The tour covers the glitzy illuminations in upmarket neighborhoods like Chelsea and Belgravia, then moves to Oxford Street's world-famous Christmas lights. Along the way, you'll pass major London sights (Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey), so the festive displays sit alongside the landmarks that define the city.
Photo stops happen throughout the 2.5 hours, so you're not just riding past the lights. You get out and walk the bustling streets where the decorations are brightest. The private cab means your group stays together and the driver adjusts the pace to what you want to see. Hotel pickup is included, so the tour starts at your accommodation rather than at a central meeting point.
The tour runs from November through January, so there's a window to catch London bathed in festive light. Wheelchair accessibility is available across all areas and surfaces, and the taxi itself is wheelchair accessible. The cab fits up to six people, making it workable for families or small groups traveling together.
Top questions
What are the main neighborhoods and streets we'll see on this tour?
The tour takes you through Chelsea and Belgravia to see upmarket Christmas displays, then to Oxford Street for its world-famous holiday lights. You'll also pass Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey along the route.
Does the tour include time to get out and walk, or is it all from the cab?
You'll stop for walks down the bustling streets adorned with twinkling lights, so you're not confined to the taxi the whole time. Photo stops are plentiful throughout the 2.5 hours.
Is hotel pickup included, and how does that work?
Yes, hotel pickup is included. Your driver-guide will collect you from your accommodation and start the tour from there, so you don't need to travel to a meeting point.
When does this tour run, and how long does it take?
The Christmas lights tour runs between November and January. The full tour lasts 2.5 hours from pickup to drop-off.
How many people can fit in the black cab?
The private taxi holds up to six people, so it works for families or small groups who want to stay together.
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Prices and times updated 4 days ago
London Christmas Lights Private Tour by Black Cab
2h 30m · EN · at your hotel
from £ 359 per group
≈ US$ 483 in your currency
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