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The Magic of Christmas

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Guest on the Private Magical Christmas Tour (3 hours)

Guests on the Private Magical Christmas Tour (3 hours)

London Magical Tours’ award winning London Christmas Tours are in full swing this month – and you’re loving them!

London is truly the most magical place to be at this time of year. As the days grow short and the cooler weather sets in, the capital is turned into a Winter wonderland unlike any other.

From the bright lights of the West End, through to the beautiful decorations in Chelsea and Covent Garden, there is so much to discover.

 

Christmas in London - It's Magical!

Christmas in London – It’s Magical!

Travel in style with your own guiding team made up of a professional tour guide, plus in addition, your own chauffeur, all while holiday music plays in the background.

As the capital’s only fully Christmas themed tours, there is no better way to learn about the stories and holiday traditions in the safety in the comfort of your very own private vehicle, away from the large crowds. Plus there are plenty of stops to take the best photos and go off the beaten path in search of lesser known Christmas landmarks. Perfect for those seeking a more personal touch or VIP treatment.

Here is a snippet of what guest’s on this years tours are saying:

 

 

Wanting to know more?

Read more about our London Holiday Lights Tours, which run through 5th of January.

 

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London Christmas Lights Tours return!

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Looking for a fun way to discover London during the holidays?

The holiday season is fast approaching and work is well underway to prepare London for a truly world class spectacle of Christmas lights and decorations.

London Magical Tours’ award winning Christmas lights tours return for 2024 and are the ideal winter night out to see the best of the capital during the most wonderful time of the year.

Can’t wait any longer? Here is a glimpse of what you can expect to see on our London Christmas Lights Tours this holiday season:

 

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London’s West End Christmas Lights – Truly Magical

London’s famous West End is a great place to introduce this year’s Christmas lights. The busy shopping streets will be placing a huge display of dangling stars and golden angels, filling up miles upon miles of festive decorations and window displays.

 

 

But the Christmas tours are much more than just the main lights. For those you looking to discover more off the beaten path areas, Carnaby Street is a great place to start.  Previous year highlights have included the Carnaby Universe, which you can visit as part of London Magical Tour’s London VIP Tours

 

 

Following on from Carnaby Street, the neighbourhood of Covent Garden is another wonderful area to visit. With Christmas markets and beautiful decorations, it is not to be missed.

Want to discover the best of London this Christmas?

For further information on this year’s Christmas tours, visit: London Christmas Lights Tours

 

The Magic of Christmas. Only with London Magical Tours.

What To Do During My London Layover?

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Layover tours direct from Heathrow Airport

Traveling through London Heathrow Airport and looking for something to do while waiting for your next flight?

Instead of just sitting at the airport, why not set off on a guided adventure and explore one of the world’s most historic cities?  Depending on the length of your layover, you can tour London direct from the London airports with London Magical Tours, which offers a fantastic range of London Layover Tours  to help you make the most of your time.

If you are considering Layover Tours from Heathrow Airport, London Magical Tours will pick up your party directly from your terminal of arrival with a sign. At the end you will be brought back direct to your departure terminal to simply go through airport security and continue on with your journey, without hassles or travel worries.

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Chauffeur awaiting your arrival at Heathrow Airport

Every month, London Magical Tours receives thousands of happy guests on layovers at the London Airports, who choose to visit the capital and surrounding cities while on transit rather than staying at the airport.

There are many tour options available from the airport to suit a range of layover times, including London or neighbouring Windsor, home to the spectacular Windsor Castle.

If you’re short on time but still want to make the most of your visit, consider the Windsor, Hampton Court or Stonehenge tours, which are also all viable options direct from the London airports.

 

A Traditional Royal Christmas

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A Very Merry Christmas Card from the Royal Family

All families have their own Christmas traditions. Whether it’s baking gingerbread cookies, taking part in carol singing or simply getting together to watch your favourite holiday movies.

But have you ever wondered how the Royal family celebrate the lead up to Christmas?

Read on to hear some of the better known Royal family Christmas traditions. You can learn more about the secretive ones on London Magical Tours’ award winning London Christmas Lights Tours.

 

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When do the Royal Family exchange gifts? Clue: It’s not Christmas Day!

One of the most famous Royal family traditions was introduced by Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria. In line with German tradition, the Royal family actually exchange their gifts on the 24th of December, Christmas Eve. The gifts are then laid out on tables for each family member to open after tea time (that’s after dinner for our non-UK cousins).

 

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Christmas Day service – At Sandringham

The monarch traditionally spends Christmas at the residence known as Sandringham, a countryside estate in Norfolk. The invited Royal family members visiting that year are then given an allocated time to arrive at Sandringham: the youngest member arrives first and the eldest member last. Once everyone has arrived, the final touches are put on the Christmas tree, a tradition also made popular by Prince Albert.

 

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The Kings Christmas Speech. Credit BBC

Christmas Day begins with the Sandringham Christmas Day service, where the Royal family attend mass and step out of the St Mary Magdalene Church to greet the public.

To conclude Christmas Day, King Charles will continue the tradition of broadcasting a speech to the country and across the Commonwealth. As the speech is pre-recorded, the royal family will watch it together after their Christmas lunch. In previous years this has include prawns or lobster for starters, a turkey with all the trimmings as the main course – and Christmas pudding with brandy for dessert.

 

For more information on London Magical Tours’ luxury London tours,  as well as this year’s Christmas tours, visit the London Magical Tours website: https://www.londonmagicaltours.com

 

Have Your Elf A Merry Little Christmas In London

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Christmas in London – It’s Magical!

Christmas in London – It’s Magical!

Winter is coming to London and why not celebrate the magic of Christmas with a London Christmas tour for the whole family!

There is no pine-ing over the holiday without one of London Magical Tours’ award winning London holiday lights tours, it will leave a twinkle in your eye.

So why not grace us with your presents and enjoy the season with one of our London Christmas lights Tours.

Enough of the elfish jokes – here are some magical activities in London this Christmas:

 

Trafalgar Square London Christmas

Trafalgar Square London Christmas

  • Why not branch out this Christmas period and visit one of the most iconic ice rinks in London to skate around the Christmas tree at Somerset house, with late night skating, festive music and a cheese bar at the Skate Lounge on one of our London VIP Tours.
  • There’s no place at Christmas like Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland, the biggest Christmas market in London. Hyde Park is full of the Christmas spirit with many wooden cabins filled with handmade crafts, jewellery and much more to get you into the festive spirit this winter.
  • Kew Gardens light’s will be beautifully displayed this festive season along a trail of lights, hung up high from the tree canopies, as well as  offering music, hot chocolate or mulled wine and a water display in front of the Palm house.

For further activities and tree-mendous ideas this Christmas, visit the London Magical Tours website: https://www.londonmagicaltours.com