Victorian London Christmas Tour: Learn about History, Traditions, and Taste Mulled Wine
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5 Ratings
London
Experience the magic of Victorian London during Christmas with our guided tour. Learn about history, traditions, and taste mulled wine while exploring enchanting streets and markets.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
What's Included
  • Professional Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Envision a delightful winter evening. The sharp, cold air mingling with hints of comforting cinnamon and vanilla fills your breath as you wander the stone-paved streets of an old Victorian town. As you pass charming Christmas stores, the joyous melodies of Christmas anthems begin to liven up the once quiet streets and bustling markets. We pause at one such market, where you get to savor mulled wine from the Marlborough region or steaming cider crafted from Cornish orchards. While you enjoy a crunchy cinnamon roll, I acquaint you with the history of Christmas in London, Victorian customs, romantic tales, and soul-warming food - all the elements that unite families on this enchanting day.

Key points of interest:

• Unearth the identity of the actual Grinch who stole Christmas in the 17th century
• Capture memories with London’s most stunning Christmas Trees
• Learn how Christmas trees were adorned in the 19th century
• Understand the most beloved Christmas customs
• Share a kiss under the splendid mistletoe!

Location
London
In front of the Old Curiosity Shop, 13-14 Portsmouth St, Holborn, London WC2A 2ES,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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E4554rtlindam
Dec 26, 2022
Absolutely Fabulous! - Absolutely fabulous! Valerie is an amazing tour guide! She showed us ALL of the beautiful Christmas lights and even some not-so-well-known hidden gems. Her pace was perfect and she was very knowledgeable about the history of Christmas traditions in England! I highly recommend doing this tour with her! You won’t be disappointed!
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Hectorcole
Nov 8, 2022
Awesome Prince Albert stories - My wife booked it for our trip and it was an awesome tour! Even though I know a lot about Christmas traditions, I didn't know about Prince Albert and how he changed the course of Christmas history, so I am glad we came! Thank you Valerie and team!
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Monicabw5512pn
Nov 8, 2022
Exceptional Details - We have been to London a few times before but never had a proper british christmas experience! Valery was awesome at sharing christmas traditions as well as helping me to get a christmas present to my daughter at one of the Queen Elizabeth favourite shops! Loved the little backyards with special christmas trees, thanks a lot
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Fraserc730
Aug 25, 2022
A lot of Christmas magic - Mr and Mrs Claus really know their stuff, a really fun cool tour with amazing people and a magical experience. I highly recommend this tour, we went with a small group of friends and had a blast. Found out the history from Christmas and how it really was saved. Then on to the best displays and some iconic locations, book and have a genuinely unique experience.
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Jessicapk2744wi
May 19, 2019
Christmas in London - This was an amazing tour. We learned a lot about the history of Christmas, saw Christmas trees all over London (some were hidden trees) and even learned where the Queen gets her chocolate, some current London culture, and saw a couple Harry Potter places too ❤️ we plan on doing another tour with her on our next visit!
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