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New
Private

Christmas Lights Black Cab Tour in London for Families

New
Private

Christmas Lights Black Cab Tour in London for Families

Why you shouldn't miss it ?

  • Glide through London’s Christmas lights in total comfort - your cab is basically Santa’s sleigh!
  • Hop out for the best views and family photos, guided by your cheerful family expert.
  • See more of London’s festive sparkle - from Oxford Street to Harrods, all to a merry soundtrack.
  • Wrap up the night with a warm drink in hand and hearts full of Christmas cheer.
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In a nutshell

3 hours

Private

English

Not Accessible

Cancellation Policy
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What’s Included:

A private black cab with driver & family-friendly guide for 3 hours / A complimentary hot drink / And of course, plenty of Christmas cheer!

Milestones:

Oxford Street / Regent Street / Carnaby Street / Bond Street / Piccadilly / Fortnum & Mason / Leicester Square / Trafalgar Square / Covent Garden / Waterloo Bridge / Southbank / Westminster / Big Ben / Buckingham Palace / Wellington Arch / Harrods
Overview

Your private black cab will feel just like Santa’s sleigh, only the reindeer are missing! Sit back, stay warm, and let your family-friendly guide lead you through London’s most dazzling festive lights while your private driver takes care of the rest.

From the moment you set off, the Christmas spirit comes alive. Your family-friendly guide knows all the best spots to make the city sparkle, choosing the perfect places to stop, explore, and capture those “wow” family photos. This black cab formula lets you enjoy London’s Christmas magic in total comfort, without the long walk, while still getting out to experience the most spectacular spots up close. With cheerful holiday music playing in the cab, the mood stays merry from start to finish!

Your adventure begins on Oxford and Regent Streets, glowing under thousands of shimmering lights. Then hop out in Carnaby Street to admire its bright, creative decorations, a favorite with kids and photographers alike! Continue through elegant Mayfair and Bond Street, where the luxury windows of Dior, Cartier, and Chanel gleam beside Annabel’s spectacular holiday façade, perfect for a family photo stop.

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Drive past Piccadilly and the legendary advent calendar windows of Fortnum & Mason before soaking up the cheerful buzz of Leicester Square’s Christmas market. In Trafalgar Square, your guide will point out London’s famous Norwegian Christmas tree, a glowing gift from Oslo, before you stop in Covent Garden for a cozy break with hot chocolate or mulled wine (our treat, of course!).

Then cross Waterloo Bridge for breathtaking skyline views of the London Eye and Big Ben, follow the Southbank’s twinkling lights, and loop past Westminster, Buckingham Palace, and Wellington Arch. The grand finale? Harrods, glowing with thousands of golden bulbs, the perfect ending to your Christmas sleigh ride through London!

This 3-hour private Christmas Lights Black Cab Tour is fully flexible and may vary slightly depending on traffic, but one thing’s for sure, you’ll see more, stay warm, and experience London’s Christmas sparkle together as a family.

Want to experience the magic on foot instead? Discover our Christmas Lights Walking Tour for Families, a sparkling stroll through London’s festive streets.

FAQ

What happens if we’re more than 5 people?

The more, the merrier! Just let us know by clicking here, and we’ll make sure you get a comfy van or minibus instead so everyone can enjoy the lights together, no elf left behind!

Is it suitable for young kids?

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Yes! This tour is ideal for families with kids of all ages, no long walks, no rush, just a cozy cab, sparkling lights, and magical stops planned by your family-friendly guide to keep everyone happy, from toddlers to teens.

Do we get out of the cab during the tour?

Yes! That’s part of the fun. Your guide knows the best spots for short walks and photos so you can experience the magic up close before hopping back in to warm up and see even more lights.

Is the guide really necessary?

Yes, that’s what makes this tour special! While your driver stays with the cab, your family-friendly guide takes you to the best spots to explore, snap photos, and then hop back in a little further down the road. Smooth, easy, and full of Christmas magic!

Do we stop for snacks or hot drinks?

Yes! We’ll include a delicious hot chocolate or mulled wine break along the way, because Christmas without something warm and yummy just wouldn’t feel right! And if you spot another tempting treat during the tour, we’ll happily stop so you can enjoy it too.

Can we customize the itinerary?

Of course. Since this is a private family tour, we can adjust the route, stops, or pace depending on your family’s interests and the traffic that evening.

Is the cab heated?

Yes, your black cab is fully heated and comfortable, making it the coziest way to enjoy London’s Christmas lights!

Can we go inside Harrods after the tour?

Yes! Your tour finishes right outside Harrods — the perfect spot to continue the magic with a bit of shopping, a sweet treat, or even dinner inside before it closes at 9:00 pm (earlier on Sundays, when it usually closes at 6:00 pm).

What’s the difference between this tour and the Walking Tour?

This Black Cab version lets you see more of London’s Christmas sparkle in comfort, covering a wider route and more landmarks — perfect for families who prefer to stay warm or have little ones who tire easily. If you prefer the walking version, have a look at it by clicking here.

Price

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€1250

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€1250

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Size of the Party

€1250

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Size of the Party

€1290

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What if we have more than 6 people?? Or we want to customize our trip?? Oh no! Just kidding, no problem is too big for us! 
Leave us a message on our contact page, and a member of our superhero team will work some magic to make your dreams come true!

Starting point
In front of the Claridge’s, located at the angle between Brook Street and Davies Street, Mayfair London
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For France

  • Cancellations made 7 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a full refund. Exceptions are: for tours with tickets we charge a 20% cancellation fee; for the Eiffel Tower and Versailles tours (see below for specific cancellation charges).
  • Cancellations made between 7 days and 48 hours prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund.
  • Bookings cancelled within 48 hours of the date of your tour will be charged in full.

For Eiffel Tower activities:

  • Cancellations made 5 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a 60% refund.
  • Bookings cancelled within 5 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full.

For Versailles:

  •  Cancellations made 7 days or more prior to the date of your tour will be charged a 250€ cancellation fee.
  •  Cancellations made between 7 days and 48 hours prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund.
  • Bookings cancelled within 48 hours of the date of your tour will be charged in full.

For Workshops and Classes:

  • Cancellations made between 15 and 29 days prior to the date of your workshop/class will receive a 50% refund.
  • Cancellations made between 7 and 14 days prior to the date of your workshop/class will receive a 25% refund.
  • Bookings cancelled within 7 days of the workshop/class will be charged in full.

For cruises, Tuk-tuk & Sidecar:

  • Cancellations made 10 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a full refund.
  • Cancellations made between 10 days and 5 days prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund.
  • Bookings cancelled within 5 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full. 

For United Kingdom

  • Cancellations made 14 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a full refund. Exceptions are: for the tours with tickets we charge a 25% cancellation fee.
  • Cancellations made between 14 days and 7 days prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund. 
  • Bookings cancelled within 7 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full. 

For black cab tours:

  • Cancellations between 4 weeks and 15 days prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund.  
  • Bookings cancelled within 14 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full. 

For Italy

  • Cancellations made 7 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a full refund. Exceptions are: for tours with tickets or cruise in Venice we charge a 20% cancellation fee.
  • Cancellations made between 7 days and 48 hours prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund.
  • Bookings cancelled within 48 hours of the date of your tour will be charged in full.

For Workshops and Classes:

  • Cancellations made 10 days or more prior to the date of your workshop/class will receive a 50% refund.
  • Bookings cancelled within 10 days of the workshop/class will be charged in full.

Cancellation Policy

      • Cancellations made 7 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a full refund. Exceptions are: for tours with tickets we charge a 20% cancellation fee; for the Eiffel Tower and Versailles tours (see below for specific cancellation charges).
      • Cancellations made between 7 days and 48 hours prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund.
      • Bookings cancelled within 48 hours of the date of your tour will be charged in full.

      For Eiffel Tower activities:

      • Cancellations made 5 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a 60% refund.
      • Bookings cancelled within 5 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full.

      For Versailles:

      • Cancellations made 7 days or more prior to the date of your tour will be charged a 250€ cancellation fee.
      • Cancellations made between 7 days and 48 hours prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund.
      • Bookings cancelled within 48 hours of the date of your tour will be charged in full.

      For Workshops and Classes:

      • Cancellations made between 15 and 29 days prior to the date of your workshop/class will receive a 50% refund.
      • Cancellations made between 7 and 14 days prior to the date of your workshop/class will receive a 25% refund.
      • Bookings cancelled within 7 days of the workshop/class will be charged in full.

      For cruises, Tuk-tuk & Sidecar:

      • Cancellations made 10 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a full refund.
      • Cancellations made between 10 days and 5 days prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund.
      • Bookings cancelled within 5 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full. 

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations made 14 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a full refund. Exceptions are: for the tours with tickets we charge a 25% cancellation fee.
  • Cancellations made between 14 days and 7 days prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund. 
  • Bookings cancelled within 7 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full. 

For black cab tours:

  • Cancellations between 4 week and 15 days prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund.  
  • Bookings cancelled within 14 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full. 

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations made 14 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a full refund. Exceptions are: for the tours with tickets we charge a 25% cancellation fee.
  • Cancellations made between 14 days and 7 days prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund. 
  • Bookings cancelled within 7 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full. 

For Workshops and Classes:

  • Cancellations made 7 days or more prior to the date of your workshop/class will receive a 50% refund.  
  • Bookings cancelled within 7 days of the date of your workshop/class will be charged in full. 

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations made 14 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a full refund. Exceptions are: for the tours with tickets or cruise in Venice we charge a 20% cancellation fee.
  • Cancellations made between 14 days and 7 days prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund. 
  • Bookings cancelled within 7 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full. 

For Workshops and Classes:

  • Cancellations made 7 days or more prior to the date of your workshop/class will receive a 50% refund.  
  • Bookings cancelled within 7 days of the date of your workshop/class will be charged in full.