Half day · Christmas 2026
Family Christmas Tour of London: Kid-Friendly Stops, Lights and Festive Treats
This tour is planned around children. The walk is short and slow, the stops are close together, and every child gets a Christmas spotter sheet to fill in along the way, with a small prize at the end.
We start at the Covent Garden tree in the afternoon and finish at the Southbank Centre Winter Market just after dark, when the lights are on but it is not yet late. The route is about 2 km and works with a pushchair.
Duration
3 hours
Starts
Saturdays at 14:00
Season
21 November to 19 December 2026
Group size
5 to 10 guests
Tastings
2 (hot chocolate and a sweet treat)
Best for
children aged 3 to 12
Prices
- Join a group (per person): £45 adult, £28 child. Solo guests are welcome.
What is included
- 2 tastings
- A Christmas spotter sheet and a small prize for each child
- A local host for the whole tour (a local food and markets enthusiast, not a licensed Blue Badge guide)
- A small group
- A digital map of Christmas markets with our food picks, sent after the tour
- All taxes and booking fees. The price you see is the price you pay
What is not included
- Travel to the meeting point and home from the end point. The tour does not end where it starts
- Extra food, drinks or shopping beyond the listed tastings
- Rides, ice skating, shows and attraction tickets
- Tips for the host (optional, never expected)
Itinerary
All times are approximate.
- 14:00
Covent Garden Piazza, in front of St Paul's Church
Meet your host. Children get their spotter sheet. The tree and decorations. Tasting 1: hot chocolate
- 14:50
Leicester Square market
Tasting 2: sweet treat. Toilet stop
- 15:30
Trafalgar Square
The big Christmas tree (lit from early December) and the market
- 16:00
Golden Jubilee Bridge
Lights on the river
- 16:20
Southbank Centre Winter Market
Lights are on. Spotter sheet prize
- 17:00
Tour ends
Nearest stations: Waterloo, Embankment
Meeting point and end point
Meeting point
Covent Garden Piazza, in front of St Paul's ChurchThe exact meeting spot is confirmed in your booking email.
Good to know
- Pace: about 2 km at a gentle pace, suitable for pushchairs.
- Dietary needs: a vegetarian option is always available. Tell us at least 48 hours before for vegan, halal or gluten-free. This is street food from shared kitchens, so we cannot guarantee any tasting is free from allergens.
- Weather: the tour runs in rain and cold. Dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes.
- Tastings: stalls change during the season, so exact dishes can vary. You always get the number and type of tastings listed here. They are sample sizes, not a full meal.
- Times: all times are approximate. December weekends are busy and the group may move slowly.
Cancellation and policies
Free cancellation and a full refund up to 24 hours before the start. Group tours need a minimum number of guests; if we do not reach it, we tell you and you choose a full refund or another date.
Common questions
How much food is there?
Each tour page lists the exact number of tastings. They are sample sizes, not a full meal. The Foodie tour has the most (5).
Can I see exactly which dishes I will get?
We list the type of each tasting, not the exact dish, because market stalls change.
Is it suitable for vegetarians?
Yes. Tell us when you book. For vegan, halal or gluten-free, tell us at least 48 hours before.
Does the tour end where it starts?
London tours end at a different place. Check the end point on the page. Day trips start and end at the same London station.
Is transport included in the day trips?
Yes. Your price includes return transport from central London in a minibus with a licensed driver — there is no train ticket to buy.
Do we go inside the colleges?
No. We see them from outside. You can visit one in your free time.
Are rides at Winter Wonderland included?
No. Your entry ticket is included. Rides and ice skating are extra and optional.
What if it rains?
The tour runs. We only cancel for official severe weather warnings, and then you get a full refund.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free up to 24 hours before London tours and 72 hours before day trips.
Can I join on my own?
Yes. Group tours are sold per person and solo guests are welcome.
What is the difference between group and private?
On a group tour you join other guests and pay per person. On a private tour only your group comes and you pay one price for up to 6 guests.
Is the car price per person?
No. Private car prices are for the whole vehicle, up to 6 guests, with driver, fuel, parking and road charges included.
What if not enough people book?
Each group tour needs 4 or 5 guests. If we do not reach that, we tell you and you choose a refund or another date.
Are tips expected?
No.
Want this tour just for your group?
Message us on WhatsApp for a private tour quote and we'll sort the details with you directly.