Best Christmas Day Tours from London 2023
Our pick of the best Christmas Day Tours from London. Spend the day visiting some of the most famous attractions in England. From UNESCO World Heritage Sites at Stonehenge to cosy Christmas lunches in traditional English pubs, and moving services at Canterbury Cathedral, there are many ways to spend Christmas Day on a day trip from London. One of the major advantages of travelling outside the capital on Christmas day is that there is very little traffic on the road.
Christmas Day with Lunch in Stratford-upon-Avon
What could be more magical than spending Christmas lunch in one of the prettiest villages in England? On one of the best Christmas Day tours from London, start the day with a pickup from London Victoria Coach Station. We’ll then drive leaving London. In Oxford, we’ll have a short walking tour, passing famous university buildings like Christ Church College. From here, drive into the beautiful Cotswolds countryside. Finally, we drive to Stratford-upon-Avon for a Christmas Day tour pub lunch, serving roast turkey and traditional dessert along with a glass of house wine. This is also the birthplace of William Shakespeare, and we’ll enjoy a walking tour past the house where he was born.
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Christmas Day on the River Thames

If you fancy staying in London for Christmas Day, then this the perfect tour for you! Enjoy a panoramic tour of London followed by Christmas lunch onboard a cruise along the River Thames. The menu includes roast turkey, mince pies and amazing cakes and you’ll also get to enjoy amazing views of London from the river. There will a wonderful festive feel as you enjoy this unique Christmas Day Tour.
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Christmas Day At Stonehenge & More
This tour takes you to Stonehenge, Windsor, Salisbury and Bath on a magical Christmas Day tour from London. We start the day at Salisbury Cathedral to attend the cathedral’s Eucharist service. From here, we drive into the English countryside towards Stonehenge, with a photo-stop visit at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunch is spent in a nearby pub, serving traditional Roast Turkey, where you’ll learn how to celebrate an English style Christmas! Next, we enjoy a short walking tour of the UNESCO town of Bath, seeing the Pulteney Bridge and town centre. We’ll end the day with a visit to the town of Windsor, where we’ll walk through the medieval streets, passing ancient buildings. You’ll also get to see Windsor Castle from the outside.
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Christmas Day at Canterbury Cathedral & Southern England

Head to Southern England on a Christmas Day tour departing from Central London. We’ll first head to Canterbury Cathedral, one of the most important sites for Christianity in England. Enjoy the special Christmas services of the Cathedral, which is followed by a traditional Christmas lunch. In the afternoon, head to the White Cliffs of Dover on England’s southern coast for spectacular views. Finally, we head to Greenwich, which is famous for its maritime past.
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