The 12 Days of Christmas: Family Tours

December 19, 2025 LMT Blog

Our cheerful guests pose with the festive partridge in a pear tree behind them.

Guests taking in the lights and decorations on this season’s Magical London Christmas Tours

The Twelve Days of Christmas

Did you know that “The 12 Days of Christmas” carol began as a fun memory game, played at the dinner table?

Players would recite gifts in order — forget a line and a playful forfeit awaited! Over time, this simple game became one of Britain’s most beloved holiday songs.

This year sees the song resurface as a particular highlight across London Magical Tours’ award winning Christmas tours.

Holiday magic in Chelsea — a partridge in a pear tree comes to life among the lights and decorations.

Come and discover the gifts from the Twelve Days of Christmas — including the 6 Geese a-laying

From Family Game to Christmas Classic

From a partridge in a pear tree, all the way to 12 drummers drumming – the quirky gifts on the Twelve Days of Christmas list made for a fun but tricky memory game. Originally played by families at the table on Christmas Day, by the 18th century printed versions spread the song far beyond homes – and it soon became a festive carol, sung by both choirs and families alike.

If you wish to experience the spirit of the season in London, don’t miss the festive extravaganza that is our London Christmas Lights tour — it’s the perfect way to see the city’s holiday magic come alive.

Christmas trees and festive decorations fill Duke of York Square, spreading holiday cheer everywhere.

Children love taking part on mini-adventures on our Private Magical London Christmas Lights Tours

London Holiday Magic

Few world cities decorate for the holidays quite like the capital of the UK. London brings the Twelve Days of Christmas to life with festive decorations and playful installations, all inspired by the song.

For a truly magical evening with friends or family alike, don’t miss our London Christmas Lights tours, running through to 6th of January.

Visiting London this Christmas?

Share your magical moments with us! Tag @londonmagicaltours and use #LondonMagicalTours — from festive lights to seasonal surprises, we can’t wait to see how you celebrate the best time of the year with us.

Magic of Christmas: London Holiday Lights Tours

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Our guests Crystal and Lindsay, captured during their magical Christmas experience.

Guests discovering the best of Christmas in Londuring their private tour experience.

It’s one of our favourite times of the year at London Magical Tours and we’re delighted to hear how much guests are loving this season’s London Christmas tours. With London sparkling brighter than ever, visitors from all over the world are joining us to experience the city at its best.

A Festive Experience to Remember

The Private Magical Christmas Tour continues to be a true highlight of the holiday season. Step into your chauffeur-driven vehicle, enjoy holiday music playing in the background and explore London with your very own professional tour guide. It’s the perfect way to discover the city’s Christmas lights, hidden gems and iconic seasonal displays in warmth, comfort and style.

One of the highlights guests mention year after year is the chance to see the city sparkle. Our London Christmas lights tours remain a favourite for capturing the most dazzling displays across London.

Wandering what you can expect on this year’s tour? Take a look at the video below, courtesy of guest’s from Sydney, Australia. They shared how much they enjoyed the experience: the beautiful sights, the wonderful guide and driver and the chance to discover parts of London they wouldn’t have found on their own. We loved how their joy and excitement perfectly captured the spirit of the season.

Visiting London this Christmas?

Share your magical moments with us by tagging @londonmagicaltours and using #londonmagicaltours. From sparkling lights to festive decorations and hidden seasonal gems, we’d love to see how you’re celebrating this enchanting time of year.

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.

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.

Client Of The Month – London Christmas Tours

December 22, 2023 London Magical Tours

The client of the month is a great way to place the spotlight on our guests to tell us about their sightseeing experience and hear them speak about London Magical Tours in their own words.

This month sees the start of our seasonal special and one of the most popular tours of the whole year – the Magical London Christmas Tours.

Kids smiling at christmas was christmas hats

The capital’s only fully Christmas themed tours provide guests with their very own professional tour guide and in addition, a chauffeur to avoid all parking problems and discover the best of London’s holiday lights and decorations.

London is looking extra special this Christmas season. If you’re still needing to be convinced, see more details by visiting the dedicated section of our London Christmas Tours

London Christmas Tours 2022

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No sooner is Summer drawing to a close when we start being inundated with requests for this year’s Christmas tour dates!

One of the highlights of the holiday season in London, our Christmas special tours are the ultimate night out to discover the best of the capital during what is truly the most wonderful time of the year.

Still haven’t booked yours? Here’s a sneak peak at what you’re missing out on!

You never know who you might run into during a Magical Christmas Tour …

London’s Christmas markets

Our London Christmas Lights Tours are the original holiday themed tours, visiting the best of the festive lights in central London, alongside many off the beaten path locations.

Remember that unlike other tour offerings, this is not just the usual London landmarks. Our professional tour guides will take you out of the chauffeur driven sightseeing vehicles to hear the stories and learn about the traditions behind what it means to spend Christmas in London – the perfect holiday treat.

Christmas fairies – much loved by children on our Christmas tours!

Tower Bridge at Christmas: Magical …

The London Christmas Tours are running from 14th of November 2022 to 5th of January 2023.

Still need convincing? Take a look at some of the videos below for a little taste of what visitors have been saying about previous year’s Magical Christmas London Tours: