It is on this guided walk we delve into what makes a Victorian Christmas and explore well known traditions which may be older than you think.

Duration

90 Minutes The City of London is awash with narrow alleyways reminding us of its historic past and it is on this walk where we have the opportunity to explore their evocative nature.

The walk starts at St Paul's cathedral, through old streets of London, exploring lives the Victorians at Christmas, dipping into Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'.

At the beginning of the 19th century Christmas was hardly celebrated. Many businesses did not even consider it a holiday. But by the end of the century it had become the biggest annual celebration and took on the form we recognise today.

Start: St Paul's Cathedral

Finish: Somerset House

Step-free access - Available

A Victorian Christmas Walk Reviews:

Brenda (5/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Another great walk with Hazel thoroughly enjoyed she is so knowledgeable and makes the subject interesting. Would highly recommend. Thank you"

Sally (5/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This was a lovely mix of traditions, fiction and hidden seasonal history. Highly recommend joining this walk"

Sheila (5/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "What a lovely walk to do for Christmas cheer. Interesting, informative and moments of laughter. We fully recommend."

Hasmine (5/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Hazel is so knowledgeable and generous and fun and kind with it and told us so much about Victorian Christmas and so many new things about London on this excellent Christmas walk through main streets and many side streets from St Paul’s to Somerset House ."

Robert (5/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This was a lovely mix of traditions, fiction and hidden seasonal history. Highly recommend joining this walk"

Shiela (5/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "What a lovely walk to do for Christmas cheer. Interesting, informative and moments of laughter. We fully recommend."

Brenda (5/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Another great walk with Hazel thoroughly enjoyed she is so knowledgeable and makes the subject interesting. Would highly recommend. Thank you"

Rose (5/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Hazel is so knowledgeable and generous and fun and kind with it and told us so much about Victorian Christmas and so many new things about London on this excellent Christmas walk through main streets and many side streets from St Paul’s to Somerset House"

Christina (5/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Hazel is an excellent guide & never disappoints. Her deep knowledge of London's social history is very carefully researched yet is communicated with humour & the involvement of her happy audience. The weather wasn't kind but Hazel was, giving us yummy humbugs to get us all in the Christmas mood. We were taken down alleys I didn't know existed & kept entertained as we learned about Victorian Christmases past, & much more besides. Thanks Hazel & Happy Christmas!"

Amy (5/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Hazel is so knowledgeable and wonderful - we so enjoy her walks. We learned so much that we didn't know about Victorian Christmas traditions. She knew where to take us to shield us from rain and wind. Highly recommend!"

Daniel (5/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Very informative and interesting, lovely day out"

Geoffrey (4/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Nice walk, very informative with a good insight into Victorian Christmas. Hazel made it very entertaining with her knowledgeable talk."

Vanessa C. (5/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I booked a Victorian Christmas walk for a group made up of three families with teenagers. Despite the unfortunate weather everyone had a great time. Hazel was our amazing guide, she managed to keep the youngsters (and us) engaged, whilst we explored some hidden streets in the Old City. Would recommend this company."

Alexandra C. (5/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Lovely Christmas tour with fun facts! Hazel was amazing!!!"

Elaine Naylor (5/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I really enjoyed the Victorian Christmas walk with Hazel. She was so interesting and amusing. She involved us all throughout the walk and even gave us a humbug to suck! I'll be booking more walks with her soon."

Monica Williams (5/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I love Hazel’s walks. She is a true professional one of the best. She makes London come to life and even if you think you know London - I was brought up in Soho - there is always something new Victorian Christmas was brilliant I could not have enjoyed it more."

Seonaid (4/5) - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A very professional and interesting walking tour - was a really nice alternative Christmas-themed day out with my partner!"