London Christmas Lights Private Night Photography Tour
At a glance
London Christmas Lights Private Night Photography Tour is a 3h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by London Photo Tours and Workshops. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $359.06 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Professional Fine Art Photographer who has extensive teaching experience, Professional photographer who knows a multitude of cameras, Private Tour Exclusive to You or Your Personal Group.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 8 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–6 per booking
- Ages
- Adult 16–99
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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London Christmas Lights
from $322.45
- Days:
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- Start times:
- 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Capture magical displays of Christmas lights in London. Learn how to get the best shots possible of wonderful illuminations which decorate London during the festive period. This is an exceptional photography learning experience. You are guided and expertly instructed by a professional Fine Art Photographer who has extensive teaching experience
We aim to capture as many Christmas lights as possible in Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street, Leicester Square, Soho and Regent Street.
This is an amazing visual experience of dazzling light displays at Christmas.
Learn about,
• Lens selection and focal or zoom length
• Using colour and light for creative impact
• Composition
• Achieving correct exposures
• Slow moving night trails
• How to capture tack sharp night shots
We walk leisurely through the different locations and take our time in framing and composing the best shots possible.
Suitable for all skill levels and for all types of digital cameras.
What's included
What's included
- Professional Fine Art Photographer who has extensive teaching experience
- Professional photographer who knows a multitude of cameras
- Private Tour Exclusive to You or Your Personal Group
- Expert photography instruction
- Review of photographs and how to develop skills
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food & Drinks
- Pick-up & Drop-off
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 30m
Capture the festive spirit of Christmas in Trafalgar Square. Learn about framing and composition with a professional Fine Art photographer who shares tips and advice exclusive to her Fine Art practice. Take your best photos ever. Capture the Norwegian Christmas tree sited in Trafalgar Square and learn how to make the tree lights sparke. Learn how to make the water in the fountains look like glass. Photograph the mermaids in the fountains and capture colourful reflections on the water. At all times your professional Fine Art photographer is in hand at times to help you get the best Christmas lights shots possible.
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Stop 2 · 15m
Walking at a leisurely pace we make our way to Leicester Square to photograph a wonderful mix of Christmas lights hanging from the trees. Learn about light and how to use colour effectively to capture the spirit of Christmas.
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Stop 3 · 30m
This is an exciting location as there are many Christmas lights on display on each curve of Piccadilly Circus. Learn about framing, composition, light and creative angles of view.
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Stop 4 · 30m
Capture dazzling night trails of red London buses and black cabs as they move through the City. Photograph the outstanding Regent Street Christmas Light displays and marvel at the scale of them. Learn about framing and composition and using different shutter speeds to change the way your photos look.
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Stop 5 · 30m
Explore the small quirky backstreets of Soho and photograph the dazzling creative lights on display. Capture the atmosphere of Christmas in this unique location.
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Stop 6 · 15m
Capture the creative light displays in Carnaby Street and love the integration of colourful shop fronts, red telephone boxes and quirky backstreet in your photography. Your personal photographer helps you to explore the best creative viewpoints.
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Stop 7 · 30m
Capture the outstanding and grand displays of lights on Oxford Street. Marvel at their vibrancy and scale as the dominate the skyline in one of London's fashionable streets. Capture dazzling night trails of traffic as it passes through the location. Contrast night trails against the light displays and fuse all together for the most wonderful captures. Your personal photographer ensures you get the best shots of London's Christmas lights with ease.
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Stop 8
Since 2005 London Photo Tours and Workshops has provided expert and experienced tuition to thousands of travellers from around the world.
Meeting point
Meet near Charing Cross Rail Station
End point
We end near Oxford Circus Tube Station
Traveller ratings
5.0
2 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
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- 4 ★ 0
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Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 16 years
- Photography tour is suitable for all types of cameras from compact to DSLR. Suitable for all skill levels.
- Please bring your own camera, fully charged battery (spare if you have one)
- Please bring large memory card or spare card for the additional photos you will take during the tour
- For the best shots possible please use a tripod (contact us if you are travelling light and wish to hire a tripod)
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the London Christmas Lights Private Night Photography Tour take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $359.06 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Professional Fine Art Photographer who has extensive teaching experience; Professional photographer who knows a multitude of cameras; Private Tour Exclusive to You or Your Personal Group; Expert photography instruction; Review of photographs and how to develop skills.
Where does it start?
Meet near Charing Cross Rail Station
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
