Christmas at Kew Gardens
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Christmas at Kew Gardens by BA Transfer is a 4-hour private evening excursion, with a dedicated driver taking you to the illuminated trail and waiting to bring you home — no parking, no last train to chase.
Last updated 23 September 2026
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Fixed price · suggested 4 hr wait · free child seats · pay online
Add the tour above to include sightseeing waiting time in the quote — or just enter pickup and drop-off for a plain transfer.
What’s included
- Private driver and vehicle for the full 4-hour booking
- Free meet & greet at pickup point
- Free child and baby seats on request
- All parking and tolls
- Driver waits nearby during your visit to the trail
Not included
- Christmas at Kew entry tickets (book separately, sell out early some nights)
- Food and drink on the trail
- Driver gratuities (optional)
- Personal travel insurance
Christmas at Kew is one of London's best-loved winter events — a mile-long illuminated trail winding through the Royal Botanic Gardens after dark. Getting there by private driver with BA Transfer means you skip the cold walk from the station and the scramble for a taxi home afterwards, when the trail closes and thousands of visitors are all trying to leave at once.
Unlike public transport, a private tour is door-to-door — your driver collects you, waits nearby while you walk the trail at your own pace, and brings you home the moment you're ready, rather than working around a train timetable on a cold December night.
This is a shorter, evening-focused booking compared to our full-day countryside tours — built around how long people actually spend on the trail, not a full day out. Families with young children in particular avoid the walk to and from Kew Gardens station in the dark and cold.
With BA Transfer, you get a fixed price, no surge policy even on the trail's busiest nights, free child seats on request, and a driver who already knows exactly where the Kew Gardens entrance and drop-off point are.
Things to do at Christmas at Kew Gardens
- •Walk the illuminated mile-long trail through the gardens
- •See the Treetop Walkway lit up after dark
- •Warm up with mulled wine and street food at the trail's food stalls
- •Visit the Palm House, illuminated for the season
- •Photograph the light installations among the trees
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Christmas at Kew tour?
4 hours in total, including travel time and around 2 hours to walk the trail at your own pace.
What does the tour include?
A private driver and vehicle for the full 4-hour booking, free meet & greet, and free child seats on request. Entry tickets to Christmas at Kew are separate.
Do we need to book Christmas at Kew tickets separately?
Yes — the trail requires its own timed entry ticket, booked directly with Kew Gardens, and popular evenings sell out well in advance.
What's the price for the Kew Gardens tour?
From £210, covering the driver and vehicle for a typical 4-hour evening booking.
Can we extend the visit if the trail is busy?
Yes, with notice. Additional waiting time is charged at £12.50 per 15 minutes.
Is this suitable for young children?
Yes — this is one of our most popular family bookings in December. Free child seats are available, and the trail itself is stroller-friendly.
Do we tip the driver?
Tipping is optional and at your discretion.
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Fixed price · driver waiting included · free child seats · free cancellation up to 24 hrs.
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