Victorian Christmas Traditions Tours

Saturday, December 21 and Sunday, December 22
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Tours offered every hour)
Eldon House

$15.00 incl. HST

Registration Required | Registration Policy

Experience a traditional Victorian Christmas with a 60-minute guided tour of Eldon House by one of our costumed Historical Interpreters! Delve into the facts, fantasies, and myths about some of the most beloved Christmas Traditions; such as the the first Christmas cards, plum pubbing, roasted chestnuts, and St. Nicholas. This tour includes a history of age old traditions that will enhance your holiday merriment!
  • Not suitable for children under 10. 
  • Group sizes are 12 people. 
  • Please be aware that there are long periods of standing.
  • Please be aware this tour goes the to second floor of the museum via stairs. 
  • As a heritage site there is no public parking. there is public parking in and around the museum. Click here for Google Maps of Eldon House 
  • No refunds are permitted past the 48 hours prior to the event. Tickets are transferable to family or friends by providing their name in advance. To do this, please call 519-661-5169 or email info@eldonhouse.ca to confirm.
  • Please be aware that if the event is postponed or canceled guests will be notified in advance as soon as possible.

We acknowledge that we are on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak and Attawandaron. We honour and respect the history, languages and culture of the diverse Indigenous people who call this territory home.

We acknowledge all the treaties that are specific to this area: the Two Row Wampum Belt Treaty of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy/Silver Covenant Chain; the Beaver Hunting Grounds of the Haudenosaunee NANFAN Treaty of 1701; the McKee Treaty of 1790, the London Township Treaty of 1796, the Huron Tract Treaty of 1827, with the Anishinaabeg, and the Dish with One Spoon Covenant Wampum of the Anishnaabek and Haudenosaunee.

The three Indigenous Nations that are neighbours to London are the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation; Oneida Nation of the Thames; and the Munsee-Delaware Nation who all continue to live as sovereign Nations with individual and unique languages, cultures, and customs.