Paris · CHRISTMAS
The good christmas experiences fill up early and the small ones fill up first. These 15 are the ones to book ahead, what each includes and where they part company.
A 90-minute open-top Christmas bus ride through Paris at night, with 10-language audio, festive lights, and free app walking routes.
“Perfect activity for winter! You can see all the sights and not freeze!”
See Paris at Christmas from a warm bus, with timed Eiffel Tower sparkle, audio carols, and a 10% chocolate discount.
“It wasn’t anything special / I saw all this when I was out walking - I thought it would be somewhere we didn’t know sbout”
Ride a vintage Citroën 2CV through Paris Christmas lights for 2 hours. Private, door-to-door in central arrondissements, with a guide and blankets.
“We had the most lovely time! The Citroen was so fun and well appointed with blankets and the removable roof to see the Christmas lights. Our driver was so kind and informed. He made us feel so comfortable and was willing to flip between English and French. We would recommend this itinerary to anybody-especially with our driver- and will make sure to do so!”
Enjoy Moulin Rouge Christmas season Féerie plus a traditional French holiday dinner, champagne, and a souvenir gift, all in 4 hours.
“Schöner Abend, schöne Aufführung, leckeres Essen, hervorragende Organisation und Service, nicht zu vergessen. Vielen Dank.”
A 2-hour small-group Christmas lights walk in Paris, from Rue Montorgueil to Galerie Vivienne and the Tuileries market.
“Juliette my guide, has a wonderful way of showing you the special beauty of Christmas in Paris. Her knowledge about the areas we see and her beautiful French add to this fabulous walk around Paris’ amazing Christmas must see locations.”
A 3-hour small-group walk through Saint-Germain-des-Prés tasting Christmas treats, collecting the 13 Desserts, and warming up with vin chaud.
“We had a wonderful afternoon with Alexandra. Fortunately we were the only participants so could ask as many questions as we needed answered. It was bitterly cold and raining, but the tour was so great we did not feel it. The venues were well researched, the tastes fantastic and the amount we learned was astonishing. Great to learn something new about how different culture celebrate Christmas with different foods and customs.”
A small-group 5 pm Christmas lights walk on the Champs-Élysées with landmark stories and cozy tastings, ending at the Arc de Triomphe.
“Our Guide Aladia was friendly, knowledgeable and spoke perfect English. She told us interesting stories and showed us historical photos of the places we visited. Everyone was lucky enough to have photos taken by her for our memories to be treasured for the future. She was well organized at the Fortwenger and Maison du Chocolat for our tastings. The light shows were breathtaking! Merci beaucoup! I highly recommend this tour and our Guide! She made the whole tour so enjoyable! Merci a vous, Debra”
Paris Christmas lights walk with a local guide, warm mulled wine or hot chocolate, and photo stops through Galerie Vivienne to La Madeleine. 2 hours.
“Ruben was an excellent guide, very Engaging, knowledgeable and entertaining.”
Christmas Day lunch on the Seine with Bateaux Mouches, a 3-course meal, live music, and classic sights during a 1h45 cruise.
“From the moment we boarded the boat, we knew it was going to be a wonderful experience. The staff was so welcoming and the entire place was beautifully decorated. The food and the wine was superb. And the views were spectacular.”
Private 3-hour Paris Christmas walk with a local guide through Le Marais markets, mulled wine, and holiday window shopping.
“This was a wonderful experience. Elli was a delight and easy to talk with. She tailored our tour to areas we wanted to see and was also spontaneous, showing us additional sites as we happened upon them. She is knowledgeable and patient. I highly recommend her and this tour.”
Christmas special lunch cruise on the Seine with Bateaux Mouches, wine and French cuisine, Eiffel Tower photo moment.
“Great food, piano music and overly cruise. A perfect Christmas afternoon.”
90-minute Christmas photo walk in Paris with Marc, a pro photographer. See the brightest spots and get 5 flash-lit HD photos fast.
“This experience turned out even greater than I expected! The guide was extremely friendly and nice, tried to get the best shots, listened to my wishes. Also, without him, I definitely wouldn't have discovered so many beautiful christmas decorations and nice places! Great experience, highly recommend it:)”
Ride Paris Christmas lights on a 3-hour bike tour from Opéra, stopping at a market for vin chaud and raclette, plus iconic sights.
“We loved our bike tour, a fabulous way to see Paris, especially at night.”
A 3-hour Paris winter food walk with seasonal tastings, Notre-Dame markets, mulled wine, and a cozy ending in Luxembourg Gardens.
“Great experience! Clara was wonderful and we had the chance to experience great food. Would definitely book again.”
3-hour guided Christmas bike tour in Paris, from Arc de Triomphe to festive markets. Small group, guide and bike included.
“Just a normal sightseeing bike tour around main attractions of Paris. Details not clear. Lots of cycling cutting across traffic.”
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