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15 Best Christmas Tours In France

The ones worth booking.

The 15 most popular christmas tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.

15 Best Christmas Tours In France

Paris: Tootbus Open-Top Christmas Bus Tour

Paris: Tootbus Open-Top Christmas Bus Tour - Where to meet on Boulevard des Capucines (and how to get a great seat)

1.Paris: Tootbus Open-Top Christmas Bus Tour

Most Popular 4.0

See Paris by night on an open-top electric bus with 10-language Christmas audio, Wi-Fi, and festive lights from Opéra to the Eiffel Tower.

“The staff were friendly and helpful. The route was excellent - plenty of gorgeous lights and we went around Arc de Triomphe roundabout twice to ensure we saw it properly. We also went past Tour de Eiffel from several angles and were right in front of it when it started twinkling. Would definitely recommend this…”

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Paris Tootbus Festive Christmas Lights Tour

Paris Tootbus Festive Christmas Lights Tour - Route Highlights: Vendôme, Concorde, the Champs-Élysées, and the Arc

2.Paris Tootbus Festive Christmas Lights Tour

3.5

Tootbus festive Christmas lights tour in Paris with 90 minutes of illuminated landmarks, festive audio, earphones, and a 10% chocolate discount.

“Wonderful experience. Easy transaction, option to cancel and pay later. Bus was modern and well organised. Cold but expected. Lights were amazing and finale under the Eiffel Tower was beautiful”

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Enchanting Christmas Experience From Colmar

Enchanting Christmas Experience From Colmar - Kaysersberg: markets only on certain dates, but worth the look

3.Enchanting Christmas Experience From Colmar

4.3

A small-group Christmas markets day from Colmar, with Kaysersberg, Riquewihr, Eguisheim, plus a guided wine cellar tasting in Alsace.

“Yvan was fantastic & explained everything very well. We had enough time in all 3 places - Eguisheim, Riquewihr & Kaysersberg. Car was fantastic & enjoyed the tour. Highly recommended.”

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Christmas Market Tour from Colmar

Christmas Market Tour from Colmar - The rhythm of the day: how to make the schedule work for you

4.Christmas Market Tour from Colmar

4.5

Door-to-door Christmas markets tour from Colmar with Eguisheim, Riquewihr, Kaysersberg, vineyards, and a wine cellar tasting in Alsace.

“My expectations for this day in Alcase were far exceeded! Christian was an amazing tour guide! He made the area come alive for us. He was extremely polite and tried very hard to ensure that all of us on the tour got what we wanted out of it. I couldn't be happier with Alcase Original…”

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Paris: Private Christmas Lights Tour by Citroën 2CV

Paris: Private Christmas Lights Tour by Citroën 2CV - Pickup and timing: where you start in the 1st–20th arrondissements

5.Paris: Private Christmas Lights Tour by Citroën 2CV

4.8

Private 2-hour 2CV ride through Paris Christmas lights with blankets, hotel pickup, and a photo stop at Champs de Mars.

“Our guide, William, was fantastic! He picked up 10 min early, so we rec'd 130 min tour. His knowledge and explanations of history, buildings, and sights was extensive. William also stopped several time for photos and the took several pictures of us with background sights. We loved the open-air Citroën, which was perfect for this…”

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Alsace Christmas Markets Day Tour from Strasbourg

Alsace Christmas Markets Day Tour from Strasbourg - Colmar Old Town and the Christmas market streets (your first big hit)

6.Alsace Christmas Markets Day Tour from Strasbourg

4.5

Small-group Alsace Christmas markets tour from Strasbourg: guided Colmar Old Town, wine-route drive, and a second medieval village market.

“We wanted to visit for the first time a Christmas market. We thought a local that could guide us was a great idea. We started in Colmar and we were given 1.5 to visit. We felt rushed since we found it to be a place we could spend time. We were taken for 3 hours…”

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Paris Christmas Illuminations and Local Festivities Private Tour

Paris Christmas Illuminations and Local Festivities Private Tour - The Tuileries holiday market and Ferris wheel

7.Paris Christmas Illuminations and Local Festivities Private Tour

5.0

See Paris lit for Christmas with a private guide, Galeries Lafayette, Tuileries Ferris wheel, mulled wine, and hotel pickup.

“We had a wonderful evening in our guide’s company checking out a plethora of Paris holiday decorations, both on foot and by taxi. Our host (Milan) was very friendly, had great stories to share about Paris history and took us to places we could not have visited on our own in a single evening (or…”

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Strasbourg: Christmas Markets Walking Tour with Mulled Wine

Strasbourg: Christmas Markets Walking Tour with Mulled Wine - What you’ll see: twinkling streets and Strasbourg’s market squares

8.Strasbourg: Christmas Markets Walking Tour with Mulled Wine

4.8

Strasbourg Christmas markets walking tour with a bilingual guide, mulled wine, and Alsace food tastings over two hours.

“What an absolutely amazing tour! Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and had a knack for keeping the pace just right, making the whole experience not only enlightening but also thrilling. I received an enchanting introduction to Strasbourg and developed a deep appreciation for this charming city. It's a place that everyone should visit, especially…”

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Christmas across the 3 borders

Christmas across the 3 borders - Basel Christmas Market: Switzerland with a cash-first tip

9.Christmas across the 3 borders

5.0

Visit Christmas markets in France, Germany, and Switzerland in one day, with hotel pickup in Colmar and free market entry.

“Our tour guide Christopher was wonderful. We had a magical day visiting the Christmas Markets in Switzerland and Germany. Fairytale Day!,”

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Strasbourg 7-Hour Christmas Markets Tour

Strasbourg 7-Hour Christmas Markets Tour - Starting Point in Strasbourg: 17 Pl. de la Cathédrale, Not a Random Corner

10.Strasbourg 7-Hour Christmas Markets Tour

4.4

A small-group 7-hour Christmas markets day from Strasbourg to Colmar and an Alsace village, with a scenic Wine Route drive.

“It was ok, the main thing to Notice it’s a driver not a guide. I was excepting him to travel with us and explain about the places, it didn’t happen. It’s important to write it on the activity description.”

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From Colmar: Christmas Markets Across 3 Borders

From Colmar: Christmas Markets Across 3 Borders - Basel Christmas Market: Switzerland’s Warm First Impression

11.From Colmar: Christmas Markets Across 3 Borders

4.6

One day from Colmar to Basel, Freiburg, and Eguisheim, with markets in 3 countries, small-group comfort, and festive village lights.

“Didier was an excellent guide!! Our tour destinations were altered a tiny bit from the order on the listing but we still went to three different markets in different cities in three countries. We got through borders easily and around quickly with our very kind and knowledgeable guide, Didier. He communicated with me any changes…”

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Paris: Moulin Rouge Christmas Dinner and Show


Immersive Christmas cellar visit and Alsace wine tasting

Immersive Christmas cellar visit and Alsace wine tasting - The 1850 family winery and the barrels you’ll recognize

13.Immersive Christmas cellar visit and Alsace wine tasting

5.0

A 90-minute Christmas cellar show in Alsace with organic tastings, barrel storytelling, and kougelhopf plus take-home mulled wine.

“Our visit to an Alsace wine cellar was nothing short of delightful. The highlight of the experience was our guide, Marie, whose knowledge and passion for wine made the tour engaging and informative. We were treated to an excellent selection of wine samples, showcasing the unique flavors of the region. The entertaining videos about wine-making…”

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Paris Christmas Lights Small Group Walking Tour with Local Guide

Paris Christmas Lights Small Group Walking Tour with Local Guide - Galerie Vivienne: Christmas Lights in a Glass-Ceiling Passage

14.Paris Christmas Lights Small Group Walking Tour with Local Guide

5.0

A 2-hour small-group walk through Paris’ best Christmas lights spots, with a local guide, a warm drink, and free stops.

“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.”

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Paris Christmas Gourmet Food Small Group Walking Tour

Paris Christmas Gourmet Food Small Group Walking Tour - Market stops and vin chaud: What you’re really getting at the holidays

15.Paris Christmas Gourmet Food Small Group Walking Tour

4.5

Taste Christmas treats in small-group Paris walking stops: holiday market bites, vin chaud, 13 Desserts, and a cozy tea room finish.

“Description states Christmas markets, shopping and Christmas treats! Not what we got! We received a neighborhood walking tour which was over 10,000 steps or 5 miles. At no time did we see any Christmas markets, get mulled wine, or really see anything Christmas. We did walk by some shops with a Christmas display which were…”

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