FRANCE
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular christmas tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
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.
“I was so thrilled when I could see the Eiffel Tower so close.”
Tootbus festive Christmas lights tour in Paris with 90 minutes of illuminated landmarks, festive audio, earphones, 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”
A small-group Christmas markets day from Colmar, with Kaysersberg, Riquewihr, Eguisheim, plus a guided wine cellar tasting in Alsace.
“The itinerary was well planned and gave us a good mix of villages, markets, and free time to explore. Christian was an excellent guide; knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely funny. He explained the history and traditions clearly, shared local insights, and kept the group engaged without overdoing it. He was also approachable and organised, which made…”
Door-to-door Christmas markets tour from Colmar with Eguisheim, Riquewihr, Kaysersberg, vineyards, and a wine cellar tasting in Alsace.
“Christian provided us with an enjoyable day of Christmas market visits. We loved visiting the small Alsatian towns and their markets. We also enjoyed learning about some of the background history of the area. Christian really made the region come alive for us.”
Private 2-hour 2CV ride through Paris Christmas lights with blankets, hotel pickup, and a photo stop at Champs de Mars.
“We had a lovely time Our driver was great and we saw so much Thank you for such a nice experience”
Small-group Alsace Christmas markets tour from Strasbourg: guided Colmar Old Town, wine-route drive, and a second medieval village market.
“Our guide chose the perfect markets outside of Strasbourg to visit. I han't even heard of the little town/market we ended our day, and I'm quite sure it will be my favorite Xmas market of all visited while in Europe.”
See Paris lit for Christmas with a private guide, Galeries Lafayette, Tuileries Ferris wheel, mulled wine, and hotel pickup.
“Milan, the guide, was excellent. He has a passion for history and he provided so much context to the many sites we visited. He was a super pleasant guy and I enjoyed my time with him.”
Strasbourg Christmas markets walking tour with a bilingual guide, mulled wine, and Alsace food tastings over two hours.
“Arno was our guide, he was amazing and we really enjoyed our tour. Must do in Strasbourg 💚 Thank you!”
Visit Christmas markets in France, Germany, and Switzerland in one day, with hotel pickup in Colmar and free market entry.
“Do not hesitate to book this trip!! Our driver/guide, Yvan, was fantastic and is an asset to the company. My spouse and I enjoyed our trip and were thankful that we were permitted to make an adjustment the day of the tour. Merci beacoup, Yvan!!”
A small-group 7-hour Christmas markets day from Strasbourg to Colmar and an Alsace village, with a scenic Wine Route drive.
“The guide, Leticia was so much fun and very informative, a fount of knowledge.”
One day from Colmar to Basel, Freiburg, and Eguisheim, with markets in 3 countries, small-group comfort, and festive village lights.
“It was great. Didier was very nice and a great tour guide”
Spend a Christmas evening at Moulin Rouge with the Féerie revue, a multi-course French dinner, champagne, and a take-home souvenir.
“Schöner Abend, schöne Aufführung, leckeres Essen, hervorragende Organisation und Service, nicht zu vergessen. Vielen Dank.”
A 90-minute Christmas cellar show in Alsace with organic tastings, barrel storytelling, and kougelhopf plus take-home mulled wine.
“Very nice activity to do! Dorian, the guide, was really nice and educational. We learned a lot and the wines were good.Auto-translated”
A 2-hour small-group walk through Paris’ best Christmas lights spots, with a local guide, a warm drink, and free stops.
“Oh boy, it was freezing, but Walid took us to some great places. The lights were spectacular and we were able to buy from the oldest bakery in Paris (delicious!). He even took us to a small Christmas Market at the end. Great tour!”
Taste Christmas treats in small-group Paris walking stops: holiday market bites, vin chaud, 13 Desserts, and a cozy tea room finish.
“The tour guide was nice and really took us to elite places for chocolate shopping and gathering of the 13 desserts. He then took us to sit and eat the desserts with a coffee or tea and nice Christmas music. The title of this tour could be misleading maybe it should be something like "…”
