8 Christmas Experiences in Paris Worth Booking

1.Tootbus Open-Top Christmas Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,365 reviews · 1h 30m · from $46Our pick

See Paris lit for Christmas from an open-top Tootbus, with festive music, landmark views, Wi-Fi, and a 90-minute evening route.

“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 tour.”

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2.Paris Tootbus Festive Christmas Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 83 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $46

See Paris lit for Christmas from an open-top Tootbus, with the Eiffel Tower sparkle, Champs-Elysées, department-store windows, and festive audio.

“Great view along the way with perfect timing at the Eiffel Tower. The extra touch with the blanket 🤩”

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3.Private Christmas Lights Tour by Citroën 2CV

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews · 2 hours

See Paris Christmas lights from a private vintage Citroën 2CV, with hotel pickup, a local driver-guide, blankets, and a photo stop.

“Extremely knowledgeable driver asked us what we had seen so far and then took us other places around the city. He gave us a history lesson we will never forget. Beautiful night for picture taking.”

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4.Paris Christmas Illuminations and Local Festivities Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $355Top rated

See Paris in Christmas lights with a private guide, hotel pickup, festive markets, Galeries Lafayette, mulled wine, and a Ferris wheel ride.

“This was the best Christmas light/night tour we have been on. Milan Melet was an excellent host and tour guide. The tour was part walking, Metro train and taxi. We saw many fabulous light displays, Christmas markets and of course the main atRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

See Paris Christmas lights, markets, covered passages, and luxury streets on a two-hour small-group walk with a local guide.

“Do not schedule this unless you are POSITIVE the weather will be good. It was raining and they would only refund half. We waited hoping it might clear up. But at the time for the tour it was pouring rain. Weather looked ok 24 hours out, but walking tour in pouring rain does not make sense. 50% refund is not accept. I was punished for booking ahead. Don’t make my mistake.”

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6.Paris Christmas Gourmet Food Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $251

Taste Parisian Christmas treats, vin chaud, and the 13 Desserts tradition on a small-group walk through Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

“Excellent tour - however have lunch before you go as there is a chocolate overload :)”

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7.Paris Christmas Lights Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

See Paris lit for Christmas, from Galerie Vivienne to Place Vendôme, with a local guide, hot drink, holiday sweet, and a six-person group.

“Ruben was an excellent guide, very Engaging, knowledgeable and entertaining.”

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8.Bateaux Mouches Christmas Special Lunch Cruise in Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $150

Spend Christmas Day on the Seine with a three-course French lunch, wine, live music, and views of Paris landmarks from a covered Bateaux Mouches boat.

“El precio que cotiza Viator en pesos argentinos no incluye los impuestos que carga la tarjeta de modo que conviene más contratar directamente con el proveedor en euros.”

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