The 7 Christmas Lights Tours in France That Sell Out First

1.Paris Tootbus Festive Christmas Lights Tour

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

Ride through central Paris for about 90 minutes, passing Place Vendôme, the Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Eiffel Tower, and Christmas windows at Printemps and Galeries Lafayette. The English audio includes seasonal songs, and the route is timed to catch the Eiffel Tower sparkling. Dress warmly and expect city traffic.

“This was a great city of lights tour especially for Christmas! They timed it perfectly for the twinkles of the Eiffel Tower. Make sure to dress warm!”

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2.Private Christmas Lights Tour by Citroën 2CV

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews · 2 hours

You’ll tour Paris for two hours in a private vintage Citroën 2CV with a driver-guide, blankets, and a removable roof for festive city views. Expect hotel pickup and drop-off in the 1st through 20th arrondissements, flexible sightseeing, stories in English or French, and a photo stop near the Eiffel Tower at Champs de Mars.

“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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3.Paris Christmas Illuminations and Local Festivities Private Tour

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

Spend 3 to 4 hours seeing Paris dressed for Christmas with guide Milan Melet or another local guide. Travel by private vehicle and on foot from Galeries Lafayette to the Tuileries, Place Vendôme, and the Champs-Élysées. Expect rooftop views, a Ferris wheel ride, market snacks, mulled wine, and flexible sightseeing.

“We were taken to beautiful areas in Paris. Great tour by Milan! We loved it. He explained everything with details”

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

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

Walk through central Paris with a local guide such as Walid, Lou, Juliette, or Emily. The two-hour route links Rue Montorgueil, Galerie Vivienne, Palais-Royal, the Tuileries Christmas market, Place Vendôme, and Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, with hot chocolate or mulled wine included.

“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!”

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5.Paris Christmas Lights & Stories with Tastings on Champs-Élysées

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70

Join a 90-minute English walking tour from the Grand Palais to the Arc de Triomphe at 5:00 pm. Guide Aladia leads a group of up to 15 through Christmas lights, Avenue Montaigne window displays, Fortwenger gingerbread, a Ladurée macaron, Parisian chocolates, and thick hot chocolate.

“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”

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6.Paris Christmas Lights Walking Tour with Local Guide

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

Walk from Rue Étienne Marcel to Place de la Concorde with a local guide, stopping at Galerie Vivienne, Palais-Royal, Tuileries Garden, Place Vendôme, and La Madeleine. Small groups of six or fewer keep the evening personal. You’ll hear French holiday traditions, visit churches, and enjoy hot chocolate or mulled wine with a seasonal sweet.

“Ruben was by far the best tour leader we have ever had in all our entire visits and travels - he is literally 5/5 with the knowledge, information and presentation.”

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7.Private tour Paris Christmas lights tour 2 hours in Citroën 2CV

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $147

Ride through festive Paris in a chauffeured Citroën 2CV with a private driver, blankets, and a Saint James scarf made in France. The route covers the Champs-Élysées, Place Vendôme, Moulin Rouge, Avenue Montaigne, and Eiffel Tower. Drivers such as Rene-Jean, Dov, and Alexander add local stories, though the open car can be chilly and hard to hear from the back.

“Totally new way to see a section of Paris! Loved it and have recommend this to folks!”

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