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The World’s 15 Best Christmas Tours

260 tours  ·  from $14 a head

December is short and every good market, sleigh and switch-on runs on its own calendar. These 15 are the festive trips worth building a trip around, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

London: Christmas Lights Bus Tour With Live Guide - From London Eye departures to central London
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London: Christmas Lights Bus Tour With Live Guide

1.Christmas Lights Bus Tour With Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5,410 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $33Our pick

Ride through central London for 60 to 90 minutes while a live English-speaking guide points out the city’s Christmas lights and landmarks. Expect Regent Street angels, Oxford Street stars on most departures, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, the Strand, Big Ben, and the London Eye. Guides such as Brennan, Shaun, Ethan, and Emma add history and humor.

“Great tour. Shaun was very informative with so many interesting facts plus a bit of humour. Weather was very wet but we coped.”

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London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide - The Strand and the West End lights
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London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide

2.London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,040 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Ride from the London Eye through the West End on a 60 to 90 minute open-top bus tour. A live English guide, including guides such as Emma, Samuel, Abby, and Sean on different departures, shares London facts and Christmas traditions while you pass Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street, Oxford Street, Fortnum & Mason, and Big Ben.

“Journey started on time, covered all area, Guide named James had an exceptional knowledge. It was a great experience to see Christmas lights.”

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Paris: Tootbus Open-Top Christmas Bus Tour - What the 90-minute route shows you
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Paris: Tootbus Open-Top Christmas Bus Tour

3.Tootbus Open-Top Christmas Bus Tour

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

Ride through Paris after dark on a 90-minute Tootbus Christmas tour from Boulevard des Capucines to Boulevard Haussmann. You’ll pass the Opéra, Place Vendôme, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and department stores while an audio guide in 10 languages mixes city facts with Christmas songs. Bring warm layers and arrive early for an upper-deck seat.

“Sadly we were pickpocketed shortly before the tour began, so went for an evening in the police station instead!”

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NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour - Battery Park City at sunset
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NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour

4.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,192 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Ride from Midtown to Dyker Heights with a live English or German-speaking guide, then walk among spectacular Christmas displays. The four-hour tour also includes a Hudson River sunset stop and Brooklyn Bridge Park views of Manhattan. Guides such as Stefan and Glen add city stories, photo tips, and practical help in the crowds.

“Stefan and Mr George were great! was after a unique tour and was not disappointed, got some great photos and stories from our guide. Definitely recommend”

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London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top - From Northumberland Avenue into central London
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London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top

5.London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,132 reviews · 1h 15m · from $37

Ride an original 1960s Routemaster through London for 75 minutes of Christmas lights, shop windows, and landmarks. Your English-speaking guide may be as entertaining as the decorations, with guides such as Ben, Max, Pete, and Ollie praised for their humor and local stories. Top deck seats are guaranteed, but dress warmly and expect traffic delays.

“We did this tour on our first night in London, it was a great way to help get our bearings and see some of the city. The guide was great! We really enjoyed seeing all of the Christmas lights.”

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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour - Walking Dyker Heights for about one hour
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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour

6.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 920 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Ride from Midtown Manhattan to Brooklyn with a local guide, walk Dyker Heights’ brightest streets for about an hour, then stop near the Brooklyn Bridge for skyline photos. Guides such as Jorge, Gary, Mike, Jose, and Antonio add New York stories along the way. The evening ends at Bryant Park’s Winter Village.

“We enjoyed everything about this tour. Dyker Heights was beautiful the neighborhood was decorated like non other. Our guide was fabulous with his knowledge of both the city highlights we passed and the neighborhood history as well. This was a girls weekend in the city and well worth the time spent taking this tour. Highly recommend .”

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New York City: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour - The Midtown meeting point and the ride south
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New York City: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

7.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 838 reviews · 4 hours · from $46

Travel from Midtown Manhattan to Brooklyn by coach, passing Hudson Yards, the Vessel, Chelsea Piers, and the Battery Tunnel. Walk through Dyker Heights to see its famous Christmas displays, then stop in DUMBO for Manhattan Bridge and skyline views. English and Spanish guides, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Was Great experience... myself.and my Daughter enjoyed it... Emily our guide was great and recommended”

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London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus - St James’s and Piccadilly Circus under seasonal lights
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London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus

8.Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 770 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $48

Ride through London’s West End for 90 minutes on an open-top 1960s Routemaster. Guides such as Rory, Lola, and Katie share Christmas facts and city history while music plays onboard. Expect Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street, Oxford Street, Whitehall, Big Ben, and the London Eye, plus a possible Trafalgar Square drop-off.

“We loved everything about our trip, Even the rain couldn't dampen Rory's spirit, he was amazing or as we say in Dublin just deadly 😉. Would highly recommend this trip to everyone this Christmas 🎄”

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Vienna: Christmas & New Year's Concert in St. Peter's Church - What you hear during the one-hour program
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Vienna: Christmas & New Year’s Concert in St. Peter’s Church

9.Christmas & New Year’s Concert in St. Peter’s Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 763 reviews · 1 hour · from $57

Spend one hour with the Classic Ensemble Vienna in St. Peter’s Church, a Baroque masterpiece in central Vienna. The program can include Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, and works by Bach, Beethoven, Haydn, and Schubert. Choose your seating section, arrive early for the best spot, and dress warmly.

“The concert was amazing. Very talented musicians. Great view of the stage in amazing surroundings. Seats were a bit uncomfortable.”

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Cologne: Rhine River Winter Cruise with Festive Music - Boarding at pier 10 near the Musical Dome
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Cologne: Rhine River Winter Cruise with Festive Music

10.Rhine River Winter Cruise with Festive Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 676 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $28

Spend 90 minutes on a warm panorama boat cruising past Cologne Cathedral, Groß St. Martin, and the crane houses of Rheinau Harbour. Live festive music creates a cheerful, relaxed mood, while hot wine punch, hot chocolate, coffee, snacks, and other drinks are available to buy. Open-air upper-deck views are best for photos, but the indoor seating keeps you warm.

“Very pleasant gentle ride on the Rhine with a singer and table service for drinks. Lovely way to spend a morning away from the hustle and bustle of the markets.”

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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Brooklyn Christmas Magic Tour - The Midtown start at the Hope Sculpture
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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Brooklyn Christmas Magic Tour

11.4-Hour Brooklyn Christmas Magic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 606 reviews · 4 hours · from $54

Travel from Midtown Manhattan to Dyker Heights for a one-hour guided walk through spectacular Christmas displays, then stop in Dumbo for Brooklyn Bridge and skyline photos. Guides such as Steve and Sebastian have added local stories and humor on past departures. Expect an air-conditioned vehicle, English or Spanish guidance, winter weather, and city traffic.

“A pleasant walk in the Dyker neighborhood. Sebastian was a good guide, always attentive to the management of the group, including children, throughout the walk.”

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Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour - Meeting near Times Square and riding south
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Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour

12.Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 591 reviews · from $60

Ride from Midtown Manhattan to Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge for a guided walk past spectacular private Christmas displays. Your guide may be Camila, Daniel, Steve, Alan, or Mo. The four-hour tour also includes views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline before returning to Times Square.

“The tour guide was so much fun! I was not overly impressed with the lights, but our guide and driver made the experience fun, especially considering it was horribly cold.”

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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour - One hour among the decorated homes
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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

13.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 270 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Ride from midtown Manhattan to Dyker Heights with a local guide, then walk streets lined with elaborate Christmas displays. The return includes Empire Fulton Ferry State Park, Washington Square Park, and Rockefeller Center. Guides such as Dave, Fred, and Jay are known for lively New York commentary. Expect cold weather, uneven sidewalks, crowds, and about an hour on foot.

“It was a great tour of the meat packing area and dyker heights in brooklyn!!!! I was a bit skeptical about the tour of the meat packing area but it was very interesting to hear about the changes that occured in that part of Manhattan over the years. All seen from the comfort of the bus. The Dyker Heights had some hill walking so keep that in mind. Well spent money, even the 17 yr old son enjoyed the lights.”

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Brooklyn: Dyker Heights Christmas Walking Tour - The First 15 Minutes: Leaving the Meeting Point for the Lights
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Brooklyn: Dyker Heights Christmas Walking Tour

14.Dyker Heights Christmas Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 249 reviews · 1h 30m · from $21Best value

Join an English-speaking guide such as Derek, Max, Nick, or Rose for a 90-minute evening walk through Dyker Heights. You’ll see extravagant homes, hear the story of Lucy Spata and the neighborhood’s holiday codes, and get plenty of photo stops. The walk covers about 3 miles, so bring warm clothes and sturdy shoes.

“Very interesting walk trip. Nice and helpful guide. Really recommend”

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London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Double-Decker Bus - Oxford Street lights from the upper deck
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London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Double-Decker Bus

15.Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Double-Decker Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 245 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $43

Ride through central London on a restored vintage double-decker bus as Oxford Street, Regent Street, and Knightsbridge glow above you. Your English-speaking guide points out Big Ben, Westminster, and Trafalgar Square. The open-top upper deck offers the best views, but seating is not guaranteed, and warm layers are essential.

“Staff were great & informative. We couldn't find the coach station and they directed us over the phone beautiful lights that were switched on.”

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★ 4.6Christmas Lights Karaoke Trolley TourFrom $529 reviews
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★ 4.0Vancouver Holiday Festive Dinner CruisesFrom $16312 reviews
★ 5.0Alsace Christmas Markets & Fairy Tale Villages Private Tour from Strasbourg10 reviews
★ 4.5Guided Stockholm Christmas TourFrom $567 reviews
★ 4.5Munich Christmas Market Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide7 reviews
★ 4.5Private Munich Christmas Walking Tour + Glühwein & SnacksFrom $5884 reviews
★ 5.0Private Christmas Walking Tour of Frankfurt with BethmännchenFrom $5955 reviews
★ 4.5Excursion to Colmar and Ribeauvillé to the Christmas marketFrom $783 reviews
★ 5.0From Basel: Colmar Christmas Market & Wine Tasting Private TourFrom $5044 reviews
★ 4.3All-You-Can-Eat Christmas Buffet Cruise LivemusicFrom $957 reviews
★ 4.3Quebec: Christmas Interactive Walking Tour of New FranceFrom $237 reviews

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