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The 15 Best Italy Christmas Tours

23 tours  ·  from $9 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 italy christmas tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Rome: St. Paul's Within the Walls New Year's Concert Ticket - What the three acts actually offer
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Rome: St. Paul’s Within the Walls New Year’s Concert Ticket

1.St. Paul’s Within the Walls New Year’s Concert Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 35 reviews · from $39Our pick

Spend two hours at Rome’s St. Paul’s Within the Walls with the Orchestra of I Virtuosi dell’opera di Roma, soprano Ms. Testa, tenor Mr. Gentili, and baritone Mr. Utzeri. Choose a New Year’s Eve or January 1 concert, with opera favorites by Verdi, Puccini, Mozart, Rossini, and others. Seating categories let you match the ticket to your budget.

“It was a surreal experience to attend the concert on a new year’s eve in the church. Loved it”

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Celebrate Christmas in Rome - Small Group Walking Tour - San Lorenzo in Lucina and Piazza Colonna
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Celebrate Christmas in Rome – Small Group Walking Tour

2.Celebrate Christmas in Rome – Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $66Top rated

Start at the Spanish Steps at 5:30pm and walk through Rome’s decorated streets with a local guide and no more than 15 people. You’ll see Via dei Condotti, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Castel Sant’Angelo, and finish at St. Peter’s Square beside the Christmas tree and Nativity scene. Guides may include Yash, Sarah, Max, Ariana, or Bryan.

“My family and I wanted to do something special since we were in Rome for Christmas. I thought this tour would be the perfect way to add that "holiday spirit" while we were there. I should've booked it for earlier in the week. Because we booked it for Christmas Eve, the place that we were supposed to stop for our hot chocolate and Christmas treats closed early. Our guide wasn't sure of what to do because the back-up place they go to wasn't open either. We spent a good bit of time waiting on the other guide to give our guide some direction. We walked a good bit before finally…”

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Capuchins Crypt: Christmas Baroque Concert - Standard or VIP: which visit suits you?
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Capuchins Crypt: Christmas Baroque Concert

3.Capuchins Crypt: Christmas Baroque Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $104

You’ll visit the Capuchins Museum and bone-lined Crypt before hearing the Schola Romana Ensemble perform Christmas Baroque music in the convent’s reserved hall. Choose a self-guided audioguide visit in 13 languages or a VIP English tour for up to 10 people. The church visit is subject to celebrations.

“la explicación de guía sobre las catacumbas de los capuchinos y el concierto fue excelente la soprano es lo máximo.”

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2h Xmas Lights Panoramic Vespa Sidecar Tour - Piazza della Repubblica and the Fountain of the Naiads
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2h Xmas Lights Panoramic Vespa Sidecar Tour

4.2h Xmas Lights Panoramic Vespa Sidecar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $118

Ride through Rome after dark in a Vespa sidecar, with a professional driver and English-speaking guide handling the traffic. Over two hours, you’ll see Christmas lights, the Spanish Steps, St. Peter’s Square, Janiculum Hill, the Jewish Ghetto, and Piazza Navona. You may share a Vespa and swap seats at stops.

“Really fantastic night zipping around Roma seeing the city, the lights and Christmas decorations. Daughter claimed the side car so I can't comment on its comfort, but the vespas are a fun way to travel, and gives access to Rome's alleys and back streets.. The team did a great job in making us feel welcome and ensuring our safety. Everything was clean and efficient. Highly recommend this tour at any time of the year, but it is something special at Christmas.”

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One day tour Christmas markets Innsbruck - Bressanone - Vipiteno - Innsbruck gives the day its big opening
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One day tour Christmas markets Innsbruck – Bressanone – Vipiteno

5.One day tour Christmas markets Innsbruck – Bressanone – Vipiteno

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $301

From Bolzano, Matteo and the Concierge Dolomites team take you by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Christmas markets in Innsbruck, Vipiteno, and Bressanone. You get short guided walks, free time in each center, WiFi onboard, and pickup from your accommodation or a station or cable car.

“The tour was not available on the given date, so I could have it one day after or one day before. I chose one day after and it was the day when it snowed 40 cm in the Alps. We could not make it to Innsbruck, but Matteo offered a memorable experience. First we were into the snow until the frontier, in Gries bei Brenner, then, besides Vipiteno (Sterzing) and Bressanone (Brixen) which we could see (the info point in the city has a booklet writing about the most important Christmas markets in South Tyrol which are Boze, Sterzing, Brixen, Bruneck and Meran), we went up the mountains to Ortisei…”

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Christmas Eve Mass with Pope Leo XIV at Vatican - Private Tour - Getting through security and into the basilica
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Christmas Eve Mass with Pope Leo XIV at Vatican – Private Tour

6.Christmas Eve Mass with Pope Leo XIV at Vatican – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $2,167

Attend Christmas Eve Mass with Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter’s Basilica, with hotel pickup, private luxury transport, and an English-speaking escort. Guides such as Andrea and Stefania help you manage the crowds and find a good view, but the free Vatican ticket itself does not include skip-the-line access or a Vatican Museums tour.

“Was sceptical at the start of this tour wondering what we actually get for our money as the actual mass tickets are free. The guide we had (Cecelia) seemed a little unsure of the process and seemed more interested in the other group that was being led by her friend. But in saying that she did get us very good seats and we did get to see the Pope very close. We did all enjoy the Mass. it was a long afternoon (picked up at 230pm and got back to hotel at 930pm). For the price of this tour I would do my research - get online and try to…”

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Naples: the magic of Christmas and Nativity scenes - Sant’Anna dei Lombardi and the 15th-Century Scene
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Naples: the magic of Christmas and Nativity scenes

7.Naples: the magic of Christmas and Nativity scenes

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Follow Naples’ Nativity tradition from Renaissance art to Via San Gregorio Armeno. With guides such as Gianni or Silvir, you’ll visit Museodivino’s tiny works, see Rossellini’s 15th-century Nativity at Sant’Anna dei Lombardi, and finish among working presepe shops.

“Our guide Gianni took us on a fascinating tour through Naples to learn the history and current traditions of the Italian Presepe. We saw examples from miniatures to room size with a surprise visit to an amazing chapel. This tour was a small part of our trip but will be always remembered.”

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Rome: Christmas Nativities and Angels Tour - Piazza Venezia and the city’s Christmas decorations
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Rome: Christmas Nativities and Angels Tour

8.Christmas Nativities and Angels Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Walk through Rome’s Christmas heart in a group of up to eight, from Piazza del Popolo and the Twin Churches to Santa Maria in Aracoeli, Piazza Navona, the Bridge of Angels, and Piazza San Pietro. Guides speak English or Italian. Expect strong local storytelling, but confirm the meeting point and final route before booking.

“We enjoyed his passion and knowledge of Rome. Ysa was very patient with us and enjoyed wandering around the markets with us. The balance between the tour and having fun was great.”

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Rome: Christmas Lights Walking Tour - Via del Corso and the city’s grand central route
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Rome: Christmas Lights Walking Tour

9.Christmas Lights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $55

Join an English-speaking local guide for a 90-minute Christmas walk through central Rome. Start at Babingtons Tea Room, pass the Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Ponte Sant’Angelo, and finish at St Peter’s Square. Groups are limited to 15 people, with guides such as JoAn and Yash praised for helpful explanations.

“The guide JoAn was very helpful, nice, knowledgeable. The tour was great. Would do this one again!”

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Capuchin Crypt Christmas Baroque Concert in Rome - Santa Maria Immacolata and the art above ground
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Capuchin Crypt Christmas Baroque Concert in Rome

10.Capuchin Crypt Christmas Baroque Concert in Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $90

Begin at the Capuchin Convent on Via Veneto with Schola Romana Ensemble performing a cappella Christmas music by Palestrina, Victoria, and other composers. Then visit the Capuchin Museum and Crypt by audio guide or with an art historian. The 90-minute program can include an optional Roman dinner.

“A beautiful, soothing performance to remind you that this is what Christmas is all about. Only four voices and you feel as though you are hearing a heavenly choir. Go, feel blessed, then do good works.”

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I Musici Veneziani New Year's Concert in Venice - What happens at the 5:30 pm performance
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I Musici Veneziani New Year’s Concert in Venice

11.I Musici Veneziani New Year’s Concert in Venice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Spend about 90 minutes with I Musici Veneziani at Venice’s Scuola Grande di San Teodoro. The holiday concert brings together 14 performers, including soprano Vittoria Boldrin, tenor Massimo Cagnin, and baritone Nico Mamone, with orchestral and opera music in 18th-century dress. The 5:30 pm start leaves your evening free for New Year plans.

“Buena experiencia para completar nuestro viaje a Venecia en Navidad. La acústica perfecta en la sala. Los músicos y los cantantes de primera y muy simpáticos con el público. Repetiríamos y lo recomendamos.”

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Assisi Christmas Train Tour - Piazza Santa Chiara and the eastern route
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Assisi Christmas Train Tour

12.Assisi Christmas Train Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $9Best value

You’ll ride Assisi’s Christmas train for 45 minutes through Piazza del Comune, Santa Chiara, San Francesco, and other central streets. Expect holiday lights, Christmas music, and video mapping on buildings and monuments. The driver and audio content are in Italian, so the visual show matters most if you do not speak the language.

“Only in Italian. Could not even understand what might be of interest that we drove by. And could not exit early. Very disappointed. Waste of nearly an hour.”

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Explore the Naples Christmas Market Behind the Scenes - Piazza del Gesù Nuovo after dark
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Explore the Naples Christmas Market Behind the Scenes

13.Explore the Naples Christmas Market Behind the Scenes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $28

Meet your live English-speaking guide at 5 pm in Piazza Bellini for a two-hour walk through Naples at Christmas. See Greek walls, Piazza del Gesù Nuovo, Palazzo Pandola, Spaccanapoli, the Duomo area, and Via San Gregorio Armeno, where nativity workshops and lights set the scene. Snacks are included.

“Is this tour only at night? I only had one choice at 5pm. Would prefer a daytime morning tour. Like a longer city tour combo. Need more time to shop.”

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Bologna: 2-Hour Private Local's Christmas - What the first contact adds
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Bologna: 2-Hour Private Local’s Christmas

14.Bologna: 2-Hour Private Local’s Christmas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Meet a private Bolognese guide for a two-hour Christmas walk shaped around your interests. Your host contacts you within 24 hours, then plans a flexible route covering local traditions, culture, food tips, and lesser-known places. Jon and Lorenza have both received praise for thoughtful, personal guiding.

“Excellent introduction to the wonderful city of Bologna. Perfect mix of history, culture and food tips. Saved us so much time over our short stay. Our guide Jon was lovely , accommodating and passionate about Bologna. Definitely recommend.”

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Christmas Journey in Rome – Private Walking Tour - Campo de’ Fiori, where the city feels close to the street
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Christmas Journey in Rome – Private Walking Tour

15.Christmas Journey in Rome – Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $597

Walk through Rome’s Christmas season with a private English-speaking guide, starting at the Arch of Constantine and ending at Trevi Fountain. You’ll see Campo de’ Fiori, Piazza Navona, and the city’s festive lights at your own pace. Fabrizio has led this route for families, including groups of ten, and has helped guests connect the sights with Rome’s holiday customs.

“The illuminated streets were beautiful. The guide spoke about the origins of the festive season to the modern-day customs. We also sampled local delicacies (the roasted chestnuts were so tasty). Memorable sights and sounds which lingered even after the tour concluded.”

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