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Paris Christmas Illuminations and Local Festivities Private Tour

5.0 Excellent 47 reviews
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3h–4h
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English, French
Free cancellation Private tour Instant confirmation Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

A private December-season tour of the illuminations and neighborhood festivities, rated 5. Seasonal Paris done as a local evening, not a bus route.

From the guide

Immerse yourself in the festive spirit of Paris as you discover enchanting Christmas neighborhoods and landmarks through comfortable transportation and seasonal strolls: the dazzling Christmas garlands around Champs-Élysées, Opera & Vendome districts. Marvel at Galeries Lafayette's spectacular displays and towering Christmas tree, then warm up at Paris's premier Holiday market with mulled wine or hot chocolate.
Optionally, consider a magical ride on the Paris Ferris wheel for panoramic views. This addition is at your own expense while your guide's ticket is included.
• Cover more ground exploring Paris on foot and by taxi
• Savor mulled wine at a festive Holiday Market
• Discover Galeries Lafayette's famous displays
• Possible visit to Galeries Lafayette rooftop (subject to availability)
• Optional Ferris wheel ride (self-paid)
• Drive beneath stunning Christmas garlands
• Explore Vendôme/Opera neighborhoods
• Hassle-free Paris hotel pickup & drop-off included

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 17:00
Scheduled through January 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 17:00. Scheduled through January 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 4, 2026.

What's Included

Professional Local guide
Taxi / Uber
If under 18: hot chocolate to keep you warm (or any drink of your choice)
Hot Spiced wine (Must be 18 and over)
Seasonal sweets
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (within Paris city limits only)

What's Not Included

Your Ferris wheel ride (20€ per adult / 12€ per child) - Your guide's ticket is included
Galeries Lafayette are closed on Dec 25 and January 1. Holiday market and Ferris wheel are open.
No pickups outside of Paris city limits (NO Airports, NO Disney)
Optional gratuities

Itinerary

Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann Stop 1
Iconic department store magnificently decorated around Christmas time. We'll see the Christmas outdoor displays and go inside to admire a giant christmas three under the stained-glass dome. Possibility to go on the rooftop for a spectacular view of Paris (subject to availability) ATTENTION DISCLAIMERS: • December 25 (Christmas day) & January 1 (New year's day), the store will be closed. We'll only see the outdoor display. • Galeries Lafayette decorations might be taken down as of January 1st. Yet the store will be open and rooftop available and the Christmas market at Tuileries is still running until January 7.
30 min
Admission included
Jardin des Tuileries Stop 2
At Christmas time, those gardens between the Louvre museum and place de la Concorde become one of the major attractions with its huge Ferris wheel and seasonal holiday market. A must-do!
30 min
Place Vendome Stop 3
This prestigious place which hosts the Ritz hotel is one of the most beautifully Christmas decorated location of Paris.
15 min
Champs-Elysees Stop 4
You'll be chauffeured on one of the most dazzling avenues in the world, ornated of its Christmas lighting, and you'll see other gems along the way.
45 min

Departure & Return

Pickup included

If you do not see your hotel on this shortlist above, please add your hotel name and address information for pick up, gladly offered within Paris city limits. IMPORTANT: We DO NOT offer pickup at or near Paris airports (CDG, ORLY, BEAUVAIS). We DO NOT offer pickup near DISNEYLAND area. We DO NOT offer pickup nowhere outside of Paris. If your hotel is in this situation, we suggest that you book a transfer service to a meeting point in Paris where the tour will start. Any airport pickup request will be automatically cancelled. Your pickup time: • November - Monday to Sunday: 5:30PM • December & January: 5PM • Exceptionally, December 24 (Christmas' eve) and 31 (New Year's eve) at 3:45PM

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years in France. Under 18, soft non-alcoholic drink will be substituted to mulled wine or any light alcohol beverage
  • Wear warm clothes! It is winter in France...and Christmas :-)
  • Wear comfortable shoes
  • This tour is maintained rain or shine
  • Galeries Lafayette are closed on December 25 (Christmas day) and January 1 (New Year's day). These two days, only the outdoor displays are availalble. Also, the holiday market and Ferris wheel are open
  • Galeries Lafayette decorations may be taken down after New Year's eve. Yet, the Paris illuminations and CHristmas market is still up until January 7.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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