--- title: Paris Christmas Illuminations and Local Festivities Private Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/paris-christmas-illuminations-and-local-festivities-private-tour/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 300 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 47 duration_minutes: 180 duration_max_minutes: 240 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 2 of 6 (Night Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-04 data_updated: 2026-09-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-christmas-illuminations-and-local-festivities-private-tour/ --- # Paris Christmas Illuminations and Local Festivities Private Tour **Guidekin's take:** A private December-season tour of the illuminations and neighborhood festivities, rated 5. Seasonal Paris done as a local evening, not a bus route. ## Overview 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 ## Key facts - Price: from €300 per person - Duration: 3h–4h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 47 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: With Love From Paris Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## 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) ## 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 1. **Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann** (30m; admission included) - 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... 2. **Jardin des Tuileries** (30m) - 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! 3. **Place Vendome** (15m) - This prestigious place which hosts the Ritz hotel is one of the most beautifully Christmas decorated location of Paris. 4. **Champs-Elysees** (45m) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-04 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - 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. ## How it compares in Night Tours Ranked **#2 of 6** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [paris-by-night-2-hour-private-golf-cart-tour](https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-by-night-2-hour-private-golf-cart-tour/?format=md) — 5.0 (52) 2. [2h - Paris by Night - Private Guided Tour in a Pink 2cv](https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/2h-paris-by-night-private-guided-tour-in-a-pink-2cv/?format=md) — €139 per person, 4.8 (44) 3. [champs-elys-es-dinner-paris-by-night-on-a-panoramic-bus](https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/champs-elys-es-dinner-paris-by-night-on-a-panoramic-bus/?format=md) — 4.63 (32) Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/night-tours-paris/?format=md ## More in Paris - All Paris tours: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-christmas-illuminations-and-local-festivities-private-tour/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. 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