Paris Christmas Tour: Private & Custom with a Local Guide
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Christmas in Paris blends elegant seasonal displays, festive markets, historic neighborhoods, and cherished traditions that make the city one of Europe's most enchanting holiday destinations. From illuminated streets to charming Christmas stalls, the festive spirit can be found throughout the city.
Whether you're interested in festive lights, Christmas markets, seasonal treats, local traditions, or discovering lesser-known corners of Paris during the holidays, your host will tailor the experience around your interests while sharing local insight that brings the season to life.
Before your experience, you'll complete an online Personalization Form so your host can learn more about your interests and prepare a personalized route. During your walk, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy an included hot chocolate, mulled wine, or soft drink. Your plans remain flexible throughout the experience, allowing room for spontaneous discoveries along the way.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
After booking, you'll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
What To Expect
Paris
Paris takes on a special charm during the festive season, with illuminated boulevards, Christmas markets, seasonal displays, and historic neighborhoods decorated for the holidays. Before your experience, you'll complete an online Personalization Form so your host can tailor the experience to your interests. Whether you'd like to focus on festive lights, Christmas traditions, seasonal food and drink, holiday shopping, or discovering Parisian winter traditions through a local perspective, your route will be shaped around what interests you most. Here are some highlights your host may include during your experience:
Hotel de Ville
Admire one of Paris's most iconic landmarks as it becomes part of the city's festive celebrations, surrounded by seasonal decorations and holiday displays.
Options
Christmas in Paris
Duration: 3 hours Pickup included
What‘s Included
Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
A glass of mulled wine, hot chocolate or a soft drink
Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central
Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
Additional food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel drop off
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Paris tour!!!
Mobile24216177729,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Flora was amazing! She was professional, knowledgeable and fun. We really enjoyed all of her historical stories and her company. We got to see parts of Paris we never saw before. A very great experience.
Highest Recommendation
Tom P,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful experience. Elli was a delight and easy to talk with. She tailored our tour to areas we wanted to see and was also spontaneous, showing us additional sites as we happened upon them. She is knowledgeable and patient. I highly recommend her and this tour.
Custom tour
Liz W,Dec 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Very personalized to what we wanted to do and see. Our guide went above and beyond to give us a great expedience in Paris.
Paris at Night
jessicaeQ353AF,Dec 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jill was an incredible tour guide. She listened to us and catered to our desires to visit the places we wanted to see. We know we were able to see more of the city than we ever would have on our own. We’ve not stopped talking about it and would recommend the personal guided to the everyone visiting who wants to vote a lot of ground in a short time. Thank you Jill!!
Christmas Market La Defense
Michael K,Dec 5, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great visiting the Christmas Market at La Defense. There are so many stalls to stop at We brought chocolates, soap, and my wife brought a change purse Del our guide was amazing, as she walked us through, allowing time to stop Enjoyed a cup of hot wine. Allowed my wife time to do some shopping. This tour allows one to plan their own agenda.
I had a great time seeing...
Leslie L,Dec 11, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a great time seeing Paris during the holiday season with Daniel. We saw all the highlights and he took me to some hidden gems he knew I'd like to see. Had a blast during the 3 hours. Great guide.
Great guide!
DCDeac,Jan 4, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time on our tour!! Our guide was so kind, knowledgeable and considerate. She made sure we got to all the top sites but that our kiddos had time to rest and see things that interested them. I’d definitely use them again!!!
Ken G
ken g,Dec 12, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00Karie was excellent. Tour Christmas markets and helps us with making some purchases. She gave us great tour and tips on restaurants and others things to do while in Paris. Highly recommend.
Best $$$ spent on a tour!
AletaMaria65,Dec 19, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maria was the perfect tour guide. I have been to Paris a few times so this trip I wanted to see things I hadn't seen before and places most tourists aren't visiting. I also came during the Christmas season to see the decorations. She took me to so many interesting places and really listened to my interests. I wish she could be my tour guide for all the days of my visit.
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