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Paris Christmas Illuminations and Local Festivities Private Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English
French

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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

Additional Info

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.

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)

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

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

1

Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann

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 minutes • Admission Included
2

Jardin des Tuileries

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 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Paris Christmas Illuminations and Local Festivities Private Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

43 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • "The Local Bar" is worth a visit in Effingham

    janetb52,

    Jun 12, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    "The Local Bar" is relatively new but has a great location, is well designed with a good bar, friendly people and a good menu. Check it out!!

  • This was an excellent...

    wayne t,

    Jan 12, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This was an excellent tour that surpassed our expectations! Our guide, Milan , met us at our hotel with a bottle of champagne before we started off. We began at Galleries Lafayette and ended with a ferris wheel ride at a Christmas fair and carnival near the Louvre. And everything in-between! Paris was all lit up even more than usual because it was Christmas. Milan took us to all the highlights as well as off the beaten paths. Milan was very knowledgeable and informative and easy to understand and communicate with. And our tour lasted almost 2 hours longer than advertised! Milan was an excellent guide and we highly recommend this tour!

  • Well worth the price!

    Lynn F,

    Jan 4, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Excellent experience! Our tour guide, Milan Milet, was extraordinary! Very knowledgeable and took us to the best places to see all the Christmas lights and displays.

  • Best Xmas ever

    Edward F,

    Jan 1, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Well the crowds were overwhelming! So why that’s a negative it’s also a positive as everyone wants to be there ! Our guide Milan Melet was well knowledgeable and a ton of fun . I have been to Paris before so we shared our knowledge and he opened my eyes to some details I missed on past trips. If you want a memorable trip request Milan!

  • Five Star Host and Tour!

    Jamie D,

    Dec 20, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    The most amazing nighttime tour that took us from the front windows of Printemps and Galerie Lafayette to the sky deck where we arrived just in time for the Eiffel Tower to light up. Milan, our guide , was knowledgeable and a congenital host to the city of lights. He had lived in the U.S. and his English is impeccable. When we expressed interest in Chanel and Dior. He took us an amazing journey to see their houses decorated in a unique and beautiful style! So many good pointers from Milan! A five star host!

  • Recommend to all

    Dawn P,

    Dec 19, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Would recommend to all. We came specifically came for Christmas and exceeded our expectations! Made our Christmas. Milan was wonderful

  • Christmas lights, a history lesson, and amazing views

    Robyn D,

    Nov 26, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Milan was a wonderful guide! My husband and son had never been to Paris before, and Milan managed to show them/us so many of the major sites and views in a short time. He also took family photos of us in front of various light displays. And he gave us helpful information on Normandy, which is where we are headed after Paris. Well worth the money!

  • Christmas Light tour

    FrequentFlier576859,

    Feb 2, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Milan is the absolute BEST ! Communication was great.He knows this city very well. I even reached out to him the next day , after the tour, and he helped me with a few more things. I would highly recommend this company, when we come back I would definitely do anything tour with him.

  • Our guide knew where to go and what to see..

    MaximoAG,

    Jan 7, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Milan is an amazing guide. If and when we go back we will call him. He meet us at our hotel to start our adventure. For us first time in the city he explained the history while see Christmas lights around Paris.

  • Fantastic evening in Paris

    RalphDale N,

    Dec 21, 2023

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Our guide Milan Melet was excellent! His English was superb, his knowledge of Paris was outstanding. We enjoyed every minute of our tour. Donna and Dale Nichols

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