Paris Christmas Lights & Stories with Tastings on Champs-Élysées
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Experience the magic of Paris at Christmas with a walking tour that combines festive lights and delicious holiday tastings. Stroll the Champs-Élysées as it sparkles with holiday decorations, and hear stories of Parisian Christmas traditions from your local guide. Along the way, enjoy two gourmet stops: the spiced sweetness of Alsatian gingerbread and cookies at Fortwenger, and the refined indulgence of Parisian hot chocolate and macarons at the famous La Durée. As you savor each treat, admire iconic landmarks including the Grand Palais, Pont Alexandre III, Les Invalides, and finish beneath the glowing Arc de Triomphe. More than just a walk, this is a festive journey into the flavors, lights, and traditions that make Paris at Christmas truly unforgettable.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travelers with severe food allergies (tastings may include nuts, gluten, dairy, or traces of allergens)
Visitors with limited mobility or difficulty walking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Grand Palais
Begin your journey in front of the majestic Grand Palais, with its glass dome and Beaux-Arts façade. From here, admire the golden statues of Pont Alexandre III and the first sparkle of Christmas lights.
Pont Alexandre III
You’ll see theAlexandre III Bridge and Les Invalides glowing in the distance — a fitting place to start hearing how Paris became the “City of Light” at Christmas.
What‘s Included
Tasting of Parisian chocolates and a macaron at Maison du Chocolat
Tasting of traditional Alsatian gingerbread and festive cookies at Fortwenger
Stories and legends of Paris at Christmas told by a local guide
Guided Christmas walking tour of the Champs-Élysées Avenue Montaigne, and Arc de Triomphe
Views of the Grand Palais, Pont Alexandre III and Les Invalides
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Paris Christmas Lights & Stories with Tastings on Champs-Élysées
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
🎄🎅🏻Great Christmas Tour!
debwT1554YF,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00🎄🎅🏻🩷Anjali was amazing! On pointe and great at keeping the group together. Incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Paris and all the sweets were incredibly luxurious and decadent! Absolutely worth it! Great options for food and tips on where to go after also.
What a delight!!!!
julieaK7177PC,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you are in Paris around Christmas book this!!! . Angeline is a wonderful guide!! we learned so many interesting things. The tour is well-timed for all the special delights in store for you. I couldn’t stop smiling.
Wonderful Christmas Tour!!
F8740PEstaceym,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful time and amazing guide! Beautiful lights and yummy treats!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Anjali and Pro were great !! They were both very friendly and knowledgeable . The tastings were a fun and delicious 😋 😊
Yume K,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed and learn a lot. Paris is beautiful city - will definitely be back💕💕💕💕💕💕💕😋😋😋😋😋👍👍👍👍😥🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🤔🙂↔️🤔🤔🙂↔️🙂↔️🙂↔️🥰
Fun tour
Navigate37913987200,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anjali & Pro was an excellent tour guide. They very informative, fun and nice. I would recommend them to my friends. We throughly enjoyed the tour and the local pastry and hot chocolate tasting.
Superb experience Angelie
Passport40599585817,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved it, Angels was the best of the best. A unique lived experience. Thanks. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Best way to start a vacation in Paris!
301gusn,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time! Our guide was personable, knowledgeable, and thoughtful. Truly an amazing introduction to the beauty and history of Paris!
All lights in full effect!!
josianef926,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely beautiful with Christmas atmosphere everywhere . The Gingerbread and chocolate tasting was a small but really special touch. Our guide was super friendly.. we had small kids with us, the walk felt relaxed.
Not to be missed !!
amitmW575LX,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience, magical city and the guide was lovely, truly not to be missed. Thank you for a wonderful time. Highly recommend
Perfect Christmas 2025 in Paris
Angela S,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour, this was a beautiful experience with my kids. Everybody loved the gingerbread and the chocolates, we also learned a lot about Christmas traditions in France as well as the history of Paris and how some landmarks ties to Christmas. This was beautifully done, and I recommend to anyone who is in need of some holiday cheer 🎄
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