Paris Christmas Illuminations and Local Festivities Private Tour
At a glance
Paris Christmas Illuminations and Local Festivities Private Tour is a 3h – 4h private experience in Paris, France, operated by With Love From Paris Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 47 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $343.58 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Professional Local guide, Taxi / Uber, If under 18: hot chocolate to keep you warm (or any drink of your choice).
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h – 4h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English, French
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
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
What's included
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
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Stop 1 · 30m
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. -
Stop 2 · 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!
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Stop 3 · 15m
This prestigious place which hosts the Ritz hotel is one of the most beautifully Christmas decorated location of Paris.
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Stop 4 · 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.
Meeting point
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
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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Paris Christmas Illuminations and Local Festivities Private Tour take?
The experience lasts about 3h – 4h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $343.58 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
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).
Where does it start?
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…
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, French.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 47 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Paris.
