Paris Christmas Illuminations and Local Festivities Private Tour

5.0 (47 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English, French
Operated by: With Love From Paris Tours

Ages: Children (0–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional Local guide
Included: Private transportation: Taxi / Uber
Included: Tea and coffee: If under 18: hot chocolate to keep you warm (or any drink of your choice)
Included: Alcoholic beverages: Hot Spiced wine (Must be 18 and over)
Included: Snacks: Seasonal sweets
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off (within Paris city limits only)

Not included

Not included: Your Ferris wheel ride (20€ per adult / 12€ per child) - Your guide's ticket is included
Not included: Galeries Lafayette are closed on Dec 25 and January 1. Holiday market and Ferris wheel are open.
Not included: No pickups outside of Paris city limits (NO Airports, NO Disney)
Not included: Optional gratuities

Itinerary

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Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann

30 min 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 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.
Jardin des Tuileries

30 min

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!
Place Vendome

15 min

This prestigious place which hosts the Ritz hotel is one of the most beautifully Christmas decorated location of Paris.
Champs-Elysees

45 min

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 and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

The Westin Paris - Vendome
Hotel Da Vinci
Renaissance Paris Vendome Hotel

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

Using your ticket

Provide a phone number or any ways to easily reach you while you are in Paris.
Provide the name of your hotel (and room number if you know it).
If you use a Vacation rental (Airbnb, etc), provide us with your exact street address.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

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.