France · CHRISTMAS
The good christmas markets & tours fill weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: which to book early, what each includes and how they differ once you are there.
90-minute Paris Christmas night ride on an electric green open-top bus, with 10-language commentary, Wi-Fi, and festive lights.
“Sadly we were pickpocketed shortly before the tour began, so went for an evening in the police station instead!”
See Paris Christmas lights from an open-bus loop with audio and earphones, timed Eiffel Tower views, plus a 10% chocolate discount.
“The audio recording seemed old and outdated. It also repeated several times. It needs to be updated and added to.”
A small-group Christmas markets day from Colmar, with three illuminated villages and a guided wine tasting in Ribeauvillé.
“Our guide Christian is a experienced, patient guide.He called us in the morning to let us know the pick up time.He brought us to places not in the itinerary like Konigsberg castle (you have to buy your own tickets), Ribeauville Village and he also drove through Bergheim to show us. We ended 1 hour past the stipulated time but he didn't mind. I would highly recommend this tour. It was really value for money having seen Riquewhir, Eguisheim and Kayersberg all in one day.”
Colmar Christmas markets tour with village lights, wine cave tasting, and hotel pickup: Eguisheim, Riquewihr, Kaysersberg, Ribeauville.
“Los pueblos eran maravillosos. Visitamos Riquewihr, Kayserberg, Eguisheim, la experiencia de cata de vinos en Katzenthal fue muy divertida. El guía nos dio muy buenas informaciones sobre Alsacia. Un viaje inolvidable”
See Paris Christmas lights from a classic Citroën 2CV, with blankets, hotel pickup, and a flexible route plus photo stops.
“Our guide, William, was fantastic! He picked up 10 min early, so we rec'd 130 min tour. His knowledge and explanations of history, buildings, and sights was extensive. William also stopped several time for photos and the took several pictures of us with background sights. We loved the open-air Citroën, which was perfect for this tour! Our guide,”
Walk Strasbourg’s Christmas markets in a small group with a bilingual guide. Taste local treats and enjoy free mulled wine.
“Arno was our guide, he was amazing and we really enjoyed our tour. Must do in Strasbourg 💚 Thank you!”
Christmas markets across 3 borders in one day from Colmar, with hotel pickup, free stops in Freiburg, Basel, and Eguisheim.
“My mom and I booked this tour and I'm so happy we did! Didier was a wonderful tour guide, and we had a wonderful time with the other 2 guests that were on the tour with us. I definitely would recommend!”
A 7-hour Christmas markets day from Strasbourg, with Colmar lights, Alsace wine-route villages, and time to browse in small group.
“Waited 15” for no show guest. Hot van. Noisy van. Uninspired guide.”
Colmar to Basel and Freiburg Christmas markets plus Eguisheim village, crossing three borders in one guided day with transport.
“It was great. Didier was very nice and a great tour guide”
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