The 6 Christmas Walking Tours in France That Earn Their Price

1.Strasbourg: Christmas Markets Walking Tour with Mulled Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Our pick

Follow a French, English, or Spanish-speaking guide through Strasbourg’s Christmas markets and decorated squares. In two hours, you’ll see the city’s festive highlights, hear about Alsatian holiday traditions, browse artisan stalls, and sample mulled wine or hot juice. Groups are limited to 10, with Arno among the guides praised for his warm, engaging approach.

“Arno was our guide, he was amazing and we really enjoyed our tour. Must do in Strasbourg 💚 Thank you!”

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2.Paris Christmas Lights Small Group Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78Top rated

Walk through Paris with a local English-speaking guide in a group of six or fewer. You’ll visit Rue Montorgueil, Galerie Vivienne, Palais-Royal, the Tuileries Christmas market, Place Vendôme, and Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, with hot chocolate or mulled wine included.

“Oh boy, it was freezing, but Walid took us to some great places. The lights were spectacular and we were able to buy from the oldest bakery in Paris (delicious!). He even took us to a small Christmas Market at the end. Great tour!”

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3.Paris Christmas Gourmet Food Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $251

Spend three hours in Saint-Germain-des-Prés sampling French Christmas sweets, candied nuts, nougat, chocolate, and vin chaud. Your small group, capped at eight, visits holiday stalls and specialty shops before settling into a Parisian tearoom with a hot drink. Guides such as Roberto, Sabine, Aniko, and Stefani have led this food-focused walk.

“The tour guide was nice and really took us to elite places for chocolate shopping and gathering of the 13 desserts. He then took us to sit and eat the desserts with a coffee or tea and nice Christmas music. The title of this tour could be misleading maybe it should be something like " the 13 dessert”

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4.Strasbourg Christmas Market Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 14 reviews

Walk Strasbourg’s Christmas markets with a local guide in a group of no more than 15. See Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Christkindelsmärik, and Place Kléber’s giant tree while learning about Alsatian customs. Guides such as Catalina and Dean have led especially informative tours, though meeting-point reliability deserves careful attention.

“Had a great time on the tour with Catalina. Very knowledgeable about the culture and very helpful! Would highly recommend.”

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5.Paris Christmas Lights Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Walk from Rue Étienne Marcel to Place de la Concorde with a French, English, or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Galerie Vivienne, Palais-Royal, Tuileries Garden, Place Vendôme, and La Madeleine Church, with a hot drink and festive sweet. Groups hold up to six people, with private tours available.

“Loved the tour! Clara was a great host and knew so much about the history of Paris. She also showed us many great little hot spots to visit that only locals know. :)”

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6.Paris: Experience the magic of Christmas on a walk with a pro photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1h 30m · from $70

Join French-speaking photographer Marc Bonnefoy for a 90-minute Christmas walk through Paris. You’ll stop at Pont de l’Alma, Avenue Montaigne, the Champs-Élysées, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, and Place Maurice Barrès for guided and posed photos. Five high-definition photos per person arrive in a private online gallery within 48 hours.

“Super moment passé avec notre photographe Nous avons découvert Paris et ses illuminations Hâte de recevoir les photos À faire..”

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