Cycling Tours at Christmas: Our 5 Picks for December

1.London Christmas Lights Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 3 hours · from $60Our pick

Ride from Lambeth through London’s Christmas-lit streets with a guide such as Dominic, Sam, Chris, or George. You’ll see Southbank, the London Eye, Big Ben, Harrods, Regent Street, Covent Garden, and more. Bikes, helmets, and lights are included, though heavy traffic can make Oxford Street and Regent Street slow going.

“Leuk om op deze manier Londen te verkennen en alle mooie ‘Christmas Lights’ te bewonderen. Regent Street en Oxford Street zijn in deze periode van het jaar wel massaal druk, waardoor fietsen er lastig is.”

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2.London Christmas Lights Bike Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $62Top rated

Ride through central London after dark with a local guide and a small group of up to 12. You’ll see decorated streets from Sloane Square to Southbank, hear witty city stories, and cover far more ground than on foot. Bikes, helmets, and Santa hats are included. Confident cycling matters because traffic can be heavy.

“Felix was an excellent guide. He was always conscience of the group and their safety, and he was very polite with pedestrians and drivers we encountered. On top of that, he was a fount of knowledge about London send it's neighborhoods!”

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3.Barcelona: Christmas Lights and Markets Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 hours · from $39Best value

Ride about 12 km through Barcelona with a local guide, visiting the Sagrada Familia market, Sant Pau light show, Passeig de Gràcia, Modernist houses, and the Gothic Quarter. Guides such as Marina and Igor explain local history and Catalan customs, including Caga Tió and the caganer. Bikes, helmets, and child seats on request are included.

“Igor was a fantastic tour guide! Very knowledgeable about the history of Barcelona and was eager to share in the excitement of first time visitors!”

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4.Semi-Private Christmas Edition Twilight Glow E-Bike Oranjestad

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $95

Join Stephanie and Enzo of STEZO Tours for a two to three-hour evening e-bike ride through Oranjestad. You’ll follow Eagle, Druif, Bushiri, and Surfside beaches, then stop at Plaza Turismo and the Aruba sign. Bikes, water, and soda are included, while optional lights add extra holiday glow.

“I knew I was landing at 3PMish but didn’t want to lose the day so booked a night time neon bike tour with stezo. And listennnn it was one of the best experiences ever! Not only were the electric bikes easy to use, but Stephanie was the sRead more”

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5.Paris at Christmas: 3-Hour Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Start near Opéra Garnier and cycle through Place Vendôme, Concorde, the Champs-Élysées, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Notre Dame, and Hôtel de Ville. An English-speaking guide shares Paris history and French Christmas customs, with a 30-minute market break for optional vin chaud, chocolat chaud, or raclette. Bring warm clothes and a card for snacks.

“We loved our bike tour, a fabulous way to see Paris, especially at night.”

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