Top 6 Festive Tastings in France

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.Immersive Christmas cellar visit and Alsace wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $22Best value

At Vins Zeyssolff in Gertwiller, guides such as Marie and Dorian lead you through an 1850 family winery. Taste up to seven Alsace wines, see century-old oak barrels, watch a 180-degree cellar film, and finish with kougelhopf, a half-bottle of mulled wine, and cookies.

“Our visit to an Alsace wine cellar was nothing short of delightful. The highlight of the experience was our guide, Marie, whose knowledge and passion for wine made the tour engaging and informative. We were treated to an excellent selection of wine samples, showcasing the unique flavors of the region. The entertaining videos about wine-making processes and the fascinating history of the owner’s family added a personal and educational touch. The location is just a 30-minute drive from Strasbourg, with easy access and convenient parking nearby. We left not only with a deeper appreciation for Alsace wines but also with fond memories of the warm hospitality. Highly recommended for wine…”

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3.Paris Christmas Lights & Stories with Tastings on Champs-Élysées

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70

Start at the Grand Palais at 5 p.m. and follow a guide along Pont Alexandre III, Avenue Montaigne, and the Champs-Élysées. You’ll taste Alsatian gingerbread, festive cookies, a macaron, and thick hot chocolate before finishing beneath the Arc de Triomphe. The group is limited to 15, and guide Aladia is praised for clear English, stories, and photos.

“Our Guide Aladia was friendly, knowledgeable and spoke perfect English. She told us interesting stories and showed us historical photos of the places we visited. Everyone was lucky enough to have photos taken by her for our memories to be treasured for the future. She was well organized at the Fortwenger and Maison du Chocolat for our tastings. The light shows were breathtaking! Merci beaucoup! I highly recommend this tour and our Guide! She made the whole tour so enjoyable! Merci a vous, Debra”

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4.Strasbourg Christmas market tour and culinary city tour with tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $123

Join Strasbourg native Céline for a three-hour Christmas market and food walk in central Strasbourg. In a group of up to six, you’ll visit five or six chosen shops, stalls, and makers for Alsatian sweets, savory bites, and drinks, with seating, local tips, and German, French, or English guiding.

“Celine is an excellent guide! Very knowledgeable about the food, traditions, and history of the city. We tried many different types of food and saw many christmas markets. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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5.Alsatian Christmas Immersive Wine Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Spend 90 minutes at Vins Zeyssolff in Alsace with an English or French-speaking guide. Taste sparkling, red, rosé, dry, and sweet wines, see oak barrels from 1850 still in use, and watch a 180-degree film projected onto giant casks. The visit ends with mulled wine, Kougelhopf, and Alsatian gingerbread.

“Degustazione eccellente, accompagnata dalle spiegazioni di una guida ben preparata e gentile. I vini alsaziani sono ottimi al palato e il tour si conclude con assaggi di dolci tipici e omaggio di una bottiglia di vin brûlé a scelta.”

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6.Paris: Christmas Market Guided at Notre Dame & Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $27

Join an English-speaking guide for a one-hour Christmas market walk near Notre Dame. You’ll hear the cathedral’s story, visit the Square René Viviani market, taste holiday treats, browse bouquinistes, and get practical tips for gifts and local specialties. Linda is one guide praised for her humor and strong command of Parisian history.

“Linda was a wonderful guide! Incredibly knowledgeable and loved her sense of humor. Highly recommend this tour.”

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