The 5 Best Private Christmas Tours in France

1.Paris: Private Christmas Lights Tour by Citroën 2CV

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews · 2 hours Our pick

Spend two hours touring Paris at night in a private Citroën 2CV, with pickup and drop-off anywhere in the 1st to 20th arrondissements. Your English or French speaking driver, including guides such as Brice, François, or William, shares city stories, adjusts the route to your interests, and stops at Champs de Mars for photos.

“We had the most lovely time! The Citroen was so fun and well appointed with blankets and the removable roof to see the Christmas lights. Our driver was so kind and informed. He made us feel so comfortable and was willing to flip between English and French. We would recommend this itinerary to anybody-especially with our driver- and will make sure to do so!”

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2.Paris Christmas Illuminations and Local Festivities Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $355Top rated

Explore Paris Christmas lights with guide Milan, using private transport and walking between Galeries Lafayette, Tuileries, Place Vendôme, and the Champs-Élysées. Expect rooftop views, seasonal sweets, mulled wine or hot chocolate, and a Ferris wheel ride. Hotel pickup and drop-off within Paris are included.

“Our guide, Milan, was well versed in French history and local Paris venues. His enthusiasm lifted the four of us and greatly added to our appreciation of our surroundings. Three cheers for Viator and Milan!”

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3.Private tour Paris Christmas lights tour 2 hours in Citroën 2CV

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $147Best value

Ride through Paris in a private Citroën 2CV with a driver-guide, blankets, and no sightseeing on foot. The route includes the Champs-Élysées, Place Vendôme, Moulin Rouge, Arc de Triomphe, Seine, and Eiffel Tower. Each passenger receives a French-made Saint James scarf. Cars carry up to three passengers.

“This was such a highlight!!! It was so much driving around Paris in one of these iconic cars. Everyone stared at us and wanted to take photos. Our guides were brilliant too!”

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4.Alsace Christmas Markets & Fairy Tale Villages Private Tour from Strasbourg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Travel from Strasbourg in a private luxury vehicle with guides such as Stephan or Christophe, visiting Haut-Koenigsbourg, Riquewihr, Colmar, and Eguisheim. You get a full day of Christmas markets, medieval streets, and flexible stops without dealing with parking or public transport. The route can be adjusted to your interests.

“Stephan was the best. He took us to places we would not have known about. Great day, great lunch. Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back.”

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5.Paris: Private Christmas Photoshoot with Props

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 30 min

Meet your Picster photographer at Trocadéro Square for a 30-minute private Christmas photoshoot. Use hats, tinsel, and candy canes in front of the Eiffel Tower, then add a Paris café stop with the Santa package. Receive edited digital photos within 48 hours, with English, French, Spanish, or Chinese guidance available.

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