Self-Guided Tours at Christmas: Our 4 Picks for December

1.Self-guided city walking tour in Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews Our pick

SmartWalk gives you a private, self-guided route through Amsterdam using your phone and WhatsApp. Walk from Centraal Station through the Jordaan, Begijnhof, Leidseplein, Vondelpark, Museumplein, and Rijksmuseum. You set the pace, stop for food or shelter, and receive trivia, local tips, and €20 in discount vouchers.

“Had a good time. The best perk of the tour is being able to have a break whenever you want, especially with the unpredictable dutch weather.”

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2.London: Christmas Lights Self Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · from $9

Use the Trippy Tour Guide app to lead yourself through London's Christmas lights, from the Strand and Trafalgar Square to Regent Street, Seven Dials, and Covent Garden. GPS-linked audio stories, offline maps, dining tips, and four language options let you set your own pace without a live guide.

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3.Self-Guided Boston Christmas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 40 to 50 minutes (approx.) · from $9Best value

This self-guided Christmas walk takes you from King’s Chapel to the Alexander Hamilton Statue on Commonwealth Avenue in about 40 to 50 minutes. Santa narrates the route, sharing Christmas stories, Charles Dickens connections, Beacon Hill traditions, and Boston history. One booking works on up to four phones, making it a practical budget choice.

“We had a great time on the Christmas walk. Enjoyed learning the history and the humor sprinkled through it added to the enjoyment.”

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4.London Christmas Lights Self Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews · from $9

Use the Trippy Tour Guide app to follow a self-guided Christmas route through central London. You’ll see Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square, Bond Street, Oxford Street, Regent Street, Seven Dials, and Covent Garden. GPS-linked audio, offline maps, directions, and lifetime access make this a flexible evening walk, but some light descriptions may need updating.

“The audio tour was outdated at several stops and the descriptions were not accurate as the lights had been updated or changed”

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