Spain Christmas Tours: Our 13 Picks for December

1.Christmas Lights Tour of Madrid in Eco Tuk Tuk Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 59 minutes (approx.) · from $47Our pick

Ride through Madrid’s Christmas lights in a private electric tuk-tuk for up to four people. An English-speaking driver-guide leads you past Puerta de Alcalá, Salamanca, Cibeles, the Prado, Congress, and other landmarks. Blankets and rain protection help in winter, while guides such as Carlos, Ana, David, and Gloria add history and local color.

“Todo genial. Un acierto la experiencia !! Una manera cómoda y rápida de conocer el centro de Madrid. Repetiría sin dudarlo”

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2.Madrid: Private Christmas Lights Tour by Eco Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · 1 hour · from $47

Ride through Madrid’s decorated Salamanca, Retiro, and Paseo del Prado in a private electric tuk-tuk for up to four people. Your English- or Spanish-speaking driver-guide points out Cibeles, the National Library, Congress, the Prado, and festive photo spots. Blankets and rain covers help in winter, but the one-hour route has no walking stops.

“Benissimo bravissime e molto professionale le guide. Un'esperienza fantastica non solo per le luci favolose, ma soprattutto per le informazioni storiche e le curiosità che ci davano le due guide che conducevano i Tuk Tuk Lo consiglio vivamente a tutti è un' esperienza indimenticabile. Grazie”

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3.Barcelona: Private Christmas Lights Tour by Eco Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 35 reviews · 1 hour · from $47

You’ll ride a private electric tuk tuk through Barcelona’s holiday-lit Eixample, passing Casa Batlló, Casa Milà, Arc de Triomf, and Plaça de Catalunya. Your English or Spanish-speaking driver-guide shares festive tips during this one-hour outing. The tuk tuk holds up to four people and comes with blankets and rain protection.

“Jose gave a great overview of Barcelona. Very friendly and knowledgeable guide.”

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4.Christmas Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $180

Meet your English-speaking guide near Xàtiva Metro, then walk through central Valencia to four traditional tapas bars. Try patatas bravas, jamón ibérico, Iberian ham and cheese, and regional wines while learning how to order, share, and eat tapas. The private tour ends at a restaurant in Plaça del Tossal. Guide Sebastian has received warm praise for his personal touch.

“We loved this tour! We were very fortunate to be the only 2 people as the other group cancelled so it was just us and Sebastian our tour guide. We loved him! Great guy and very knowledgeable and we have become friends. The food was sensational, we stopped at several places for tapas and wine and then we finished at a great little bar for a cocktail”

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5.Barcelona: Christmas Lights and Markets Bike Tour

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

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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6.Christmas Lights Tour of Barcelona in Private Eco Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $51

Ride through Barcelona’s Christmas-lit streets in a private eco tuk tuk for about an hour. Your guide points out Paseo de Gracia, Casa Batlló, La Pedrera, Plaça de Catalunya, and the Arc de Triomf, while winter coverings and blankets help keep you warm. Guides may include Noel, Roger, Yaros, or Joan.

“Our guide, Noel, was amazing. He was very informative and accommodating. We really enjoyed seeing all the different lights down the streets.”

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7.From Santiago: Christmas Lights of Vigo And Pontevedra

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Travel from Santiago to Pontevedra and Vigo for a full day of Galician Christmas sights. A guide leads you through Pontevedra’s old quarter, then you cross the Ría de Vigo by ferry from Moaña to Vigo, with views toward the Cíes Islands. You get about three hours for Vigo’s lights, markets, photos, and dinner.

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8.Barcelona Christmas Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $30

Spend two hours walking from Plaça de Sant Jaume to Casa Batlló with a local guide. You’ll see Christmas lights, the Cathedral, Barcelona’s largest nativity scene, Fira de Santa Llúcia, seasonal food stops, Passeig de Gràcia, and Casa Batlló’s Christmas show. Groups are capped at 15, and Marcelo is one guide associated with the experience.

“He memorized all our names right away. He was super attentive and gave great explanations of f everything we saw. Marcelo (i think was he name) was so kind and made sure we stayed on track to get to the Gaudi building just in perfect timing to see the lights!! He was amazing.”

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9.Malaga: Christmas Night Tour and Lights with Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 5 reviews · 1 hour · from $35

Ride a 100% electric tuk-tuk through Malaga for one hour, from the lighthouse and port to Gibralfaro Castle, Malaga Park, Atarazanas Market, and the Picasso Museum. Your driver explains the route in English, Spanish, French, or Arabic. Christmas music, decorations, blankets, and a small group of up to eight make this a light, easy introduction to the city.

“The guide was very friendly and informative. I expected a tour billeted as a Christmas tour to include more Christmas-focused sites. It was also cold, and blankets were not provided or offered, which made it less comfortable.”

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10.Christmas In Madrid: Private Experience With A City Host

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115

Spend three private hours seeing Madrid at Christmas with a local host such as Patricia, Carolina, or Gonzala. Visit Plaza Mayor’s market, festive lights, nativity scenes, and key sights near Sol and the Royal Palace. Your host can tailor the walk, suggest gifts and food stops, and include hot chocolate, mulled wine, Cava, or a soft drink.

“1/8/2026 Gwen and myself enjoyed a wonderful tour from Patricia Morcillo on Wednesday, January 7th. Her wealth of knowledge included Sol, The Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, and much more. For nearly 3 hours we journeyed through the most important historics in Madrid. I’m confident that we learned a lot more because of the Tour from Patricia than previously known. I would recommend the tour to anyone! Bernie”

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11.Christmas in Santiago de Compostela: a tour among lights and stone

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $11Best value

Join guide Vanesa for a 1.5-hour Spanish walking tour through Santiago’s Christmas-lit old town. Visit the Carreira do Conde market, Las Mercedarias, San Fiz de Solovio, Praza das Praterías, and the cathedral square while connecting nativity art, medieval sculpture, and local Christmas customs.

“Loved the tour! Vanesa is an amazing guide, super knowledgeable and fun.”

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12.Mallorca: Palma’s Winter Magic City Walk with Christmas Glow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Meet your English- or German-speaking local guide near Lennox The Pub and walk through Palma at dusk, from Passeig des Born to Plaça de la Reina. You’ll see illuminated palaces, narrow lanes, decorated trees, and Christmas displays, then have time to shop or stop for hot chocolate and churros. Groups are limited to eight.

“The tour was great, the vineyard was stunning and food perfect. Can’t recommend enough.”

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13.Christmas In Barcelona: Private Custom Tour With A Local Host

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews · from $140

Spend three private hours with a local host exploring Barcelona’s Christmas lights, Fira de Santa Llúcia, and La Boqueria Market. You’ll learn Catalan holiday customs and receive hot chocolate, mulled wine, or a soft drink. Start times and meeting points are flexible, but transport and extra food cost more.

“Ana was our tour guide. She was very nice. We were disappointed in the tour. The tour was not representative of Christmas in Barcelona. There was no agenda for the tour. We had sent ideas to the tour company in advance. The tour dRead more”

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