CHRISTMAS WORLDWIDE

The 15 Most Popular Christmas Experiences Worldwide

601 tours  ·  from $9 a head

The 15 festive tours booked most often anywhere in the world: lights buses, market walks, Santa visits and midnight cruises, each with its price and the one thing to know before you go.

London: Christmas Lights Bus Tour With Live Guide - The route through Regent Street and Oxford Street
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London: Christmas Lights Bus Tour With Live Guide

1.London: Christmas Lights Bus Tour With Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5,410 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $33Our pick

Spend 60 to 90 minutes touring London’s festive lights with an English-speaking guide such as Brennan, Shaun, Ethan, or Emma. See Regent Street, Oxford Street, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Big Ben, and the London Eye from an open-top bus. Choose an upper-deck view or the warmer lower deck, and dress for winter weather.

“This was a great way to see the Christmas lights in London! We sat on the top of the bus in the covered part which made for a great view but kept us warm. Our guide was funny and informative. We were stuck in traffic for a bit but still had a great time. Highly recommend!”

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Rovaniemi: Reindeer, Huskies & Santa Claus Village - Starting at the Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park
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Rovaniemi: Reindeer, Huskies & Santa Claus Village

2.Rovaniemi: Reindeer, Huskies & Santa Claus Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,334 reviews · 6 hours · from $221

Spend six hours with reindeer, Alaskan huskies, and Santa Claus Village. You will take short 500-meter sleigh rides, hear from local herders, eat salmon soup, and get winter clothing. Guides such as Alex, Laura, Vinny, and Dinos are praised for friendly help, though the rides are brief and Santa Claus Village can feel rushed.

“The reindeer and husky experience was very well organized from start to finish. Despite temperatures reaching –27°C, we were perfectly comfortable thanks to the warm, high-quality clothing provided. This allowed us to fully enjoy the activities without any discomfort. Both rides were unforgettable. The husky safari was exciting and immersive, while the reindeer ride was calm and magical, perfectly matching the Arctic setting. The staff were professional, friendly, and well organized throughout the experience. A special mention for the salmon soup, which was absolutely delicious and especially appreciated after being outdoors in such cold weather. The only downside was the limited time at San...”

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London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide - The Strand and the fairy lights near the Savoy
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London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide

3.London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,040 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Ride from the London Eye through The Strand, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street, Oxford Street, Fortnum & Mason, and Big Ben. A live English-speaking guide provides history, jokes, and festive facts during the 60 to 90 minute loop. Arrive early for the best chance of an open-top seat, and dress warmly.

“Very nice live guide. He was lovely, fun and very good speaker . It was a cold evening, but we did not feel it during our journey- enjoyed unique information about Christmas in London- traditions, buildings, lights!”

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Paris: Tootbus Open-Top Christmas Bus Tour - From Boulevard des Capucines to the Opera
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Paris: Tootbus Open-Top Christmas Bus Tour

4.Paris: Tootbus Open-Top Christmas Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,365 reviews · 1h 30m · from $46

Ride an electric green Tootbus through Paris after dark, passing the Opera, Place Vendôme, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and department stores. You get a 90-minute route, Christmas music, audio commentary in 10 languages, Wi-Fi, and access to four self-guided Tootwalks through the app.

“This was a cute trip especially for your first time around the city. I was travelling alone with my toddler and never know that mood at 6pm. She enjoyed it. The crew was so courteous and helped get us up to the top and took care of getting our stroller tucked away. Found them to be very pleasant and all around a fun 90 mins with lasting photos.”

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NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour - Meeting at Junior’s and leaving Midtown
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NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour

5.NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,192 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Ride from Midtown to Dyker Heights with a live English or German guide, stopping for sunset views at Battery Park City and skyline photos at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Guides such as Stefan and Glen add city stories, while one hour on foot takes you past the neighborhood’s most decorated homes. The tour ends near Bryant Park’s Winter Village.

“Fantastic! Guide really welcoming and clear. Good stops for photos. Christmas decorations were superb. Just could have done with 90 mins walk round the Dyker Heights houses rather than 60mins”

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London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top - Hyde Park Winter Wonderland and London after dark
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London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top

6.London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,132 reviews · 1h 15m · from $37

Ride through central London for 75 minutes on an original 1960s Routemaster. Your English-speaking guide adds jokes, music, and history as you pass Oxford Street, Regent Street, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, major department stores, and seasonal displays. Top-deck seating is guaranteed, but seats are first come, first served.

“Really enjoyed this trip. Great way to see the Xmas lights. Our guide, Ben, was informative and funny imbibing the fun and ambiance of Xmas. Could highly recommend this trip 👍”

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Rovaniemi: Snowman World Entry Ticket in Santa Claus Village - Ice slides and tubing are the big draw
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Rovaniemi: Snowman World Entry Ticket in Santa Claus Village

7.Rovaniemi: Snowman World Entry Ticket in Santa Claus Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,081 reviews · 1 day · from $41

At Snowman World in Rovaniemi’s Santa Claus Village, you get a full-day pass to ice slides, snow tubing, skating, a snow maze, sculptures, the Ice Bar, and Snow Restaurant. It suits families with younger children, but adults can join the fun. Food and drinks cost extra, and warm clothing is essential.

“Such fun! We spent 4 hours here and had such a good time. The slides, the maze, ice skating; the whole experience was for us well worth worth the entrance fee”

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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour - Walking through Dyker Heights
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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour

8.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 920 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Ride from Midtown Manhattan to Dyker Heights with a local guide, walk the two brightest streets, then stop near the Brooklyn Bridge before ending at Bryant Park. Guides including Jorge, Gary, Mike, Jose, Antonio, Matt, and Alvin have led departures. Expect crowds, cold weather, and about an hour on foot.

“Great tour guide( Jorge) gives a lot of details and history about NYC. Lights are amazing. We went on Christmas Day so it was really crowded!”

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New York City: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour - Starting at Times Square and crossing Manhattan
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New York City: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

9.New York City: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 838 reviews · 4 hours · from $46

Ride from Midtown Manhattan through Hudson Yards, Chelsea, the Battery Tunnel, and Brooklyn to Dyker Heights. Walk among spectacular holiday displays, then stop in DUMBO for Manhattan skyline views before returning near Bryant Park. Guides such as Jay, Jorge, and Tanya add local stories, music, and practical help along the way.

“Impressive our guide was really helpful and informative I went with my young family and they absolutely love it Highly recommend”

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London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus - Trafalgar Square, St James’s and Piccadilly Circus
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London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus

10.London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 770 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $48

Board an open-top 1960s Routemaster at Embankment for a 90-minute Christmas lights tour through London’s West End. An English-speaking guide such as Rory, Lola or Katie shares festive facts while music plays onboard. Expect Trafalgar Square, Regent Street, Oxford Street, Piccadilly Circus, Big Ben and the London Eye, with an optional drop-off at Trafalgar Square.

“We all really enjoyed the tour and Lola was a great guide.”

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Vienna: Christmas & New Year's Concert in St. Peter's Church - What the one-hour program may include
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Vienna: Christmas & New Year’s Concert in St. Peter’s Church

11.Vienna: Christmas & New Year’s Concert in St. Peter’s Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 763 reviews · 1 hour · from $57

Spend an hour with the Classic Ensemble Vienna in St. Peter’s Church, a Baroque landmark in central Vienna. Expect works by Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, Beethoven, Haydn and Schubert, including Eine kleine Nachtmusik and selections from The Four Seasons. Arrive early for the best seat in your ticket section, and dress warmly.

“The concert was amazing. Very talented musicians. Great view of the stage in amazing surroundings. Seats were a bit uncomfortable.”

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Cologne: Rhine River Winter Cruise with Festive Music - Finding pier 10 at Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer
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Cologne: Rhine River Winter Cruise with Festive Music

12.Cologne: Rhine River Winter Cruise with Festive Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 676 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $28

Spend 90 minutes on Cologne’s Rhine aboard a warm panorama boat with live festive music, table service, and views of Cologne Cathedral, Groß St. Martin, and the three crane houses at Rheinau Harbour. Drinks and snacks cost extra. The open upper deck is best for photos, while the lower deck offers warmth and music.

“This was a great way to spend an afternoon! The live singer was very good and the atmosphere was brilliant! Highly recommend the cruise at Christmas time, it definitely gets you in the spirit! Also, for people afraid of boats or water, it was very smooth and hardly felt you were moving. There was a great selection of food and drink too. 5 stars!”

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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Brooklyn Christmas Magic Tour - Leaving Midtown with a moving city introduction
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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Brooklyn Christmas Magic Tour

13.From Manhattan: 4-Hour Brooklyn Christmas Magic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 606 reviews · 4 hours · from $54

Travel from Midtown Manhattan to Dyker Heights with a live English or Spanish guide, walk through dazzling Christmas displays, then stop in Dumbo for Brooklyn Bridge and skyline photos. Guides such as Steve and Sebastian add city stories and humor, while an air-conditioned vehicle handles the long trip across Brooklyn.

“Sebastian was lovely. Kept the group all safe and together. Lots of information on the journey about different things too which was great.”

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Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour - The Midtown meeting point and ride to Brooklyn
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Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour

14.Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 591 reviews · from $60

Ride from Midtown Manhattan to Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge for a guided walk past extravagant Christmas displays. Guides such as Camila, Daniel, Steve, and Mo add stories, humor, and festive energy. The four-hour outing also includes a Brooklyn Bridge or DUMBO-area photo stop before returning to Times Square.

“Excellent from start to finish, Camila was very knowledgeable with amazing facts and kept us entertained with her music on the walks. Added bonus for the stop off at Dumbo.”

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Prague: The Nutcracker Ballet Tickets - Arriving at the Broadway Theatre
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Prague: The Nutcracker Ballet Tickets

15.Prague: The Nutcracker Ballet Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 423 reviews · from $43

Spend 105 minutes with Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker at Prague’s Broadway Theatre. Monika and Alexander Kysil’s choreography features soloists including Slava Burlac, Ondrej Novotny, Magdalena Matejkova, and Milan Bocek. The central location near Wenceslas Square makes this an easy evening cultural stop, especially for families and first-time balletgoers.

“This was the first ever time I had been to a ballet have to say it was a very good evening the performers were amazing. The booking of the tickets was quick and easy online would definitely recommend.”

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