3 Train Experiences at Christmas Worth Booking

1.City tour through Nuremberg with the little train – Christmas tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $13Our pick

Ride a small enclosed train from Hallplatz for about 40 minutes, circling Nuremberg’s Old Town and medieval walls while an English audio guide explains the sights. You’ll see the area behind the castle, get a quick city orientation, and return to the same meeting point. Seats are assigned and the train can feel tight.

“Nice overview of Nuremberg if you don’t feel like walking around. Reserve early and be there 15 min before your schedule, else your spot can be sold. We came at exactly our schedule, and missed the ride. Good thing there were extra seats available on the next tram. Thank you to the tour operators for accommodating us!”

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2.Santa Express Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $129

Take a 90-minute Santa Express ride from Cañon City through Colorado’s Royal Gorge. Enjoy Christmas music, festive cars, optional food and drinks, and a visit from Santa, who greets each child and gives a gift. Departures run at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.

“The Royal Gorge Santa train was worth every penny!”

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3.Assisi Christmas Train Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $9Best value

You’ll ride Assisi’s Christmas train for 45 minutes with an Italian-speaking driver and onboard audio guide. The route links Piazza del Comune, Piazza Santa Chiara, the Basilica of San Francesco, and other central streets decorated with lights, music, and video mapping. It is wheelchair accessible, family-friendly, and costs $9 per person.

“Only in Italian. Could not even understand what might be of interest that we drove by. And could not exit early. Very disappointed. Waste of nearly an hour.”

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