Paris Christmas Illuminations and Local Festivities Private Tour

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About the Activity

Experience the magic with a festive Paris Christmas Illuminations private Tour. You’ll explore Christmas spirited neighborhoods and landmarks strolling along on foot and in a comfortable vehicle, including Champs Elysees avenue and the Eiffel tower. Highlights on this tour also include Galeries Lafayette’s creative holiday window displays and the humongous Christmas tree The magic continues with a ride on Paris Ferris wheel for a spectacular ever changing view of Paris at a Holiday market where you'll be indulged with delicious seasonal snacks and mulled wine or rich hot chocolate. 'Tis the Season! • Admire Paris beauty from a different perspective with a ride on its famed Ferris wheel • Indulge in seasonal snacks and hot wine (or soft drink) at a Holiday Market and fun fair • Discover Galeries Lafayette's magic of Christmas • Cover more ground by exploring Paris on foot and from a chauffeured vehicle (Taxi/Uber) • Hassle-free tour with Paris hotel pickup and drop-off included

3 hours

Private Tour

Pickup offered

Instant Confirmation

Mobile ticket

Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Travel Date

Travelers

Adult : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

Professional Local guide

Food and drink : Tea and coffee. If under 18: hot chocolate to keep you warm (or any drink of your choice)

Food and drink : Alcoholic beverages. Hot Spiced wine (Must be 18 and over)

Hotel pick-up and drop-off (within Paris city limits only. NO airports, NO Disneyland Paris)

Food and drink : Snacks. Seasonal sweets

Ferris wheel tickets

Optional gratuities

Galeries Lafayette are closed on Dec 25 and January 1. Holiday market and Ferris wheel are open.

No pickups outside of Paris city limits (NO Airports, NO Disney)

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Locations in the itinerary

Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann

40 Boulevard Haussmann, , Paris, France, 75009Iconic department store magnificently decorated around Christmas time. We'll see the Christmas outdoor displays and go inside to admire a giant christmas three under the stained-glass dome. We'll go on the rooftop for a spectacular view of Paris ATTENTION DISCLAIMERS: • December 25 (Christmas day) & January 1 (New year's day), the store will be closed. We'll only see the outdoor display. • Galeries Lafayette decorations might be taken down as of January 1st. Yet the store will be open and rooftop available and the Christmas market at Tuileries is still running until January 7. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Jardin des Tuileries

Pl. de la Concorde, Paris, France, 75001At Christmas time, those gardens between the Louvre museum and place de la Concorde become one of the major attractions with its huge Ferris wheel and seasonal holiday market. A must-do!30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Place Vendome

Place Vendome, Paris, France, 75001This prestigious place which hosts the Ritz hotel is one of the most beautifully Christmas decorated location of Paris.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Champs-Elysees

Avenue des Champs Elysees, , Paris, France, 75008You'll be chauffeured on one of the most dazzling avenues in the world, ornated of its Christmas lighting, and you'll see other gems along the way.45 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup details

Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations

Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
If you do not see your hotel on this shortlist above, please add your hotel name and address information for pick up, gladly offered within Paris city limits. IMPORTANT: We DO NOT offer pickup at or near Paris airports (CDG, ORLY, BEAUVAIS). We DO NOT offer pickup near DISNEYLAND area. We DO NOT offer pickup nowhere outside of Paris. If your hotel is in this situation, we suggest that you book a transfer service to a meeting point in Paris where the tour will start. Any airport pickup request will be automatically cancelled. Your pickup time: • November - Monday to Sunday: 5:30PM • December & January: 5PM • Exceptionally, December 24 (Christmas' eve) and 31 (New Year's eve) at 3:45PM

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Additional Information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years in France. Under 18, soft non-alcoholic drink will be substituted to mulled wine or any light alcohol beverage
Wear warm clothes! It is winter in France...and Christmas :-)
Wear comfortable shoes
This tour is maintained rain or shine
Galeries Lafayette are closed on December 25 (Christmas day) and January 1 (New Year's day). These two days, only the outdoor displays are availalble. Also, the holiday market and Ferris wheel are open
Galeries Lafayette decorations may be taken down after New Year's eve. Yet, the Paris illuminations and CHristmas market is still up until January 7.

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English
French

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket• Provide a phone number or any ways to easily reach you while you are in Paris. • Provide the name of your hotel (and room number if you know it). • If you use a Vacation rental (Airbnb, etc), provide us with your exact street address.

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Paris time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by With Love From Paris ToursCreated on 06 Dec 2016Created on 15 Apr 2025

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