Top Europe Christmas Tours

This is an experience that will fill you with Christmas cheer. Immerse yourself in London’s enchanting Christmas atmosphere with a festive night tour on a open-top vintage London bus to enjoy spectacular views and take the perfect pictures! See the city decked out with sparkling lights and dazzling displays whilst you enjoy the insights of a professional tour guide along with holiday music onboard. Start the tour at Embankment Station, easily accessed by London’s underground network, rail stations, and buses. From here, take a journey through the city’s West End aglow with seasonal sparkle. Drive along the Strand and past the Christmas market at Trafalgar Square.

Hear the great works of Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Vivaldi or extraordinary organ music in concerts in Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral. Be swept away by the breathtaking atmosphere of the cathedral as classical music surrounds you. Find out about the different concert options by selecting a travel date. Whether you are a music aficionado or simply curious, you are sure to enjoy the breathraking atmosphere of one the world's most beautiful churches.

Make magical memories of Christmas in the City of Lights as you savor a gourmet 3-course lunch including a home-made French Yule log, with wine, cheese, tea or coffee aboard a classic Bateaux-Mouche cruise. Soak up sights such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral as you glide along the Seine through a sleepy Paris to the sound of live music. Take home a special card to commemorate the day.

Visit beaches that are tricky to visit by road on this catamaran tour to Veneguera and Tasarte. These Gran Canarian remote beaches are much quieter than other beaches on the island, making this trip well-suited to travelers looking to escape the crowds. Relax as you take in sea caves, scenic cliffs, and coastal villages en route. Enjoy the opportunities to swim, snorkel and paddle boat, too.

Celebrate Vienna’s heritage as the classical music capital with a live performance of Mozart and Vivaldi's *the Four Seasons* at the Musikverein in the Brahms or Golden Hall, known for their excellent acoustics. Enjoy an elegant evening featuring works by Mozart, Haydn, and other classical masters.

In the weeks leading up to Christmas, Rome comes alive with holiday markets, glittering trees, ornate nativity scenes, and other lively celebrations. Immerse yourself in the festive ambiance on this fully customizable private tour. Your guide will craft an itinerary just for you, based on your interests. See the city from a Roman’s perspective, and venture to areas many visitors miss.

Discover the magic of Christmas time in Alsace, on this small-group guided Christmas Market tour from Colmar. You won’t have to worry about organizing transport, as Colmar hotel pickup, drop-off, and transfers are included. Get the most out of your trip, by passing vineyards and tasting local wine. You’ll see multiple small towns and villages, and get to visit magical Christmas markets on the way.

Go off the beaten path when visiting Strasbourg this holiday season with this small-group trip through the Alsace region's Christmas markets, including Colmar. Relax as your driver-guide handles the logistics, planning and organization. All you need to do is arrive at the centrally located meeting spot, board your vehicle, and enjoy the festive experience.

Florence looks magical when illuminated during Christmas time, and this tour is a great way to discover the city’s most beautiful sites, get top photography tips, and see secret parts of Florence that you wouldn’t discover alone. You won’t have to worry about navigating, as a photographer accompanies and gives you top tips on how to take great photos during the evening. Beginners and advanced photographers with any type of camera are welcome.

During the festive season, the historic city of York is undoubtedly at its most magical. Enhance your expereince of York at Christmas time on a private 2-hour walking tour, ideal for families and first-time visitors. Alongside your personal guide, you’ll visit top York attractions such as York Minster and The Shambles, and learn about the city’s 2,000-year-old history. Being a private tour, the itinerary and start time can be customized according to your interests.

See Stockholm at its most festive on this private, Christmas-themed walking tour with a flexible itinerary that fits around your interests. After meeting your private guide at a convenient time, explore together on foot. Venture to local Christmas markets for souvenir shopping, stroll down streets decked with twinkling lights, and warm up with hot cocoa or mulled wine. A hotel pickup and drop-off is an extra perk.

Go on a Christmas adventure in Budapest, and explore three Christmas markets on this small-group tour in Hungary’s capital city. Check out the Christmas lights and decorations set up for the holidays, sample traditional Hungarian Christmas treats and shop the stalls for little gifts or souvenirs (own expense). Hear myths about Hungary, and learn about the country’s unique holiday traditions along the way.

Discover Madrid’s festive side on this private, Christmas–themed tour of the Spanish capital. Meet your guide at your centrally located accommodation, and be sure to bundle up in your coziest attire: You’ll be strolling through the Christmas market on Plaza Mayor, admiring twinkling lights and decorated trees, spotting nativity scenes, and more. Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate, mulled wine, or other beverage as you see the sights, and pick up gifts, too.

With the romantic backdrop of the castle in the back, the Christmas Market is the perfect place to get your Holidays groove on the move. Come and stroll through quaint town squares lighten up by the twinkling Christmas lights, while visiting the many wooden stalls selling spiced mulled wine, many hand made decorations, chocolate covered fruits, cinnamon pastry, roasted almonds and other local mouth watering delicacies. All that while enjoying a profound knowledge of the past and present of these Christmas traditions, well known by our local guide. Experience the joy of Christmas in the best place and step into the wonderful world of the Holidays. This tour is only available during the following dates: Mon, Nov 22, 2021 – Wed, Dec 22, 2021 Any booking after or before these dates will be cancelled, due to the fact that the Christmas Markets are not open for business.

Enjoy the authentic Polish Christmas delicacies, artisan goods and traditions, and immerse in the festive atmosphere leaving the commercialised tourist traps way behind. Explore 2 Christmas markets with an enthusiastic guide who will share her favourite Christmas specialties (4 samples included!), give you insights on traditions like crib-making and carolling and show beautiful pictures of Christmas markets from the early 1900s. All this will help you see how much of the old tradition has made it to the 21st century. Spoiler alert: a lot of it!

Try something new this Christmas and see London from a different vantage point on this festive river cruise. Sail past the city's skyline and historic riverside landmarks as you relax inside the river boat's comfy and heated interior. Head to the open upper deck to feel the wind in your hair, and listen to live commentary from the crew as you cruise.

Surrender to London’s infectious Christmas spirit during a panoramic tour of the city donning its festive lights and trinkets. Sit back, relax and stay cozy in a luxury coach as you learn about the city’s age-old yuletide traditions before experiencing one yourself—a Christmas Day Sung Eucharist at Westminster Abbey (morning tour only).

Munich is an ideal jumping-off point for day trips along Bavaria’s famed Romantic Road. But escaping the city usually requires negotiating a stressful car rental. Instead, leave the driving to someone else during this full-day sightseeing tour, so you're free to admire the scenery. In just one day, you can explore Harburg Castle (admission tickets own expense) and the picture-perfect medieval town of Rothenburg.

During the festive period, York’s streets are illuminated with twinkling lights, and it's the perfect place to get in the Christmas spirit. With this tour, a guide helps you get the most out of your time in the city by explaining more about its festive history, traditions, and tales you likely wouldn’t uncover if walking around alone—such as stories about Viking feasts, a famous Victorian author, and medieval Christmas rituals.

Enjoy a Christmas Day you’ll never forget—exploring London, England, and learning all about the city’s history. Travel faster and see more in a luxury coach rather than on foot. See the Christmas lights in all their glory, and experience iconic London sights from Big Ben to the Tower of London to Trafalgar Square and much more.

With a city as large as Paris, it can be overwhelming to know where to find the best Christmas lights and decorations. This private tour saves you hours researching your trip by having a local host take you to a variety of magical festive sites. Learn about Parisian festive traditions as you stroll along the romantic streets with your guide, with a stop en route for mulled wine or hot chocolate.

For Advent, we have created a special festive version of our award winning Small Group Walking Tour to include a touch of Dresden’s Christmas markets and traditions. We are licensed guides who have been delivering engaging, high quality tours in Dresden for years. Join us to explore the cobbled streets of Dresden and learn about its turbulent and fascinating history from the medieval through Renaissance, Baroque, WW2 and post WW2 eras. This is a city that blossomed, decimated by fire-bombing and lovingly rebuilt to once again become 'The Florence on the Elbe'. We will end at one of Germany’s oldest Christmas Markets- The Striezelmarkt, and look for the 'Stollen' cake with a centuries-old tradition. You will also encounter local Christmas inventions like the Nutcracker or the Moravian Star. You can stay on after the tour and explore it on your own. Needless to say- we will point you in the direction of the best mulled wine- Glühwein, to raise a toast to beautiful Dresden. Join us!

Celebrate the holiday season in Norway during December with this walking tour of Oslo. When Christmas comes to town, the city fills with markets, decorations, and holiday cheer. Your local guide will join you for this festive tour to Karl Johans gate where you’ll visit the Christmas markets and learn about Norway’s holiday traditions. Sip mulled wine, taste porridge, and embrace the Christmas season.