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.

Skip the tourist food markets in Vienna, and find the Vienna Christkindlemarkt (Christmas markets) where locals go instead. This small-group food tour by foot and public transportation introduces the city’s favorite places for mulled wine, apple strudel, winter punch, and more, discovering Vienna’s 7th and 9th districts—away from the tourist trail—as well as the first district. Even better: Numbers are capped at eight for a more intimate tour.

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.

Take in a large stretch of Prague with ease on an electric tricycle group tour. Learn how to use the trike, strap on a helmet, and take off in the company of a guide to explore the city. Visit the John Lennon Wall, Strahov Monastery, Letna Park, Prague Castle, and more without breaking a sweat.

Experience the sights and sounds of Budapest on a four-hour e-bike tour. Visit Freedom Square, Margaret Bridge, and more. You'll enjoy the thrill of seeing the city by bike and won’t get worn out thanks to the electric motor.  Your guide is with you every step of the way to narrate the tour and answer questions. Across the river, enjoy a break with complimentary cake and coffee, before continuing the tour.

Listen as classical pieces from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss come to life on this 1.5-hour Vienna Residence Orchestra recital in Vienna. Take your seat in the concert hall and settle in for one of the highlights of Vienna’s classical music calendar. Admire the talents of the performers in the Vienna Residence Orchestra, widely considered among the finest chamber orchestras in the world. Enjoy soaring solos and complex orchestral pieces from famous composers, accompanied by professional opera singers and ballet dancers in traditional costume.

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.

Immerse yourself in the romance of medieval times with a dining experience in Prague. Leave the modern world behind and step into a candle-lit tavern. Kick off the evening with beer or wine. Sit down to three or five generous courses of medieval-style food (various menus suit different dietary requirements) in a communal, historically inspired tavern-like setting. Be entertained by talented jugglers, belly dancers, and swordsmen.

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.

On this tour you will explore the wildest and most hidden coast of Gran Canaria aboard a sailing catamaran. You will do it in a small group and away from crowds. You'll visit movie landscapes up close. You'll cruise along pristine beaches of crystal clear water and volcanic sand, amid blustery cliffs and sea caves. All accompanied by a delicious lunch of local products and unlimited drinks! You can also swim among a large fish fauna, practice snorkeling and test your balance in our paddle surfers. The more adventurous can hire activities such as parasailing or jetskiing.

Don’t miss out on Rovaniemi’s highlights when visiting. This Santa Claus Village, Reindeer, and Husky Experience packs activities into one day to get more out of your stay. Along with reindeer and husky sledding through the Arctic Circle, you’ll meet Santa, visit his post office, and explore the village. A Finnish buffet lunch and hotel pickup from city center hotels are included.

Soak up the holiday spirit on a half-day tour of Munich's Christmas markets. With more than 20 holiday markets across the city, follow a guide through Munich's Old Town to explore the city's festive offerings, including Christkindlmarkt in Marienplatz. Shop for handmade Bavarian gifts, sip on included "glühwein" (mulled wine), and try Lebkuchen, the gingerbread cookie that has been a local Christmas staple since the 14th century, along with many other local snacks.

Santa Claus Village can be crowded any time of the year—plan ahead and prebook your visit with this Santa Claus Village Experience with Santa Photo and Lunch. You’ll also get a guaranteed photo with Santa. To make for a stress-free day, pickup from your hotel and lunch are both provided for you, too. The tour includes an Arctic Circle crossing diploma and is available with English, Italian, and Spanish in-person guides.

Zermatt is known for its Christmas markets, but if you’re new to the city, you won’t know the best market to visit or which local treats to try. This private market tour covers several of Zurich’s beloved seasonal markets, including Münsterhof and Hauptbahnhof with its crystal-decked Christmas tree. Explore at your own pace, hear personalized tips from your private guide, and enjoy samples of Swiss fondue, “öpfelchüechli” (fried apple), and more.

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.

Make your Christmas or New Year one to remember with a classical music concert in the heart of Vienna. Taking place in St. Peter’s Church, the setting and acoustics make for a special location for an evening performance by the Classic Ensemble Vienna. Pieces of music composed by Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, and Beethoven make up the festive evening program.

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.

Explore the heart of Mallorca’s capital on a segway. Faster than walking and easier than cycling, see more of Palma in two hours than you could in a whole afternoon of wandering the streets on foot. Visit some of the city’s famous landmarks, and travel through the cobbled alleyways finding hidden gems thanks to your guide’s intimate knowledge of the area.

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.

Immerse yourself in the history of England—and see some fantastic architecture along the way—on a full-day trip to Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds from London. Rather than spending hours figuring out how to reach this rural part of England, you'll be transported through the countryside on a Wi-Fi-equipped coach that ensures you stay connected. See filming locations used in the hit TV series "Downton Abbey" and upgrade to go inside Blenheim Palace, to see landscaped gardens and lavish decor.

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.

Discover a new perspective on the City of Light—and enjoy a uniquely festive way to explore—on this Christmas lights tour. Bundle up, grab a seat on the open-top bus, and bring along a camera to capture photos of the festive decorations along the way. Pass top Paris landmarks, from the Champs-Élysées and Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and beyond, and make use of the on-board audio guide to learn more about the sights.

Saddle up for a comprehensive 2.5 or 4-hour tour of Budapest by bike. See more sights than you could cover by walking, hitting top attractions like Heroes’ Square, City Park, the Parliament Building and the Great Market Hall, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. For the longer tour, a hot drink and sweet baked treat are included.