Top Europe Christmas Tours - page 2

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!

Take advantage of Prague’s close proximity to Germany on your choice of a small-group or private day tour to Dresden and scenic the Saxon Switzerland National Park. Walk across the scenic Bastei Bridge in the park and visit Dresden’s festival Christmas market without planning hassles. This easy tour includes a delicious à la carte lunch, warming mulled wine at the market, and plenty of free time at the market.

Paris is known for its gastronomy, but visitors often find themselves in tourist traps. Visit locally loved foodie hot spots on this private food tour through Le Marais. From pastries and a classic cheese board to boeuf bourguignon and snails, enjoy a customized culinary journey through one of the city’s hippest neighborhoods with vegetarian options available. This tour requires a minimum of two participants.

Ride on the riverbanks and bridges of Vlatava, explore the Castle Area, Lesser Town, Jewish Quarter, and Old Town, and reach various hills and viewpoints of Prague with a well-experienced private guide. E-bikes and E-scooters are accessible and comfortable ways to travel and see the gorgeous sites of Prague, all while learning the history and facts of this extraordinary place.

Strasbourg is home to France’s biggest Christmas market, but most visitors never leave the city. This full-day tour from Strasbourg takes in the highlights of the Alsace region, including the picturesque medieval town of Colmar, several of the region’s atmospheric Christmas markets..

Spend wintertime in Salzburg on this Christmas markets tour in Austria. Make your way through multiple festive markets decked out in holiday cheer, and shop for Christmas gifts (own expense). Along the way, hear stories about Austria’s Christmas traditions, and visit the cathedral where the Christmas carol ‘Silent Night’ was written, as well as the Christmas Museum of Salzburg.

Stroll the Champs-Élysées under twinkling holiday lights while a local guide shares the stories and traditions that define a Parisian Christmas. Along the way, warm up with two gourmet stops: spiced Alsatian gingerbread at Fortwenger and hot chocolate with macarons at Maison du Chocolat. Pass by the Grand Palais, Pont Alexandre III, and Les Invalides before finishing beneath the illuminated Arc de Triomphe.

There are few European cities that look more magical at Christmas than Prague. Experience the best of the festivities on a Christmas tour that allows you to overcome the language barrier and ensures you feel oriented in the city’s Christmas markets. Plus, taking a private tour means that you’ll be free to tweak your itinerary.

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.

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.

Get a unique travel experience on an electric trike, which are 3-wheeled e-bikes with two seats, meaning two people can ride together. Pick from multiple convenient departure times, and, following a brief vehicle training, set off to explore the city. See St. Vitus Cathedral and Strahov Monastery, admire the Charles Bridge and Prague Castle, linger in the much-photographed Old Town Square, and more. The route may vary depending on the tour option selected.

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.

Hit the streets of Barcelona on a Segway tour. Traveling by Segway means that you'll get between major points of interest quickly, ensuring that you see more of the city in less time. Visit the Olympic Port, the Gothic Quarter, El Cap de Barcelona, and more while learning about the city from your guide.

Experience the magic of Paris at Christmastime with this festive walking tour designed with the whole family in mind. Begin with a view of the Arc de Triomphe and the holiday lights on the Champs-Élysées. You’ll walk through the Place de la Concorde, one of the most famous squares in Paris, to hear about its unique history Then, at the bustling Jardin des Tuileries Christmas market, immersive yourself on a bustling winter wonderland. See the beautifully decorated chalets and Ferris wheel, learn about French Christmas traditions, and enjoy a cozy winter treat: your choice of hot chocolate or mulled wine accompanied by a crêpe or waffle. To enhance your experience, upgrade to add on a scenic Seine river cruise. Narrated in both English and French, this tour passes by landmarks like Notre-Dame and can be taken anytime during your trip. You can also upgrade for a private tour for just your family or group!

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.

Discover the best of London on a guided luxury coach tour through the city’s iconic landmarks—all while savoring a classic British afternoon tea, expertly crafted on board and served with a branded souvenir travel cup. As you nibble, view highlights from the London Eye and Big Ben to St. Paul's Cathedral. Afterwards, receive timed-entry tickets to the Buckingham Palace State Rooms, open to the public for just a few weeks every year, which you can explore independently.

It can get pretty tiring visiting all the Budapest sights you want to take in on foot. Instead, zip through the city in style aboard an electric motorcycle on this small-group bike tour. Ride by sights such as Chain Bridge, Fisherman’s Bastion, Buda Castle, and the Hungarian Parliament, stopping to explore and listen to facts about some of the city’s most popular landmarks.

Fire up for the festive season, no matter what time of year it is, on a private walking tour that covers the locations immortalized by Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Taking a private tour lets you tweak your itinerary according to what interests you most, and makes sure that you enjoy the undivided attention of your guide.

The Warner Bros. Studio, where the Harry Potter™ movies were made, is located on the outskirts of London, making getting there a challenge. This full-day tour includes round-trip coach transportation from central London and allows you to effortlessly spend the day exploring spellbinding movie sets independently.

Cover more of Barcelona than you would on foot while enjoying a unique sightseeing experience on a Segway tour. Weave your way around the city sights without worrying about navigating as you follow your guide through Port Olympic, the lush Citadel Park, and the Gothic Quarter. This compact experience is a more adventurous alternative to traditional sightseeing tours.

Feel festive this Christmas season with a horse-drawn sleigh ride in a village near Schladming. Departing from Salzburg, this day trip ventures along the Salzach River Valley and travel up 3,281 feet (1,000 meters) to the Alpine mountain of Dachstein. Relax with lunch at a local inn before hopping on a sleigh ride to soak up the wintry scenery. Your excursion concludes at its original departure point.

Discover Budapest with ease and check off lots of dispersed highlights in a half-day with this guided Segway tour. Choose between private or shared group options, then cruise around Buda and Pest’s landmarks without the inconvenience of walking, catching buses, or jostling with others in a large tour group. Ideal for travelers seeking a quick and fun overview of the city, the tour includes training and equipment.

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.

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.