Top Europe Christmas Tours - page 3

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.

Experience the charm of Rome during the holiday season on a festive walking tour. Stroll through ancient streets adorned with Christmas decorations, guided by a local expert sharing Roman holiday traditions. Enjoy the lively atmosphere, visit iconic sites like Piazza Navona’s Christmas market, and marvel at stunning landmarks. Conclude your journey at Saint Peter’s Square, home to Rome’s most beautiful Nativity scene, all in the company of a small group.

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.

Budapest turns into a Winter Wonderland in the run-up to Christmas with multiple markets and Christmas attractions. Get the most out of your time in the city by going on a Christmas Market Tour. You won’t have to navigate or plan, as your guide will lead the way and point out the best bits of the city. Visit several markets, such as Szent István Square Christmas Market, and enjoy sampling mulled wine and chimney cake.

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!

Spend Christmas Eve outside the city on a guided evening trip from Salzburg to Oberndorf, home of the Silent Night Chapel. Travel by coach through the Alpine foothills to reach this small riverside town without arranging transport yourself, then visit the chapel built on the site where the carol "Silent Night" was first performed. Attend a Christmas Eve mass held in multiple languages and learn about the history of the chapel before returning to Salzburg.

Get into the holiday spirit with this guided tour of Ljubljana! Start by exploring the charming Old Town, beautifully illuminated with festive lights, and take in the stunning views of the city from Ljubljana Castle. Wander through cobbled streets lined with historic and modern architecture, and enjoy the enchanting holiday decorations. Then, head to the lively Christmas market along the Ljubljanica River, where you can browse for unique handmade mementos and savor delicious Slovenian delicacies. Warm up with a cup of mulled wine as you soak in the magical atmosphere of this festive riverside setting.

This is the best known Christmas Market in Hamburg, 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.

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.

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.

Get into the holiday spirit with this 2.5-hour walking tour of Budapest’s Christmas markets. Follow a guide through the city streets to see Andrássy Avenue, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and the Hungarian State Opera House. Afterward, head to the Christmas markets to peruse handmade mementos and Hungarian delicacies. You’ll be treated to a cup of mulled wine at the end of your tour.

Embark on a whimsical 3-hour private walking tour through Zagreb's enchanting Christmas Market. Brace yourself for an unforgettable experience, for Zagreb is no ordinary city. Not only has it been crowned Europe's best Christmas market three years running, but each year promises to surpass all expectations. Immerse yourself in the city's charm as you indulge in delicious street food and of course, a local libation, rakija, to tantalize your taste buds.

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.

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).

Enjoy Rome’s Christmas spirit on a small-group walking tour that visits several of the city’s most festive holiday displays in the evening. Stroll through the streets and squares on foot, following your guide to highlights such as the Pincio Terrace, Navona Square, Via Condotti, and more. Also stop at St. Peter’s Square to admire the Christmas tree near the Vatican.

On this private and personalised experience, discover the traditions and gourmet treats that make the festive season in Bologna so special as you explore Christmas markets and beautifully decorated medieval porticos. Wander through Bologna's historic streets draped in twinkling lights and traditional red and green garlands, soaking up the festive atmosphere and visiting the best loved Christmas spots in the city. Indulge in festive treats and traditional Christmas favourites like pandoro, see the famous nativity scenes, browse the Santa Lucia Christmas Market for hand-made gifts and decorations and stroll through the Mercato di Mezzo buy gourmet foodie gifts and sample some of the traditional Christmas delicacies! With a Local Host, you can eat, drink and be merry Bolognese style!

Celebrate the holiday season in true French fashion with this gourmet walking tour through Paris. Visit a traditional European Christmas market to sample seasonal treats, and stop at festively decorated sweet shops to taste holiday favorites such as gingerbread, chocolate Yule logs, and spiced wine. Learn about the regional tradition of the 13 Desserts of Christmas, and warm up with a hot beverage at a cozy Parisian tearoom. Numbers are limited to eight for an intimate, small-group experience.

Immerse yourself in the magic of the season—and see more in less time—on an evening bike tour of London’s most spectacular Christmas lights. Pedal through the city’s major shopping districts and take in the dazzling decorations of Oxford Street, the glitz of Harrods' Christmas windows, and more. Then, finish at the South Bank Christmas Market for a festive shopping opportunity.

Berlin has over fifty different Christmas markets, so it can be difficult as a tourist to know which are the best to visit. Save time researching, and instead have a guide to take you on a tour of Christmas market highlights. You won’t have to worry about organizing where to eat, as you’ll enjoy several different tastings and mulled wine.

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.

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.

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.

Discover Vienna’s spectacular Christmas Markets on this action-packed walking tour. You won’t have to worry about navigating, as a guide will lead the way, and you’ll save time by visiting at least three markets in one evening. See Vienna’s top sites illuminated at night, and learn about Viennese Christmas traditions from your guide. Itineraries vary but potential markets you’ll visit include the Arts & Crafts Market at St. Charles’ Church, and the Old Vienna Christkindlmarkt at Freyung.

Immerse your senses in Czech Holiday spirit with this Christmas Markets Tour through Prague. Visit the two central markets and two hidden gems tucked away in residential neighborhoods. Sample traditional Czech goodies, including delicious hot drinks. Admire picturesque Christmas lights beautiful nativity scenes, and unique souvenirs from craft stands. Learn traditional Christmas stories and traditions from your enthusiastic local guide.