Paris Christmas Tour: Private & Custom with a Local Guide

Paris, France

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

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.

Learn about Parisian Christmas traditions from a local host
Get an insider’s perspective on the best Christmas displays in Paris
A cup of mulled wine, hot chocolate, or a soft drink is included
This private and customizable tour tis ailored to your interests

What's Included

Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
A glass of mulled wine, hot chocolate or a soft drink
Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations

Additional food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel drop off

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.

Meeting point

Colonne Vendôme
Pl. Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Paris (Pass By)

Hotel de Ville (Pass By)

Square Rene Viviani (Pass By)

Rue des Francs Bourgeois (Pass By)

Le Marais (Pass By)

Paroisse Saint-Paul Saint-Louis (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
After booking, you'll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 9 reviews

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Highest Recommendation

Tom_P, Nov 2025

This was a wonderful experience. Elli was a delight and easy to talk with. She tailored our tour to areas we wanted to see and was also spontaneous, showing us additional sites as we happened upon them. She is knowledgeable and patient. I highly recommend her and this tour.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

It’s fantastic that Elli was able to tailor the tour to your interests while also adding spontaneous stops along the way. That’s exactly the kind of personalized experience we aim to provide. We truly appreciate your kind words about her knowledge, patience, and overall guidance. Your recommendation means a lot to us and to Elli. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon!

Custom tour

Liz_W, Dec 2024

Very personalized to what we wanted to do and see. Our guide went above and beyond to give us a great expedience in Paris.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that your host tailored the day to your interests and went the extra mile to make your time in Paris exceptional. We hope to host you again on another unforgettable adventure!

Christmas Market La Defense

Michael_K, Dec 2023

It was great visiting the Christmas Market at La Defense. There are so many stalls to stop at We brought chocolates, soap, and my wife brought a change purse Del our guide was amazing, as she walked us through, allowing time to stop Enjoyed a cup of hot wine. Allowed my wife time to do some shopping. This tour allows one to plan their own agenda.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Hi Michael, thank you for the positive review on your private and personalized tour in Paris. Your feedback truly uplifts us!

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Leslie_L, Dec 2022

I had a great time seeing Paris during the holiday season with Daniel. We saw all the highlights and he took me to some hidden gems he knew I'd like to see. Had a blast during the 3 hours. Great guide.

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ken_g, Dec 2019

Karie was excellent. Tour Christmas markets and helps us with making some purchases. She gave us great tour and tips on restaurants and others things to do while in Paris. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Dec 2019

I am glad to hear that your time with your host. She is one of our top hosts with a lot of knowledge and passion, so I’m happy to hear that you got to explore Paris with her. We want to make sure we provide our guests with the best possible host who knows how to tailor the experience according to your interests. We hope to see you in the future so we can connect you with another one of our 1000+ hosts worldwide Warm regards, Zoe