Paris Christmas Illuminations and Local Festivities Private Tour

Paris, FR
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Excellent (42 reviews)

Highlights

  • Admire Paris beauty from a different perspective
  • Indulge in seasonal snacks and hot wine
  • Discover Galeries Lafayette's magic of Christmas
  • Cover more ground by exploring Paris on foot and from a chauffeured vehicle
  • Hassle-free tour with Paris hotel pickup and drop-off included

Pickup

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Pickup Location
Hotel Da Vinci
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Renaissance Paris Vendome Hotel
The Westin Paris - Vendome
If you do not see your hotel on this shortlist above, please add your hotel name and address information for pick up, gladly offered within Paris city limits. IMPORTANT: We DO NOT offer pickup at or near Paris airports (CDG, ORLY, BEAUVAIS). We DO NOT offer pickup near DISNEYLAND area. We DO NOT offer pickup nowhere outside of Paris. If your hotel is in this situation, we suggest that you book a transfer service to a meeting point in Paris where the tour will start. Any airport pickup request will be automatically cancelled. Your pickup time: • November - Monday to Sunday: 5:30PM • December & January: 5PM • Exceptionally, December 24 (Christmas' eve) and 31 (New Year's eve) at 3:45PM

What to expect

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Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann

Iconic department store magnificently decorated around Christmas time. We'll see the Christmas outdoor displays and go inside to admire a giant christmas three under the stained-glass dome. We'll go on the rooftop for a spectacular view of Paris ATTENTION DISCLAIMERS: • December 25 (Christmas day) & January 1 (New year's day), the store will be closed. We'll only see the outdoor display. • Galeries Lafayette decorations might be taken down as of January 1st. Yet the store will be open and rooftop available and the Christmas market at Tuileries is still running until January 7.

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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Jardin des Tuileries

At Christmas time, those gardens between the Louvre museum and place de la Concorde become one of the major attractions with its huge Ferris wheel and seasonal holiday market. A must-do!

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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Place Vendome

This prestigious place which hosts the Ritz hotel is one of the most beautifully Christmas decorated location of Paris.

Duration 15 minutes
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Champs-Elysees

You'll be chauffeured on one of the most dazzling avenues in the world, ornated of its Christmas lighting, and you'll see other gems along the way.

Duration 45 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Specialized infant seats are available
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Children must be accompanied by an adult
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    Minimum drinking age is 18 years in France. Under 18, soft non-alcoholic drink will be substituted to mulled wine or any light alcohol beverage
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    Wear warm clothes! It is winter in France...and Christmas :-)
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    Wear comfortable shoes
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    This tour is maintained rain or shine
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    Galeries Lafayette are closed on December 25 (Christmas day) and January 1 (New Year's day). These two days, only the outdoor displays are availalble. Also, the holiday market and Ferris wheel are open
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    Galeries Lafayette decorations may be taken down after New Year's eve. Yet, the Paris illuminations and CHristmas market is still up until January 7.
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What our experts say

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    Dress warmly for the winter chill.
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    Try the hot chocolate at the market.
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    Visit the rooftop of Galeries Lafayette.
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    Explore nearby shops on Champs-Elysees.
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    The Ferris wheel offers stunning views.

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