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Paris Christmas Lights and Markets Family Tour 90 min

TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10

AverageTop 31% in Paris

4 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Paris, France
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Paris’s Christmas lights and Tuileries market on a private family walk, with festive treats and an optional Seine cruise.

About this tour

See Paris sparkle at Christmas on a private family walking tour that pairs famous city sights with the warmth of a festive market. Your guide leads you past the Arc de Triomphe and along the illuminated Champs-Élysées, then across Place de la Concorde toward the lively Christmas market in the Jardin des Tuileries. Along the way, hear about the square’s history and French holiday traditions, and take in the market’s decorated chalets and Ferris wheel.

Pause for a cozy treat: a crêpe or waffle with your choice of a soft drink or, for guests 18 and older, mulled wine. This 90-minute Paris Christmas lights and markets tour is designed for families and is wheelchair and stroller accessible, although the garden market can be muddy. For another view of the city, choose the optional one-hour Seine cruise. Your guide will provide directions and a ticket that can be used within a year of your tour date.

Meet outside Clemenceau Metro station and arrive 15 minutes early. Make this Paris Christmas lights and markets tour part of your holiday visit and enjoy the city at its most festive.

Highlights

  • Admire the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées holiday lights
  • Wander among festive chalets at the Tuileries Christmas market
  • Hear stories of French Christmas traditions
  • Enjoy a crêpe or waffle with hot chocolate or mulled wine
  • Upgrade your outing with a one-hour Seine cruise

What's included

Included

  • Private walking tour with a local guide
  • Guided tour of holiday lights
  • Guided tour of the Christmas market
  • A crêpe or waffle
  • A soft drink or one alcoholic beverage, such as vin chaud
  • Seine river cruise with upgrade

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet at the statue of Charles de Gaulle outside Clemenceau Metro station; look for the guide holding an orange ExperienceFirst sign
  • Arrive 15 minutes early; the tour starts promptly
  • Tour runs rain or shine; extreme-weather cancellations receive a full refund
  • Wheelchair and stroller accessible, though the garden market can be muddy
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  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Alcohol is served only to guests 18 or older; bring government photo ID
  • Market food may contain allergens, including gluten, nuts, and dairy; tell your guide about dietary restrictions
  • The optional cruise ticket is valid for one year; arrive 20 minutes early and show your ticket, with no reservation required

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour meet?

Meet at the statue of Charles de Gaulle outside Clemenceau Metro station. Look for the guide holding an orange ExperienceFirst sign and arrive 15 minutes early.

Is the tour private?

Yes. The walking tour is private for your family.

Is the tour wheelchair and stroller accessible?

Yes. The tour is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers, though the garden market can sometimes be muddy.

What food and drinks are included?

Enjoy a crêpe or waffle and choose a soft drink or one alcoholic beverage, such as vin chaud. Alcohol is available only to guests 18 or older with government photo ID.

How does the Seine cruise upgrade work?

Your guide will explain where to find the boat. The ticket is valid for a one-hour round-trip cruise for up to a year; arrive 20 minutes early, and no reservation is needed.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 4 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.3. Top 31% in Paris means it ranks in the top 31% of tours in Paris by this score.

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