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The 15 Best Christmas Trips in the World

360 tours  ·  from $9 a head

Markets, lights runs, sleighs, dinner boats and countdown parties, from Rovaniemi to Brooklyn. These 15 are the ones worth planning a December around, each with what it costs and how far ahead it goes.

London: Christmas Lights Bus Tour With Live Guide - What you see on the route
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London: Christmas Lights Bus Tour With Live Guide

1.Christmas Lights Bus Tour With Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5,410 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $33Our pick

See Regent Street, Oxford Street, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, the London Eye, and Big Ben on a 60 to 90 minute evening bus tour. A live English-speaking guide such as Shaun, Emma, or Ethan adds London history, jokes, and photo tips. Choose an open-top view or the warmer lower deck.

“It was amazing despite the cold. The tour guide gave full information and the bus wasn’t crowded took many pretty pics”

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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Dyker Heights Holiday Lights Bus Tour - Meeting in Midtown and settling onto the bus
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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Dyker Heights Holiday Lights Bus Tour

2.4-Hour Dyker Heights Holiday Lights Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,426 reviews · 4 hours · from $63

Ride from Midtown Manhattan to Dyker Heights on a modern coach, then walk for about an hour among spectacular Christmas displays. Guides such as Matt, Antonio, and Jorge add New York stories along the way. Finish with skyline and Brooklyn Bridge views at DUMBO before returning to Bryant Park.

“Excellent, mick was a fab tour guide, very informative about the tour and city! Really enjoyed our time”

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London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide - Starting beside the London Eye
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London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide

3.London by Night Bus Tour with Christmas Lights and Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,040 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Ride from the London Eye through The Strand, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street, Oxford Street, and Big Ben. A live English-speaking guide provides history, jokes, and Christmas facts. Arrive early for the best open-top seats, dress warmly, and expect traffic delays.

“We loved our London Christmas lights tour! It was freezing cold on the top level, but it was worth it! We loved seeing the lights and sights of London without being on the ground in the large crowds! We learned a lot, our tour guide was amazing!”

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Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch - Walking through the Hobbiton Movie Set
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Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

4.Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,431 reviews · 8 hours · from $182

Travel from Auckland to Hobbiton by air-conditioned GreatSights coach, with onboard WiFi and commentary from guides such as Rachel, Marty, or Nikki. Walk through the Shire, enter a detailed Hobbit hole, enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn, and finish with a buffet lunch at the Party Marquee.

“Punctual pick up. Great driver (Dave) who entertained us throughout the journey. Amazing tour of Hobbiton film set. Stunning trip. Highly recommended.”

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Paris: Tootbus Open-Top Christmas Bus Tour - Starting at Opera and Boulevard Haussmann
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Paris: Tootbus Open-Top Christmas Bus Tour

5.Tootbus Open-Top Christmas Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,365 reviews · 1h 30m · from $46

Ride through Paris at night on a 90-minute Tootbus Christmas tour from Boulevard des Capucines to Boulevard Haussmann. You’ll see the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Opera, and department stores with multilingual audio, Christmas songs, Wi-Fi, and a self-guided walking app.

“Great way to see Paris decorated for the holidays! We really enjoyed the ride. It is cold, so definitely bring warm clothes and gloves. One should be at the meeting point one hour before so you can pick where you wish to stay on the bus. Definitely worth it…”

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NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour - Battery Park City brings the first big view
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NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour

6.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,192 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Ride from Midtown to Dyker Heights with a live English or German-speaking guide, then walk among Brooklyn’s famous Christmas displays. The tour also stops at Battery Park City and Brooklyn Bridge Park for sunset and skyline photos. Guides such as Stefan and Glen add city stories along the way.

“Stefan and Mr George were great! was after a unique tour and was not disappointed, got some great photos and stories from our guide. Definitely recommend”

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London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top - Starting outside the Grand Hotel
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London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top

7.London Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus Open Top

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,132 reviews · 1h 15m · from $37

Ride a classic 1960s Routemaster around central London for up to 75 minutes, with a guaranteed top-deck seat and an English-speaking guide. Expect Oxford Street lights, Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland, grand department-store windows, Christmas music, jokes, and chilly open-air views.

“Absolutely fantastic well worth the money and fabulous way to see all of London at Christmas”

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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour - What the one-hour Dyker Heights walk feels like
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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour

8.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 920 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Ride from Midtown Manhattan to Brooklyn with a local guide, walk Dyker Heights for an hour of extravagant decorations, pause for Brooklyn Bridge views, then finish at Bryant Park Winter Village. Guides such as Jorge, Gary, Mike, and Antonio add city stories along the way.

“I have mixed feelings about this tour. Objectively, the tour operating company was good. Easy to locate and get on the tour bus. Our driver was fantastic. Wayne navigated the traffic and streets safely. Our tour guide Jimmy was awesome. I loved all of the knowledge he gave us. My husband and I talked about it for hours afterwards. He is truly passionate and an amazing guide. I would love to have him on a historical walking tour! Where I am torn is on some of the logistics. First, you get a bathroom break early on in the drive, you stop and have a few minutes before heading to Dyker…”

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New York City: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour - Starting in Midtown and crossing Manhattan
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New York City: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

9.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 838 reviews · 4 hours · from $46

Ride from Midtown Manhattan through Hudson Yards and Brooklyn to Dyker Heights, where you walk among lavish Christmas displays. Guides such as Jay, Jorge, Tanya, and Emily add local history and humor, while stops at Bay Ridge and DUMBO provide skyline views. Spanish and English tours are available.

“Augustine was a good tour guide in making sure everyone was in attendance following along. His light saber was a great idea and was able to be seen from a distance. I appreciated the bus and the bus driver Amari because it was cold outside and to have a warm bus available to take us to and back was convenient. The Christmas music was great. I was thinking it would be nice if there were some Christmas snacks. But overall, it was worth the bus ride in the cold with Bay Ridge and DUMBO included.”

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London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus - St James’s, Piccadilly Circus, and the Anteros lights
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London: Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus

10.Christmas Lights Tour by Vintage Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 770 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $48

Ride an open-top 1960s Routemaster from Embankment through the West End, passing Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street, Oxford Street, Big Ben, and the London Eye. English-speaking guides such as Rory, Lola, and Katie add seasonal facts, jokes, and music.

“We all really enjoyed the tour and Lola was a great guide.”

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From Rotorua: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Festive Lunch - The Rotorua to Hobbiton coach ride
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From Rotorua: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Festive Lunch

11.From Rotorua: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Festive Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 765 reviews · 6h 30m · from $182

Travel from Rotorua across the Mamaku Ranges to Hobbiton, where guides such as John, Chris, or Dom lead you through the 12-acre film set. See Hobbit holes, the Mill, bridge, Party Tree, and Green Dragon Inn, then enjoy a festive buffet lunch before returning by coach.

“The bus driver Gunther was amazing. The tour was amazing.”

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Vienna: Christmas & New Year's Concert in St. Peter's Church - What You Hear During the One-Hour Program
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Vienna: Christmas & New Year’s Concert in St. Peter’s Church

12.Christmas & New Year’s Concert in St. Peter’s Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 763 reviews · 1 hour · from $57

Spend one hour with Classic Ensemble Vienna in St. Peter’s Church, a Baroque landmark in central Vienna. Hear Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik, selections from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, and works by Bach, Beethoven, Haydn, and Schubert. Arrive early for the best seat in your ticket section.

“A Lovely Evening In Vienna. Amazing Concert With Very Talented Quartet.”

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Cologne: Rhine River Winter Cruise with Festive Music - Rheinauhafen and the Three Crane Houses
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Cologne: Rhine River Winter Cruise with Festive Music

13.Rhine River Winter Cruise with Festive Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 676 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $28

Spend 90 minutes cruising Cologne’s Rhine aboard a warm panorama boat with live festive music, table service, and views of Cologne Cathedral, Groß St. Martin, and the crane houses. Buy Glühwein, hot chocolate, coffee, drinks, and snacks as you sail.

“It was relaxed, the music was festive and got us in the Christmas mood. Crew on board were friendly and welcoming.”

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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Brooklyn Christmas Magic Tour - From the Hope Sculpture through Manhattan
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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Brooklyn Christmas Magic Tour

14.4-Hour Brooklyn Christmas Magic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 606 reviews · 4 hours · from $54

Travel from Midtown Manhattan to Dyker Heights and Dumbo with a live English or Spanish guide. Walk one hour among extravagant Christmas displays, then stop beneath Brooklyn Bridge for skyline photos. Guides such as Steve and Sebastian are known for lively commentary and careful group management.

“Very enjoyable. It was quite busy but our very experienced guide ( and his light up hat) made sure we saw everything and also stayed safe.”

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Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour - The Midtown departure and ride to Brooklyn
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Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour

15.Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 591 reviews · from $60

Ride from Midtown Manhattan to Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge with a professional guide, then walk among extravagant Christmas displays before a Brooklyn Bridge or DUMBO photo stop. Guides such as Camila, Daniel, Steve, and Alan are known for lively commentary, music, and local stories.

“It’s was beautiful very beautiful place, but every year it’s more and more people on the street. The bus was nice, The tour guide was cheerful, joked a lot, and stopped us at beautiful locations.”

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★ 4.0Hannover: Christmas Time Walking TourFrom $205 reviews
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★ 4.5From Santiago: Christmas Lights of Vigo And PontevedraFrom $536 reviews
★ 4.4Bratislava Christmas Markets Guided TourFrom $4411 reviews
★ 3.6Christmas in Canterbury, Dover & GreenwichFrom $2685 reviews
★ 5.0From Banff: Winter Wonderland; Lake Louise & Johnston CanyonFrom $1754 reviews
★ 5.0Frankfurt: Christmas Market & Old Town Tour 60 min-daily 16:00-in German2 reviews
★ 3.8Exclusive Christmas cruise with Christmas Eve buffetFrom $2436 reviews
★ 5.0Enjoyable Advent tour: champagne, cookies & mulled wine in WürzburgFrom $572 reviews
★ 4.7Christmas Walking Tour with Gingerbread TreatFrom $247 reviews
★ 5.0Dyker Heights Holiday LightsFrom $473 reviews

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