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The 15 Best Christmas Walking Tours

43 tours  ·  from $18 a head

The lanes that matter in December are the ones no bus fits down. These 15 walks are priced by length, with a note on how cold you will get and which ones finish at a stall rather than a car park.

Brooklyn: Dyker Heights Christmas Walking Tour - The 15-Minute Walk Into the Lights
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Brooklyn: Dyker Heights Christmas Walking Tour

1.Dyker Heights Christmas Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 249 reviews · 1h 30m · from $21Our pick

Walk about 3 miles through Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights with an English-speaking guide such as Derek, Max, Nick, or Rose. You’ll hear how Lucy Spata helped shape the tradition, learn the neighborhood’s unwritten rules, and see extravagant homes glowing at night.

“Derek our tour guide was fantastic. he was enthusiastic, entertaining and made sure the whole group was safe and well looked after. he happily took photos for us and others. The decorated houses themselves have to be seen to be believed. They are amazing. Fun tour!”

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London: Tootbus Christmas Lights Tour incl walking tours - Regent Street, where the lights take center stage
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London: Tootbus Christmas Lights Tour incl walking tours

2.Tootbus Christmas Lights Tour incl walking tours

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 227 reviews · from $45

Ride from Coventry Street through Trafalgar Square, Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus, Soho, Oxford Street, Marble Arch, and Grosvenor Square. You get a one-hour Christmas lights tour, English live commentary, audio in 10 languages, Wi-Fi, a festive playlist, and app-based walking tours.

“Not great if you don't speak English. We are bothered by the noise the guide makes with his microphone and we can't hear the audio through the headphones which barely work. We also spend more time in traffic jams and are stuck in place for an hour, in short I don't recommend it.”

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Quebec City: Christmas Magic Walking Tour in Old Quebec - Château Frontenac and the upper city
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Quebec City: Christmas Magic Walking Tour in Old Quebec

3.Quebec City: Christmas Magic Walking Tour in Old Quebec

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 146 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Walk through Old Quebec with a costumed English or French-speaking guide, visiting Château Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, Notre-Dame-de-Québec Basilica, and Place Royale. Expect a history-led tour with Christmas stories, lively character narration, stairs, cold-weather walking, and a small hot chocolate.

“We loved our tour guide and the entire experience! We learned about parts of Quebec we never would’ve known about. Could not recommend this tour enough!”

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Winter Express: Old Montreal Highlights Walking Tour - Starting at Marché Saint Laurent
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Winter Express: Old Montreal Highlights Walking Tour

4.Winter Express: Old Montreal Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Top rated

Walk from Marché Saint Laurent to Bonsecours Market with a licensed Montreal guide such as Louis, Isabelle, Sylvia, or Jeff. Expect key Old Montreal sights, architecture, local stories, photo stops, and short indoor breaks. Dress for snow, ice, wind, cobblestones, and stairs.

“We had a great guide, Luis, who squeezed a lot of history into an hour and a half. We nearly froze to death though so it might be wise to add some warming stops along the way on very cold days. A good way to get a sense of the city before exploring it further.”

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Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York - From the Theatre Royal to Victorian Christmas
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Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York

5.Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $17Best value

Join Sarah or another York Christmas Walking Tours guide at York Minster for a 90-minute evening walk through Christmas customs from Roman Saturnalia to Victorian Dickens. You’ll pass the Theatre Royal, York’s chocolate landmarks, festive lights, and the Christmas Market, with groups advertised at up to 15 people.

“Wonderful tour guide! Even though quite cold, we enjoyed the walking tour and hearing the history of Christmas in York and seeing all of the Christmas lights!!”

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Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine - Christmas lights with history behind them
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Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine

6.Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62

Walk from Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square with a guide such as Tom, Henry, Carlos, or Jack. Expect Christmas lights, market stalls, street performers, tucked-away corners, London history, holiday folklore, and a glass of hot spiced mulled wine in a small group of no more than 10.

“Jack was so personable and we had lots of fun. This tour was so lovely! We really learned so much about Christmas and saw some areas we would have completely missed. Well worth the money, highly recommend!”

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New York Christmas Holiday Small-Group Walking Tour - St. Patrick’s Cathedral at 6 pm
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New York Christmas Holiday Small-Group Walking Tour

7.New York Christmas Holiday Small-Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · from $28

Start at St. Patrick’s Cathedral at 6 pm for a two-hour walk through Midtown’s holiday sights. A guide leads you to Rockefeller Center, Radio City, Bryant Park’s market, Fifth Avenue displays, the Diamond District, and Macy’s Herald Square. Guides have included Gabby, Cameron, Luke, and Patrick.

“My experience for the New York Christmas small group Luke was awesome. Luke is very outgoing and cool too.”

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Chicago-Style Holiday Hike: Festive Food and Walking Tour - State Street lights and Macy’s holiday windows
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Chicago-Style Holiday Hike: Festive Food and Walking Tour

8.Style Holiday Hike: Festive Food and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $84

Join a guide such as Mickey, Brooke, Julia, or Lillian for a three-hour Chicago holiday walk with deep-dish pizza, a Palmer House brownie, a Chicago-style hot dog or Italian beef, cider, Millennium Park sights, State Street decorations, and Christkindlmarket access.

“This was mine and my husband's first time visiting Chicago together. I came to visit the Christkindlmarket, and I chose the Holiday Hike tour for its combination of food tastings and tour of the city. The food was full servings so quite filling after viRead more”

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Brooklyn Christmas Lights Walking Tour at Dyker Heights - Starting at 8626 4th Avenue
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Brooklyn Christmas Lights Walking Tour at Dyker Heights

9.Brooklyn Christmas Lights Walking Tour at Dyker Heights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Walk through Dyker Heights with a guide such as Ryan, Slava, or Derrick, seeing the neighborhood’s biggest Christmas displays while hearing local stories. The 90-minute route covers about 3 miles, begins near the subway, and ends among the lights. Bring warm clothes, sturdy shoes, and patience for crowds.

“The tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable. He looked out for all of the people in our group and make sure everyone knew where to meet up.”

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London Christmas Carol & Charles Dickens Small Group Walking Tour - Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese and the pub pause
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London Christmas Carol & Charles Dickens Small Group Walking Tour

10.London Christmas Carol & Charles Dickens Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $122

Join Richard of Richards Tours for a two- to three-hour walk from Temple Station to Leadenhall Market. Follow Scrooge’s route, visit Dickens-linked pubs, hear the story behind A Christmas Carol, and explore old London in a group capped at 10.

“I was surprised how much we saw, relating to CD & the story . It was excellent. A really interesting walk in its own right . My friend lives in London , knew the area & yet was thrilled with all the new sites she saw & history she learnt.”

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Copenhagen: Christmas Walking Tour with Treats and Drinks - From Viking Yuletide to modern Danish Christmas
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Copenhagen: Christmas Walking Tour with Treats and Drinks

11.Christmas Walking Tour with Treats and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 52 reviews · 3 hours · from $78

Join a small English-speaking group for three hours of Copenhagen Christmas customs, Viking-era roots, market sights, æbleskiver, gingerbread, gløgg, julebryg, tree dancing, and a Danish gift game. Guides such as Therese, Karoline, Jacob, and Oscar lead the walk.

“Had a great time with Oscar and our wonderful group, learnt about Danish Christmas traditions and treats (and drinks ;). Thanks for this pleasant experience!”

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New York City Christmas Holiday Lights and Markets Walking Tour - Columbus Circle begins the festive route
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New York City Christmas Holiday Lights and Markets Walking Tour

12.New York City Christmas Holiday Lights and Markets Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $59

Start at Columbus Circle at 3 pm for a guided walk through Manhattan’s Christmas markets, Fifth Avenue windows, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, and Grand Central. Guides such as Joseph, Charlie, Charles, and Kathryn add holiday stories, shopping tips, and movie connections. Expect crowds, cold weather, and plenty of walking.

“We covered a lot of ground… Saturday night was rough since crowds and long lines made it difficult to see anything substantial in the time allotted. Charlie, our guide, was cheerful and kept calm in the chaos. I would recommend the tour, but go on a weeknight, not the weekend.”

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London Magical Christmas Walking Tour with Guide - Soho, Mayfair, and London’s theater streets
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London Magical Christmas Walking Tour with Guide

13.London Magical Christmas Walking Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 38 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Walk from Charing Cross through Regent Street, Soho, Mayfair, Bond Street, Carnaby Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Hyde Park with guides such as Ollie, Nelson, and Bahara. Expect Christmas lights, caroling, London history, photo stops, and a fast pace through crowded streets.

“Beautiful way to see London during Christmas season! Ollie is very nice and knowledgeable, highly recommended!”

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Strasbourg: Christmas Markets Walking Tour with Mulled Wine - Alsatian food turns the walk into a tasting tour
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Strasbourg: Christmas Markets Walking Tour with Mulled Wine

14.Christmas Markets Walking Tour with Mulled Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Spend two hours with a bilingual guide such as Arno exploring Strasbourg’s illuminated Christmas markets and decorated squares. Sample Alsatian specialties, browse artisan stalls, and finish with mulled wine or hot juice. Groups are limited to 10, with French, English, and Spanish available.

“Très beau moment convivial avec un guide attentionné et la découverte d’une famille australienne au travers des 7 marchés de Noel visités. Vraiment plaisant de découvrir Strasbourg sous cet angle”

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Berlin Christmas Markets Walking Tour - Bebelplatz brings history into the holiday visit
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Berlin Christmas Markets Walking Tour

15.Berlin Christmas Markets Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $25

Meet your English-speaking guide at Brandenburg Gate at 3 pm for a three-hour walk through Berlin’s festive center. Hear stories at Bebelplatz, see light displays at Humboldt Forum, visit Nikolaiviertel, and finish at Alexanderplatz. Food, drinks, and hotel transfers are not included.

“This is a must do for anyone who wants to experience the famous Christmas markets in Germany. Finn our guide made this a very interesting experience, with his knowledge of the historical facts of each location we visited. The Charlottenburg castle and Christmas market was the best.”

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★ 5.0Williamsburg: Christmastime in Virginia Walking Tour4 reviews
★ 4.9Budapest Christmas Walking Tour w Entry to BasilicaFrom $894 reviews
★ 4.9Christmas Market Guided Walking Tour with TastingsFrom $1068 reviews
★ 5.0Christmas Market Magic Walking Tour with a LocalFrom $1282 reviews
★ 4.01 Hour Christmastide Walking Tour in Virginia Past and PresentFrom $255 reviews
★ 4.7Colonial Williamsburg: Christmas Walking TourFrom $2514 reviews
★ 4.3Christmas Interactive Walking Tour of New FranceFrom $237 reviews
★ 3.02-hour Christmas Private Walking Tour4 reviews
★ 5.0Copenhagen Private Christmas Walking Tour with GløggFrom $6914 reviews
★ 5.0Christmas Lights Private Walking TourFrom $937 reviews
★ 5.0Barcelona Christmas Walking TourFrom $306 reviews
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