Christmas Trips · DINING EXPERIENCES

The 15 Festive Dining Experiences That Earn Their Price

31 tours  ·  from $78 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 festive dining experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Salzburg: Christmas/Advent Concert & Dinner - Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, and Advent music at 8 pm
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Salzburg: Christmas/Advent Concert & Dinner

1.Christmas/Advent Concert & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 154 reviews · from $93Our pick

Ride the funicular to Salzburg’s 900-year-old Fortress Hohensalzburg, enjoy dinner at its panoramic restaurant, then hear Mozart, Bach, Haydn, and Vivaldi performed by the Salzburger Advent Ensemble. Choose classic or VIP dining, with vegetarian meals available on request.

“What a beautiful setting for a wonderful evening. From the view of castle at night, and the ride up the funicular, it was great. Dinner was very good. Excellent food and service. The view of the city from our table was nice. And the concert afterwards was so wonderful. Thanks for a great evening.”

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NYC: New Year's Eve Buffet Dinner Fireworks Harbor Cruise - Boarding and settling in for the evening
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NYC: New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner Fireworks Harbor Cruise

2.New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner Fireworks Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 37 reviews · from $552

Ring in 2025 aboard a three-hour City Cruises boat with a reserved table, chef-prepared buffet, open bar, live DJ, and sparkling wine toast for guests 21 and older. You will see Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Statue of Liberty, and the New Year's Eve fireworks from enclosed decks or the open-air rooftop.

“The meal is completely unsuitable for New Year's Eve. The setting, however, is very pleasant.”

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Istanbul: New Year's Eve Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Party 2027 - Dinner, drinks, and the practical value of the open bar
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Istanbul: New Year’s Eve Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Party 2027

3.New Year’s Eve Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Party 2027

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 36 reviews · 5 hours · from $331

Celebrate New Year’s Eve on a five-hour Istanbul Bosphorus cruise with hotel pickup, dinner, unlimited alcoholic and soft drinks, belly dance and folk performances, a DJ, and a midnight champagne moment. You’ll see Istanbul’s European and Asian shores from the water.

“Due to heavy traffic, the hotel pick-up and drop-off were slightly delayed. Apart from that, we had a fun evening. The ship was large and beautifully decorated. At midnight, we went up to the terrace and opened a bottle of champagne. The view was amazing, and later in the evening, we drank a lot and danced to music.”

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Mozart and Advent/Christmas Concert with Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg - Drinks, Timing, and Restaurant Service
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Mozart and Advent/Christmas Concert with Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg

4.Mozart and Advent/Christmas Concert with Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 36 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Begin with dinner at Hohensalzburg Fortress’s Panorama Restaurant, reached by included funicular. Choose classic, VIP, or Golden VIP dining, then hear a Best of Mozart concert with traditional Salzburg Christmas carols in historic fortress rooms. Smart casual dress is suitable.

“Dinner is delicious and concert is great. Just a reminder that the ticket offer you to visit the castle which will be closed at 5pm. The restaurant opens at 5:30pm which end up half an hour waiting time.”

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NYC: Christmas Eve Gourmet Brunch or Dinner Harbor Cruise - Brunch or dinner: choose the right cruise
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NYC: Christmas Eve Gourmet Brunch or Dinner Harbor Cruise

5.Christmas Eve Gourmet Brunch or Dinner Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 31 reviews · from $158

Spend Christmas Eve on the glass-enclosed Bateaux New York yacht, with a 3-course brunch or dinner, reserved table, live music, and 360-degree skyline views. Brunch welcomes children and is casual; dinner is semi-formal and excludes children under 6. Depart from Pier 61 at Chelsea Piers.

“Exceeded our expectations! Mel was super engaged and our waiter was, too! Grateful to have had the holiday experience - food delicious and playlist was well curated as well! Timed to the tee. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”

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NYC: Christmas Day Buffet Brunch or Dinner Harbor Cruise - Getting to Pier 61 at Chelsea Piers
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NYC: Christmas Day Buffet Brunch or Dinner Harbor Cruise

6.Christmas Day Buffet Brunch or Dinner Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 29 reviews · from $146

Spend Christmas Day aboard City Cruises’ Spirit of New York, sailing from Pier 61 at Chelsea Piers. Choose a two-hour brunch with unlimited mimosas or a 2.5-hour dinner, then enjoy a reserved table, seasonal buffet, DJ music, games, and skyline views from the Hudson and East Rivers.

“Very pleasant atmosphere, excellent food, very good briefing, and friendly service. The music could have been more appropriate (only music from the 90s was played, while Christmas music would have been more fitting on December 25). There was ample space for taking photos, and the ship's crew was very friendly and attentive.”

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Dubai: Desert Rose NYE Cruise with Dinner and Fireworks

7.Desert Rose NYE Cruise with Dinner and Fireworks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $406

Board the 200-person Desert Rose near Dubai Marina for a New Year’s Eve cruise with five-star buffet catering, live cooking stations, unlimited soft drinks, premium alcohol, prosecco, DJs, dancing, and clear views of Dubai’s fireworks. VIP tickets add priority boarding and bottle service.

“Excellent New Year's Eve activity on a boat overlooking the Dubai fireworks. With entertainment and good food. Good times.”

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NYC: Christmas Eve Buffet Lunch or Dinner Harbor Cruise - Choosing between the two-hour lunch and 2.5-hour dinner
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NYC: Christmas Eve Buffet Lunch or Dinner Harbor Cruise

8.Christmas Eve Buffet Lunch or Dinner Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 26 reviews · from $199

Spend Christmas Eve aboard Spirit of New York from Chelsea Piers, with a reserved table, seasonal buffet, DJ music, coffee, tea, and sweeping views from the Hudson and East Rivers. The 2.5-hour dinner cruise passes the Statue of Liberty, bridges, One World Trade Center, and more.

“Belle promenade, 1 h de + même à quai pour le réveillon serait parfait”

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Istanbul: New Year's Eve Bosphorus Cruise Dinner & Party2027 - What the five-hour program feels like
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Istanbul: New Year’s Eve Bosphorus Cruise Dinner & Party2027

9.New Year’s Eve Bosphorus Cruise Dinner & Party2027

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 5 hours · from $319

Spend five hours on Istanbul’s Bosphorus with a private table, three-course Turkish dinner, local drinks, live music, folk dances, belly dancing, and a midnight Champagne toast. Hotel pickup and return are included when selected, with Arabic, English, French, Romanian, Turkish, Spanish, and Italian support.

“Une croisière du Nouvel An absolument magnifique. La nourriture était délicieuse, le divertissement excellent et l’ambiance festive inoubliable. Nous recommandons cette expérience sans hésitation. Un grand merci à toute l’équipe pour cette superbe croisière du Nouvel An.”

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London: Christmas Eve City Tour with Dinner & Midnight Mass - Dinner in Covent Garden
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London: Christmas Eve City Tour with Dinner & Midnight Mass

10.Christmas Eve City Tour with Dinner & Midnight Mass

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 25 reviews · 6 hours · from $172

Spend six Christmas Eve hours touring London by luxury coach, from Big Ben and Westminster Abbey to St Paul’s and the Tower. A professional English-speaking guide, a three-course Covent Garden dinner with prosecco, and a service at St Martin-in-the-Fields round out the evening. Guide Zo Zo has earned special praise for warmth and humor.

“La visite de la ville en autocar dure trop longtemps. On passe plusieurs fois par les mêmes lieux. Le restaurant est un bel établissement, mais l'organisation est un désastre. La messe est un moment magique, avec une belle chorale et se déroule dans les temps. La prise en charge pour le retour à notre hôtel est bien organisé. Mention à notre chauffeur et à notre guide !”

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Bangkok: Celebrate New Year Opulence Dinner Cruise - Getting to Terminal 21 Rama 3 Pier
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Bangkok: Celebrate New Year Opulence Dinner Cruise

11.Bangkok: Celebrate New Year Opulence Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $180

Spend New Year’s Eve aboard a luxury cruise from Terminal 21 Rama 3 Pier. You’ll enjoy a welcome drink, international and seafood buffet, open bar, live music, DJ, lucky draw, and a front-row view of the midnight fireworks. Check-in runs from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.

“The organization of boarding the ship was bad, the ship was late, had to stand for a long time, there was nowhere to sit, while we were accommodated - tired and the mood was spoiled”

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Bateaux Mouches New Year's Eve Special Dinner Cruise in Paris - Key points to know before you book
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Bateaux Mouches New Year’s Eve Special Dinner Cruise in Paris

12.Bateaux Mouches New Year’s Eve Special Dinner Cruise in Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $577

Board Bateaux Mouches at Port de la Conférence for a five-hour New Year’s Eve celebration. Cruise past Paris landmarks during a four-course dinner, then stay aboard for music and dancing until 2am. Champagne, wine, soft drinks, vegetarian choices, Wi-Fi, and an open upper deck are included.

“A recepção é ótima pois tem uma estrutura adequada posta tipo de festa reveion Tanto a música quanto a comida estavam preparadas com muito carinho para os convidados O percurso do barco durou em torno de 2h00 e foi muito bacana o reveillon e a virada de ano foi com o bote parado na frente da torre Eiffel”

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Flavours of Polish Christmas: 4 course dinner + cooking class - The hands-on pierogi lesson
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Flavours of Polish Christmas: 4 course dinner + cooking class

13.Flavours of Polish Christmas: 4 course dinner + cooking class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $120Top rated

Spend 2.5 hours with Maria Oskroba and her team at Pierogi & More in Warsaw. Make sauerkraut pierogi from scratch, taste beet soup with mushroom-filled dumplings, enjoy a four-course Christmas dinner, sample Polish liqueurs, and take home recipes.

“This was a last-minute thing for me as I didn’t know what else to do in Warsaw on Christmas Day after spending the afternoon in the Old Town. I was pleasantly surprised by the family vibes Maria and her son created during class. In the end, all participants sat together and enjoyed a nice Xmas meal and sang carols. Highly recommend!”

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Istanbul: New Year's Eve Bosphorus Dinner Cruise 2027 - Istanbul’s two shores after dark
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Istanbul: New Year’s Eve Bosphorus Dinner Cruise 2027

14.New Year’s Eve Bosphorus Dinner Cruise 2027

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 18 reviews · 5 hours · from $331

You’ll spend five hours aboard a decorated Bosphorus boat with dinner, unlimited alcoholic and soft drinks, coffee, dance shows, folk performances, and a DJ. Hotel pickup and return are included, but traffic can make the transfer slow, and fireworks visibility may vary.

“It was a wonderful night; we enjoyed music and dance shows throughout the evening. We also took lots of pictures on the terrace. It was very cold outside, but the ship was warm enough inside. The waiters were attentive; I recommend it.”

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London: Festive New Year’s Eve 4-Course Dinner Cruise - Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, and the eastern Thames
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London: Festive New Year’s Eve 4-Course Dinner Cruise

15.Festive New Year’s Eve 4-Course Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 16 reviews · 5 hours · from $673

Spend New Year’s Eve aboard a heated Thames cruise from Tower Pier. You’ll sail past Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, Greenwich, and The O2, enjoy a four-course dinner with wine, dance to live music, and watch the midnight fireworks near Westminster.

“Super Check-in problemlos, Plätze im Schiff garantiert. Feuerwerk ist etwas seitlich, was aber aufgrund der Beschränkungen am London eye nicht anders möglich ist. definitiv entspannter als an Themse Stundenlang zu stehen. allein die Unterhaltung auf dem Schiff und Essen macht den etwas eingeschränkten Blick wett.”

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