Christmas Trips · PRIVATE CHRISTMAS TOURS

The 15 Best Private Christmas Tours

36 tours  ·  from $33 a head

Worth it when the group is a family, the weather is bad or the day is short. These 15 private options are priced by party rather than head, with pickup arrangements and how much of the route you get to change.

New York City Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride - Rockefeller Center and the Christmas Tree
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New York City Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride

1.New York City Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 237 reviews · 45 to 50 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Spend 45 to 50 minutes in a private horse carriage for up to four people, beginning in Central Park and continuing along Fifth Avenue. Your driver points out holiday displays, Saks Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Rockefeller Center. Blankets are supplied, and drivers such as Omer, Atakan, and Muhammad may stop for photos.

“Had a wonderful evening carriage ride to see the Christmas lights on Christmas evening. Atakan was our driver and Freddie was our horse. Atakan did an awesome job showing us the window displays and light shows. Great vantage point without being in the crowds. My husband and I were given a blanket to keep warm in the temps and the selected Christmas music was perfect. Atakan took our photo while in the carriage and got to take a few pics with Freddie afterward and even fed him a couple of carrots. It was the quintessential NYC experience. Highly recommend! A must do activity. Thank you Atakan & Freddie!”

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Christmas Lights Tour of Madrid in Eco Tuk Tuk Private - Starting beside Retiro and reaching Puerta de Alcalá
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Christmas Lights Tour of Madrid in Eco Tuk Tuk Private

2.Christmas Lights Tour of Madrid in Eco Tuk Tuk Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 59 minutes (approx.) · from $47Top rated

Ride through Madrid’s illuminated center in a private electric tuk tuk for up to four people. A guide such as Carlos, Ana, David, or Gloria explains landmarks from Puerta de Alcalá to the Prado and San Jerónimo church. Blankets and rain protection help in winter, but traffic can shorten the route.

“It is a nice ride around Madrid to see the Christmas lights. Our guide gave us a good history of Madrid.”

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Christmas in New York: Private Holiday History Tour - Bryant Park and the winter village
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Christmas in New York: Private Holiday History Tour

3.Christmas in New York: Private Holiday History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $165

Walk from Herald Square to Grand Army Plaza with a private guide who explains how New York shaped Christmas traditions. You’ll see Macy’s, Bryant Park, Fifth Avenue displays, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and sites tied to the Rockettes, at a relaxed pace with time for questions.

“Had a great time learned so much from one tour guide to another well done my friend looking forward to seeing you again perhaps in Philly -Highly recommend you will be amazed thanks Kevin !”

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London Christmas Lights Private Tour by Traditional Black Cab - Mayfair and the luxury shop windows
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London Christmas Lights Private Tour by Traditional Black Cab

4.London Christmas Lights Private Tour by Traditional Black Cab

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Ride through Mayfair, Chelsea, Belgravia, and Kensington in a private black cab with a local driver-guide such as Steve, Andrew, Gordon, or Greg. Expect landmark views, festive window displays, frequent photo stops, and the option to finish at Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland.

“Excellent tour! We loved it! Great tour guide! Very informative. We learned a lot. From the United States”

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NYC Private Holiday Lights Tour - Walking through Dyker Heights displays
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NYC Private Holiday Lights Tour

5.NYC Private Holiday Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Ride from Manhattan to Dyker Heights in a private SUV or sprinter van, stopping for dazzling house displays and Brooklyn skyline photos. Drivers such as Greg, Cesar, Mario, Victor, and Hans are praised for local tips, patience, and thoughtful service. Pickup is included within Manhattan.

“We had a great time but the tour wasn’t exactly as described in the Viator description. We did not stop at the Brooklyn Bridge and The driver didn’t want to take us to Rockefeller to see the tree but we insisted. The lights at Dyker Heights are amazing. We really enjoyed that. Also there were no soft drinks in the limo as mentioned on the website.”

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NYC: Private Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride - Starting at 59th Street and Seventh Avenue
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NYC: Private Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride

6.Private Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 85 reviews · 50 min

Take a 50-minute private horse-drawn carriage ride for up to four people along New York’s holiday-lit Fifth Avenue. Expect Rockefeller Center, Saks, Tiffany, Cartier, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and the Plaza Hotel, with an English-speaking driver, guide, and blanket.

“Our driver was Kind and Courteous. He our Thanksgiving night carriage ride very memorable.”

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Madrid: Private Christmas Lights Tour by Eco Tuk-Tuk - Starting at Calle de Antonio Maura 13
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Madrid: Private Christmas Lights Tour by Eco Tuk-Tuk

7.Madrid: Private Christmas Lights Tour by Eco Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · 1 hour · from $47

Join a private electric tuk tuk for a one-hour evening ride through Madrid’s Christmas-lit center, Retiro, and Salamanca. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide points out the Prado, Cibeles, Puerta de Alcalá, and other landmarks. The tuk tuk holds up to four people and includes blankets, rain covers, and photo stops.

“Benissimo bravissime e molto professionale le guide. Un'esperienza fantastica non solo per le luci favolose, ma soprattutto per le informazioni storiche e le curiosità che ci davano le due guide che conducevano i Tuk Tuk Lo consiglio vivamente a tutti è un' esperienza indimenticabile. Grazie”

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Paris: Private Christmas Lights Tour by Citroën 2CV - Starting from your hotel in central Paris
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Paris: Private Christmas Lights Tour by Citroën 2CV

8.Private Christmas Lights Tour by Citroën 2CV

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews · 2 hours

Ride through Paris at night in a private vintage Citroën 2CV for two hours. Your English or French-speaking driver, including guides such as Brice, François, Doug, and William, shares city stories, adapts the route, and stops for photos. Pickup and drop-off cover Paris arrondissements 1 through 20.

“We had a lovely time! Our tour guide was so great and the Christmas lights were gorgeous!”

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Private Christmas Tour in Münster including Glühwein - Meeting at City Hall, where the lights begin
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Private Christmas Tour in Münster including Glühwein

9.Private Christmas Tour in Münster including Glühwein

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 1 hour · from $46

Meet your English- or German-speaking guide beside Münster’s City Hall for a one-hour private rickshaw ride through six Christmas markets. Stay warm under a blanket, sip mulled wine, listen to optional music, and shape the tour around sightseeing, history, or local recommendations.

“Very fun way to drive around town, see some highlights and hear about the history”

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Lisbon: Private Christmas Lights Tour by Eco Tuk Tuk - Meeting near Cais do Sodré and Time Out Market
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Lisbon: Private Christmas Lights Tour by Eco Tuk Tuk

10.Private Christmas Lights Tour by Eco Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 51 reviews · 1 hour · from $40Best value

Ride through Lisbon’s Christmas-lit streets in a private electric tuk tuk for up to four people. Your English- or Portuguese-speaking guide takes you from Cais do Sodré through Chiado, Bairro Alto, and Baixa, with photo stops and views from São Pedro de Alcântara.

“Silvia has been such an amazing guide. Every stop was detailed & all questions answered. I highly recommend her for your future tour in Lisbon!”

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Magical Christmas Lights in London: Private Black Cab Tour - Regent Street and Oxford Street begin the show
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Magical Christmas Lights in London: Private Black Cab Tour

11.Magical Christmas Lights in London: Private Black Cab Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend about 2.5 hours touring London’s Christmas lights in a private cab for up to six people. Expect a flexible route through Regent Street, Oxford Street, Carnaby Street, Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, and more, with short walks, photo stops, and lively stories from guides such as John, Jeremy, Jamie, and Tony.

“It was a wonderful tour of the Christmas lights with many extra anecdotes along the way. Jeremy was really lively and engaging!”

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Christmas Light Private Carriage Ride New York City - Starting at Central Park South and The Plaza
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Christmas Light Private Carriage Ride New York City

12.Christmas Light Private Carriage Ride New York City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 40 to 45 minutes (approx.)

Share a private, 40 to 45 minute carriage ride for up to four adults through Midtown’s holiday lights. Guides such as Nasir, Honor, and Onur have taken guests past Rockefeller Center, Saks, Radio City, and Fifth Avenue, with blankets, photos, and a rain roof included.

“Our driver (Nasir) was prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable about holiday traditions in and around our tour area.”

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Paris Christmas Illuminations and Local Festivities Private Tour - Starting at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
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Paris Christmas Illuminations and Local Festivities Private Tour

13.Paris Christmas Illuminations and Local Festivities Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $355

Join guide Milan Melet for a 3 to 4 hour private Christmas tour through Paris by chauffeured vehicle and on foot. Visit Galeries Lafayette, the Tuileries market, Place Vendôme, and the Champs-Elysées, with a Ferris wheel ride, seasonal treats, and hotel pickup included.

“Our guide, Milan, was well versed in French history and local Paris venues. His enthusiasm lifted the four of us and greatly added to our appreciation of our surroundings. Three cheers for Viator and Milan!”

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From Manhattan: Private Brooklyn Christmas Tour by Limousine - What the drive adds to the evening
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From Manhattan: Private Brooklyn Christmas Tour by Limousine

14.Private Brooklyn Christmas Tour by Limousine

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 41 reviews · 3 hours

Your English or Spanish-speaking personal driver picks you up at a Manhattan hotel or apartment, then takes your private group of up to seven to Dyker Heights. Walk 30 to 40 minutes among lavish Christmas displays, take photos, and return in a limousine with soft drinks included.

“Belle ballade. On aimerait que ça dure plus longtemps.”

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Light‌ ‌Festival‌ ‌Private‌ ‌Cruise‌ incl Snacks and hot Gluhwein - Seeing up to 24 artworks during 53 winter days
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Light‌ ‌Festival‌ ‌Private‌ ‌Cruise‌ incl Snacks and hot Gluhwein

15.Light‌ ‌Festival‌ ‌Private‌ ‌Cruise‌ incl Snacks and hot Gluhwein

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Join Romantic Amsterdam Tour for a 90-minute private evening cruise through Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals during the 53-day Light Festival. You’ll see up to 24 light artworks, seven bridges at once, and a bridge lit by 1,000 lights, with Glühwein, winter tea, Dutch sweets, cheese, chocolate, and blankets.

“Thank you Rocco, really enjoyed this trip over Christmas.”

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