FESTIVE TOURS · WORLDWIDE
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular festive experiences we have reviewed, from the Christmas markets of Vienna and Strasbourg to the lights of London and Santa’s own Rovaniemi. Market strolls, lantern-lit walks, carol concerts and winter cruises, all in one place.
Ride an open-top London night bus past Christmas lights with a live guide, from the London Eye to Big Ben. Great for quick sightseeing.
Most Popular“Stuck in traffic majority of time, but had a good time! Would recommend to all. Christmas lights were beautiful!”
See the famed Dyker Heights Christmas lights with a local guide, then enjoy skyline views in Brooklyn and finish at Bryant Park Winter Village.
“Antonio was very thorough when talking about the different places in NY. The timing of the tour was perfect.”
Vienna’s St. Peter’s Church hosts a 1-hour Christmas and New Year concert with Classic Ensemble Vienna in baroque vaults.
“The concert was amazing. Very talented musicians. Great view of the stage in amazing surroundings. Seats were a bit uncomfortable.”
Hear Italian opera arias in Florence’s Santa Monaca Church, an English-language 70-minute concert with professional singers in a smart-casual setting.
“Simple but enjoyable… all three (the pianist and the two opera singers) are very professional, very relaxing night out!”
Ride from Midtown to Dyker Heights for guided Christmas lights, then enjoy Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline night views.
“Fantastic trip!! The Christmas lights were amazing and the trip was well organised. The locals serve hot chocolate etc which helped with the cold but make sure you take cash. The tour guide was so fun and singing and dancing and kept us up to date and informed, even giving her number to call if…”
A 1-hour Christmas and New Year classical concert in Vienna’s St. Peter’s Church, featuring Classic Ensemble Vienna in stunning Baroque vaults.
“St. Peters Church is absolutely beautiful the paintings etc are stunning, the concert was fantastic not my usual musical choice massive death metal fan lol, but could not fault how stunning this was the acoustics were awesome first class”
Small-group Naples walk to the Veiled Christ and Santa Chiara Cloister, plus Spaccanapoli sights and Duomo. English tour.
“The guide Ivan was wonderful. I had done the tour but he told us so much more. So glad we got him. Please tell Askos the tour company you used how great he was. And of course the Veiled Christ is not to be missed.”
3-hour electric bike ride from Santa Monica to Venice Beach with pedal-assist Pedego bikes, ocean views, and guide stories.
“Such a fun way to see more of Santa Monica and Venice Beach than walking and the guide had great historical facts to share.”
1-hour guided Florence Duomo tour with entry to Santa Maria del Fiore, dome art and architecture stories, and practical “skip-line” help.
“Julia was exceptional and gave us so much info in the one hour that we had. She was very witty and shared many fun facts that kept the tour very engaging.”
Anaheim hotel pickup for a full-day LA highlights loop: Griffith Observatory, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Farmers Market, Santa Monica and Venice.
“I had time to kill and no car so I choose this tour because it picks you up from your hotel and drop you off back at your hotel which is a big plus for me. Our tour guide Antonio was very knowledgeable being a born and raised in LA and it helps that he…”
Bus-led Dyker Heights Christmas lights from Midtown, plus skyline stops and Rockefeller Center tree. Guided, 4 hours, $95.
“Spent more time on the bus, then walking around the light walk round really fast, no time to stop for a hot chocolate on the street and dont go at the weekend its sooo busy with different groups.”
A 4-hour guided bus ride to Brooklyn’s famous Dyker Heights lights, with major NYC skyline stops along the way and a guided walk.
“Trying to find your tour guide wasn’t easy as there were 5 bus loads all trying to find their guide! But once we got underway it was very good!”
Vienna Christmas photoshoot in 1 hour with a pro photographer. Walk Opera, Albertina, Hofburg and end at Stephansplatz.
“Very nice views, convenient transport, very communicative and open guide, interesting facts and helpful tips, also works very well as a photographer”
Private NYC horse carriage ride through Central Park and 5th Ave Christmas lights, with Rockefeller Tree and Saks light views, blankets included.
“Great tour, its a nice way to see sights without the hassels of traffic or people. Driver was very knowledgeable and friendly.”
7-hour coach tour of Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica with stops at Santa Monica Pier, Farmers Market, Griffith and Walk of Fame.
“Sammy was a delightful tour guide he has a great sense of humor anyone who gets him is lucky as he is well versed on the history of Hollywood and he is also a people person with a vibrant spirit”
