Paris does not save its Christmas lights for one street (see Worth It At Christmas?). The garlands go up along the Champs-Élysées from mid-to-late November and stay lit into early January, with illumination starting each evening around 17:00. Seeing them on foot works, but a guided tour adds context, warmth and a route that hits several lit-up spots in one evening. Below, five Christmas lights tours are compared, from an open-top bus ride to a private drive in a classic Citroën 2CV.
Highest review count in this category
Ride an open-top bus past Paris in its festive lights, 1.5 hours, rated 4 across 1,369 reviews, with commentary along the way.
2 hours · 4 roues sous 1 parapluie
A private evening ride through Paris in a classic Citroën 2CV, taking in the Christmas illuminations over 2 hours, run by 4 roues sous 1 parapluie.
Check availability →
About 3 to 4 hours · With Love From Paris Tours
Private evening tour of Paris Christmas illuminations and local festivities, about 3 to 4 hours, with a guide from With Love From Paris Tours.
Check availability →
About 1 hour 30 minutes · Paris Fun Tours
Guided evening walk on the Champs-Élysées pairing the Christmas lights with stories and festive tastings, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Check availability →
2 hours · Dayin
A 2-hour evening walk led by a local guide from Dayin, through Paris neighborhoods dressed in holiday lights, rated 4.7 from 13 reviews.
Check availability →Once the lights are booked, the rest of the trip can follow: christmas cruises, cabaret and night shows, day trips, or the full tour list.
