Festive Season · TOUR REVIEWS
One season, four weeks, and a shortlist that has to fit around flights. The 15 below are the festive days and evenings that earn their slot anywhere on earth, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.
See London’s Christmas lights from an open-top bus, with live stories, central landmarks, photo stops, and practical tips for cold weather and traffic.
“It was amazing despite the cold. The tour guide gave full information and the bus wasn’t crowded took many pretty pics”
Compare reindeer and husky rides, salmon soup, Santa Claus Village, Arctic Circle crossing, timing, value, and practical tips in Rovaniemi.
“Once in a life time experience, amazing experience! Must do activity!”
See London’s Christmas lights by open-top bus, with a live guide, iconic streets, festive displays, and practical tips for a smoother ride.
“Journey started on time, covered all area, Guide named James had an exceptional knowledge. It was a great experience to see Christmas lights.”
See Paris lit for Christmas from an open-top Tootbus, with Eiffel Tower views, festive music, multilingual audio, and practical winter tips.
“Great way to see Paris decorated for the holidays! We really enjoyed the ride. It is cold, so definitely bring warm clothes and gloves. One should be at the meeting point one hour before so you can pick where you wish to stay on the bus. Definitely worth it…”
Review of NYC's Dyker Heights Christmas Lights bus tour, with sunset views, Brooklyn Bridge Park, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Me and my husband had a wonderful time on this tour to Dyker Heights. We enjoyed the views of the skyline and had photo opportunity’s. I was speechless when it came to the actual Christmas lights/ houses. AMAZING! This is a must if you love Christmas. Guide and bus driver were friendly and fun. Bus clean and comfortable. 100% recommend.”
See London’s Christmas lights from a 1960s Routemaster, with Oxford Street, Hyde Park, lively commentary, and guaranteed top deck seating.
“Really good fun and the guide was very informative and entertaining!”
Review of Snowman World in Rovaniemi, with ice slides, skating, snow art, dining, prices, timing, and practical family tips.
“We loved it skating and tubing , we left for lunch and come back for more skating after a drink at the ice bar. Perfect day with our 10 year old .”
See Dyker Heights Christmas lights, Brooklyn Bridge views, and Manhattan skyline on a guided bus tour from Midtown.
“Nice experience .. took the hassle out of driving to Brooklyn from Midtown. Plenty of time to walk around. Nice stop at the base of the Brooklyn Bridge.”
See Dyker Heights Christmas lights, Brooklyn sights, Hudson River views, and DUMBO on a festive four-hour New York bus tour.
“stopping off and the walking tour around dyker heights itself”
Review of London’s Christmas Lights Tour by vintage Routemaster bus, with route details, photo tips, comfort advice, price, and practical guidance.
“The guide (Lucy) was great. Just enough information, short and snappy but delivered with warmth and passion. Too many times the host can be boring or just too much and over the top. The music on the bus was lovely. I would highly recommend”
Hear Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, and more in Vienna’s Baroque St. Peter’s Church during an intimate one-hour Christmas concert.
“Wonderful! Magical! Once in a life time experience to do in Vienna! Such talented musicians”
Review of Cologne’s 1.5-hour winter Rhine cruise, with cathedral views, live festive music, warm Glühwein, and practical booking tips.
“Very pleasant gentle ride on the Rhine with a singer and table service for drinks. Lovely way to spend a morning away from the hustle and bustle of the markets.”
Review of the 4-hour Brooklyn Christmas Magic Tour, with Dyker Heights lights, Dumbo views, practical tips, transport details, and value advice.
“This is a fantastic tour!! Really magical and enjoyable! Sabastian was amazing with his lit up blue stick! Saw all the sights in New York and this was the whole family’s favourite!! Highly recommend! Hubby 10&9 year olds loved it 🥰”
Review of the Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour, with Brooklyn transport, festive homes, skyline views, costs, tips, and practical advice.
“My friend and I had a very good time on this Dyker Heights Christmas tour. We meet at a convenient location in Times Square and a big Greyhound type bus took us to Dyker Heights. Our tour guide was very friendly, funny and knowledgeable of the area. When we got to thRead more”
See Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker in Prague’s Broadway Theatre, with skilled Czech dancers, central seating, and a festive 105-minute performance.
“This was the first ever time I had been to a ballet have to say it was a very good evening the performers were amazing. The booking of the tickets was quick and easy online would definitely recommend.”
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