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Paris Christmas Food Tour Galeries Lafayette and Tuileries Market
Experience the magic of Christmas in Paris through festive sights, French traditions, and delicious seasonal specialties. Unlike a traditional sightseeing tour, this 3-hour small-group experience combines the spectacular Christmas decorations at Galeries Lafayette, the elegance of Place Vendôme, and five festive tastings at the Tuileries Christmas Market. Discover the stories behind French holiday traditions, sample sweet and savory winter favorites, and explore Paris with a local guide. With
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Overview
- ✓Experience the magic of Christmas in Paris through festive sights, French traditions, and delicious seasonal specialties.
- ✓Discover the stories behind French holiday traditions, sample sweet and savory winter favorites, and explore Paris with a local guide.
- ✓With a maximum of eight participants, enjoy a more personal and convivial experience while discovering the flavors and atmosphere of the festive season.
- ✓More than a sightseeing walk, this is a festive culinary journey!
- ✓Enjoy 5 included tastings, from creamy raclette and artisanal French cheeses to gingerbread, hot chocolate, mulled wine and seasonal sweets.
Experience the magic of Christmas in Paris through festive sights, French traditions, and delicious seasonal specialties. Unlike a traditional sightseeing tour, this 3-hour small-group experience combines the spectacular Christmas decorations at Galeries Lafayette, the elegance of Place Vendôme, and five festive tastings at the Tuileries Christmas Market. Discover the stories behind French holiday traditions, sample sweet and savory winter favorites, and explore Paris with a local guide. With a maximum of eight participants, enjoy a more personal and convivial experience while discovering the flavors and atmosphere of the festive season. More than a sightseeing walk, this is a festive culinary journey! Enjoy 5 included tastings, from creamy raclette and artisanal French cheeses to gingerbread, hot chocolate, mulled wine and seasonal sweets. Your local guide shares insider stories, hidden details and authentic Christmas traditions, making this a memorable Parisian holiday experience.
Experience the magic of Christmas in Paris through festive sights, French traditions, and delicious seasonal specialties. Unlike a traditional sightseeing tour, this 3-hour small-group experience combines the spectacular Christmas decorations at Galeries Lafayette, the elegance of Place Vendôme, and five festive tastings at the Tuileries Christmas Market. Discover the stories behind French holiday traditions, sample sweet and savory winter favorites, and explore Paris with a local guide. With a maximum of eight participants, enjoy a more personal and convivial experience while discovering the flavors and atmosphere of the festive season. More than a sightseeing walk, this is a festive culinary journey! Enjoy 5 included tastings, from creamy raclette and artisanal French cheeses to gingerbread, hot chocolate, mulled wine and seasonal sweets. Your local guide shares insider stories, hidden details and authentic Christmas traditions, making this a memorable Parisian holiday experience.
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What’s Included
- ✓Waffle or roasted chestnuts tasting.
- ✓3-hour guided Christmas walking and food tasting experience in Paris.
- ✓Guided walk through Place Vendôme and the Tuileries Christmas Market.
- ✓French charcuterie and cheese tasting.
- ✓Raclette sandwich tasting.
- ✓Visit to the Galeries Lafayette rooftop terrace, subject to opening and weather conditions.
- ✓Guided visit to the Galeries Lafayette Christmas displays and Art Nouveau dome.
- ✓Five festive tasting experiences, including sweet and savory French specialties.
- ✓One glass of mulled wine or a non-alcoholic alternative.
- ✓Gingerbread and hot chocolate tasting.
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Guaranteed access to the Galeries Lafayette Glasswalk (subject to crowds and availability).
- ✗Additional food, drinks, and personal purchases.
- ✗Private transportation
- ✗Christmas market rides, attractions, and optional activities.
- ✗Tips and gratuities (optional).
What to Bring
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Meet at start point
📍 Meeting point / start
Meet your guide outside Square de l'Opéra Louis-Jouvet, on Rue Boudreau, 75009 Paris. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Your guide will be waiting near the square entrance. Do not go to the main entrance of Galeries Lafayette.
🏁 End point
Meet your guide outside Square de l'Opéra Louis-Jouvet, on Rue Boudreau, 75009 Paris. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Your guide will be waiting near the square entrance. Do not go to the main entrance of Galeries Lafayette.
Good to know
- Guide languages
- English, French, Spanish
- Book at least
- 5 hour(s) before
- Children
- Must travel with an adult
- Ages
- Infant 0–2 · Child 3–6 · Youth 7–17 · Adult 18–105
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
45 min
Discover the magical Christmas window displays at Galeries Lafayette, then step inside to admire the spectacular Art Nouveau dome and its giant Christmas tree. Head to the rooftop terrace for panoramic views of Paris and the Opéra Garnier, subject to opening and weather conditions. We'll also do our best to visit the famous Glasswalk, but access depends on crowds and availability. Entry to the Glasswalk cannot be guaranteed during the tour. If access isn't possible, your guide will explain how you can return independently after the tour to try again.
15 min
Stroll along one of Paris's elegant shopping streets and discover French holiday traditions. Enjoy your first festive tasting, featuring gingerbread and hot chocolate, at a selected local stop.
15 min
Admire the elegant architecture and seasonal decorations of Place Vendôme. Learn about the square's royal history and its connection to Parisian luxury and craftsmanship.
1.5 h
Explore the festive Christmas market at the Tuileries Garden and enjoy four seasonal tastings, including a warm raclette sandwich, French charcuterie and cheese, mulled wine or a non-alcoholic alternative, and a sweet winter treat.
15 min
Finish your festive experience near Place de la Concorde, where your guide will share recommendations for enjoying more of Paris during the holiday season.
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