Iconic department store magnificently decorated around Christmas time. We'll see the Christmas outdoor displays and go inside to admire a giant christmas three under the stained-glass dome. Possibility to go on the rooftop for a spectacular view of Paris (subject to availability) ATTENTION DISCLAIMERS: • December 25 (Christmas day) & January 1 (New year's day), the store will be closed. We'll only see the outdoor display. • Galeries Lafayette decorations might be taken down as of January 1st. Yet the store will be open and rooftop available and the Christmas market at Tuileries is still running until January 7.
At Christmas time, those gardens between the Louvre museum and place de la Concorde become one of the major attractions with its huge Ferris wheel and seasonal holiday market. A must-do!
This prestigious place which hosts the Ritz hotel is one of the most beautifully Christmas decorated location of Paris.
You'll be chauffeured on one of the most dazzling avenues in the world, ornated of its Christmas lighting, and you'll see other gems along the way.
This is the best thing we booked on our holiday. Milan is an amazingly knowledgeable host, telling us interesting bits of history everywhere we went. We loved the storefronts, the terrace view, the light displays, the tree inside Galleries Lafayette and everything! Hiring a private tour was a bit of a splurge for us but worth every bit. We felt like we got an excellent tour. My daughters (22 and 12) both raved about it.
Milan was terrific. We saw so much of Christmas in Paris and we got to see some unique sights. Highly recommend.
Very knowledgeable and personable. Made him wait for us due to traffic getting to our meeting place, but we were very well taken care of.
This was a great tour seeing all the Christmas lights in Paris. Milan was a great guide and took us everywhere we wanted to go and then some. I would definitely recommend this tour and guide.
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This was an excellent tour that surpassed our expectations! Our guide, Milan , met us at our hotel with a bottle of champagne before we started off. We began at Galleries Lafayette and ended with a ferris wheel ride at a Christmas fair and carnival near the Louvre. And everything in-between! Paris was all lit up even more than usual because it was Christmas. Milan took us to all the highlights as well as off the beaten paths. Milan was very knowledgeable and informative and easy to understand and communicate with. And our tour lasted almost 2 hours longer than advertised! Milan was an excellent guide and we highly recommend this tour!
Excellent experience! Our tour guide, Milan Milet, was extraordinary! Very knowledgeable and took us to the best places to see all the Christmas lights and displays.
Well the crowds were overwhelming! So why that’s a negative it’s also a positive as everyone wants to be there ! Our guide Milan Melet was well knowledgeable and a ton of fun . I have been to Paris before so we shared our knowledge and he opened my eyes to some details I missed on past trips. If you want a memorable trip request Milan!
The most amazing nighttime tour that took us from the front windows of Printemps and Galerie Lafayette to the sky deck where we arrived just in time for the Eiffel Tower to light up. Milan, our guide , was knowledgeable and a congenital host to the city of lights. He had lived in the U.S. and his English is impeccable. When we expressed interest in Chanel and Dior. He took us an amazing journey to see their houses decorated in a unique and beautiful style! So many good pointers from Milan! A five star host!
Would recommend to all. We came specifically came for Christmas and exceeded our expectations! Made our Christmas. Milan was wonderful
Milan was a wonderful guide! My husband and son had never been to Paris before, and Milan managed to show them/us so many of the major sites and views in a short time. He also took family photos of us in front of various light displays. And he gave us helpful information on Normandy, which is where we are headed after Paris. Well worth the money!
Milan is the absolute BEST ! Communication was great.He knows this city very well. I even reached out to him the next day , after the tour, and he helped me with a few more things. I would highly recommend this company, when we come back I would definitely do anything tour with him.
Milan is an amazing guide. If and when we go back we will call him. He meet us at our hotel to start our adventure. For us first time in the city he explained the history while see Christmas lights around Paris.
Our guide Milan Melet was excellent! His English was superb, his knowledge of Paris was outstanding. We enjoyed every minute of our tour. Donna and Dale Nichols
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our Paris Christmas light tour. Milan was wonderful and so knowledgeable about all the sites we visited. Paris is magical in December and we are so happy that we chose this event! Thanks again, Milan!
This was the best Christmas light/night tour we have been on. Milan Melet was an excellent host and tour guide. The tour was part walking, Metro train and taxi. We saw many fabulous light displays, Christmas markets and of course the main attractions in Paris including the Eiffel Tower and Arc De Triomphe at night. The lights on the Champs Elysees avenue were beautiful. Milan allowed us plenty of time to take pictures and was extremely patient. He was very knowledgeable providing interesting facts about the places we visited. And as a side note, he provided a tour in 2022 for the Travel Host (Donna Farizan) of the NBC Today Show which can be seen on YouTube (NBC Donna Farizan Paris). Finally, he is an extremely personable and kind individual that did everything possible to ensure we had a wonderful experience and he succeeded!! AA++ John S.
I usually don't give a 5 star rating but our tour guide Milan did such an excellent job showing my wife and I the Parisian Christmas scene. We especially enjoyed seeing the Christmas windows and the inside of Galeries Lafayette, the mulled wine and ferris wheel ride at the Christmas Market(reminded me of an amusement park) and seeing the lights on the Champs Elysees
The tour with Milan was absolutely fantastic!! Milan was very knowledgeable and was able to keep the attention of everyone in my family. He ensured that we saw all the best of Paris and showed us beautiful landmarks! My family and I were completely happy with this tour. Milan even walked us to the train platform and ensured we got on the right train to get back to our hotel! All I can say is that when we go back to Paris we will be calling up Milan for more tours :)
Milan was an amazing tour guide and made sure we saw everything! He’s very knowledgeable about all things Paris. From the start of our tour until the end we had the best time! If you are looking for a fun way to experience Paris during the holidays- this is the tour to do!
Amazing tour guide/Awesome tour-We went on this tour during our first night in Paris. Milan provided a wonderful introduction to the history and beauty of this magical city. He also gave suggestions for the rest of our trip and even helped me to learn a little French:-) Would highly recommend this tour to anyone that will be in Paris around the holidays!
I have been to Paris several times before and visited all the usual attractions. In preparing for this visit, I realised I had never really spoken to a local about what it is like to actually live there. My time with Milan was just like meeting up with an old friend. The Christmas tour in itself was fabulous in the places we visited, but it was talking to Milan about Christmas traditions and day to day life in Paris, and special places to see, that really made my time in Paris the best experience to date.
Milan was absolutely fantastic !!!! This tour was incredible!! Milan took us to see all of the gorgeous decorations all over Paris. He took tons of pictures of us (at our request)-Milan had so much energy and it was clear that he loved being a specialty tour guide. He knew just about everything about Paris ! He answered all of our questions and we feel like we learned so much about Paris -both past and present. It was freezing outside, but Milan didn’t seem to notice. He took us all over the outdoor Christmas markets, to city hall, Place Vendôme, Avenue Montaigne, the Champs Élysées and more. He even personalized the tour based on our specific requests. Milan was just amazing. This tour was a major highlight of our trip. If you will be in Paris during the holidays, this tour with Milan is a must! You will absolutely be delighted. The next time we travel to Paris we can’t wait to take another tour with Milan. He is a rockstar. Thank you!
We had a wonderful evening in our guide’s company checking out a plethora of Paris holiday decorations, both on foot and by taxi. Our host (Milan) was very friendly, had great stories to share about Paris history and took us to places we could not have visited on our own in a single evening (or at least not very easily). This was a private tour and we were very well taken care of…highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see Paris by night at the holidays. Money very well spent!! 🎄
We were taken to beautiful areas in Paris. Great tour by Milan! We loved it. He explained everything with details
This was by far one of the best tours we have ever done! Milan was a fantastic guide and he was able to keep us all engaged for the duration of the tour! Even the teenagers! Milan felt like a friend of the family and we were sad when the tour ended as Milan went out of his way to ensure we saw everything we wanted too and more. This is not a job for Milan, this was more than that, it was obvious the passion and love Milan had for Paris which transferred to my family and we now speak very highly of Paris. If you are in Paris then we would 💯% recommend this tour! Thank you Milan from the Nicholson’s
This was definitely one of my major highlights on my December trip to Paris. Milan is simply the best -- a very charming, funny and bright guide, who has such a deep knowledge of Parisian history and culture. He brought so many of the sites alive with historical references. I will definitely check out the other tours he offers, because he is such a delight. In addition to being entertained, I felt like I learned so much on this tour.
Milan is a wonderful guide, really knows the history of Paris and France. Great sense of humor and a fun guy. Went all out to accommodate our wishes. Viator is a good reliable guide service.
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!
I had such an amazing tour with Milan! My friend got sick at the last minute so I was solo & had seen alot of the Christmas lights already. Milan adjusted the tour to include other highlights of Paris that I was interested in along with some of the amazingly beautiful lights I hadn't seen before. He is a wealth of knowledge about Paris and it's history. I thoroughly enjoyed everything we did & there's just too many highlights to mention. I would highly recommend booking this tour with Milan & definitely tell him your interests so he can include narrative about those subjects. I can't wait to go back to Paris & book another tour! Thank you!!!
Milan, the guide, was excellent. He has a passion for history and he provided so much context to the many sites we visited. He was a super pleasant guy and I enjoyed my time with him.
We had a fantastic time! Milan, our guide, knew so much about everything & we saw some amazing sights! Gorgeous Christmas lights and displays. He allowed us to change up the agenda slightly and we had so much fun with him. Highly recommend the tour & Milan!
Milan was EVERYTHING and more that I didn’t know that I needed. He was very informative, pleasant and funny! My first time to Paris and he made it EPIC!!
My SIL and I had a prestay in Paris before a cruise up the Seine. Enjoyed a wonderful walk with Milan. Learning some history, visiting Harry's New York Bar, experiencing a Christmas market and ending up with a nighttime view of the Louvre. Discovered Guhlwein, original bloody Mary's and had a bonus drive down the designers street. Milan was friendly and engaging.
This was an awesome way to see parts of Paris that we would have never experienced. Milan was a great host and we found it to be an excellent experience
I booked this tour as part of a long weekend in Paris to celebrate my birthday. It was a highlight of my trip. Milan is wonderful. He shares his passion of Paris & its history. He even privided knowledge & insight for the remainder of my stay. Thank you Milan!
Milan was a wonderful tour guide for our evening of Christmas lights, decor, and City facts walking tour. He showed us a variety of Christmas street and building decor as well as shared facts about Paris history and other historic areas. He was very nice, patient and even followed up the next day with more City information and events recommendations. I would highly recommend his tour and when I return to Paris I will hopefully take another one of his other tours. His tour exceeded our expectations! Thank you Milan! Your tour was a highlight of our Paris trip!
My husband and I had a wonderful evening taking in the sights of Paris during the holidays with Milan. He adapted the tour to our interests and we experienced Paris as we never had before. I highly recommend withlovefromparis.tours
We were lucky to book a tour with Milan during the Xmas holidays! How relaxing to see the Galleria Lafayette windows, visit the Xmas market, ride the ferris wheel and sample treats (chestnuts! mulled wine!). The lights were beautiful. And with 2 children in tow, it was so relaxing to see so much and not have to navigate a thing! I booked the tour through Viator. Treat yourself and book a tour with Milan!
Milan was super patient, considerate, knowledgeable, and simply terrific! Our group has four young kids, and he was very accommodating to our schedule and requests. We all had a blast at the Ferris wheel, Christmas lights, and some historical sites. Would definitely go back to him next time we visit Paris!
We did the Private Christmas Tour of Paris with a Paris Wheel Ride on Christmas. Milan was an excellent tour guide. He was very informative. If you are ever in Paris I highly recommend checking out one of their tours.
Milan was a terrific guide, kind and patient, and we got to see so much and we learned a lot about the history of the places we visited. We do hope another ferris wheel replaces the one we went on as it will no longer return. The Christmas windows in the shopping centers were a highlight of the tour. Take this tour it will be well worth it, so beautiful! Heads up, it is a mostly walking tour so make sure you are warm and ready for a little winter rain.
Milan met us at our hotel with some gifts for us, and then we walked to all the best Christmas sites within walking distance. After hitting the closest ones, we ubered to some of the more distant ones. The tour is very flexible, and as he gets to know you, he knows exactly where to take you based on your interests. We haven’t done many private tours, but this was a great experience! Oh and if you don’t speak any French, no worries, Milan lived in the US for a few years and his English is impeccable!
<p>Milan was a terrific guide and we got to see so much and we learned a lot about the history of the places we visited. We do hope another ferris wheel replaces the one we went on as it will no longer return. The Christmas windows in the shopping centers were a highlight of the tour. Take this tour it will be well worth it! Heads up, it is a mostly walking tour so make sure you are warm and ready for a little winter rain.</p>
<p>Wonderful experience. Milan was an amazing tour guide. We got to see so much of Paris in a short amount of time. I highly recommend any tour with Milan.</p>
<p>Despite the city's cancellation of their usual Christmas Village, Milan from With Love From Paris Tours did a marvelous job. Shops, touring downtown, and of course chocolate. It was truly like an outing with old friend. Highly recommend.</p>
Couldn't ask for a better tour guide. Milan made us feel comfortable and special with every aspect of our tour. Tres bien!
Loved the tour. Milan went out of his way to show us Paris at Christmas time. He is an excellent tour guide. Made us feel welcome in this huge city where we did not know any french. Had a wonderful time. Took photos of a lifetime.
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