15 Christmas Lights Rides Worldwide Worth Booking

1.Christmas Lights Rickshaw Tour in Perth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews Our pick

Ride through Perth and Northbridge in a personal rickshaw with a local cyclist, Christmas music, and stops for photos. See the projections at St George’s Cathedral, the Ute at the Museum of Perth, and the Geomtree. Guides such as Josh, Rachel, and Noah bring plenty of fun.

“Just came back from our Christmas peddle tour with Josh L. He was informative, funny and more than happy to take lots of photos for us. Thank you so much Josh we will be asking for you when we book again ! Ange and Beck”

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2.Christmas Lights Tour of Madrid in Eco Tuk Tuk Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 59 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Ride through Madrid’s Christmas-lit streets in a private electric tuk-tuk for up to four people. Your guide covers Salamanca, Cibeles, the Prado area, Neptuno, and more, with blankets and rain protection provided in winter.

“Probably not worth going. It wasn’t much different than walking around looking at the lights. Our guide wasn’t really informative and we had to ask questions to keep conversation going.”

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3.Private Christmas Lights Tour by Eco Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · 1 hour · from $47

Ride through Madrid’s Christmas-lit center in a private electric tuk tuk for up to four people. Your English- or Spanish-speaking driver-guide covers Salamanca, Retiro, Cibeles, the Prado, and more, with blankets for winter weather and photo-friendly views along the route.

“Benissimo bravissime e molto professionale le guide. Un'esperienza fantastica non solo per le luci favolose, ma soprattutto per le informazioni storiche e le curiosità che ci davano le due guide che conducevano i Tuk Tuk Lo consiglio vivamente a tutti è un' esperienza indimenticabile. Grazie”

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5.Private Christmas Lights Tour by Eco Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 51 reviews · 1 hour · from $40

Ride through Lisbon after dark in a private electric tuk tuk for up to four people. Your English or Portuguese speaking guide takes you from Cais do Sodré through Chiado, Bairro Alto, Baixa, and Commerce Square, with blankets, rain covers, and photo stops provided.

“Silvia has been such an amazing guide. Every stop was detailed & all questions answered. I highly recommend her for your future tour in Lisbon!”

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6.Private Christmas Lights Tour by Eco Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 35 reviews · 1 hour · from $47

Ride through Barcelona’s holiday-lit Eixample in a private electric tuk tuk for up to four people. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide points out Casa Batlló, Casa Milà, Arc de Triomf, and festive avenues, with photo stops, blankets, and rain covers provided.

“Jose gave a great overview of Barcelona. Very friendly and knowledgeable guide.”

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7.Christmas Tuk Tuk or Jeep tour in Gozo inc. Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $95

You’ll cross to Gozo from Malta by boat, then tour narrow village roads in an electric tuk tuk or Jeep with a local driver. The Christmas program includes Bethlehem f’Għajnsielem, Villa Rundle market, the lit Citadel, dinner, mulled wine, and a small Christmas gift.

“We got to go on the most narrow and remote streets with the tuk tuk, which was electric by the way, and the guide was super nice and provided us with many info, useful tips and nice stories!”

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8.Lisbon Christmas Lights Tuk-Tuk Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $58

Ride through Lisbon’s Christmas-lit center in a cyan-blue electric tuk-tuk with a local guide such as José. Stop at Commerce Square and São Pedro de Alcântara for photos, markets, views, seasonal treats, and festive displays. Blankets and rain protection help on chilly nights.

“Took a tour with Jose and my daughter loved seeing the lights! It was a fun activity to do and he answered all our questions along the way.”

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9.Christmas Lights Tour of Barcelona in Private Eco Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $51

Ride through Barcelona’s Christmas-lit streets in a private eco tuk tuk for up to four people. Your guide takes you past Passeig de Gracia, Casa Batlló, La Pedrera, Plaza Cataluña, and the Arc de Triomphe. Guides such as Noel, Roger, Yaros, and Joan add local facts and photo help.

“Loved this one hour tour! Our guide, Joan, was excellent. Not only did we get to see all the streets and buildings with fabulous holiday lights, it was a great overview of Barcelona!”

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10.Christmas Night Tour and Lights with Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 5 reviews · 1 hour · from $35Best value

You’ll ride a 100% electric tuk-tuk from the lighthouse to Gibralfaro Castle, Malaga Park, Atarazanas Market, and the Picasso Museum area. Your driver explains the route in English, Spanish, French, or Arabic, with Christmas music, blankets, and photo help included.

“The guide was very friendly and informative. I expected a tour billeted as a Christmas tour to include more Christmas-focused sites. It was also cold, and blankets were not provided or offered, which made it less comfortable.”

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11.Christmas Lights Lisbon Tour with a Local in Private Eco Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $40

Ride through Lisbon’s festive center in a private electric tuk tuk with a local driver-guide. You’ll pass Cais do Sodré, Chiado, Bairro Alto, and Baixa, stopping for photos along the way. Blankets and rain covers help in winter, while guides such as Victor add local stories and humor.

“Victor was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable and funny. I would highly recommend him for your Tuk Tuk tour. We had a great time.”

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12.Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Pedicab Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 40 min · from $160

Join Arda Tomini’s private 40-minute pedicab ride from Central Park through Midtown’s holiday lights. See Fifth Avenue windows, Rockefeller Center’s tree and Swarovski star, Bryant Park, and Times Square. Choose the music, dress warmly, and consider the optional ice-skating add-on.

“Wonderful!!! The guides were funny, nice & thoughtful. We laughed so hard at their antics...at times we couldn't catch our breaths. It was a wild ride for sure, but it was truly the highlight of our trip to NYC. My daughter chose the music and people we passed started dancing in the street! 😁 Arda & Barat (spelling?) truly made our trip fun & exciting. PS. We booked the 10 pm ride to see more of the lights...and up the thrill factor. LOL Take this Tour. You won't regret it.”

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13.Lisbon Private Tour by Tuk Tuk (Christmas Lights)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Ride through Lisbon’s Christmas-lit streets in a private tuk tuk for up to six people. Your guide drives from the Hard Rock Café to viewpoints, riverfront squares, Chiado, Largo do Carmo, and Wonderland Lisboa. Guide João is praised for his history knowledge, warmth, and polite manner.

“João was an excellent guide. He knew a lot of history, was extremely polite and very friendly.”

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14.Christmas in New York: Pedicab Tour & Rockefeller Tree

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour · from $145

You’ll ride under warm blankets with a private guide through Midtown’s Christmas sights. Expect Central Park, Fifth Avenue windows, Bryant Park, Grand Central Terminal, Times Square, and the Rockefeller tree, with music, stories, and photo stops. Guide Alex has been praised for making the ride pleasant.

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15.NYC Christmas Lights Tour: Heated Rickshaw Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour · from $150

Join a private heated rickshaw ride from 190 Central Park S through Midtown Manhattan to Times Square. An expert guide shares holiday stories in several languages, with stops at Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue. Santa may appear for photos, and the vehicle is wheelchair accessible.

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