This European Capital Was Just Crowned the Best Christmas Tour Destination in the World

"That honor belongs to London, which was ranked the top city in the world for Christmas tours, according to a study that was shared with Travel + Leisure by PrivacyJournal, a company that provides honest reviews of VPNs and other digital-security products. The city was applauded for its "exceptional range" of tour options (think: walking tours through Victorian-era markets and behind-the-scenes experiences at historic palaces) in addition to "numerous free festive events and attractions.""

""What's really striking about this year's results is how completely Europe dominates the Christmas tour landscape-nine of our top ten destinations are European cities. But what's even more interesting is the diversity of destinations," Mauricio Preuss, PrivacyJournal's CEO, said in a statement shared with T+L. "You've got London leading with sheer variety, the Netherlands, France and Germany with classic Christmas market experiences and language accessibility, and then hidden gems like Zagreb offering more affordable December accommodation.""

London ranks as the world's top city for Christmas tours, offering an exceptional range of walking tours through Victorian-era markets, behind-the-scenes palace experiences, and numerous free festive events and attractions. The city presents decked-out Christmas markets, festive displays, ice skating rinks, and a broad array of holiday activities for visitors. Amsterdam earned the second spot for boat cruises and traditional Dutch holiday treats, followed by Nuremberg, Zagreb, and Strasbourg. Europe dominates the list with nine of the top ten destinations, showcasing diversity from language-accessible markets to affordable December accommodation options in hidden gems like Zagreb. Quebec City led North America at No. 8.

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