{"id":2226,"date":"2016-12-20T03:36:17","date_gmt":"2016-12-20T03:36:17","guid":{"rendered":"https\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=2226"},"modified":"2016-12-20T04:14:46","modified_gmt":"2016-12-20T04:14:46","slug":"last-minute-christmas-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/last-minute-christmas-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Last-Minute Christmas Activities to Get You in the Spirit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>As much as we love the gifts (the receiving more than the giving, let\u2019s be honest), the classic Christmas films on repeat, and the oh-so-soothing sounds of Michael Bubl\u00e9, the best thing about Christmas is celebrating with the people you love. Whether you&#8217;re letting it snow or just dreaming of a white Christmas, our festive experiences are the perfect way to share some merry moments with those special few.\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Here&#8217;s our round-up of the best last-minute Christmas experiences to get in the festive spirit before Santa&#8217;s sleigh arrives.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>OUR FESTIVE FAVOURITES<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>From Switzerland\u2019s most popular Christmas Markets to a traditional medieval banquet in old London town, these magical experiences had us at hello.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>\u00a01. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/rovaniemi\/evening-reindeer-sleigh-safari_7031\" target=\"_blank\">Reindeer Sleigh Ride<\/a> in Lapland, Finland, \u00a3115 per person\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2227\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-182682296.jpg\" alt=\"christmas-activity-last-minute\" width=\"1700\" height=\"1209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-182682296.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-182682296-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-182682296-768x546.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-182682296-1024x728.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-182682296-1200x853.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>2. Christmas Markets in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/munich\/munich-christmas-markets_24136\" target=\"_blank\">Munich<\/a>, \u00a315 per person\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_527689456.jpg\" alt=\"last-minute-christmas\" width=\"1700\" height=\"1133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_527689456.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_527689456-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_527689456-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_527689456-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_527689456-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>3. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/london\/the-medieval-banquet-london_13089\" target=\"_blank\">Medieval Banquet<\/a> in London, \u00a345 per person\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2228\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/lu4tuhmiks4-annie-spratt.jpg\" alt=\"christmas-experiences\" width=\"1700\" height=\"1131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/lu4tuhmiks4-annie-spratt.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/lu4tuhmiks4-annie-spratt-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/lu4tuhmiks4-annie-spratt-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/lu4tuhmiks4-annie-spratt-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/lu4tuhmiks4-annie-spratt-1200x798.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>4. The Montreux Christmas Market and a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/geneva\/montreux-christmas-market-and-chillon_7342\" target=\"_blank\">Chillon Castle<\/a>\u00a0visit, Lake Geneva. \u00a3101 per person<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2229\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-491244326.jpg\" alt=\"last-minute-christmas-fun\" width=\"1700\" height=\"1133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-491244326.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-491244326-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-491244326-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-491244326-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-491244326-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>A HOLY NIGHT<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>An evening stroll through the City of Lights and witnessing New York\u2019s White Christmas is nothing short of magical.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/paris\/night-tours-and-nightlife\" target=\"_blank\">Paris Night Tours<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-530749844-1.jpg\" alt=\"Paris-christmas-night\" width=\"1700\" height=\"1133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-530749844-1.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-530749844-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-530749844-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-530749844-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-530749844-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>2. New<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>York <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/new-york-city\/night-tours-and-nightlife\" target=\"_blank\">Night Tours<\/a> \u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2234\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas in new york \" width=\"1700\" height=\"1133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>All we want for Christmas is a big old drink. We know you\u2019ll have yourself a merry little Christmas at these holy grail of wintertime pubs.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>1. London <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/london\/central-london-big-night-out-pub-crawl_18634?\" target=\"_blank\">Pub Crawl<\/a>, \u00a310 per person<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2236\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Last-minute-christmas-activities\" width=\"1700\" height=\"1161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/3-1.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/3-1-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/3-1-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/3-1-1024x699.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/3-1-1200x820.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>2. Prague Beer and Czech <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/prague\/prague-beer-and-culinary-tour_23086\" target=\"_blank\">Tapas Tour<\/a>, \u00a353.30 per person<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/prague.jpg\" alt=\"last-minute-christmas-fun\" width=\"1700\" height=\"1129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/prague.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/prague-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/prague-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/prague-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets-guidebook.isango.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/prague-1200x797.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>So go on, treat your loved ones to some extra-special Christmas cheer with us.\u00a0It is the most wonderful time of year, after all\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With only a few sleeps to go, try your hand at these festive experiences around the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":2245,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17,19,20,58,23,26,60],"tags":[132],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Last-Minute Christmas Activities to Get You in the Spirit | The Guidebook - isango!<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"With only a few sleeps to go, try your hand at these festive experiences around the world. 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