Christmas Trips · CHRISTMAS MARKET TOURS

The 15 Best Christmas Market Tours

40 tours  ·  from $21 a head

A guide is worth it here for one reason: they know which stall does the good Glühwein and which square shuts first. The 15 below cover Germany, Austria, France and Central Europe, priced and clear about how much walking is involved.

Christmas Markets Food Tour in Munich - Starting at Radius Tours with Bavarian Christmas cookies
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Christmas Markets Food Tour in Munich

1.Christmas Markets Food Tour in Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66Our pick

Walk Munich’s Old Town with a small group, visiting markets at Stachus, Marienplatz, the Residenz, and Odeonsplatz. Guides such as Thomas, Leon, Elizabeth, Maria, and Emmet share Christmas customs, local history, and tips on what to eat, drink, and revisit.

“Had the best time on our Christmas market tour. We walked through the city center and several different Christmas markets. Our guide was fun and knowledgable. If you are in Munich to see Christmas markets, I highly recommend this tour.”

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Dresden Christmas Market & Bastei Saxon Switzerland Tour from Prague - Bastei Bridge and the sandstone towers
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Dresden Christmas Market & Bastei Saxon Switzerland Tour from Prague

2.Dresden Christmas Market & Bastei Saxon Switzerland Tour from Prague

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $229Top rated

Travel from Prague in a small group of up to eight with hotel pickup, a guide such as Sam, Jana, Misu, or Alex, and free WiFi in the van. Walk across Bastei Bridge, eat lunch, tour Dresden, then explore the Striezelmarkt before returning around 6 p.m.

“Our guide Miso was amazing. The Bastei Saxon Switzerland was beautiful, a wonderful place to go for scenery. The Christmas market was the best I’ve been, many stall options”

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Vienna: Christmas Markets Tour - What happens at each stop
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Vienna: Christmas Markets Tour

3.Christmas Markets Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 99 reviews · from $98

Walk through four Vienna Christmas markets in lesser-visited districts with a local English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Expect hot punch with optional extra rum, cookies, food samples, holiday crafts, street art, and stories about Viennese Christmas customs. The 2-kilometer route runs in all weather.

“Roderick was absolutely amazing. He is so passionate about Austria and shares a wealth of knowledge from history to his favorite places. The markets were quaint & non-touristy and the treats were quintessentially Vienna!”

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Original Munich Christmas Market Tour with Festive Wine and Food - Starting at Marienplatz with Munich’s classic market
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Original Munich Christmas Market Tour with Festive Wine and Food

4.Original Munich Christmas Market Tour with Festive Wine and Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $162

Spend three to four hours with an English-speaking guide visiting Munich’s Marienplatz, Residenz, Wittelsbacherplatz, and Theresienwiese markets. Sample glühwein, mulled beer, festive snacks, and local traditions in a group capped at 15 people. Guides such as Victoria, Katrina, and Lockie have earned warm praise.

“Great guide! Wonderful time seeing the Christmas markets and trying out all the food and drinks. The tour guide provided great suggestions. A must do when in Munich!”

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Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine - Christmas lights with history behind them
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Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine

5.Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62

Walk from Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square with a guide such as Tom, Henry, Carlos, or Jack. Expect Christmas lights, market stalls, street performers, tucked-away corners, London history, holiday folklore, and a glass of hot spiced mulled wine in a small group of no more than 10.

“Jack was so personable and we had lots of fun. This tour was so lovely! We really learned so much about Christmas and saw some areas we would have completely missed. Well worth the money, highly recommend!”

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Tour 3 Magical Prague Markets with Locals, Christmas Goodies incl - Seeing the Astronomical Clock in context
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Tour 3 Magical Prague Markets with Locals, Christmas Goodies incl

6.Tour 3 Magical Prague Markets with Locals, Christmas Goodies incl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Spend nearly three hours exploring Prague’s grand Old Town market and smaller neighborhood markets with an English-speaking local guide. Expect Czech Christmas stories, cookies, hot drinks, gift tips, and public transport between Old Town and New Town. Guides have included Nikola, Misa, Katy, and Pavla.

“Pavla was an amazing tour guide that really gave a good explanation of traditional Czech Christmas traditions and history of the city and town.”

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Christmas Market Tour from Colmar - Eguisheim, a gentle first taste of Alsace
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Christmas Market Tour from Colmar

7.Christmas Market Tour from Colmar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $162

Spend about nine hours visiting Eguisheim, Riquewihr, Kaysersberg, and Ribeauvillé from Colmar. English-speaking guides such as Christian, Yvan, and Christopher handle the winter driving, market drop-offs, local stories, and a wine cellar tasting. Lunch is not included, and the route can change with market dates.

“Kristian was a super guide! Knowledgeable, courteous, helpful. The villages were lovely and wine tasting very nice. Lunch was particularly good.”

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Munich Christmas Market Food Tour with Tastings - Marienplatz gives you the classic Munich start
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Munich Christmas Market Food Tour with Tastings

8.Munich Christmas Market Food Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $181

Spend about three hours walking Munich’s central Christmas markets with guides such as Patrick, Kevin, Iain, Liam, or Daniel. Taste seasonal sausages, pastries, sweets, pizza-style snacks, and alcoholic drinks while hearing stories about Munich’s churches, palaces, wartime scars, and local legends.

“Kevin was an amazing tour guide. I had a wonderful time trying new German Christmas foods and of course the wine!”

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Christmas Market Vienna Tour - What you actually eat and drink
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Christmas Market Vienna Tour

9.Christmas Market Vienna Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 53 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $103

Walk from Mariahilf to Maria-Theresien-Platz in 2 to 3 hours, visiting four Christmas markets with an English-speaking guide. Sample Glühwein, punch, cookies, and local snacks while hearing Austrian holiday stories. Expect cold weather, crowds, and a group of up to 20 people.

“Great informative tour. Learned many interesting things about Vienna and tasted some really good food!”

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New York City Christmas Holiday Lights and Markets Walking Tour - Columbus Circle begins the festive route
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New York City Christmas Holiday Lights and Markets Walking Tour

10.New York City Christmas Holiday Lights and Markets Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $59

Start at Columbus Circle at 3 pm for a guided walk through Manhattan’s Christmas markets, Fifth Avenue windows, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, and Grand Central. Guides such as Joseph, Charlie, Charles, and Kathryn add holiday stories, shopping tips, and movie connections. Expect crowds, cold weather, and plenty of walking.

“We covered a lot of ground… Saturday night was rough since crowds and long lines made it difficult to see anything substantial in the time allotted. Charlie, our guide, was cheerful and kept calm in the chaos. I would recommend the tour, but go on a weeknight, not the weekend.”

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Munich: Christmas Markets Food & Drink Tour - The Residenz Courtyard Christmas Village
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Munich: Christmas Markets Food & Drink Tour

11.Christmas Markets Food & Drink Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Follow an English-speaking guide through Munich’s Old Town Christmas markets, from Marienplatz to the Medieval Market and the Residenz courtyard. You’ll learn the story behind German Advent customs, sample seasonal food and drinks, and may meet guide Leon, praised for his warm approach.

“Learning anout the Christmas markets at the beginning of our trip was great, so we knew where to go during the rest of our stay.”

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Alsace Christmas Markets Day Tour from Strasbourg - The second market is where the day can improve or disappoint
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Alsace Christmas Markets Day Tour from Strasbourg

12.Alsace Christmas Markets Day Tour from Strasbourg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $180

Travel from Strasbourg in a small minivan to Colmar and one changing Alsace village market. Expect a short guided walk, free time for food and shopping, and guides such as Camille, Lea, Magalie, and Thierry sharing local stories. Markets vary by date, and crowds can be heavy.

“Our guide Thierry shared many stories and history about the Alsace region. He drove us to colmar first where he took us through the town and gave us 1.5 hrs to explore. Colmar was every bit as charming and storybook like you would imagine. Then we made a pit stop on some scenic route to view the valley and wine country. Did a small pit stop at turkheim, which was a bit underwhelming. Most things were closed and few stalls in a very small area. Lastly we drove to obernai Christmas market which was a little gem and we truly loved the whole experience. Overall, it was nice to be…”

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From Prague: Dresden Christmas markets and old town tour - Dresden old town before the crowds of the markets
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From Prague: Dresden Christmas markets and old town tour

13.Dresden Christmas markets and old town tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 8 hours · from $150

Travel from Prague to Dresden in a small group of up to seven, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, a two-hour old-town walk, three Christmas markets, food tasting, and free time for shopping. Guides such as Hana, Roman, and Martin are praised for flexibility and personal service.

“Excellent trip with a fun group today. Hannah our guide was very informative with her knowledge of Dresden giving us plenty of information on the history of all the key sights. Her driving was smooth and extremely careful paying particular attention to the narrow streets of Prague Hannah was lovely taking her time with one of the group who had walking issues. We all had a fun time enjoying the markets and many laughs. Very enjoyable day.”

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Strasbourg: Christmas Markets Walking Tour with Mulled Wine - Alsatian food turns the walk into a tasting tour
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Strasbourg: Christmas Markets Walking Tour with Mulled Wine

14.Christmas Markets Walking Tour with Mulled Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Spend two hours with a bilingual guide such as Arno exploring Strasbourg’s illuminated Christmas markets and decorated squares. Sample Alsatian specialties, browse artisan stalls, and finish with mulled wine or hot juice. Groups are limited to 10, with French, English, and Spanish available.

“Très beau moment convivial avec un guide attentionné et la découverte d’une famille australienne au travers des 7 marchés de Noel visités. Vraiment plaisant de découvrir Strasbourg sous cet angle”

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Prague: 2-3h Magical Christmas Markets Tour with Inclusions - Meeting near Franz Kafka’s birthplace
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Prague: 2-3h Magical Christmas Markets Tour with Inclusions

15.2-3h Magical Christmas Markets Tour with Inclusions

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 2h 30m · from $100

Spend 150 minutes with a local English-speaking guide such as Nikola or George, visiting three Prague Christmas markets. Taste Czech cookies, mulled wine, and hot mead while learning about unusual traditions, Communist-era changes, and Christmas in one of Europe’s least religious countries.

“My mom and I thoroughly enjoyed this Christmas market tour. Our guide, Nikola, truly went above and beyond. It was so special to learn about Prague’s Christmas traditions and the history behind its markets. We visited a wonderful variety of Christmas markets, and Nikola made a point to take us to the ones locals actually go to, explaining what made each market special. Nikola also pointed out the NGO-run stalls and explained which causes the proceeds support, which added a really meaningful layer to the experience. Along the way, Nikola grabbed treats for us to try and highlighted especially good stalls. As an extra thoughtful touch, Nikola even sent us…”

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★ 4.4Bratislava Christmas Markets Guided TourFrom $4411 reviews
★ 5.0Frankfurt: Christmas Market & Old Town Tour 60 min-daily 16:00-in German2 reviews
★ 4.8Christmas market lights tour bus through Berlin, free mulled wine (2.5 hours)From $326 reviews
★ 4.9Christmas Market Guided Walking Tour with TastingsFrom $1068 reviews
★ 5.0Christmas Market Magic Walking Tour with a LocalFrom $1282 reviews
★ 4.5Zurich Christmas Market TourFrom $435 reviews
★ 4.5Excursion to Colmar and Ribeauvillé to the Christmas marketFrom $783 reviews
★ 5.0From Basel: Colmar Christmas Market & Wine Tasting Private TourFrom $5044 reviews
★ 3.5Zurich Christmas Market TourFrom $4910 reviews
★ 5.0Christmas Lights and Markets Bike TourFrom $3914 reviews
★ 5.0Budapest Wonderland – A Christmas Market Tour with Chimney Cake & Mulled WineFrom $11415 reviews
★ 4.0German Christmas Market Tasting TourFrom $3415 reviews
★ 5.0Christmas Markets & Shopping in ViennaFrom $7017 reviews
★ 5.0Dresden Christmas Markets And Old Town Tour – From PragueFrom $19519 reviews

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