The 5 Best Munich Christmas Tours

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

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

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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3.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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4.Christmas Markets Food & Drink Tour

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

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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5.Festive Concert at Schleißheim with Residence-Soloists

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Spend two hours with the Residence Soloists in Schleißheim Palace, 13 kilometers north of Munich. Hear familiar classical works in the Baroque Hall or palace arcades, with assigned seating and an intermission. Exchange your online ticket at the box office before the concert.

“Concert fabuleux. Quelques difficultés pour échanger les billets électroniques contre les tickets papier indispensables pour assister au concert (Personnel d'accueil et de contrôle ignorant la procédure !).”

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