The 15 Best Christmas Trips in Strasbourg

1.Alsace Christmas Markets Day Tour from Strasbourg

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

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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2.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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3.Strasbourg 7-Hour Christmas Markets Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 29 reviews · 7 hours · from $176

Spend seven festive hours with an English-speaking driver-guide, visiting Colmar’s five Christmas markets and one Alsace village market. The group is limited to eight, with stops in Obernai, Bergheim, or Riquewihr depending on the date. Guide Leticia has earned praise for her fun, informative approach.

“The guide, Leticia was so much fun and very informative, a fount of knowledge.”

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4.Immersive Christmas cellar visit and Alsace wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $22Top rated

At Vins Zeyssolff in Gertwiller, guides such as Marie and Dorian lead a 90-minute visit through an 1850 family cellar. Taste up to seven Alsace wines, watch a 180-degree film projected on old oak barrels, and leave with mulled wine, cookies, and kougelhopf.

“Very unique wine tour and we got to try 7 of their wines. Lots of information provided about the area. Would definitely recommend this. Note that you do need to arrange your own transportation to the winery. Train station is about a 10min walk.”

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5.Strasbourg Christmas Market Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 14 reviews · from $0

Walk Strasbourg’s Christmas Market with a local guide in a group capped at 15 people. Spend about 90 minutes around Gutenberg Square, Notre Dame Cathedral, Christkindelsmärik, and Place Kléber, with time for Alsatian treats and holiday shopping. Guides have included Catalina and Dean.

“I sent a question on two occasions before the tour and never heard anything back. We were unable to make it.”

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6.Strasbourg Christmas Market tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 13 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $35

Meet at Place Gutenberg for a 60 to 90 minute guided walk through Strasbourg’s Christmas markets. You’ll hear about Alsatian holiday customs, browse ornaments and handmade goods, and learn where to try hot wine, pretzels, and kugelhopf. German and Spanish are listed guide languages, but language confirmation is wise.

“Began a was a pleasant and knowledgeable guide. We walked through several markets with her providing interesting commentary.”

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7.Discover Strasbourg Christmas markets – Free drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Follow an English-speaking guide through Strasbourg’s Christmas markets on a two-hour walk from Barrage Vauban to Place Kléber. You’ll see La Petite France, the cathedral, Place Broglie, and the famous Christmas tree, with local stories and a mulled wine tasting included.

“Viator provided a link that directed us to the wrong meeting place and we missed the tour. The tour guide wanted us to walk 2 kilometers to meet up with the group but that was too far for my mom. Unfortunately, Viator won’t provide a refund or credit and the tour company won’t return my messages. Very disappointed in the customer service here:(”

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8.Alsace Christmas Markets & Fairy Tale Villages Private Tour from Strasbourg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Alsace with a private driver such as Stephan or Christophe. Visit Haut-Koenigsbourg, Riquewihr, Colmar, and Eguisheim, with time for Christmas markets, village walks, and possible custom stops such as a winery.

“Stephan was the best. He took us to places we would not have known about. Great day, great lunch. Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back.”

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9.Unusual treasure hunt at the Christmas markets in Strasbourg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Use your smartphone to explore Strasbourg’s Christmas market at your own pace. This two-hour self-guided game sends teams of up to six through festive streets with oddball missions, Christmas trivia, photo challenges, object searches, and local traditions. No physical guide is provided.

“Did the Christmas Tour – Strasbourg Christmas Market with the family in December 2024 and it was just great!”

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10.Strasbourg Christmas Market Private Walking Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $174

Join a private English-speaking guide for a two-hour morning walk through Strasbourg’s Christmas markets. Visit cathedral stalls, Place Kléber, Place Gutenberg, and Place d’Austerlitz, with hotel pickup and a route tailored to your interests. Food, drinks, and attraction fees cost extra.

“El peor tour que hemos realizado, guía poco motivada que no nos contó nada, respondía a nuestras preguntas pero nada más, nada de historia ni datos curiosos, leyendas… absolutamente nada, simplemente dar un paseo por el centro de la ciudad”

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11.Christmas Market Magic in Strasbourg with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $117

Walk Strasbourg’s Christmas markets with a local guide in a group of up to eight. See Place Kléber’s giant tree, the cathedral market, and Place Broglie, with a hot drink and local treat included. Guides such as Benoit, Rebecca, and Matthieu add history, food tips, and local context.

“Our guide was friendly and provided us with important background information about the Christmas markets, as well as the streets we passed through. He also gave us good tips on how and where to get authentic Alsatian food. However, I feel that it was overpriced. While we went to three major markets, the time we spent in each was no longer than 20 minutes.”

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12.Strasbourg Christmas market tour and culinary city tour with tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $123

Join Strasbourg native Céline for a three-hour Christmas market and food walk in the city center. In a group of six or fewer, you’ll visit five or six selected stops for Alsatian sweets, savory specialties, and drinks, with local tips, guaranteed seating, and time to browse festive goods.

“Fantastic experience. We got a real flavor of the traditional foods and sweets in Alsacia while enjoying the ambience of the Christmas markets along the way. Cèline did an excellent job explaining the different dishes and the traditions associated to them. We enjoyed every minute!!!”

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13.Wine tour, tasting and Christmas meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $81

Meet at Au Péché Vigneron in Gertwiller for an English-language tasting at Vins Zeyssolff. See a film about winemaking projected onto old oak barrels, taste Alsace wines, then sit down to soup, foie gras, a savory pie, and kougelhopf. A bottle of mulled wine and gingerbread are included.

“Magnifique endroit avec des hôtes très accueillants et que dire des vins.... sublimes, on a goûté 8!”

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14.Alsace Christmas Markets Private Day Tour with Colmar from Strasbourg

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $391

Travel from Strasbourg in a private minivan to Colmar and the Alsace Wine Route. Explore Christmas markets, medieval villages, and local wineries with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Miriam and Jerome have helped make the day flexible, comfortable, and family-friendly.

“Not being able to have our own decisions and not being informed of the schedule. The tour guide, although courteous, was expecting French speaking tourists.”

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15.Taste, Stroll & Discover Strasbourg’s Christmas Magic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Join Elora Journey for a private English-language walk through Strasbourg at Christmas. See Place Kléber’s giant tree, La Petite France, the cathedral exterior, historic markets, and festive treats such as bredele cookies and hot spiced wine. Pickup can be arranged at your hotel or train station.

“This tour was a great introduction to Strasbourg! Our guide Elora was extremely friendly, flexible and knowledgeable. My entire family loved visiting the markets, the cathedral and tasting many traditional delights.”

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