Christmas Trips · VIENNA CHRISTMAS TOURS
Markets in half a dozen squares and a concert in nearly every church. The 10 below cover the Rathausplatz punch stalls, the Advent concerts and the New Year gala tickets, priced with dress codes noted.
Spend one hour with Classic Ensemble Vienna in St. Peter’s Church, a Baroque landmark in central Vienna. Hear Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik, selections from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, and works by Bach, Beethoven, Haydn, and Schubert. Arrive early for the best seat in your ticket section.
“A Lovely Evening In Vienna. Amazing Concert With Very Talented Quartet.”
Spend one hour walking through central Vienna with an English-speaking photographer. Pose at the Albertina, Burggarten, Hofburg, Rathaus, Ankeruhr, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral while your guide captures polished portraits and candid moments.
“The day trip to Salzburg and Hallstatt was great to see these 2 amazing and beautiful places. Instead of seeing Traunsee, we get to visit Melk. That was the only disappointment because we did not get to ride on the boat. We had a great driver cum photographer Omer who was very friendly and knowledgeable of the places we visited. If only there is more day light, it will make the trip perfect as we reached Hallstatt just before sunset.”
Spend about an hour with Classic Ensemble Vienna in baroque St. Peter’s Church, hearing a string quartet perform Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, Strauss, and other classical favorites. The concert is intimate and atmospheric, but traditional Christmas songs are not guaranteed, and church seating can be tight and cold.
“It was a good show, but I should have really done more research. I went in thinking it was a Christmas/New year concert and the majority of music played was strauss”
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!”
Spend about an hour with a professional string quartet, soprano, and trumpet in Vienna’s intimate Capuchin Church near the State Opera. Expect festive carols, familiar classical music, warm woodwork, strong acoustics, and an optional combo visit to the Habsburg Imperial Crypt beneath the church.
“El ave María me impresionó mucho ,así como la cripta . Los músicos para mí poco entender lo hicieron genial”
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!”
Start at your hotel, vacation home, pier, or station at 4:30 p.m. and walk Vienna’s Christmas markets with a private licensed guide. You’ll visit Karlskirche, St. Stephen’s, Freyung, Hofburg, and City Hall, while guides such as Brigitte, Walter, and Sabine add local history, food advice, and transit tips.
“Walter was a great guide. The tour was interesting and the markets were really fun! It was just the right amount of time and walking.”
Walk central Vienna with a licensed guide, visiting markets at Freyung, Am Hof, Rathaus, and Karlsplatz. Along the way, see St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg, churches, grand squares, and festive lights. The English tour starts at 4 p.m., lasts about two hours, and welcomes up to 10 people.
“Trying to visit 4 Christmas Markets in two hours, along with some historical sites, was too much. Our guide had to rush us through each location. No time even for pictures!”
Spend three hours with a local English-speaking guide, visiting Hotel Sacher, Swarovski, St. Stephen’s Christmas Market, Graben, Kohlmarkt, Café Central, and Neubaugasse. Nicoleta’s lively storytelling, shopping tips, and welcome map make this a useful introduction to Vienna’s festive center.
“Nicolette was very funny, attention grabbing and engaging. She had a very resounding voice that everyone could hear especially people in the back of the group which sometimes we ended up at. The group was not very big so we could stay close to the guide. I loved all the little bits of information she gave us which you don’t read in the books. Thanks for a great experience Nicollet.”
Travel from Vienna to Bratislava in a small group of up to eight. Walk the Old Town markets with an English-speaking guide, taste Christmas wine and spirits, then visit the Blue Church, Bratislava Castle, and Devín Castle.
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Pick a market, a lights run or a night in the snow.
