Where to Shop and Eat: 15 Christmas Market Tours in Germany

1.Christmas Markets Food Tour in Munich

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

Spend about three hours walking from Radius Tours through Munich’s Old Town, visiting markets at Stachus, Marienplatz, the Residenz, and Odeonsplatz. Your English-speaking guide explains local customs while you sample Glühwein, Feuerzangenbowle, lebkuchen, almonds, and chestnuts. Small groups are limited to 15 people.

“Pain was a great tour guide! We saw a bunch of Christmas markets, and a few surprises! The tour was worth the cost.”

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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 visiting Munich’s best-known Christmas markets with an English-speaking guide. You’ll taste several styles of glühwein, festive foods, and possibly mulled beer or alcohol-free drinks while learning about Munich’s holiday customs. Guides such as Victoria, Katrina, Krista, and Lockie are praised for making solo visitors feel part of the group.

“What an amazing time exploring the Christmas markets! I got to go to all the markets that were on my list to go to in Munich, while also trying Glühwein and snacks that I otherwise wouldn’t have found. We also had time to browse the sta”

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3.Munich Christmas Market Food Tour with Tastings

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

Walk Munich’s Christmas markets with guides such as Patrick, Kevin, Iain, Liam, and Daniel. Over about three hours, you’ll visit Marienplatz, Residenz, Wittelsbacherplatz, and Viktualienmarkt, tasting seasonal sausages, pastries, sweets, mulled wine, and other festive treats. Groups are limited to 12.

“Kevin was very entertaining. He led us to a number of different markets and pointed out what made them unique. His people skills were amazing; he was able to keep each member of the group actively involved. It was snowing heavily during our tour and he was able to move from shelter to shelter in a way that kept us out of the elements. This was a very fun tour with lots of good food and warm wine.”

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4.Christmas Markets Food & Drink Tour

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

Join an English-speaking guide, including guides such as Leon, for a three-hour walk through Munich’s Christmas markets. Visit Marienplatz, the Residenz Christmas village, the Crib Market, and the Medieval Market while tasting mulled wine, Lebkuchen, roasted almonds, and other seasonal treats. Public transport and food are included.

“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.Dresden Christmas markets and old town tour

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

Travel from Prague to Dresden with an English-speaking guide such as Hana, Roman, or Vaclav, then walk the old town and visit three Christmas markets, including a medieval market. You’ll have time for German Christmas food, drinks, crafts, shopping, and a relaxed return ride in a small group of up to seven.

“Being able to get to Dresden and drive to the important parts and having a guide to direct us. Also free time to do what we wanted within the area”

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6.Berlin Christmas Markets Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $25Best value

Join an English-speaking guide such as Sarah, Kathinka, Alex, or Finn for a three-hour evening walk through Berlin’s Christmas markets. See Brandenburg Gate, Bebelplatz, Humboldt Forum, Nikolaiviertel, Berlin Cathedral, and Alexanderplatz while learning local history. Food, drinks, transport, and hotel transfers are not included.

“Our guide, Alex, took us to Spandau where we saw a lovely medieval old town and church. The Christmas market was different from those in Berlin. We also went to Charlottenburg castle and Christmas market. Alex was very knowledgeable of historical facts and flavor. I highly recommend this tour.”

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7.Berlin Christmas Markets with Culinary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $168

Spend about three and a half hours sampling Berlin Christmas-market treats with a local guide. You’ll visit Gendarmenmarkt, Konnopke’s Imbiss, a Berlin Späti, Lucia Weihnachtsmarkt, and KulturBrauerei. Guides such as Benjamin, Tiago, Simon, and Dimitri bring local stories, though you’ll need to pay for public transport and finish away from the starting point.

“Tiago was incredible. He picked the best food for us to sample. This is the best way to experience the Christmas Markets.”

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8.Dresden Xmas Market & Saxon Switzerland Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 9 hours · from $229

Travel from Prague by modern minivan to Bastei Bridge in Saxon Switzerland, then enjoy an à la carte lunch and a guided walk through Dresden. You get three hours at the historic Striezelmarkt, one Glühwein, hotel pickup, WiFi, snacks, and an English-speaking guide. Groups are limited to eight people.

“Robert was very accommodating and friendly. He made sure we were taken care of.”

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9.Heidelberg: 1.5-Hour Christmas Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $25

Walk from Neckarmünzplatz to Universitätsplatz through Heidelberg’s Christmas market with a German-speaking guide. You’ll hear regional holiday stories, see historic squares beneath the castle, and have time to enjoy roasted almonds and winter treats. The tour includes city history, so it suits first-time visitors more than anyone seeking only market stalls.

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10.Munich Christmas Market Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend two hours with a private English-speaking guide at Munich’s Marienplatz Christmas Market. Learn about traditions dating to the 14th century, browse festive stalls, and hear local stories. Guides such as Tom, Mona, and Andrea have led personalized walks that blend Christmas customs with Munich history.

“Great private tour. Mona was the best-she combined an overview of the markets with information about Munich. Well worth it!”

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11.Christmas market lights tour bus through Berlin, free mulled wine (2.5 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · from $32

Ride through Berlin’s Christmas-lit boulevards for 2.5 hours with a live German-speaking guide. See Kurfürstendamm, KaDeWe, Potsdamer Platz, Checkpoint Charlie, Bebelplatz, Rotes Rathaus, and Charlottenburg Palace. You’ll have 45 minutes at the palace market and complimentary mulled wine, with food and extra drinks paid separately.

“It went smoothly. Next time I would like to have a non-alcoholic punch. And maybe a few funny anecdotes about Berlin or Christmas. 🤶”

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12.Munich Premium Christmas Market Hopping with Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 2h 30m · from $58

Walk Munich’s Old Town with a German- or English-speaking guide in a group of up to eight. Visit Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt, pause at Hofgarten, taste one hot drink, take part in a Christmas quiz, and learn where locals go for mulled wine. Megan is one named guide praised for her friendly, personal approach.

“Megan was an amazing guide for the Munich Christmas Markets! Super knowledgeable, fun, and full of great insights. She took us to several unique markets that made the tour feel truly special. Absolutely recommend!”

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13.Christmas Market Magic Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 4 reviews · 1 hour · from $116

Meet your local host outside Café Frischhut for a one-hour stroll through Munich’s Christmas markets. Expect festive lights, handmade crafts, local customs, a hot drink, and a seasonal treat. Groups are limited to eight, and the route can change with the weather, walking pace, and your interests.

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14.Münster x-Mas: Winter tour of Christmas markets – incl. mulled wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1h 30m · from $53

Join a 90-minute German-language walk from St. Michaelisbrunnen through six Münster Christmas markets. Guide Franzi brings the city’s conflicts, power struggles, and key figures to life with photos and maps. Two mulled wines, or non-alcoholic drinks, plus a small snack are included.

“Franzi hat das ganz toll gemacht, es hat richtig Spaß gemacht ihr zu zuhören. Es war herzlich und informativ. Empfehlung geht raus.❤️”

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15.Berlin Christmas Markets Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $144

Spend about four hours walking Berlin’s Christmas markets with a private local guide. Your route can match your interests, from food and crafts to more traditional market settings. Guide Shadi is available for some tours, and the afternoon begins at 3 pm. Public transport costs an extra 7.70 euros.

“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the area, and was able to give us some good information on Berlin. We enjoyed the second Christmas Market he took us to. The first was more like an American fair, so we asked to go to a traditional market, and he took us there. We had a really good time.”

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