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Best Christmas Market Tours — Our Top 15

47 tours  ·  from $25 a head

Five weeks a year, one glass of hot wine and a lot of company. The 15 below cover the big squares and the quieter towns, priced, timed and honest about how cold standing still gets.

Christmas Markets Food Tour in Munich - Marienplatz and Munich’s Largest Market
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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

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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Dresden Christmas Market & Bastei Saxon Switzerland Tour from Prague - The long ride and the value of a small group
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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

Leave Prague at 7:30 a.m. for Bastei Bridge and Saxon Switzerland, then continue to Dresden for lunch, a city walk, and free time at the Striezelmarkt. A guide such as Sam, Jana, Misu, or Robert handles the driving and commentary. Expect a long day, a group of up to eight, border crossing, and walking on uneven or slippery paths.

“guide was excellent Places were absolutely beautiful restaurant was one of the best Dresden Christmas market on a Saturday night we’re so packed you could not move”

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Vienna: Christmas Markets Tour - What happens at the first market
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Vienna: Christmas Markets Tour

3.Christmas Markets Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 99 reviews · from $98

Walk about 2 kilometers through four Vienna Christmas markets with a local English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Taste mulled wine, rum-spiked punch, cookies, and seasonal food, hear local Christmas stories, and visit less familiar markets in alternative districts. Guides such as Rita, Andreas, and Sophie are praised for their warmth and city tips.

“Michael was a very good tour guide. He took care of us for sure. Very nice guy”

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Original Munich Christmas Market Tour with Festive Wine and Food - The Residenz courtyard: palace setting and seasonal food
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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 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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Christmas Market Tour from Colmar - Eguisheim, where the day begins among decorated lanes
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Christmas Market Tour from Colmar

5.Christmas Market Tour from Colmar

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

Spend about nine hours touring Alsace Christmas villages from Colmar, with hotel pickup, a driver-guide, free time in Eguisheim, Riquewihr, and Kaysersberg, plus a wine cellar visit and tasting in Ribeauvillé. Guides such as Christian, Ivan, Laura, and Christopher have led this small-group outing, though the daily route can change with market dates.

“Best tour I’ve ever done, of many.We could never have done this on our own, even though we speak the language and have traveled often in France. Our guide Christopher was superb. He gave us detailed insider knowledge, like the local son of the region that he is, which added a deep and precious dimension to the experience. He expertly navigated the heavy traffic and challenging lack of parking, dropping us off near the markets so that we could have max time in them without worrying about trudging back to the vehicle. He made sure we were comfortable with a roomy van, water, WiFi, and cookies. We went to four…”

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Munich Christmas Market Food Tour with Tastings - Odeonsplatz, wartime scars, and palace surroundings
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Munich Christmas Market Food Tour with Tastings

6.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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Munich: Christmas Markets Food & Drink Tour - Marienplatz: Munich’s central Christmas scene
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Munich: Christmas Markets Food & Drink Tour

7.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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Alsace Christmas Markets Day Tour from Strasbourg - The drive from Strasbourg to Colmar
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Alsace Christmas Markets Day Tour from Strasbourg

8.Alsace Christmas Markets Day Tour from Strasbourg

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

Travel from Strasbourg to Colmar and one changing Alsace village market in a comfortable minivan for up to eight people. Your English-speaking guide leads a short Colmar walk, then gives you time to eat, shop, and explore. Stops may include Riquewihr, Kaysersberg, Ribeauvillé, Eguisheim, Bergheim, or Obernai.

“Although it was a dreary day, our tour guide made the most of our time together. On the way to Colmar, she talked about the landscape of the Alsace region, and pointed out various things like the mountains, valleys, homes and wineries. Our guide was very interactive. Our first stop to Colmar, she guided us as to where we needed to go to see all of the Christmas markets and made some wonderful recommendations which we did. We had a wonderful time in Colmar. Then we stopped in Ribeauville, which was very different and Medieval. It was a bit overcrowded as expected for a Saturday. We enjoyed walking through the…”

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From Prague: Dresden Christmas markets and old town tour - The 110-minute ride from Prague
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From Prague: Dresden Christmas markets and old town tour

9.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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Strasbourg: Christmas Markets Walking Tour with Mulled Wine - Starting with a local guide and a clear route
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Strasbourg: Christmas Markets Walking Tour with Mulled Wine

10.Strasbourg: Christmas Markets Walking Tour with Mulled Wine

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

Join a bilingual guide for a two-hour stroll through Strasbourg’s Christmas markets, illuminated streets, and decorated squares. You’ll visit as many as seven markets, hear Alsatian holiday traditions, sample foods such as bretzels and spaetzle, and finish with mulled wine or hot juice. Groups are limited to 10, with tours in English, French, or Spanish.

“Our guide was a excellent he made the experience 🥰”

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Prague: 2-3h Magical Christmas Markets Tour with Inclusions - Meeting at Franz Kafka Square
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Prague: 2-3h Magical Christmas Markets Tour with Inclusions

11.2-3h Magical Christmas Markets Tour with Inclusions

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

Meet an English-speaking Prague City Adventures guide near Old Town Square for a 150-minute walk through three Christmas markets. You’ll taste Czech cookies, mulled wine, and hot mead while learning about local customs, Communist-era changes, and the curious mix of Christmas and Czech atheism. Nikola and George are among the guides praised for their care and insight.

“Our guide was outstanding and getting to see some of the smaller more local Christmas markets in as a very worthwhile experience. Highly recommend.”

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Berlin Christmas Markets Walking Tour - Unter den Linden and the walk toward Bebelplatz
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Berlin Christmas Markets Walking Tour

12.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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Strasbourg 7-Hour Christmas Markets Tour - The Alsace Wine Route adds more than a transfer
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Strasbourg 7-Hour Christmas Markets Tour

13.Strasbourg 7-Hour Christmas Markets Tour

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

Leave Strasbourg for Colmar’s five Christmas markets, then ride the Alsace Wine Route to Obernai, Bergheim, or Riquewihr. An English-speaking driver-guide leads this small group of up to eight in a comfortable minivan. Leticia has earned praise for her lively explanations, though guide involvement can vary.

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

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Berlin Christmas Markets with Culinary Tour - Konnopke’s Imbiss Connects Food With East Berlin
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Berlin Christmas Markets with Culinary Tour

14.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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From Prague: Dresden Xmas Market & Saxon Switzerland Tour - The early ride from Prague
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From Prague: Dresden Xmas Market & Saxon Switzerland Tour

15.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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