Festive Season · AUSTRIA CHRISTMAS TOURS
Advent squares, church concerts and a sleigh through the Salzburg snow. The 15 below are priced and paced honestly, with a note on which concerts sit in unheated buildings.
Hear Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, and more in Vienna’s Baroque St. Peter’s Church during an intimate one-hour Christmas concert.
“Wonderful! Magical! Once in a life time experience to do in Vienna! Such talented musicians”
Review of Vienna’s one-hour Christmas photoshoot, with a professional photographer, imperial landmarks, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Adil is a fantastic coordinator. Sincerely appreciate his enthusiasm, knowledge and zeal. Totally worth it. Would love to do it again...”
Make Salzburg apple strudel and Vanilla Kipferl in a cave kitchen, enjoy goulash, and take home cookies from this friendly 90-minute class.
“Fun class with a great instructor. Very unique location and enjoyed the family style tastings. Delicious!!”
Review of Vienna’s Christmas and New Year concert at St. Peter’s Church, with music, seating, price, cold interiors, and practical booking tips.
“no Christmas music. The quartet seemed out of tune and we did not know any of the music. The seats were very uncomfortable”
Review of Salzburg’s Christmas concert and dinner at Hohensalzburg Fortress, with Mozart, festive views, menus, seating, timing, and practical tips.
“What a beautiful setting for a wonderful evening. From the view of castle at night, and the ride up the funicular, it was great. Dinner was very good. Excellent food and service. The view of the city from our table was nice. And the concert afterwards was so wonderful. Thanks for a great evening.”
Ride a horse-drawn sleigh through the Austrian Alps from Salzburg, with Ramsau scenery, mountain views, lunch time, and round-trip transport.
“This was a lot of fun, beautiful location and a great stop along the way. I would highly recommend this for a winder wonderland fun filled day.”
Review of Vienna’s Christmas Markets Tour, with four local markets, hot punch, festive treats, expert guides, value, and practical tips.
“Andreas was a great tour guide! He knew so much about the markets and suggested others which we went to the next day. He so knew facts about Vienna which were very helpful as we visited other venues. I highly recommend this tour during the holidays!!”
Hear festive classical music in Vienna’s Capuchin Church, with candlelit acoustics, Christmas carols, and an optional Habsburg crypt visit.
“This was a wonderful experience! We toured the crypt first and then listened to the amazing quartet. They were quite good, and watching them perform in the Capuchin Chapel was so intimate and very memorable. Our whole family thoroughly enjoyed it — a wonderful activity for a Vienna vacation!”
Review of Salzburg’s Advent concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg, with Mozart, Christmas music, funicular access, seating tips, and value advice.
“The venue itself was incredible, but the exceptional performance of these virtuosos was purely an exquisite experience. I wished they could have played a few more encores. Nobody wanted the concert to come to an end! It was the highlight of our time in Salzburg.”
Explore Vienna’s Christmas markets with local guides, Austrian treats, mulled wine, rum punch, stories, and a small-group walking tour.
“Enjoyed our walking tour. Nice to taste local food and cider and warm drinks and visit a few of the more local legit markets. My travel friend was saying we weren’t going to the big markets and second guessing me. Did I prove her wrong. These were the “right” markets to go to to get the legit feel rather than over commercialized experience. Loved our guide.”
Review of Salzburg’s Mozart and Advent concert at Hohensalzburg Fortress, with dinner choices, funicular ride, views, seating tips, and value advice.
“Dinner was pleasant. The concert musicians were very talented. Having it at the Fortress was a plus.”
Review of Salzburg’s Christmas Eve Silent Night Chapel tour, with coach transport, Christmas market time, outdoor mass, costs, crowds, and cold-weather tips.
“Unhelpful tour leader who wouldn't organise a down stairs seat for a disabled man. Our family group of eight was split between two buses with children separated from their parents. Bus driver got lost and school house/museum component didn't happen. Food stall owners only served the locals and ignored the tourists - waited 35 mins in the front row for 4 sausages! So much emphasis was put on getting back to the bus quickly 8 year old was panicked into wanting to leave before Silent Night was sung. I suggest leaving it to the locals.”
Review of the Silent Night Oberndorf Christmas Eve Tour from Salzburg, with chapel traditions, candlelight, pricing, cold-weather tips, and practical advice.
“Great communication, our tour guide Kylie was awesome. She had such a great and fun energy. Not too much to see once the service got going and as predicted it was super cold but such a lovely thing to do on Christmas Eve. Really enjoyed it.”
Review of Vienna’s private Christmas markets walking tour, with five festive stops, historic sights, local tips, pricing, and practical advice.
“Great tour experience and loved walking around the city with a local who was very friendly and knowledgeable.”
Explore Salzburg’s Christmas markets, cathedral, Mozart sites, local treats, and practical tips for this intimate two-hour walking tour.
“So much more than learning about the Christmas Market. Wonderful opportunity to hear about local culture and history. Our guide was amazing. Highly recommend.”
Pick a market, a lights route or a sled team.
