Festive Season · CHRISTMAS MARKET TOURS IN AUSTRIA
Good christmas market tours in Austria fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
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!!”
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 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.”
Explore Vienna’s Christmas markets, classic cafés, Swarovski crystals, and shopping streets on a compact three-hour guided tour.
“Nicoleta was great. She went over and above to ensure a great tour. She showed us a local’s view of Vienna.”
Taste Vienna’s Christmas treats at four local markets, with Glühwein, Punsch, public transport tips, and guide Gloria for $140.
“Our tour guide Gloria was wonderful. She gave historic information at each market . We sampled food and drinks at 4 markets. Great tour , I highly recommend.”
Explore four Vienna Christmas markets with food, drinks, history, and a small English-speaking group for a festive afternoon.
“Wonderful Christmas Market tour! All sorts of fun bites to eat along with flavorful drinks to wash it all down.. James and Gloria did a great job pointing out the sites and providing a relaxed atmosphere for the tour.”
Review of a private Christmas tour from Vienna to Hallstatt and Salzburg, with mountain views, local stories, festive markets, and hotel pickup.
“We were so impressed with our tour of Salzburg & hallstatt. Awesome cities. Viator company never disappoints. Thank you.”
Review Schönbrunn Palace’s Christmas tour in Vienna, with palace rooms, gardens, market stalls, costs, cash entry rules, and practical tips.
Explore Salzburg’s Christmas markets, St. Gilgen, St. Wolfgang, and Hallstatt on an 8-hour small-group day tour.
“A very enjoyable experience. Our guide to us to unique town and gave us history lessons in each one. I would highly recommend this tour With this specific guide.”
Review of Vienna’s private Christmas at Belvedere tour, with Klimt’s The Kiss, Baroque gardens, holiday market, price, timing, and tips.
“Maria did a great job of explaining the history of the palace and what the paintings meant. Was great experience”
Review of a Salzburg Christmas Markets day trip from Vienna, with Mozart, Sound of Music sites, Alpine villages, transport, costs, and tips.
“We rely enjoyed the our day trip from vienna to Salzburg. The ride was comfortable and we enjoyed the commentary about the sites we were passing on the way. The walking tour in Salzburg was fun and informative and at a good pace. We loved the Christmas markets on the trip too! Our guide was accommodating, friendly and professional.”
Review of Vienna’s 3-hour Christmas walk, visiting five markets, Old Town sights, punch stops, guide Moritz, price, route, and practical tips.
“I booked this guide as I new I would be arriving early in the day before meeting my travel group. I wanted to take full advantage of the extra time to see the Christmas markets that Vienna Austria had to offer. When I arrived Moritz was my guide and informed me I was the only one who signed up so it was going to be a private tour. We had so much fun! We went to so many Christmas markets and walked around for three hours. It would have been four but I could not do the extra hour as I had no slept in 24 hours. But considering I…”
Review of Innsbruck’s private Christmas walking tour, with festive markets, nativity art, Court Church, pricing, access, and booking advice.
“It was a 2 hour walking tour of the Innsbruck MakrtPlace Xmas Marker. Luc was very kind, knowledgeable & patient with my wife who is on a wheelchair.”
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