Festive Season · CHRISTMAS MARKET TOURS IN GERMANY
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 christmas market tours in Germany worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Munich’s Christmas Markets Food Tour, with Glühwein, Bavarian snacks, four festive markets, history, value, and practical tips.
“Thomas gave us a wonderful tour. We saw beautiful Christmas Markets where ate real Bavarian foods and drank traditional hot holiday wines.”
Explore Munich’s Christmas markets with festive drinks, local snacks, history, and a small English-speaking group in 3 to 4 hours.
“Great time getting to know the traditions of Munich and seeing all the different Christmas Markets and Festsival”
Review of Munich’s Christmas Market Food Tour, with glühwein, seasonal dishes, historic sights, practical tips, price value, and FAQs.
“The tour with Patrick was a perfect introduction to the Christmas markets in Munich. The food options were delicious and plentiful. He was very knowledgeable about local history, particularly of the architecture. He was good with my children, even getting the one in a bad mood to come out of his shell. The pace was perfect.”
Explore Munich’s Christmas markets with festive food, mulled wine, history, and transport included on this three-hour English tour.
“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.”
Review of the private Prague to Dresden Christmas markets tour, with transport, guided old town walk, food stops, free time, and practical value advice.
“Excellent trip with a fun group today. Hannah our guide was very informative with her knowledge of Dresden giving us plenty of information on the history of all the key sights. Her driving was smooth and extremely careful paying particular attention to the narrow streets of Prague Hannah was lovely taking her time with one of the group who had walking issues. We all had a fun time enjoying the markets and many laughs. Very enjoyable day.”
Explore Berlin’s Christmas markets, landmarks, Glühwein, and local traditions on a three-hour walking tour for $25.22.
“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.”
Explore Cologne’s Christmas markets and Kölsch culture on a small-group evening tour with local guides, drinks extra, and a 10-person limit.
“Would give 10 stars if possible. Chris the guide was informative, patient and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.”
Taste Berlin Christmas classics across three markets, from Glühwein and raclette to bratwurst, with a small-group local guide.
“First food stop not bad, downhill from there on - v small “taster” portion of cake, lots of standing around, nearly two hour period walking to library (?) & on tram (fare not included) with no food. Then dumplings & sausage roll & that was it! V little explanation of local market history”
See Dresden’s Striezelmarkt, Bastei Bridge, and Saxon Switzerland on a small-group Christmas day trip from Prague.
“Sam was a great guide and very knowledgeable. he is very patient and also whole group was great company. tour itself was well organized and lunch and Christmas market was great. enjoyed immensely.”
Review of Munich’s Christmas market walking tour, with four festive stops, local stories, gingerbread, pricing, timing, and practical tips.
“Munich Christmas Markets A lot of fun, guide was good and entertaining. Medieval market was the best. Sister and I enjoyed our self!! Ratskeller for supper. Will be back tomorrow.”
Explore five to six Munich Christmas markets with mulled wine, medieval charm, Tollwood flair, and a local guide in 2 hours 45 minutes.
“This tour is simply awesome. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We managed to visit various Christmas markets, dranks lots of mulled wine (which was very tasty) and laughed a lot. Didn't expect to enjoy it this much.”
Explore Heidelberg’s Christmas Market across historic squares, sample winter treats, and hear local traditions on a 1.5-hour German tour.
Review of Munich’s private Christmas market walk, with Marienplatz, festive traditions, local guides, pricing, itinerary, and practical tips.
“Tour was a Christmas Market tour. We received a general basic overview of the city with quick stop in 1 market.”
See Berlin’s Christmas lights by bus, from Kurfürstendamm to Charlottenburg Palace, with live German guide and free mulled wine.
“The tour was nice and getting to know the Christmas markets.”
Explore Heidelberg’s Christmas market with a private guide, castle views, German traditions, festive treats, and flexible local insight.
“Anne was a great guide. Knowledgeable, thorough , and friendly. Combined a market tour with a city center landmarks and history tour.”
Pick a market, a lights route or a sled team.
