11 Berlin Christmas Tours to Book Before December

1.Berlin Christmas Markets Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $25Our pick

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, and Alexanderplatz while learning about Berlin and German holiday customs. Food, drinks, and transport costs are your responsibility.

“Excellent trip. Takes you to Christmas markets you would not normally see. Our tour guide Rachel was excellent.”

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2.Berlin Christmas Markets with Culinary Tour

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

Spend 3.5 hours tasting Berlin Christmas food with a small group of up to eight. Visit Gendarmenmarkt, Konnopke’s Imbiss, Lucia Weihnachtsmarkt, and KulturBrauerei, with guides such as Benjamin, Tiago, Simon, and Dimitri sharing local stories. Public transport connects the markets, but tickets are not included.

“Excellent tour of 3 Xmas markets. Food choices were helpful. Good guide. Enjoyed the whole experience.”

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3.Winter Spree Cruise with Mulled Wine and Christmas Stollen

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 15 reviews · 1h 30m · from $37

Spend 90 minutes on Berlin’s Spree, passing the Reichstag, Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island, Central Station, and Nikolai Quarter. The boat has central heating, blankets for the outside deck, and seating in the salon, wheelhouse, upper deck, or VIP lounge. Mulled wine and Christmas stollen may be purchased onboard, but are not included in the standard ticket.

“De kunde ha berättat vad vi åkte förbi, vad vi såg. Pyntat båten med ljusslingor och ev spelat lite julmusik”

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4.Christmas cruise on the Spree with drag queen Audrey.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2h 30m · from $46Top rated

Spend 150 minutes aboard the MS Audrey with drag queen Audrey Naline, cruising Berlin’s Spree through Old and New Berlin, Westhafen, and Charlottenburg. Expect German-language comedy, singalongs, games, Christmas decorations, city views, and an optional €9 meal. This is a lively evening show for adults and children over 10.

“Im festlich geschmückten Salon der MS Audrey verbrachten wir , liebevoll umsorgt , eine fachkundig begleitete gute alte , wunderschöne Dampferfahrt 😃 Audrey , ließ die Zeit mit Unterhaltung, kleinen Spielen und Witz , der nie unter die Gürtellinie ging , wie im Fluge vergehen Danke für diesen schönen Abend”

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5.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 center with a German-speaking live guide, passing Kurfürstendamm, Potsdamer Platz, Checkpoint Charlie, Rotes Rathaus, Bebelplatz, and more. The tour ends with 45 minutes at Charlottenburg Palace’s Christmas market, plus free mulled wine.

“The tour was nice and getting to know the Christmas markets.”

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6.Berlin Christmas Markets Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $144

Spend four hours with a private local guide visiting Berlin’s Christmas markets, sampling the holiday mood, and browsing food, crafts, and gifts. The route can suit your interests, and guides such as Shadi offer friendly help with local details and practical needs. Start at 3:00 pm, with public transport costing an extra €7.70.

“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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7.Christmas magic on the Spree

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $38

Set out at 3:30 pm from Alt-Moabit 91 for a 90-minute Christmas cruise along Berlin’s Spree. You’ll pass the Reichstag, government district, Central Station, Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island, and Friedrichstraße. The boat is centrally heated, with mulled wine, Stollen, cushions, and blankets available. The boat returns to the starting point.

“We had a fun time on the boat passing by Berlin’s too attractions. Great views from the rooftop, cushions and blankets were provided for additional comfort against the bitter cold. Christmas tunes, mulled wine and Stollen rounded out a great afternoon - nice one.”

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8.Party Like A Berliner at Christmas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $156

Meet Luiz, a Brazilian Berliner and passionate home cook, at 7 pm on Motzstraße for a three-course dinner with a modern German-Brazilian twist. You’ll share the table with other food lovers, hear about local culture, and may end up dancing in the living room. The experience lasts about four hours, with alcohol purchased separately.

“Luiz was the perfect host. This is really a unique and fun experience. Met some lovely people from different parts of the world. Ended up dancing round the living room.”

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9.Private Tour: Experience the Christmas Markets in Berlin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $138

Spend three hours exploring Berlin’s Christmas season with a private local host. Visit Gendarmenmarkt, Unter den Linden, Kurfürstendamm, Potsdamer Platz, and Alexanderplatz, with time for festive lights, market treats, and a glass of Glühwein, Feuerzangenbowle, or hot chocolate. A guide named Cesar has led this route.

“Was a private walking tour of one of the Christmas markets in Berlin with a view of other Christmas lights and markets around the city. Was very cold but fortunately Cesar our guide kept us entertained with many stories of Berlin and of his experiences in the city. Mulled wine and entry to the markets was included!”

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10.Berlin Christmas Lights Live Tour + Mulled Wine & Gingerbread

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews · from $33

Join a local guide at 5 pm for a 2.5-hour coach tour through Berlin’s Christmas lights. You’ll see Brandenburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz, KaDeWe, and Unter den Linden, with live commentary, a mulled wine coupon, and gingerbread included. The group is limited to 30 people.

“A bit disappointing - the tour did not start on time (they forgot the cookies) and then the guide called our names out loud as if we were in school. She also gave pretty bad directions to the poor driver, leading us to find ourselves in pretty Read more”

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11.Private Berlin Christmas Walk with Räuchermännchen Magic

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Take a private two-hour walk from Berlin Cathedral to the Reichstag, passing Gendarmenmarkt, Pariser Platz, and the Brandenburg Gate. You’ll see Berlin’s grandest central sights with an English-speaking guide, in a group of up to 14. The route is strongest for architecture and history, but Christmas market access depends on the time of day.

“We booked Berlin Christmas Magic and Holiday Tour for four and had to change our reservation to meet an hour earlier. Which we were advised would be no problem. However the lovely tour guide Natalie was advised we were a party of two and wanted a city tour. We got a city tour. The Christmas markets don’t open until 12:00 noon. Not happy!!”

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