6 Christmas Market Tours in Austria Worth Travelling For

1.Christmas Markets Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 99 reviews · from $98Our pick

Walk about 2 kilometers through four Vienna Christmas markets with a local English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Expect holiday stalls, handicrafts, Viennese treats, mulled wine, cookies, and stories about local customs. Guides such as Rita, Andreas, Sophie, and Kamil are praised for making the tour personal and helping visitors find markets they might miss alone.

“Raining and cold, but we had a good time anyway, The guide made it as pleasant for us all as possible considering the weather was not helping. Saw some great things went back the day after to go further when the weather was better. Great guide, did all she could for us over the whole walk. I had issues with a bad leg and it was not too much for me so just about anyone should enjoy the time.”

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2.Christmas Market Vienna Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 53 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $103

Explore four Vienna Christmas markets in 2 to 3 hours with a local English-speaking guide. Sample Glühwein, rum-spiked punch, cookies, and traditional snacks while hearing stories about Austrian Christmas customs. The route includes Spittelberg, MuseumsQuartier, and Maria-Theresien-Platz, with groups capped at 20 people.

“There is quite a bit of walking and the markets are very crowded. The food/drinks tastings are amazing. Guide very knowledgeable and friendly. The final market, however, he just dropped us off at the entrance and then said good-bye. Was expecting a final tour or tasting given the price. Outside of that, highly recommend!”

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3.Private Christmas Markets Walking Tour Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Start at your hotel, vacation home, or another agreed point at 4:30 pm for a private 2.5-hour walk through Vienna’s Christmas markets and old town. Guides such as Brigitte, Walter, Daniela, Sabine, and Alexander add history, food tips, transport advice, and local shortcuts as you walk from Karls­kirche to Rathausplatz.

“Our guide, Daniella, was perfect for our group. She was engaging and full of interesting information about the history of Vienna. She kept the tour moving at a nice pace and filled in information about the Christmas markets too. Would highly recommend.”

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4.Salzburg Christmas Market & City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $348

Walk Salzburg’s decorated old town with an English-speaking guide, visiting the Residenzplatz market, cathedral, St. Peter’s, Getreidegasse, and Alter Markt. You’ll hear local Christmas stories, learn about Mozart and Silent Night, taste gingerbread, and take home a Salzburg Christmas mug. Ursula may lead the walk.

“I was so excited to book this tour because I've always dreamed of making it to this Christmas Market in Salzburg. I got more than I expected. Ok, I may not have purchased a lot from the market. My husband kept reminding me that we were traveling light. The atmosphere, the everything about it was simply amazing. Our tour guide, Ursula, is from Salzburg - about as local as you can get - and very well versed in the history of the city. We were treated to Glühwein and some of the local foods. We went to sites that would otherwise have been overlooked if left alone to explore. She…”

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5.Christmas Markets & Shopping in Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70Best value

Join guide Nicoleta for a three-hour walking tour through central Vienna, from Hotel Sacher and Swarovski crystals to St. Stephen’s Christmas market, Café Central, and Neubaugasse. You’ll hear local stories, learn about Viennese coffee culture, receive a map, and have time to browse shops and seasonal stalls. Group size is limited to 15.

“Nice guide, showed us many places and ts interesting stories about the city. She also recommended local specialties.”

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6.Christmas Market Food and Drinks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $140

Join English-speaking guide Gloria for a 3 to 4 hour food walk through four lesser-known Vienna Christmas markets. Start near Am Hof, then use trams and metro to reach markets in the 7th district and near the old university campus. Expect Käsespätzle, Baumkuchen, Kaiserschmarrn, Glühwein, Punsch, and non-alcoholic drinks.

“We leave bed our tour, it was great to see some lesser known markets and Gloria provided lots of insights and history of the markets and surrounding areas. She expertly guided us thru Metro and street cars leaving us ample time to explore. The food and drinks were chosen to reflect the culture and nature of each market. Thank you Gloria for an great afternoon and experience.”

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