15 Christmas Market Tours in France to Book Before December

1.Christmas Market Tour from Colmar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $162Our pick

Spend about nine hours touring Eguisheim, Riquewihr, Kaysersberg, and Ribeauvillé from Colmar. Your English-speaking driver-guide, including guides such as Christian, Yvan, or Laura, handles crowded winter roads and village parking. You get free time at the markets, a wine cellar visit, tasting, bottled water, and pickup near Colmar.

“Christian was very responsive through WhatsApp before the tour. He was a great tour guide with tons of local Alsatian info. We had a great day and would definitely tour with him again.”

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2.Alsace Christmas Markets Day Tour from Strasbourg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $180

Spend about seven hours exploring Colmar and one changing Alsace village market with an English-speaking guide. Expect a small group of up to eight, a walking introduction in Colmar, free time for food and shopping, and scenic drives through the wine country. Guides such as Lea, Camille, Magalie, and Thierry have earned especially warm praise.

“Even tho the day was rainy and windy, Florence took us to see some beautiful sights in Alsace. The countryside is enchanting, and the Christmas Markets magical. Would definitely recommend.”

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3.Christmas Markets Walking Tour with Mulled Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Follow a French, English, or Spanish-speaking guide through Strasbourg’s illuminated squares and seven Christmas markets. You’ll hear local holiday traditions, see artisan stalls, and have time to spot bretzels, spaetzle, crepes, and gifts. The two-hour walk ends with mulled wine or hot juice. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“Our guide was a excellent he made the experience 🥰”

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4.Strasbourg 7-Hour Christmas Markets Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 29 reviews · 7 hours · from $176

Spend seven hours touring Alsace at Christmas with an English-speaking driver-guide and up to seven fellow passengers. Visit Colmar’s five market areas, drive the Alsace Wine Route, and stop in Obernai, Bergheim, or Riquewihr. Guide quality can vary, so this suits you best if festive scenery matters as much as detailed commentary.

“It was ok, the main thing to Notice it’s a driver not a guide. I was excepting him to travel with us and explain about the places, it didn’t happen. It’s important to write it on the activity description.”

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5.Christmas Markets Across 3 Borders

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 24 reviews · 8 hours · from $159

Travel from Colmar by air-conditioned minivan with a French or English-speaking guide, visiting Basel in Switzerland, Freiburg in Germany, and Eguisheim in France. You get free time at each stop, bottled water, and a small group limited to eight people. Guides such as Didier and Ivan have led recent departures.

“Our experience with Didier was a wonderful Christmas market outing. The Équisheim village was our absolute favorite—so charming and fairytale-esque—and we wish we had more time there compared to the other markets in Freiburg and Basel. Didier was very kind and provided brief explanations of each stop, what to expect, and what to see. Just to note, it wasn’t really a guided tour but more of a drive to different locations with short overviews. Our only complaint is that the van had a noticeable cigarette smell, which took away a bit from an otherwise great experience.”

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6.Strasbourg Christmas Market Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 14 reviews

Walk Strasbourg’s Christmas market for 90 minutes with a local guide and a group capped at 15 people. You’ll meet at Place Gutenberg, visit the cathedral area and Christkindelsmärik, then finish beneath Place Kléber’s great Christmas tree. Guides such as Catalina and Dean have led history-focused tours, though food, drinks, transport, and cathedral entry cost extra.

“Our guide gave us more than a trip to the Christmas markets ! He took us for a historical detour of the city highlights and we were the only 2 tourists with him. Itwas his first day at the walking tour but as he was dealing with segway tours earlier, he packed a lot of info into the walking tour!!!”

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7.Strasbourg Christmas Market tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 13 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $35

Meet your UTG Experience guide at Place Gutenberg for a 60 to 90 minute walk through Strasbourg’s Christmas markets. Learn about Alsatian holiday customs, browse handmade gifts, and hear stories about the city’s 1570 Christkindelsmärik. German and Spanish are advertised, but confirm your tour language before booking.

“Began a was a pleasant and knowledgeable guide. We walked through several markets with her providing interesting commentary.”

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8.Discover Strasbourg Christmas markets – Free drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Spend about two hours walking Strasbourg’s Christmas markets with an English-speaking guide. See Barrage Vauban, La Petite France, the cathedral, Place Broglie, and Place Kléber. Guides such as Arno, Frédéric, and Pierre have led the route, which ends with a mulled wine tasting and the city’s famous Christmas tree.

“This tour was a nice way to sample just a few of the 13 Christmas markets Strasbourg has to offer. We received information about the city and the markets and learned some tips for best ways to navigate the city during this high tourism period.”

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9.Alsace Christmas Markets & Fairy Tale Villages Private Tour from Strasbourg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews Top rated

Travel from Strasbourg in a private luxury vehicle with guides such as Stephan or Christophe. Visit Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle, Riquewihr, Colmar’s Christmas market, and Eguisheim in 7 to 8 hours. The route can be adjusted to your group, with smart parking and pickup points that help limit walking and time in crowded areas.

“Christophe was an excellent guide, he showed us parts of the region that were hidden gems. He was very accommodating as one of the members in my group had mobility issues. Definitely recommend this tour of you want to explore the beautiful towns in the Alsace region.”

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10.Unusual treasure hunt at the Christmas markets in Strasbourg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

You and your private group of up to six explore Strasbourg’s Christmas market with a smartphone game. Expect multiple-choice questions, photo challenges, Christmas songs, a stall-side search, and unusual tasks about holiday traditions. Start at Place Kléber and play at your own pace without a physical guide.

“Did the Christmas Tour – Strasbourg Christmas Market with the family in December 2024 and it was just great!”

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11.Christmas Market Magic in Strasbourg with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $117

Walk from Place de l’Homme de Fer through Strasbourg’s festive markets with a local guide. See the 30-meter tree at Place Kléber, sip mulled wine or Christmas beer at Place Broglie, admire the cathedral, and taste a local treat such as bredle. Guides including Matthieu, Rebecca, and Benoit have led this one-hour small-group outing.

“Wonderful. Very informative. We got to see a few things we would have never experienced and Matthieu was wonderful. Five stars!”

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12.Strasbourg Christmas Market Private Walking Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $174

Join a private English-speaking guide for a two-hour morning walk through several of Strasbourg’s eleven Christmas markets. Visit Place Kléber, Place Gutenberg, Place Austerlitz, the Cathedral area, and other sites as time and interests allow. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but food, drinks, attractions, and personal purchases cost extra.

“El peor tour que hemos realizado, guía poco motivada que no nos contó nada, respondía a nuestras preguntas pero nada más, nada de historia ni datos curiosos, leyendas… absolutamente nada, simplemente dar un paseo por el centro de la ciudad”

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13.Strasbourg Christmas market tour and culinary city tour with tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $123

Join Strasbourg native Céline for a three-hour Christmas market and food walk through central Strasbourg. In a group of up to six, you’ll visit five or six carefully chosen stops for Alsatian sweets, savory bites, and drinks, with local traditions, shopping tips, and guaranteed seating along the way.

“Celine is an excellent guide! Very knowledgeable about the food, traditions, and history of the city. We tried many different types of food and saw many christmas markets. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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14.Discover Colmar’s Christmas Market Magic with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $119

Explore three of Colmar’s Christmas markets with an independent local in a small group of up to eight. You’ll visit artisan stalls near the Dominican church, the Gourmet Christmas Market, and a larger market for gifts and local wine. A hot drink and local treat are included, with the pace adapted to your group.

“The market was rather disappointing. The city itself was very nice and lovingly decorated but so overcrowded that you could not enjoy it. There were comparatively few market stalls and virtually no regional products. Cheap clothes from Pakistan were easy to find. There are very nice little shops but you didn't get into them because it was too crowded. There are virtually no public toilets and you practically didn't come into a restaurant because there was always a line of people standing in front of it. In Strasbourg it was much more pleasant there you could very well find places outside the market and the shops were also easy to…”

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15.Christmas Market Guided at Notre Dame & Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $27Best value

Meet Linda or another English-speaking One Journey guide near Notre Dame for a one-hour holiday walk. You’ll hear the cathedral’s story, see restoration displays, visit the bouquinistes, taste seasonal treats, and get practical tips for shopping at Square René Viviani’s Christmas market. Samples are included, but extra purchases cost more.

“Linda was a wonderful guide! Incredibly knowledgeable and loved her sense of humor. Highly recommend this tour.”

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