9 Czech Republic Christmas Tours Worth Travelling For

1.The Nutcracker Ballet Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 423 reviews · from $43Our pick

Spend 105 minutes with Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker at Prague’s Broadway Theatre. Monika and Alexander Kysil choreograph the two-act production, with soloists including Slava Burlac, Magdalena Matejkova, and Milan Bocek. Expect a family-friendly Christmas story, polished dancing, theatrical scenery, and a central location near Wenceslas Square.

“My wife loved the ballet, the only frustrating thing was buying snacks at the foyer only to find out once purchased that they couldn't be taken into the theatre.”

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2.Dresden Christmas Market & Bastei Saxon Switzerland Tour from Prague

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $229Top rated

Travel from Prague to Bastei Bridge and Dresden with an English-speaking guide such as Sam, Jana, Robert, or Misu. Expect hotel pickup, WiFi, snacks, lunch, a short Dresden walking tour, and free time at the Striezelmarkt. The day is scenic and well packed, but winter walking, van comfort, and changing time allocations deserve attention.

“Sam did an amazing job! 👏 He was engaging and clearly cared about making our tour a wonderful experience. In addition, I thought the trip was well curated and the meal was really good!”

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3.Tour 3 Magical Prague Markets with Locals, Christmas Goodies incl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $102

This 2-hour-45-minute English tour links Prague’s famous Old Town market with smaller neighborhood markets in New Town. Your local guide may be Nikola, Misa, Katy, Pavla, or another member of the Prague City Adventures team. Expect Czech cookies, hot drinks, shopping tips, Christmas customs, a metro ride, and plenty of cobblestone walking.

“Misa was a wonderful tour guide who provided fantastic insights on the Christmas markets in Prague. Along the way our small group sampled delicious Czech goodies, wine and mead. Míša also taught us various Christmas customs. It was a super fun way to spend a couple of hours in Christmassy Prague!”

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4.2-3h Magical Christmas Markets Tour with Inclusions

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 2h 30m · from $100

Spend 150 minutes visiting three Prague Christmas markets with a local English-speaking guide. Taste Czech Christmas cookies, mulled wine, and hot mead while learning about unusual traditions, changing customs, and the mix of Christmas celebration and Czech atheism. Guides such as Nikola and George tailor the walk to the group.

“My mom and I thoroughly enjoyed this Christmas market tour. Our guide, Nikola, truly went above and beyond. It was so special to learn about Prague’s Christmas traditions and the history behind its markets. We visited a wonderful variety of Christmas markets, and Nikola made a point to take us to the ones locals actually go to, explaining what made each market special. Nikola also pointed out the NGO-run stalls and explained which causes the proceeds support, which added a really meaningful layer to the experience. Along the way, Nikola grabbed treats for us to try and highlighted especially good stalls. As an extra thoughtful touch, Nikola even sent us…”

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5.Christmas Concert at St. Martin in the Wall Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews

Spend 65 minutes with soprano Libuse Moravcova Myratska, tenor Josef Moravec, violin soloists, and organists in Prague’s St. Martin in the Wall Church. The program moves from Bach and Vivaldi to Schubert, Mascagni, Massenet, and Christmas carols. Choose seats in sections A or B, with a warm church setting and no dress code.

“Un très agréable concert dans une église sobre à la température tempérée. De belles performances musicales. Je recommande.”

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6.New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl in Prague, end at KarLovy Lazne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $154

Spend about six hours moving through Prague’s nightlife with a professional English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Chapeau Rouge, Fu Club & Lounge, and ONYX Music Club, with one hour of unlimited beer, wine, vodka mixers, and champagne, then finish with VIP entry to five-storey Karlovy Lazne. Guides may include Darragh, Talel, Tal, or Kailash.

“I was in Prague on a business trip traveling solo. Darragh was extremely knowledgeable, accommodating and entertaining. Every place we went to was delicious and unique, nothing I could have found on my own. Do yourself a favor and book this”

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7.Dresden Christmas Markets And Old Town Tour – From Prague

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $195

Ride from Prague to Dresden with guide Ondrej or another small-group guide, then walk through the Baroque old town and two Christmas markets. See the Frauenkirche, Zwinger, Semper Opera, and Brühl’s Terrace before sampling Stollen or mulled wine. The day lasts about 9 to 10 hours and includes hotel pickup.

“We all had a wonderful time. Well worth the money. We were a group of 2 adults, one senior and 2 teenage children.”

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8.Advent Boat Cruise with Sweets and Hot Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 18 reviews · from $29Best value

Board the historic Maria Croon at Pier 16 for a short Advent cruise through central Prague. Christmas carols, Czech sweets, and your choice of mulled wine, hot chocolate, coffee, or tea come included. The 50-minute sailing runs Thursday through Sunday during Advent and returns to the same pier.

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9.Christmas Magic of Prague – with Personal Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Spend about three hours walking Prague’s Christmas markets and historic center with a private English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Old Town Square, Wenceslas Monument, Kampa Island, Charles Bridge, and New Town, with hotel pickup and room for personal requests. Guides associated with the experience include Jana, Dagmar, Lenka, Iva, and Mikayla.

“This was wonderful combination of both the Christmas markets and the history of Prague. Dagmar was a phenomenal guide and she timed every second perfectly. There was plenty of time for both sightseeing and to experience the markets. I would give this tour 10 stars if I could.”

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