15 Munich Christmas Tours to Book Before December

1.Christmas Markets Food Tour in Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66Our pick

Spend three hours walking Munich’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide such as Thomas, Leon, Elizabeth, or Maria. Visit markets at Stachus, Marienplatz, the Residenz, and Odeonsplatz while tasting Glühwein, Feuerzangenbowle, lebkuchen, almonds, and chestnuts. Expect cold weather, busy streets, and a small group of up to 15 people.

“Visted several markets and found some that you may not see otherwise. There are different types of markets which make it interesting. We were given a little time to explore the markets on our own.”

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2.Original Munich Christmas Market Tour with Festive Wine and Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $162Top rated

Spend three to four hours visiting Munich’s Marienplatz, Residenz, Wittelsbacherplatz, and Theresienwiese markets with an English-speaking guide. Sample glühwein, festive snacks, and unusual drinks such as mulled beer, browse stalls, and use the subway between central Munich and the Oktoberfest grounds. Groups are capped at 15 people.

“Hugo was awesome! He was very pleasant and informative, smiling all throughout the tour. He kept checking on everybody, very accommodating. Glad to have made our first day of our Christmas market trip with him!”

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3.Munich Christmas Market Food Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $181

Spend about three hours walking Munich’s Christmas markets with a small group of up to 12 people. Guides such as Patrick, Kevin, Iain, Liam, and Daniel combine city history with traditional tastings, alcoholic drinks, mulled wine, sausages, pastries, and sweets. You’ll visit Marienplatz, Residenz, Wittelsbacherplatz, and Viktualienmarkt, with food choices changing slightly by day.

“Kevin was an amazing tour guide. I had a wonderful time trying new German Christmas foods and of course the wine!”

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4.Christmas Markets Food & Drink Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Follow an English-speaking guide through Munich’s Old Town, from Marienplatz to the Rezidenz Christmas village, Crib Market, and Medieval Market. You’ll sample mulled wine, Lebkuchen, and sugar-roasted almonds while learning about German Advent customs. Guide Leon has earned special praise, and public transport tickets are included.

“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.”

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5.Festive Concert at Schleißheim with Residence-Soloists

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

You’ll attend a two-hour Residence-Soloists concert in Schleißheim Palace, 13 kilometers north of Munich. Expect familiar classical works in the Baroque Hall or palace arcades during summer. Seating is assigned, an intermission is included, and you must exchange your online voucher for an original ticket at the on-site box office.

“Concert fabuleux. Quelques difficultés pour échanger les billets électroniques contre les tickets papier indispensables pour assister au concert (Personnel d'accueil et de contrôle ignorant la procédure !).”

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6.Festive Concert in the All-Saints Court Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 2 hours · from $82

Meet at Marstallplatz for a two-hour classical concert by the Residence Soloists in Munich’s All Saints’ Court Church. Expect selected works by Mozart, Vivaldi, Beethoven, and possibly other composers such as Tchaikovsky. Your assigned seat and ticket await at the box office 30 minutes before the performance.

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7.Munich Christmas Market Small Group Tour with Gingerbread Heart

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $133

Follow a guide from Karlstor to Odeonsplatz in 90 minutes to two hours, stopping at four Munich Christmas markets. Expect holiday stories, Glühwein opportunities, a gingerbread heart, and a postcard. Guides have included Paul and Freya. Confirm the exact group format and meeting details before booking.

“Tour operator tried to change our time to an afternoon to accommodate his “busy Christmas schedule”. Our Uber took us to meet up place but it was inaccurate. Tour guide later said he warns people about that (I never received that warningRead more”

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8.Munich Christmas Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Follow a local guide through five or six Munich Christmas markets, beginning near Hauptbahnhof and ending at Odeonsplatz. You’ll sample red Glühwein, fiery Feuerzangenbowle, and white mulled wine at a medieval market, then see Schrannenhalle and Tollwood Festival. Dani has led the tour, which runs in English for up to 19 people.

“the Christmas Market Tour was fantastic! Our guide was fun, witty and full of great information. The places we visited were perfect. I highly recommend this Christmas Market tour!”

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9.Munich Christmas Market Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend two hours with a private English-speaking guide at Munich’s Marienplatz Christmas Market and nearby festive markets. You’ll hear about 14th-century market traditions, Bavarian decorations, seasonal food, and the Glockenspiel. Guides including Tom, Mona, and Andrea have tailored walks to guests’ interests, though the experience can include broader Munich history.

“Great private tour. Mona was the best-she combined an overview of the markets with information about Munich. Well worth it!”

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10.Munich Premium Christmas Market Hopping with Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 2h 30m · from $58Best value

Walk Munich’s Old Town with a local guide in a group of no more than eight. Visit Marienplatz, Viktualienmarkt, and Hofgarten, sample one hot drink, answer a Christmas quiz, and receive a sweet souvenir. Guides speak English or German. Megan has led the route with humor and useful local insight.

“Megan was an amazing guide for the Munich Christmas Markets! Super knowledgeable, fun, and full of great insights. She took us to several unique markets that made the tour feel truly special. Absolutely recommend!”

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11.Christmas Market Magic Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 4 reviews · 1 hour · from $116

Meet your local guide outside Café Frischhut for a one-hour walk through Munich’s Christmas markets. Expect festive lights, seasonal sweets, local crafts, a hot drink, and stories about holiday customs. Groups are limited to eight, with English or German guiding and an itinerary adjusted to your pace and interests.

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12.Private Munich Christmas Walking Tour + Glühwein & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $588

Start at Frauenkirche and walk through Munich’s decorated old town with a private English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Marienplatz, the Residenz courtyard, and Wittelsbacherplatz, while hearing Christmas stories and enjoying Glühwein and Bavarian snacks. The tour lasts about two hours and ends at the medieval-themed market.

“This tour was billed as a "Magical Christmas" tour and it was anything but that. It was a general tour of old town Munich - which was nice and informative but NOT what we ordered. It was also EXCEPTIONALLY OVERPRICED. We paid over $550 for a Christmas tour and did not get one. Our entire group was very disappointed.”

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13.Private tour of Munich’s most beautiful Christmas markets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $792

Spend a full winter day exploring Munich’s Christmas markets in a private Mercedes or VW minivan. Your guide can shape the route around Marienplatz, the English Garden, Haidhausen, Tollwood, Nymphenburg Palace, and more. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and flexible timing are included. Food and attraction admission cost extra.

“The Munich Christmas Markets are great! Our favorite was Marienplatz and our guide, Stefan, timed our arrival with the Glockenspiel so we'd be able to see the performance on the tower.”

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14.Munich Christmas Markets Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $145

Follow a private English-speaking guide through Munich’s Christmas markets, from Karlsplatz and Frauenkirche to Marienplatz, the Residenz, and a medieval market at Maximiliansplatz. Expect holiday stories, photo stops, market time, a gingerbread heart, and Paul Riedel’s mulled-wine recipe. Guide Genny is praised for her warm storytelling.

“A wonderful introduction to the history and magic of Munich’s Christmas Markets. Genny, our guide, was a delight and full of stories.”

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15.Munich Christmas Market Hopping Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Visit five Munich Christmas market areas in 2.5 hours with a local English-speaking guide and a maximum of eight people. Start at Marienplatz, see Frauenkirche, Stachus, Viktualienmarkt, and the Residenz courtyard, then return to Marienplatz. One hot drink with or without alcohol is included.

“A fun tour with lots of information shared and tips on places to visit. Many Christmas markets to visit and not just the ‘main one’. A mulled wine included with the tour was much appreciated. Tour leader was very personable and has an obvious knowledge and love of Munich.”

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