Top 15 Prague Christmas Tours

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.Dresden Christmas markets and old town tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 8 hours · from $150

Travel from Prague to Dresden with an English-speaking guide such as Hana, Roman, or Martin. Walk Dresden’s old town, visit three Christmas markets including a medieval market, taste seasonal food, and enjoy free time for shopping. The small group is limited to seven, with hotel pickup and a private car or minivan.

“This was an exceptional trip. Hana our guide was super lovely, very informative and she had the time for you. Excellent”

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5.2-3h 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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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 Xmas Market & Saxon Switzerland Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 9 hours · from $229

Travel from Prague in a WiFi-equipped minivan for Bastei Bridge views, a guided Dresden walk, an à la carte lunch, and three hours at Germany’s oldest Christmas market. Groups are limited to eight, with English, Czech, German, and Slovak guides such as Tereza, Robert, Sam, and Ondrej.

“Sam was a great guide and very knowledgeable. he is very patient and also whole group was great company. tour itself was well organized and lunch and Christmas market was great. enjoyed immensely.”

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8.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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9.Advent Boat Cruise with Sweets and Hot Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 18 reviews · from $29

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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10.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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11.New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl & Karlovy Lazne Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $150

You start at the Discover Prague Tours office with an English-speaking party guide, then spend an hour on unlimited beer, wine, vodka cocktails, and champagne. After that, you visit more venues with welcome shots before entering Karlovy Lázně through a VIP skip-the-line entrance. Choose from several start times, but check exactly how many bars your time includes.

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12.Prague Christmas Markets and Holiday Magic Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $183

Follow a private guide through Prague’s Old Town, two Christmas markets, Celetná Street, the Powder Tower, and Wenceslas Square. You’ll hear local history and holiday customs while sampling mulled wine and chimney cake. Guides including Vaclav, Marketa, Dasha, Karol, and Petra have led this route, which suits families and first-time visitors.

“Prague is really magical and we can only confirm that. Our Christmas tour with Vaclav was brilliant and we enjoyed every moment at the market and we explored best sights we could during a 3 hours walking tour.”

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13.Exclusive Christmas cruise with Christmas Eve buffet

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 6 reviews · 1h 50m · from $243

Spend 110 minutes aboard the historic Maria Croon, built in 1927, on a Christmas sightseeing cruise through central Prague. You will pass under Charles Bridge, view Prague Castle and St. Nicholas Cathedral, hear traditional carols, and enjoy a Czech and international buffet, prosecco, and a small gift.

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14.Christmas/Easter Markets Tour with Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2h 30m · from $121

Join Czech guide and photographer Leah for a 150-minute private walk through Prague’s Old Town Square markets. Hear local Christmas stories, taste hot mulled wine and gingerbread, and receive 10 edited photos from a relaxed professional shoot among the festive lights.

“We got gifted a Christmas market photoshoot in Prague during our honeymoon, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip! From the very beginning, communication with Leah was super smooth and effortless. When we met her, she was instantly warm, friendly, and easy to connect with. She took us to some stunning spots and hidden gems around Prague, while also sharing fascinating insights about the city’s history, culture, and architecture. It felt like a perfect blend of a photoshoot and a guided walking tour! The shoot itself was so much fun. Leah was incredibly patient, guided us well, and was very accommodating with our pose…”

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15.Traditional Czech Christmas Cookie Baking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2h 30m · from $92

In a small group of up to 10, you’ll learn four Czech Christmas favorites at Kuličkário, a pink venue near Prague’s historic center. A local instructor explains holiday customs, then guides you through wasp nests, vanilla crescents, coconut balls, and Linzer cookies. Ingredients, aprons, equipment, recipes, drinks, and packaging are included.

“We loved the small class size. It was well organized. Very clean space. Easy to find. We had great conversation about Christmas traditions in the Czech Republic and Australia. What a kind and knowledgableyoung man. And the treats were yummy”

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