Austria · CHRISTMAS MARKET TOURS IN VIENNA
Good christmas market tours in Vienna fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Walk about 2 kilometers through four of Vienna’s Christmas markets with a local English- or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll sample hot punch with optional extra rum, cookies, and other market food while learning about Viennese holiday customs. The route favors smaller markets and lively alternative districts over only the famous central squares.
“We saw the markets that we never would have seen. A great culinary tour with lots is stories.”
Walk from Mariahilf through Spittelberg and the MuseumsQuartier to Maria-Theresien-Platz, tasting Austrian snacks, Glühwein, and rum-spiked punch. English-speaking guides such as Rita, Kamil, Chloe, and Germana lead the 2 to 3 hour outing, capped at 20 people. Expect plenty of walking, crowded markets, and cold weather.
“Enjoyed our walking tour. Nice to taste local food and cider and warm drinks and visit a few of the more local legit markets. My travel friend was saying we weren’t going to the big markets and second guessing me. Did I prove her wrong. These were the “right” markets to go to to get the legit feel rather than over commercialized experience. Loved our guide.”
Start at your hotel, vacation home, pier, or train station and walk through Vienna’s Christmas markets with a private licensed guide. Over about 2.5 hours, you’ll see Karlskirche, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Freyung, Hofburg, Graben, and Rathausplatz. Guides including Brigitte, Walter, Daniela, and Sabine add history, food advice, and practical city tips.
“Great way to see several Christmas markets in Vienna as well as hear some history and see the sights. Walter was a great guide! Definitely recommend!”
Spend about three hours with an English-speaking local guide, starting at Hotel Sacher and ending on Neubaugasse. You’ll sample Vienna’s shopping districts, see Swarovski creations, visit a Christmas market when in season, and browse coffee, cake, chocolate, tea, and marmalade at classic city stops. The group is limited to 15 people.
“Nice guide, showed us many places and ts interesting stories about the city. She also recommended local specialties.”
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