7 Market Tours in Austria to Build a Day Around

1.Christmas Market Vienna Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 53 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $103Our pick

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.”

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2.Salzburg Christmas Market & City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $348Top rated

Walk Salzburg’s festive old town with a local guide, visiting Residenzplatz, the cathedral, St. Peter’s, Getreidegasse, and Alter Markt. Hear the story of Silent Night, Mozart, salt, and Christmas customs. The tour lasts about two hours, includes gingerbread and a Salzburg Christmas mug, and ends at the market with time for a warm drink.

“So much more than learning about the Christmas Market. Wonderful opportunity to hear about local culture and history. Our guide was amazing. Highly recommend.”

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3.Christmas Market Food and Drinks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $140

Join Gloria, a local English-speaking guide, for a 3 to 4 hour food tour through four lesser-known Vienna Christmas markets. You’ll sample Käsespätzle, Baumkuchen, Kaiserschmarrn, Glühwein, Punsch, and non-alcoholic drinks while riding the metro and trams between the 1st and 7th districts. Bring warm clothes and budget extra for transit tickets.

“Our tour guide Gloria was wonderful. She gave historic information at each market . We sampled food and drinks at 4 markets. Great tour , I highly recommend.”

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4.Vienna Guided Christmas Market Food and Drink Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155

Spend four hours with an English-speaking guide such as James, Claudia, or Gloria, visiting four Vienna Christmas markets by foot, tram, and U-Bahn. Taste Austrian holiday foods and alcoholic drinks, learn how each market differs, and finish at Karlsplatz. The group is capped at eight people, but dietary restrictions are not well suited to this tour.

“Gloria was very nice and knowledgeable about each market and area we traveled to. We visited some of the smaller, more quaint markets which we really enjoyed! This tour was recommended to us by a friend back home and we will definitely recommend it as well!”

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5.Private Christmas Market Tour to Hallstatt & Salzburg from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 12 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $690

Spend a long day with a private English-speaking guide and driver, traveling from Vienna to Hallstatt and Salzburg. Jenny, Jane, and Vlad are named as members of the guide team. Expect mountain roads, Christmas markets, a Hallstatt walk, Salzburg sights, bottled water, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

“Jane and Vlad were both amazing…Extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time and would highly recommend this experience for anyone!”

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6.Schönbrunn Palace & Christmas Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $64Best value

Join a certified English or Chinese-speaking guide for a two-hour small-group visit to Schönbrunn Palace. Explore imperial rooms, hear Habsburg stories, walk through the palace garden, and finish at the seasonal Christmas market beneath the illuminated palace. The tour costs $64, but palace entry requires an additional €25 in cash.

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7.Christmas at Belvedere: 3hr Private Tour of Upper Palace & Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $250

Walk through Belvedere Park, tour the Upper Belvedere with an English-speaking guide, and see Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss. Guides such as Maria and Rita add clear historical context before leading you to the Christmas market, where you can enjoy seasonal treats and continue exploring at your own pace.

“Maria did a great job of explaining the history of the palace and what the paintings meant. Was great experience”

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