Top 8 Christmas Market Tours in Austria

1.Vienna: Christmas Markets Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 99 reviews · from $98Our pick

Walk through four Vienna Christmas markets with a local English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Expect mulled wine with optional extra rum, cookies, food tastings, holiday crafts, street art, and stories about Viennese traditions. The 2 to 3 kilometer route lasts about 2 to 3 hours and visits smaller markets beyond the best-known city-center stops.

“Sophie our guide was absolutely amazing- she was very informative and friendly. The experience was 5* Huge thank you to Sophie Highly recommend this tour”

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2.Christmas Market Vienna Tour

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

Walk from Mariahilf through Spittelberg and MuseumsQuartier to Maria-Theresien-Platz, sampling Glühwein, rum-spiked punch, cookies, and local treats. Guides such as Rita, Chloe, Andres, and Kamil have led lively tours, though the outdoor route can feel cold and the final stop may be brief. English, 2 to 3 hours, maximum 20 people.

“Great informative tour. Learned many interesting things about Vienna and tasted some really good food!”

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3.Private Christmas Markets Walking Tour Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Start at your hotel, vacation home, or another agreed meeting point for a private 2.5-hour walk through Vienna’s Christmas markets and old town. Guides such as Brigitte, Walter, Daniela, and Sabine add history, food tips, transport advice, and local context while you visit Karlsplatz, Stephansplatz, Freyung, Hofburg, and Rathausplatz.

“My wife and I are quite familiar with Vienna as we've visited the city several times and have grown to love the beautiful Christmas markets. To make our latest visit even more special, we decided to book a private tour of the markets with a local guide. Our goal was to experience the holiday atmosphere like true locals, gain some insights, and learn about the differences between the various markets. Luckily, we were able to book Brigitte as our guide. From the moment we met her in the hotel lobby, we felt like we were meeting an old friend. Brigitte took us to five different markets, and along the way,…”

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4.Salzburg Christmas Market & City Tour

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

Walk Salzburg’s Christmas markets and old town with an English-speaking guide, including Residenzplatz, the cathedral, St. Peter’s Abbey, Getreidegasse, and Alter Markt. You’ll hear local stories, taste gingerbread, try regional foods, and receive a Salzburg Christmas mug. Guide Ursula has led the route, though guide assignment may vary.

“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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5.Christmas Markets & Shopping in Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70

Follow guide Nicoleta through central Vienna for Christmas treats, boutique shopping, Swarovski creations, and famous cafés. The route begins at Hotel Sacher, visits St. Stephen’s Square and Graben, then finishes on Neubaugasse. Expect a small group of up to 15, a city map, plenty of walking, and shopping or food costs paid separately.

“Nicolette was very funny, attention grabbing and engaging. She had a very resounding voice that everyone could hear especially people in the back of the group which sometimes we ended up at. The group was not very big so we could stay close to the guide. I loved all the little bits of information she gave us which you don’t read in the books. Thanks for a great experience Nicollet.”

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6.Vienna: Christmas Market Food and Drinks Tour

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

Join Gloria and Venture Vienna for a 3 to 4 hour food walk through four lesser-known Christmas markets. Sample Käsespätzle, Baumkuchen, Kaiserschmarrn, Glühwein, and Punsch while learning to use Vienna’s trams, subway, and other public transport. Small-group and private options are available.

“We leave bed our tour, it was great to see some lesser known markets and Gloria provided lots of insights and history of the markets and surrounding areas. She expertly guided us thru Metro and street cars leaving us ample time to explore. The food and drinks were chosen to reflect the culture and nature of each market. Thank you Gloria for an great afternoon and experience.”

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7.Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace & Christmas Market Walking Tour

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

Meet beside Schönbrunn Palace’s main gate for a two-hour English or Chinese guided visit. You’ll see the palace rooms, hear Habsburg stories, visit the garden, and browse the Christmas market’s 80 stalls. The group is limited to 10, but the €25 palace entry fee is separate and must be paid in cash.

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8.Private Christmas Walking Tour of Innsbruck’s Festive Markets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $481

Walk Innsbruck’s Christmas markets with a private English-speaking guide, beginning at Marktplatz and ending there after about two hours. You’ll see the Old Town, Maria-Theresien-Strasse, the Tyrolean Folk Art Museum’s nativity display, and Court Church. The guide named for this experience is Luc, who has assisted a wheelchair user with patience.

“It was a 2 hour walking tour of the Innsbruck MakrtPlace Xmas Marker. Luc was very kind, knowledgeable & patient with my wife who is on a wheelchair.”

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