15 Christmas Market Tours in Germany Worth Booking

1.Christmas Markets Food Tour in Munich

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

Start at Radius Tours at 2pm for a three-hour walk through Munich’s Christmas markets. With a guide such as Thomas, Leon, Elizabeth, or Emmet, you’ll sample Glühwein, Feuerzangenbowle, lebkuchen, almonds, and chestnuts while visiting markets at Stachus, Marienplatz, the Residenz, and Odeonsplatz.

“Leon was energetic and friendly full of knowledge. Truly enjoyed this experience and will recommend to all friends visiting Munich”

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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 best Christmas markets with an English-speaking guide. Walk from Marienplatz to the Residenz, sample glühwein and festive snacks, then take the subway to Wintertollwood at Theresienwiese. Guides such as Victoria, Katrina, Hugo, and Lockie tailor the pace and drink choices to the group.

“This tour exceeded my expectations. Katrina took us to the best places to get drinks and food. She is a blast btw. For sure this a great way to experience the Christmas markets! Would absolutely do it again.”

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3.Munich Christmas Market Food Tour with Tastings

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

Walk Munich’s Christmas markets with guides such as Patrick, Kevin, Iain, Liam, or Daniel, tasting seasonal sausages, pastries, pizza, desserts, beer, and several kinds of Glühwein. The three-hour route links Marienplatz, Residenz, Wittelsbacherplatz, and Viktualienmarkt with stories about Munich’s buildings, legends, and wartime past.

“We were running late (our fault) and the tourguide, Liam, waited for us and made every effort to contact us. Once we got there it was great. The markets we visited were beautiful, and the food and drink were great. Liam was an awesome guide and we had a great time.”

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4.Munich: Christmas Markets Food & Drink Tour

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

Spend three hours walking Munich’s Old Town Christmas markets with an English-speaking guide, sampling mulled wine, gingerbread, roasted almonds, and other seasonal treats. Visit Marienplatz, the Residenz Christmas village, the Crib Market, and the Medieval Market. Guide Leon is one named guide. Bring a refundable €15 cup deposit.

“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.From Prague: 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 or Roman, then explore the old town and three Christmas markets, including the medieval market. You get a guided history walk, food tasting, free time for shopping, and hotel pickup in a small group of up to seven.

“Hana was an amazing guide, the tour was very interesting, educational, thoughtful and fun. highly recommend. Anat”

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6.Berlin Christmas Markets Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $25

Walk from Brandenburg Gate to Alexanderplatz with an English-speaking guide, visiting Christmas markets at Bebelplatz, Humboldt Forum, Nikolaiviertel, and beyond. Expect Berlin history, German holiday customs, free time for food and shopping, and a three-hour route through the city center. Some departures have included Spandau or Charlottenburg.

“This tour was fantastic! Alex was an amazing guide and took us to three markets, two of which I would not have known about without the help of a Berliner! The balance between free time and help from our guide was perfect.”

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7.Cologne Christmas Market and Kölsch Beer Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $21Best value

Start at Brauerei zur Malzmühle with an introduction to Cologne’s Kölsch culture, then visit Heumarkt, Alter Markt, the Cathedral market, and Cologne’s largest Christmas market. Guides including Bernie, Chris, Kim, Michael, Marina, and Heike have led this small-group outing, with drinks and snacks purchased separately.

“Michael was great. He was fun and he was very knowledgeable. His English was great and he walked us through things through the markets and beer houses. I’m glad we had him! Thanks Michael.”

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8.Berlin Christmas Markets with Culinary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $168

Spend 3.5 hours tasting Berlin Christmas favorites and mulled wine at Gendarmenmarkt, Lucia Weihnachtsmarkt, and KulturBrauerei. Your English-speaking guide connects food with Berlin history and local customs, with guides such as Benjamin, Simon, Tiago, and Dimitri leading small groups of up to eight. Public transport is required and not included.

“Nice experience with our travel guide, Simon. Meeting place was a tiny bit confusing but a quick text cleared it up - great communication. Small group so it was lovely chatting with others. Went to 3 markets and enjoyed food at all. Wish there was more time to spend at the first one as it was just a quick snack and drink. Overall a wonderful experience that I would recommend.”

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9.From Prague: Dresden Xmas Market & Saxon Switzerland Tour

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

Travel from Prague by WiFi-equipped minivan to Saxon Switzerland and Dresden. Walk across Bastei Bridge, see a medieval rock-castle ruin, tour Dresden’s center with an English-speaking guide, enjoy lunch, then spend three hours at Germany’s oldest Christmas market with Glühwein included.

“Had a lovely day with our guide Robert, really looked after us and showed us some amazing places. Lovely food, had enough time in each place to explore”

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10.Munich Christmas Market Small Group Tour with Gingerbread Heart

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $133

Walk from Karlstor to Odeonsplatz with a guide and your own small group, stopping at four Munich Christmas markets. You’ll see the ice rink, Marienplatz Christmas tree, Residenz Christmas Village, and medieval market, with Bavarian stories, a welcome gingerbread heart, and a postcard. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“This was a great tour. Freya provided such wonderful information. Highly recommend this tour as an overview of the Christmas markets!”

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11.Munich Christmas Market Tour

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

Join a local guide at 3 pm for a 2-hour-45-minute walk through five to six Munich Christmas markets. You’ll try red and white Glühwein, see the medieval market at Wittelsbacherplatz, visit Schrannenhalle, and finish near Odeonsplatz with the option to continue to Tollwood Festival. The tour runs in English for up to 19 people.

“This tour is simply awesome. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We managed to visit various Christmas markets, dranks lots of mulled wine (which was very tasty) and laughed a lot. Didn't expect to enjoy it this much.”

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12.Heidelberg: 1.5-Hour Christmas Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $25

Join a German-speaking guide at Neckarmünzplatz for a 1.5-hour walk through Heidelberg’s Christmas Market and Old Town. You’ll follow the stalls from the Neckar toward Universitätsplatz, hear regional Christmas customs, and have time to buy roasted almonds and other winter treats. The tour is lively and story-led, but part of the walk covers general city history.

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

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

Meet your private guide at Munich’s New Town Hall for a two-hour walk through the Marienplatz Christmas Market and nearby festive sites. Learn about market customs dating to the 14th century, decorations, Glühwein, crafts, and seasonal foods. Guides such as Tom, Mona, and Andrea have tailored the walk to group interests.

“Wonderful, entertaining and knowledgeable guide who tailored the tour to meet our needs. Lovely blend of German history, Christmas tales and shopping at a variety of markets. We had a wonderful time”

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14.Christmas market lights tour bus through Berlin, free mulled wine (2.5 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · from $32

Ride through Berlin’s illuminated streets with a live German-speaking guide, passing Kurfürstendamm, KaDeWe, Potsdamer Platz, Checkpoint Charlie, Bebelplatz, and Rotes Rathaus. The tour ends with 45 minutes at Charlottenburg Palace Christmas market, where a free mulled wine awaits.

“The tour was nice and getting to know the Christmas markets.”

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15.Heidelberg Christmas Market Tour With A Professional Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews

Meet your private guide at Heidelberg Tourist Information for a 90-minute walk through the Old Town and Christmas Market. You’ll see Heidelberg Castle, learn about German holiday customs, and browse stalls selling mulled wine, handmade decorations, sweets, and roasted almonds. Guides such as Anne and Lisa have been praised for clear city history and friendly company.

“Anne was a great guide. Knowledgeable, thorough , and friendly. Combined a market tour with a city center landmarks and history tour.”

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