15 Food & Drink Experiences at Christmas Worth Booking

1.Stockholm: Christmas Traditions & Food Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 141 reviews · 2 hours · from $54Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide in front of Stockholm’s Nobel Prize Museum and walk through Gamla Stan, Östermalm, and Kungsträdgården. Along the way, taste roasted almonds, reindeer meat, saffron buns, glögg, crispbread, and Swedish candy while learning about Lucia, the tomten, and Christmas customs. Groups are limited to 10.

“Frankie was great! Lots of knowledge about the Christmas traditions and culture and lots of laughs too. Since I took the tour after Christmas, no market was open at that time.”

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2.Dresden: Advent Tour with Stollen Tasting and Mulled Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 140 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $18Best value

Join a German-speaking guide for a 90-minute Advent walk through Dresden’s Old Town and three Christmas markets. See the Frauenkirche, Fürstenzug, Royal Palace, Semper Opera, Zwinger, and Striezelmarkt. Along the way, learn about Saxon Christmas customs and sample Dresden stollen with mulled wine.

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3.Christmas Markets Food Tour in Munich

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

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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4.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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5.Christmas Vibe: Old San Juan Pitorro Rum Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $39

In Old San Juan, Rustic Vibes Experience serves five shots of fruit-infused Pitorro, Cañita, and Ron Caña while a bilingual host explains Puerto Rican rum culture. Gary and Jen are named hosts, and the 20-minute private tasting includes local stories, four distilleries, photo chances, and a possible surprise flavor.

“Very relaxed and fun tour! Gary and Jen were very personable and gave us great attention! Great rum!”

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6.Chicago-Style Holiday Hike: Festive Food and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $84

Walk central Chicago with a local guide such as Mickey, Brooke, Julia, or Lillian, stopping for deep-dish pizza, a brownie, a Chicago hot dog or Italian beef, cider, and holiday sights. The three-hour tour is limited to 15 people and includes quick access to Christkindlmarket, Millennium Park, and State Street displays.

“We really loved this tour. Brooke was knowledgeable with great energy. Loved her! One suggestion. During holidays when kriskrindlmarket cups are available, serve last stop hot chocolate in them for people taking tour.”

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7.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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8.Budapest: New Year’s Eve Party Cruise with Food & Live Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 52 reviews · 6 hours · from $341

Board the Gróf Széchenyi at Akadémia 2 for a six-hour New Year’s Eve cruise with a five-course dinner, unlimited listed drinks, Rajkó Ensemble folk music and dance, a midnight buffet, and a DJ party. You will pass Budapest’s lit bridges, Parliament, and Buda landmarks, with an English-speaking host and three menu choices.

“Repas n’est pas raffiné! Cher pour rien!!!! Pas beaucoup d’ambiance.”

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9.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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10.Cologne Christmas Market and Kölsch Beer Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $21

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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11.Immersive Christmas cellar visit and Alsace wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $22

At Vins Zeyssolff in Gertwiller, guides such as Marie and Dorian lead you through an 1850 family winery. Taste up to seven Alsace wines, see century-old oak barrels, watch a 180-degree cellar film, and finish with kougelhopf, a half-bottle of mulled wine, and cookies.

“Our visit to an Alsace wine cellar was nothing short of delightful. The highlight of the experience was our guide, Marie, whose knowledge and passion for wine made the tour engaging and informative. We were treated to an excellent selection of wine samples, showcasing the unique flavors of the region. The entertaining videos about wine-making processes and the fascinating history of the owner’s family added a personal and educational touch. The location is just a 30-minute drive from Strasbourg, with easy access and convenient parking nearby. We left not only with a deeper appreciation for Alsace wines but also with fond memories of the warm hospitality. Highly recommended for wine…”

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12.The Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 3 hours · from $173

Walk central Reykjavik with a local guide such as Palli, Paul, or Einar while tasting smoked lamb, laufabrauð, gravlax, reindeer paté, herring, and Christmas drinks. The tour includes a stop at the Little Christmas Store, lively Icelandic folklore, and a locally inspired gift. Tell the operator about allergies before booking.

“Op deze 1e kerstdag met een leuke groep mensen deze tour gedaan. Onze gids Palli was een geweldige gids. Een echte Viking en een geweldige verhalen verteller. In de restaurants regelde hij alles. Restaurants waren ook heel goed en wij hebben IJslandse gerechten geproefd en deze vielen niet tegen. Kortom, een aanrader.”

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13.Paris Christmas Gourmet Food Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $251

Spend three hours in Saint-Germain-des-Prés sampling French Christmas sweets, candied nuts, nougat, chocolate, and vin chaud. Your small group, capped at eight, visits holiday stalls and specialty shops before settling into a Parisian tearoom with a hot drink. Guides such as Roberto, Sabine, Aniko, and Stefani have led this food-focused walk.

“The tour guide was nice and really took us to elite places for chocolate shopping and gathering of the 13 desserts. He then took us to sit and eat the desserts with a coffee or tea and nice Christmas music. The title of this tour could be misleading maybe it should be something like " the 13 dessert”

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14.Stockholm Christmas Tour and Food Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

Walk through Gamla Stan with an English-speaking guide such as Loredana, Ana, or Frankie, stopping for Swedish Christmas traditions, Polkagris candy, festive lights, mulled wine, gingerbread, and optional ice skating. The small group has a maximum of 10 people, though the food tastings are modest.

“This was a fantastic experience. One of the best Viator tours I’ve ever been on. It was fun, informative, and all around a great time.”

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15.Quebec: German Christmas Market Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 1h 30m · from $34

Spend 90 minutes walking Quebec City’s German Christmas Market with a French- and English-speaking guide. You’ll learn how the market began in 2008, compare Quebec and German Christmas customs, and sample glühwein, a pretzel, and stollen. Meet in front of the Tourist Information Center, and dress for cold, wet, or snowy weather.

“Was great!!! Our guide was amazing and upbeat even though it was -25 and some were freezing. He kept us all going!!!”

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