Top 15 Food Experiences at Christmas

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.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.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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10.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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11.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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12.Luxembourg: Christmas Market Food Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · from $95

Spend three hours walking Luxembourg City’s Christmas markets with an English-speaking guide such as Marc or Gabrielle. You’ll make seven food stops across three markets, tasting Gromperekichelcher, Kniddelen, Christmas sausage, and other local specialties while learning about Saint Nicholas Day and Luxembourg’s holiday customs.

“We had the pleasure of joining Marc’s guided tour of the Christmas Market, and it was truly an unforgettable experience! From the moment the tour started, Marc brought the magic of the season to life with his passion, knowledge, and warm personality. The stories and hidden gems he pointed out transformed the experience into something truly special for our whole amily - Luxembourg is a place to be - you can find truly the whole Europe here 😉 Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience! We highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore the city before Christmas in a unique and meaningful way!Read more”

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13.Stockholm: All-You-Can-Eat Christmas Buffet Cruise Livemusic

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · 3h 30m · from $95

Step aboard M/S Vindhem for a 210-minute Christmas cruise through Stockholm’s islands, islets, and skerries. You’ll fill your plate with Swedish holiday classics, seafood, cheese, and desserts while a troubadour provides live music. Vegetarian and vegan diners can request a specially prepared meze at least three days ahead.

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14.Christmas food and walking tour in Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $86

Walk central Athens with a local foodie guide, stopping for kourabiedes, melomakarona, loukoumades, Greek coffee, pies, market cheese, olives, honey, olive oil, and souvlaki. The three-hour tour starts at Syntagma Square, ends in Monastiraki, and limits the group to eight. Agathy is one named guide.

“It was a good time, wear comfortable walking shoes and save plenty of room for all the food. Be prepared with umbrella in case weather doesn't cooperate.”

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15.Reykjavik: Christmas Food Tour with Tastings and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $173

Walk central Reykjavik with an English-speaking guide such as Palli, tasting smoked lamb, laufabrauð, reindeer pâté, gravlax, herring, and Christmas drinks. You will also visit the Little Christmas Store, learn the stories behind each dish, and receive a locally inspired gift. Warm clothing and comfortable shoes are essential.

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