The 15 Best Prague Christmas Tours

1.Prague: The Nutcracker Ballet Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 423 reviews · from $43Our pick

Spend 105 minutes with Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker at Prague’s Broadway Theatre. Monika and Alexander Kysil’s choreography features soloists including Slava Burlac, Ondrej Novotny, Magdalena Matejkova, and Milan Bocek. The central location near Wenceslas Square makes this an easy evening cultural stop, especially for families and first-time balletgoers.

“This was the first ever time I had been to a ballet have to say it was a very good evening the performers were amazing. The booking of the tickets was quick and easy online would definitely recommend.”

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2.Dresden Christmas Market & Bastei Saxon Switzerland Tour from Prague

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $229Top rated

Leave central Prague at 7:30 a.m. for Bastei Bridge in Saxon Switzerland, then continue to Dresden for lunch, a guided city walk, and free time at the Striezelmarkt. The English tour uses a van for up to eight people, includes hotel pickup, WiFi, snacks, water, and a return around 6 p.m. Guides such as Sam, Jana, Misu, and Robert are frequently praised.

“We had a wonderful day with Alex our tour guide he made us feel extremely welcome. Christmas markets were beautiful.”

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3.Tour 3 Magical Prague Markets with Locals, Christmas Goodies incl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Spend about 2 hours 45 minutes exploring Prague’s famous Old Town market and smaller New Town markets with an English-speaking local guide. Expect Czech Christmas cookies, a warm drink, stories about family traditions, shopping tips, and metro travel between neighborhoods. Guides may include Nikola, Pavla, Misa, Katy, or Tereza.

“Misa was a wonderful tour guide who provided fantastic insights on the Christmas markets in Prague. Along the way our small group sampled delicious Czech goodies, wine and mead. Míša also taught us various Christmas customs. It was a super fun way to spend a couple of hours in Christmassy Prague!”

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4.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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5.Prague: 2-3h Magical Christmas Markets Tour with Inclusions

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 2h 30m · from $100

Meet a Prague City Adventures guide at Franz Kafka Square for a 150-minute walk through three Christmas markets. You’ll sample Czech cookies, mulled wine, and hot mead while learning about local customs, Communist-era changes, and Czech atheism. Guides such as Nikola and George add personal stories, with private groups and hotel pickup available.

“Our guide was outstanding and getting to see some of the smaller more local Christmas markets in as a very worthwhile experience. Highly recommend.”

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6.New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl in Prague, end at KarLovy Lazne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $154

Start in Prague’s Old Town, then follow a guide such as Darragh, Talel, or Kailash through Chapeau Rouge, Fu Club, and ONYX Music Club. You get one hour of unlimited beer, wine, vodka mixers, and champagne, plus welcome shots and skip-the-line entry to five-storey Karlovy Lazne.

“The tour was as incredible chance to see other neighborhoods of Prague and learn about some of the beer and bar culture in the city. Daragh was a great and hospitable guide. Would highly recommend the tour and would do it again if back in Prague.”

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7.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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8.Dresden Christmas Markets And Old Town Tour – From Prague

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $195

Travel from Prague to Dresden with hotel pickup and a maximum of seven people. Explore the Frauenkirche, Zwinger, Semper Opera, Brühl’s Terrace, and other Old Town landmarks, then enjoy the Stallhof medieval market and Germany’s oldest Christmas market, the Striezelmarkt.

“We were picked up at the hotel on time by Ondrej. He was very professional , excellent driver , and explained all the sites .He gave us plenty of time on Dresden .we loved The Christmas markets, the history of Dresden and monuments, the bakeries . Our way back was smoothly . Great time. I will recommended 100 % Jesus”

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9.Prague: Advent Boat Cruise with Sweets and Hot Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 18 reviews · from $29Best value

Board the historic Maria Croon at Pier 16 for a 50-minute Advent cruise through central Prague. Christmas carols, traditional Czech sweets, and one hot drink are included. Choose mulled wine, hot chocolate, black or white coffee, or tea. Bring warm clothing and arrive 15 minutes early.

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10.Christmas Magic of Prague – with Personal Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Spend about three hours exploring Prague’s Christmas markets and winter sights with a private English-speaking guide. Meet at your hotel, visit Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, Kampa Island, Charles Bridge, and New Town, with room to adjust the route. Guides such as Jana, Dagmar, Lenka, Iva, and Mikayla have led past tours.

“Customized experience made just for us. Was great to tour the city and explore places we would not have found on our own. Jana was a great guide.”

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11.Prague: New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl & Karlovy Lazne Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $150

You begin at the Discover Prague Tours office with one hour of unlimited beer, wine, vodka cocktails, and champagne. Then follow English-speaking party guides to one or two more venues before using VIP skip-the-line entry at Karlovy Lázně, Prague’s five-floor club near Charles Bridge. Food and transport are not included.

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12.Exclusive Christmas cruise with Christmas Eve buffet

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 6 reviews · 1h 50m · from $243

Board the historic Maria Croon for a 110-minute Christmas Eve cruise through central Prague. You’ll pass beneath Charles Bridge, view Prague Castle and St. Nicholas Cathedral from the river, hear traditional carols, and eat from a Czech and international buffet. The $243 price includes dinner, prosecco, and a small gift, but not other drinks.

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13.Prague: Christmas/Easter Markets Tour with Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2h 30m · from $121

Spend 150 minutes in Prague’s Old Town with Leah, a Czech national guide and photographer with more than 20 years of experience. See the Astronomical Clock, Tyn Church, and festive markets, taste svařák and gingerbread, and receive 10 edited photos from a private English-language walking tour.

“Leah is a truly exceptional photographer/guide, AND, is a heartwarming incredible person. For me, my time with Leah was the prime of my stay in Prague. Highly highly recommended.”

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14.Prague: Traditional Czech Christmas Cookie Baking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2h 30m · from $92

Spend 150 minutes at Kuličkário, a short walk from Prague’s historic center, learning four Czech Christmas cookies with a local instructor. Make wasp nests, vanilla crescents, coconut balls, and Linzer cookies, then enjoy hot chocolate or Czech punch. Ingredients, equipment, aprons, recipes, and takeaway packaging are provided.

“We loved the small class size. It was well organized. Very clean space. Easy to find. We had great conversation about Christmas traditions in the Czech Republic and Australia. What a kind and knowledgableyoung man. And the treats were yummy”

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15.Christmas in Prague tour – a story that comes to life!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Meet your licensed guide at Maiselova 5 and walk through Prague’s Old Town and New Town during the Christmas season. You’ll see decorated squares, browse traditional markets, hear stories about Charles IV and Mozart, and learn Czech holiday customs. The tour ends at St. James, where a mobile audioguide covers the basilica and friary interiors.

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