The 12 Vienna Christmas Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Vienna: Christmas & New Year’s Concert in St. Peter’s Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 763 reviews · 1 hour · from $57Our pick

Spend an hour with the Classic Ensemble Vienna in St. Peter’s Church, a Baroque landmark in central Vienna. Expect works by Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, Beethoven, Haydn and Schubert, including Eine kleine Nachtmusik and selections from The Four Seasons. Arrive early for the best seat in your ticket section, and dress warmly.

“The concert was amazing. Very talented musicians. Great view of the stage in amazing surroundings. Seats were a bit uncomfortable.”

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2.Vienna: Christmas Photoshoot with a Pro Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 241 reviews · 1 hour · from $140

Spend one hour walking central Vienna with an English-speaking photographer who guides your poses and captures portraits at the Albertina, Burggarten, Hofburg, Rathaus, Ankeruhr, and Stephansplatz. It suits solo visitors, couples, and friends who want professional holiday photos without giving up a quick introduction to Vienna’s grandest sights.

“I had the pleasure of having nemanja as our guide for the tour, very friendly and got along with everyone. It was an amazing experience and well worth the money. Each stop we had didn’t feel rushed and gave us enough time to go explore while also giving us history of the area we were in. Would recommended to anyone . Thank you so much !”

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3.Christmas and New Year Concert at St. Peter’s Church in Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 155 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Spend about an hour with the Classic Ensemble Vienna in baroque St. Peter’s Church, near St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Expect a string quartet and familiar classical works by Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, and Strauss. The setting is intimate and beautiful, but traditional Christmas songs are not guaranteed, and the church can be cold.

“Wonderful experience. We loved it. Music was amazing. Art and talent in a place. Definitely recommended.”

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4.Vienna: Christmas Markets Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 99 reviews · from $98

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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5.Christmas Concerts in Capuchin Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Settle into Vienna's Capuchin Church for about an hour of classical favorites, Christmas carols, trumpet music, and soprano singing in a warm, candlelit setting. The church sits near the State Opera. A combo ticket adds the Imperial Crypt below, home to Habsburg tombs including Maria Theresa, Franz Joseph, and Sisi.

“The church is small, but very impressive. There are art and inlaid woods that make this a warm and inviting venue. The string quartet played for an hour. We applauded enough that they did one encore song. The selection of music was perfect. I very much liked that this concert started at 6:30 and was done by 7:30. Just the right amount of Viennese music to remind you of the genius of the composers that called Vienna home.”

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6.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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7.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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8.Vienna Christmas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $87

Join guide Dace Schaerf at 4 pm for a small-group walk through Vienna’s decorated center and four or more Christmas markets. You’ll pass St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Hofburg sights, Rathaus, and Karlskirche, with time to buy punch, gingerbread, gifts, and local food. The tour ends at Karlsplatz.

“Our Christmas Tour was really amazing! We enjoyed it very much, because our guide new about everything we asked and showed us all the nice Christmas markets around.”

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9.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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10.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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11.From Vienna: Bratislava Christmas Markets Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 11 reviews · 7h 30m · from $44Best value

Travel from Vienna to Bratislava in a small group of up to eight. Walk the Old Town Christmas markets with an English-speaking guide, taste Christmas wine and spirits, enjoy free time at Hviezdoslav Square and Michael’s Gate, then visit the Blue Church, Bratislava Castle, and Devín Castle.

“The excursion was truly amazing. Jan was super kind, and despite the cold, we were able to spend a wonderful day. I really recommend it.”

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12.Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace & Christmas Market Walking Tour

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

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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