The 15 Best Christmas Market Tours in Germany

1.Original Munich Christmas Market Tour with Festive Wine and Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $162Our pick

A small-group Munich Christmas markets tour with multiple glühwein styles, classic Bavarian snacks, and guided history in 3 to 4 hours.

“We had the most incredible time! The balance between the food and drinks was just right; you can tell that a lot of thought was put into the design and delivery of the whole tour from the beginning to the end. Considering the whole experience, the cost was amazing. We learned a lot and truly had so much fun! I highly recommend this tour!”

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2.Munich Christmas Market Food Tour with Tastings

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

3-hour Munich Christmas market food tour with glühwein tastings at Marienplatz, Residenz, Viktualienmarkt, and more. Small group, English.

“Iain was the perfect host. The company communicated well, Iain was early and easy to find and corralled all the guests and once we are all arrived, off we went. Iain provided a wealth of knowledge and personal insight about the places we went, the things we did and kept us on time for the duration of the adventure. We covered all three Christmas markets in Munich and did so at a comfortable walking pace. The food and drinks were great and Iain provided addition tastings based on our interest. This was a fun tour and I would highly recommend it for adults and couples!”

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3.Christmas Markets Food & Drink Tour

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

3-hour Munich Christmas markets food and drink tour through Old Town, Marienplatz, the Crib Market, and the Residenz village with tastings.

“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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4.From Prague: Dresden Christmas markets and old town tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 8 hours · from $150

8-hour private trip from Prague to Dresden Christmas markets with an old-town walk, food tasting, and shopping time.

“This was an exceptional trip. Hana our guide was super lovely, very informative and she had the time for you. Excellent”

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5.Berlin Christmas Markets Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $25

Berlin’s Christmas markets walking tour from Brandenburg Gate to Alexanderplatz with local history, crafts, and classic treats along the way.

“If you only have a few days and don't know the city, this tour really does the job with the added bonus of a guide who really knows Berlin, it's history and culture. So you not only enjoy the Christmas markets, but also get to learn about the city. He was able to answer all the questions in depth during our tour and inform on the many and varied topics. Excellent.”

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

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

Small-group Cologne tour with Kölsch tastings at a classic brewery and Christmas markets, with live music and mulled drinks.

“We loved tasting Kolsch beers and learning all about Cologne’s history! Marina was an absolute gem and a fantastic tour guide. She had great knowledge of the city and went out of her way to help us get a reservation at a popular restaurant the following night. We were ablRead more”

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7.Berlin Christmas Markets with Culinary Tour

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

Berlin Christmas Markets culinary tour with a small group, guided stops at Gendarmenmarkt and more, plus food tastings and Glühwein in 3.5 hours.

“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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8.Berlin Christmas Markets Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews

A 2-hour walk through four Berlin Christmas markets, with Glühwein, local stories, and landmark photo stops.

“Our tour guide Giles was fabulous. He was very knowledgeable and helpful.”

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9.Old Town and Christmas Market 1.5-Hour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews

A 1.5-hour guided walk through Nuremberg’s medieval core, from Imperial Castle to Albrecht Dürer’s house, ending at the Christmas Market.

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10.Munich Christmas Market Small Group Tour with Gingerbread Heart

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $133

A small-group Munich Christmas market walk hitting Karlstor, Marienplatz, Residenz, and Odeonsplatz with a guide, gingerbread, and a postcard.

“La nostra guida era una signora molto simpatica e disponibile,che ci ha accolto molto bene, però per il prezzo pagato il tour non è stato un granché,e soprattutto non ha mantenuto le promesse fatte in fase di prenotazione,non abbiamo parlaRead more”

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11.1.5-Hour Christmas Market Walking Tour

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

Walk Heidelberg Old Town Christmas Market squares with a guide, warm food smells, and stories of local traditions in 1.5 hours for about $25.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · from $32

2.5-hour guided Berlin Christmas lights bus tour with free mulled wine and a 45-minute Charlottenburg Palace market stop for $32.

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

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13.Munich Premium Christmas Market Hopping with Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 2h 30m · from $58

Join a small-group 150-minute tour through Munich’s Old Town markets, including a hot drink, local tips, and festive traditions.

“Megan was an amazing guide for the Munich Christmas Markets! Super knowledgeable, fun, and full of great insights. She took us to several unique markets that made the tour feel truly special. Absolutely recommend!”

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14.Christmas Market Magic Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 4 reviews · 1 hour · from $116

1-hour Munich Christmas markets walk with a local, capped at 8. Hot drink and treat included, plus local gift and food tips.

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15.Discover Cologne’s Christmas Market Magic with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $117

A one-hour Cologne Christmas market walk with a local, hitting Cathedral, Alter Markt, and Neumarkt, with warm drinks and a treat.

“You go to three markets and walk in between. Good overview of the three. Wear warm clothes and have rain gear.”

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