10 Christmas Market Tours in Germany, With the Prices Side by Side

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

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

Spend 3 to 4 hours with an English-speaking guide visiting Munich’s main Christmas markets, from Marienplatz to Theresienwiese. Sample festive drinks such as glühwein and glühbier, taste several seasonal snacks, shop at each stop, and learn how Munich’s holiday customs grew from older traditions. The group is limited to 15 people.

“I had so much fun on this tour! Our guide shared that she customizes each tour to make sure everyone in the group is filled with the holiday spirit and she definitely succeeded. Within 5 minutes all of us where laughing and making merry and the fun didn’t stop. I was really impressed with the food and the festive drinks on this tour. Personally, i thought previously thought mulled wine was all the same, but we tried several kinds, including various schnapps, delicious wine, mulled beer, and more. This was by far the best Xmas market experience of my entire European vacation! Would recommend for solo travellers.”

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2.Munich Christmas Market Food Tour with Tastings

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

Walk Munich’s festive center with guides such as Patrick, Kevin, Iain, and Daniel, stopping at Marienplatz, Residenz, Wittelsbacherplatz, and Viktualienmarkt. You’ll sample seasonal sausages, pastries, sweets, pizza-style snacks, and mulled wine while hearing stories about Munich’s churches, palaces, wartime scars, and local traditions. The small group has a maximum of 12 people.

“Wonderful Christmas Market Tour with Kevin! He kept us entertained and laughing, while also informative and helpful! I would certainly book with the company and have Kevin again!!”

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3.From Prague: Dresden Christmas markets and old town tour

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

Travel from Prague to Dresden with a small group of up to seven, a guide-driver, and hotel pickup. Walk Dresden’s old town, visit three Christmas markets including the medieval market, taste seasonal foods, and keep free time for shopping. Guides such as Hana, Roman, and Vaclav are known for flexible pacing and strong local history.

“The day trip was great. Hanna was our guide. She was wonderful. Very friendly, relaxed and knowledgeable. A very nice day. Always checking with us about what we wanted to do or how much time we wanted to spend at something.”

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4.Berlin Christmas Markets Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $25Best value

Walk from Brandenburg Gate through Bebelplatz, Humboldt Forum, Nikolaiviertel, and Alexanderplatz with an English-speaking guide. Expect Christmas lights, German holiday customs, landmark history, market browsing, and free time for Glühwein, hot chocolate, Bratwurst, and gifts. Guides such as Sarah, Kathinka, Alex, and Finn have led past departures.

“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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5.Berlin Christmas Markets with Culinary Tour

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

Explore Berlin’s Christmas markets in a group of up to eight, tasting seasonal food and drinks while moving from Gendarmenmarkt to Lucia Weihnachtsmarkt and KulturBrauerei. Guides such as Simon, Benjamin, Tiago, and Dimitri add local history and Berlin food lore. The tour lasts about three and a half hours and ends at U-Eberswalder Straße.

“My mother and I had a truly magical time on the Berlin Christmas Markets and Culinary Tour with Benjamin. He was warm, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about both Berlin and its holiday traditions. He guided us through beautifully lit markets, shared the history behind the festivities, and created such a welcoming atmosphere that it felt like the perfect winter evening. One of the best parts of the tour was the incredible variety of foods and drinks we were able to try. With Benjamin leading the way, we enjoyed raclette, Kaiserschmarrn, glühwein, Danish gløgg, bratwurst, and flammkuchen. Each stop offered something unique and delicious, and Benjamin explained the origins and traditions…”

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6.From Prague: Dresden Xmas Market & Saxon Switzerland Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 9 hours · from $229

Travel from Prague in a small group of up to eight, stopping at Saxon Switzerland’s Bastei Bridge before a guided Dresden walk, lunch, and three hours at the Striezelmarkt. You get hotel pickup, WiFi, snacks, warm gear, and one Glühwein. Guides have included Tereza, Ondrej, Robert, and Sam.

“Excellent trip, good value for money. The guide Sam was very polite and knowledgeable, he made good recommendations. The food at the restaurant was delicious and a generous portion size. There was enough time in each location it didn't feel rushed. I would recommend this trip and the tour company. I will definitely use them again when I come back.”

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7.1.5-Hour Christmas Market Walking Tour

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

Meet your German-speaking guide at Neckarmünzplatz and walk through Heidelberg’s Old Town to Universitätsplatz. You’ll visit market squares, smell roasted almonds, hear regional Christmas customs, and see how the market fits into the city’s historic streets. The tour costs $25 and lasts 1.5 hours.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · from $32

Ride through Berlin’s Christmas-lit center with a live German-speaking guide, passing Kurfürstendamm, KaDeWe, Potsdamer Platz, Checkpoint Charlie, Rotes Rathaus, Bebelplatz, and more. The 2.5-hour route ends with 45 minutes at Charlottenburg Palace market, where one mulled wine is included.

“It went smoothly. Next time I would like to have a non-alcoholic punch. And maybe a few funny anecdotes about Berlin or Christmas. 🤶”

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9.Christmas Market Magic Walking Tour with a Local

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

Meet your local guide at Café Frischhut for a one-hour walk through Munich’s Christmas markets. You’ll hear about holiday customs, see handmade crafts, enjoy a hot drink and local treat, and get personal advice on cafes, bars, and restaurants. Groups are limited to eight, with stops adjusted to weather and walking pace.

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10.Berlin Christmas Markets Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $144

Spend about four hours with a private local guide exploring Berlin’s Christmas markets from 3:00 pm. Shadi is one named guide, and the route can adjust to your interests, from food and crafts to a more traditional market. You’ll also pass Alexanderplatz and the Berlin Zoological Garden. Public transit costs extra.

“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the area, and was able to give us some good information on Berlin. We enjoyed the second Christmas Market he took us to. The first was more like an American fair, so we asked to go to a traditional market, and he took us there. We had a really good time.”

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