Shopping Tours in Germany: The 5 That Earn the Day

1.Reeperbahn, Port, & Fish Market Morning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 270 reviews · 3 hours · from $41Our pick

Start near St. Pauli with a German-speaking guide such as Berti or Fredo. Walk from the fading Reeperbahn nightlife through the old Elb Tunnel, ride a harbor ferry, and finish with coffee, Hanseatic baked goods, and live music in the fish market hall. Choose a shared or private group.

“Unser Guide Fredo war super, mit tollen Geschichten über die Stadt. Die drei Stunden vergingen wie im Flug. Mega Klasse”

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2.Guided Tour of the Stuttgart Market Hall

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 78 reviews · 1h 30m · from $31Best value

Spend 90 minutes exploring Stuttgart Market Hall with a German-speaking guide such as Utta Becker-Walter. You’ll admire the building from outside, hear stories about its architecture and past, browse stalls filled with food from around the world, then visit the cellar for a glass of prosecco and a view of the market below.

“Durch die Markthalle von Frau Becker-Walter geführt zu werden ist ein großes Vergnügen :-) Echt schwäbisch, mit viel Temperament und Humor hat Frau Becker-Walter uns einen tollen Eindruck von diesem wundervollen historischen Gebäude und seiner Geschichte vermittelt. Wir empfehlen die Tour mit dem größten Vergnügen weiter! Martina und Alberto”

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3.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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4.Eat Like a Berliner: Market Tour, Cooking Class and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $278Top rated

Meet Kit in Schöneberg for a five-and-a-half-hour food experience built around Winterfeldtmarkt. You’ll shop for seasonal ingredients, sample local specialties, visit nearby artisan shops, then prepare and eat a four-course German lunch in a private home kitchen. The group is limited to four, and no cooking experience is needed.

“Our culinary adventure began on a rainy December day in Berlin, and despite the overcast, the experience blossomed into a phenomenal personalized journey through German markets, food preparation and, of course, consumption of the rRead more”

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5.Munic:h; Paul’s Bavarian Food and Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $141

Walk Munich’s Old Town with a local English- or German-speaking guide, stopping at three eateries for soup, a Bavarian main course, dessert, and coffee. Paul is one named guide. Food is optional and paid separately, so confirm costs and dietary needs before booking.

“We had a wonderful time on our tour. Our guide Paul was absolutely fantastic. He had a great knowledge of Munich and took us to some wonderful places. We also enjoyed his company very much! Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to gain first hand an understanding of the Munich food scene! Thank you Paul!!!”

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