Vienna · VIENNA CHRISTMAS MARKET TOURS
The markets open in mid-November and close on Christmas Eve, and the good ones are not all on Rathausplatz. These 4 tours compare routes, punch stops and whether food is included, with prices and start times.
Walk about 2 kilometers through four Vienna Christmas markets in alternative districts with a local English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Expect hot punch with optional extra rum, cookies, food tastings, holiday crafts, street art, and stories about Viennese traditions. Bring warm clothes and expect rain or shine.
“Tony the tour guide was excellent and very informative- enjoyable tour”
Join Prime Tours Vienna for a 2 to 3 hour English walking tour through four seasonal stops, from Mariahilf to Maria-Theresien-Platz. Guides such as Rita, Chloe, Kamil, and Germana lead tastings of Austrian snacks, cookies, Glühwein, and punch, with stories about Vienna’s Christmas traditions.
“Very cold outdoor experience with no stops along the way with any type of out door heaters. That would have been nice to break up the tour. The limited drinks and food tastings were a nice little touch. You really can get the same experience without a guide. Guide was very nice but a novice.”
Start at your hotel, vacation home, or another agreed meeting point at 4:30 pm. With a private English-speaking Austria Guide, walk from Karlskirche through central Vienna to Freyung and City Hall, stopping at several Christmas markets and landmarks along the way. Guides may include Brigitte, Walter, Daniela, Sabine, or Mario.
“Brigitte was excellent! Very knowledgeable and patient with our group of 9. Highly recommend this tour!”
Join Dace Schaerf for a two-hour English walking tour through Vienna’s Christmas season. Visit markets at Freyung, Am Hof, Rathausplatz, and Karlsplatz, while passing St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg, Karlskirche, and other central sights. Food and drinks cost extra.
“This was a wonderful tour. Guide was very knowledgeable about Vienna. She was very personable and talked almost the entire time. Answered all of our questions and took us to all the normal tourist places and the out of the way places too. Would highly recommend this tour.”
Pick a palace, a hall or a table.
