Austria · CHRISTMAS MARKET TOURS
The markets run from mid-November to Christmas Eve and the big ones are shoulder to shoulder by six. The 10 below cover the Rathausplatz, the Schönbrunn and Belvedere markets and the small courtyards, with prices and the hours worth aiming for.
Walk about 2 kilometers through four Vienna Christmas markets with a local English or Spanish-speaking guide. Taste mulled wine, rum-spiked punch, cookies, and other market food while hearing about Viennese holiday customs. Guides such as Rita, Sophie, Andreas, and Roderick bring local stories, street art, and less touristy neighborhoods into the outing.
“Guide was very friendly and helpful and tried hard to make the tour worthwhile.”
Walk through Vienna’s smaller Christmas markets with a local English-speaking guide, sampling Glühwein, punch, cookies, and traditional snacks. The route visits Mariahilf, Spittelberg, MuseumsQuartier, and Maria-Theresien-Platz in about two to three hours. Guides such as Rita, Kamil, Chloe, and Germana have led recent departures.
“Rita was a wonderful guide! She showed us around the markets and provided interesting and informative stories about the places we visited. Trust her recommendations about food and beverages. This was a great way to see a few markets, sample some delicious snacks and drinks, and spend a few hours in this beautiful city.”
Start at your hotel, vacation home, or another agreed point at 4:30 p.m. and walk through Vienna’s Christmas markets with a private licensed guide. Expect Karlskirche, Stephansplatz, Freyung, Hofburg, Graben, and Rathausplatz, plus tips on food, coffee, restaurants, and public transport.
“Our guide, Daniella, was perfect for our group. She was engaging and full of interesting information about the history of Vienna. She kept the tour moving at a nice pace and filled in information about the Christmas markets too. Would highly recommend.”
Walk Salzburg’s old town with an English-speaking guide, visiting the Residenzplatz market, cathedral, St. Peter’s, Getreidegasse, and Alter Markt. Hear the story of Silent Night, see Mozart’s birthplace, taste gingerbread, and take home a Salzburg Christmas mug. The group is limited to 10 people.
“So much more than learning about the Christmas Market. Wonderful opportunity to hear about local culture and history. Our guide was amazing. Highly recommend.”
Spend about three hours walking central Vienna with a local English-speaking guide, from Hotel Sacher and Swarovski crystals to St. Stephen’s Christmas market, Café Central, and Neubaugasse. You’ll get a city map, shopping tips, and time for Viennese cake, coffee, chocolates, tea, and seasonal treats.
“Nice guide, showed us many places and ts interesting stories about the city. She also recommended local specialties.”
Join Gloria, an English-speaking local guide, for a 3 to 4-hour food tour through four lesser-known Vienna Christmas markets. Taste Käsespätzle, Baumkuchen, Kaiserschmarrn, and other seasonal treats, sip Glühwein or Punsch, and use trams and the metro to move between markets. Small-group and private options are available.
“Our tour guide Gloria was wonderful. She gave historic information at each market . We sampled food and drinks at 4 markets. Great tour , I highly recommend.”
Spend four hours with a small group of up to eight people visiting four Vienna Christmas markets. Guides such as James, Claudia, and Gloria share local food, drink, and city history while you sample holiday treats. The route links Am Hof, Spittelberg, Altes AKH, and Karlsplatz by foot and public transport.
“Fantastic tour. Our guide James was excellent. Wonderful commentary and of course of food through was absolutely delish. Loved having a taste of Vienna!”
Travel from Vienna with Jenny and Vlad, or another English-speaking guide from Cozy Travel, to Hallstatt and Salzburg in one long private day. Expect hotel pickup, a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, Austrian history on the road, mountain views, Christmas stalls, free time for lunch, and hotel drop-off.
“Jenny is extremely knowledgeable and an absolute pleasure. Both her and her husband made the experience very special”
Meet beside Schönbrunn Palace’s main gate for a two-hour guided visit in English or Chinese. You’ll tour the imperial rooms, hear Habsburg stories, see the gardens, and finish at the Christmas market beneath the palace. The €25 entry fee is not included and must be paid in cash.
Leave Vienna early in an air-conditioned minivan for a full day in Salzburg and the Salzkammergut. See Sound of Music locations, join a guided Salzburg old-town walk, then browse Christmas markets in Salzburg, St Gilgen, and St Wolfgang. Pickup, commentary, guides, and return transport are included.
“We rely enjoyed the our day trip from vienna to Salzburg. The ride was comfortable and we enjoyed the commentary about the sites we were passing on the way. The walking tour in Salzburg was fun and informative and at a good pace. We loved the Christmas markets on the trip too! Our guide was accommodating, friendly and professional.”
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