The 7 Market Tours in Austria That Earn Their Price

1.Christmas Market Vienna Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 53 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $103Our pick

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.”

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2.Salzburg Christmas Market & City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $348Top rated

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.”

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3.Christmas Market Food and Drinks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $140

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.”

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4.Vienna Guided Christmas Market Food and Drink Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155

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!”

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5.Private Christmas Market Tour to Hallstatt & Salzburg from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 12 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $690

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”

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6.Schönbrunn Palace & Christmas Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $64Best value

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.

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7.Christmas at Belvedere: 3hr Private Tour of Upper Palace & Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $250

Spend three hours with a private English-speaking guide at Vienna’s Upper Belvedere, its Baroque gardens, and Christmas Market. See Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss, hear the palace story from guides such as Maria and Rita, and finish with free time at the market. Tickets are included, but food, drinks, and transport are not.

“Maria did a great job of explaining the history of the palace and what the paintings meant. Was great experience”

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