Austria · CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN VIENNA
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 christmas markets in Vienna justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Hear Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, Beethoven, and Schubert in Vienna's Baroque St. Peter's Church during a one-hour festive concert.
“The setting was classic and impressive. The selections were excellent. This venue may just be too big for the number of musicians.”
Hear Mozart, Strauss, and other classics in Vienna’s ornate St. Peter’s Church, with practical advice on seating, cold pews, and Christmas music.
“This was a classical music concert with a string quartet in the amazingly beautiful St Peter’s Church in Vienna, a short walk from St Stephen’s Cathedral. The concert was an hourlong, with no introductions or programme which felt odd and we were packed in like sardines some in pews and some on chairs. The music and setting was beautiful and much enjoyed but felt it was a little disorganised and with a few tweaks would be much better.”
Explore four Vienna Christmas markets with a local guide, tasting hot rum punch, cookies, food, crafts, and festive traditions.
“Our guide, Andres, was knowledgeable and very funny. We went to an authentic market in an area of Vienna we would not have otherwise ventured into. The only negative comment I have is that the tour is rather expensive when all is said and done. Given the cost, I think we expected more in terms of food and drink.”
Hear Christmas carols and classical favorites in Vienna’s Capuchin Church, with optional access to the Habsburg Imperial Crypt.
“Beautiful music, very professional performance in a tranquil setting. Intimate setting. Helpful staff.”
Explore four Vienna Christmas markets with local guides, Austrian snacks, rum-spiked punch, stories, and practical tips for a festive walking tour.
“A special tour, less known in smaller and more atypical Christmas markets, less known by tourists. Michael, the guide presented interesting information and the serving of traditional products was excellent. I recommend 100%.”
Walk Vienna’s Christmas markets with a private guide, from Karlskirche to Rathaus, plus palace sights, local food tips, and evening city views.
“It was a wonderful tour. We enjoyed it so much for our first night in Vienna to see where everything was in the city. Highly recommend!”
Explore Vienna’s Christmas markets, churches, and grand landmarks on a small-group walking tour with hot punch and local insight.
“Great tour. We visited four markets, and the best ones too!! The tour operator used audio equipment so we could always hear the knowledge she was providing. We even seen the Last Supper that Nepoleon had commissioned in a church that we passed. It was great!!”
Explore Vienna’s Christmas markets, cafés, boutiques, Swarovski crystals, and local shopping streets on a lively three-hour walking tour.
“Nicolette was very funny, attention grabbing and engaging. She had a very resounding voice that everyone could hear especially people in the back of the group which sometimes we ended up at. The group was not very big so we could stay close to the guide. I loved all the little bits of information she gave us which you don’t read in the books. Thanks for a great experience Nicollet.”
Taste Austrian Christmas treats and Glühwein at four local Vienna markets, guided by Gloria through the city’s festive streets and public transport.
“The tour was incredible. The entire family loved it. This is a must. Do not miss it. We had a blast.”
Sample Vienna’s Christmas markets with food, drinks, local history, and a small group guide across four festive neighborhoods.
“Wonderful Christmas Market tour! All sorts of fun bites to eat along with flavorful drinks to wash it all down.. James and Gloria did a great job pointing out the sites and providing a relaxed atmosphere for the tour.”
See Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna on a private Christmas tour with scenic Alpine roads, local history, festive markets, and hotel pickup.
“Jane and Vlad were both amazing…Extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time and would highly recommend this experience for anyone!”
Follow Vienna’s Christmas-tree story from the Anker Clock to palace streets, illuminated markets, and a final Advent punch.
“The subject of this tour was the introduction of the Christmas tree to Vienna. You may think that this is actually quite a drab or boring subject but with the excellent and knowledgeable Nicole, she opened up a whole world in relation to this subject. Nicole took us to the various sites linked to this subject. For example we went to the first place where a Christmas tree was displayed in Vienna. Nicole not only went into the subject itself but spoke about Viennese society at the time (19th Century). This provided a great background to the subject. She also gave great insight on what it meant/means to be part…”
Tour Schönbrunn Palace with a small group, then browse Vienna’s Christmas market, with a €25 cash entry fee paid separately.
Spend Christmas in Hallstatt, Mondsee, St Gilgen, and St Wolfgang on a small-group day trip from Vienna with an English-speaking guide.
“We had peter as our driver/guide and he was courteous and organized. We felt safe and in good hands throughout. The itinerary was well planned and we thoroughly enjoyed our day. Highly recommended for people who wants to explore the lake region with a touch of xmas”
See Klimt’s The Kiss, tour Upper Belvedere, and finish at Vienna’s Christmas Market with a private English-speaking guide.
“Maria did a great job of explaining the history of the palace and what the paintings meant. Was great experience”
