The 15 Best Vienna Christmas Market Tours

1.Christmas & New Year’s Concert in St. Peter’s Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 516 reviews · from $56Our pick

Classic Ensemble Vienna performs a one-hour concert in the Baroque vaults of St. Peter’s Church. Expect familiar works by Mozart, Vivaldi, Beethoven, Bach, Haydn and Schubert, including Eine kleine Nachtmusik. The program is classical rather than necessarily Christmas-themed, and seating is first come, first served within your ticket section.

“A truly amazing experience. Only negative is that we weren’t allowed to take photos or videos”

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2.Christmas and New Year Concert at St. Peter’s Church in Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 155 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Spend about an hour with the Classic Ensemble Vienna at St. Peter’s Church, a Baroque landmark near St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Expect a classical string concert that may include Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi and Strauss, rather than a program of traditional Christmas carols. Seats are assigned on the day, and the church can be cold, so arrive early and dress warmly.

“This was an amazing concert by an extremely talented string quartet, including two violins, a viola, and a cello in the beautiful setting of Saint Peter‘s Catholic Church. It was a perfect way to end our trip to Vienna!”

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3.Christmas Markets Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 99 reviews · from $98

Walk about 2 kilometers to four Vienna Christmas markets with a local guide. Expect stories about Viennese holiday customs, market stalls selling gifts and crafts, mulled wine or punch with rum, cookies, and food tastings. Guides such as Rita, Andreas, and Sophie have led tours, but the guide can vary. The walk lasts 2 to 3 hours.

“Really interesting tour of markets with fun tour guide - helped us get our bearings for the next few days in Vienna”

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4.Christmas Concerts in Capuchin Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Spend an evening with festive music and classical favorites inside Vienna’s Capuchin Church, a small, centrally located church near the State Opera. The concert lasts about an hour, with a quartet and, depending on the program, a soloist or trumpet. Add a visit to the Imperial Crypt beneath the church for a closer look at Habsburg history.

“This was an amazing musical experience. The acoustics in the church are incredible and the talent of the four musicians just superb.. if you want to imagine, watch the rich Viennese musical environment would have been like in the 1800s then this night is for you. Although it is only an hour, it covers so many different styles of musical, thinking that it is well worth the visit loved it all.”

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5.Christmas Market Vienna Tour

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

Walk from Mariahilfer Kirche through Spittelberg and MuseumsQuartier to Maria-Theresien-Platz on a two-to-three-hour English-language tour. Expect Austrian Christmas stories, sweet snacks, Glühwein and punch, including rum for your cup. The market mix ranges from small neighborhood stalls to the MuseumQuartier’s lights and techno beats.

“There is quite a bit of walking and the markets are very crowded. The food/drinks tastings are amazing. Guide very knowledgeable and friendly. The final market, however, he just dropped us off at the entrance and then said good-bye. Was expecting a final tour or tasting given the price. Outside of that, highly recommend!”

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6.Private Christmas Markets Walking Tour Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

This private 2.5-hour evening walk links Vienna’s Christmas markets with sights such as Hofburg Palace, Freyung and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Your licensed guide meets you at your hotel or another agreed spot. Guides have included Brigitte, Walter and Sabine; food, drinks and personal purchases are extra.

“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!”

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7.Vienna Christmas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $87

Join a small group of up to 10 for a two-hour, English-language walk from central Graben to the Karlsplatz Christmas market. Guide Dace Schaerf leads you past Vienna landmarks and several markets, sharing local Christmas customs. Hot spiced wine, gingerbread and market purchases are optional extras.

“Dace was outstanding and gave a lot of information. I'm sure the tour without the Christmas markets would be even more interesting. If you go at Christmas make sure to do the Karlplatz Christmas market as it is much more traditional than the other markets which have a lot of commercial factory made things as opposed to Karlplatz which is clearly a lot of local crafts. Dace does like to show the churches which were all different and interesting but if churches are not your thing....”

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8.Christmas Markets & Shopping in Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70

Walk from Hotel Sacher to Neubaugasse with an English-speaking local guide, stopping at a Christmas market, Swarovski’s central store, historic cafés, and Vienna’s main shopping streets. The tour lasts about three hours, includes a Vienna information package and map, and caps the group at 15. Plan to pay separately for any food, drinks, or purchases.

“Nice guide, showed us many places and ts interesting stories about the city. She also recommended local specialties.”

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9.Christmas Market Food and Drinks Tour

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

Meet near Am Hof and follow an English-speaking local guide to four lesser-known Vienna Christmas markets, from the 7th district to the old university campus. Sample Austrian winter foods such as Käsespätzle and Kaiserschmarrn, sip Glühwein or non-alcoholic drinks, and learn to get around by tram and metro. Gloria has led some tours, though your guide may vary.

“The tour was incredible. The entire family loved it. This is a must. Do not miss it. We had a blast.”

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10.Vienna Guided Christmas Market Food and Drink Tour

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

Visit four Vienna Christmas markets in a group capped at eight, with an English-speaking guide, holiday snacks, and alcoholic drinks for adults. You’ll ride public transport between districts, visit the quieter Spittelberg and Altes AKH markets, and finish at Karlsplatz. Guides on past departures have included James, Claudia, and Gloria.

“Great tour! James was a great host and we learn about the food, drink and history of Vienna. Come hungry!”

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

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

Leave Vienna at 9 a.m. in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for Hallstatt and Salzburg, with hotel pickup and drop-off. An English-speaking driver and guide share Austrian history and local Christmas traditions. Jenny is named often in feedback, while Jane and Vlad are also mentioned. Expect scenic mountain roads, a short Hallstatt walk, and limited time in each town.

“Jenny is extremely knowledgeable and an absolute pleasure. Both her and her husband made the experience very special”

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12.Tour with locals on the trails of the Christmas Tree

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $62

Walk central Vienna with guide Nicole and trace how the Christmas tree tradition arrived in the city. The two-hour route links historic landmarks, including the Anker Clock and Albertina, with stories about Viennese society and the tradition’s uneasy relationship with the Catholic Church. In Advent, you can finish near Am Hof or Rathausplatz and stop for market 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…”

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13.Schönbrunn Palace & Christmas Market Walking Tour

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

Join a licensed English- or Chinese-speaking guide for a two-hour visit to Schönbrunn Palace, its garden and the seasonal Christmas market. The group is limited to 10. Palace admission costs an additional €25 per person and is listed as cash only, so bring euros before meeting at the main gate.

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14.Small-Group Christmas Day Trip to Hallstatt from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $283

Leave Vienna at 6:45 am in an air-conditioned minivan with a maximum of eight people. Visit Mondsee, St. Gilgen, Hallstatt and its Christmas market, with an English-speaking driver-guide and a guided Hallstatt walk. You’ll also have free time, bottled water and onboard WiFi. Food is not included.

“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”

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

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

Spend about three hours with an English-speaking guide in the Belvedere Park and Upper Palace, then finish at the Christmas market. Palace and garden admission are included, as is time for photos. Guides Maria and Rita have led tours praised for clear historical explanations and lively storytelling, though your guide is not guaranteed.

“A very well organized and detailed tour with comprehensive and interesting information from the guide Rita. 100% recommend”

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