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Private Christmas Markets Walking Tour Vienna

Vienna, Austria

2 hours 30 minutes
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover Vienna’s spectacular Christmas Markets on this action-packed walking tour. You won’t have to worry about navigating, as a guide will lead the way, and you’ll save time by visiting at least three markets in one evening. See Vienna’s top sites illuminated at night, and learn about Viennese Christmas traditions from your guide. Itineraries vary but potential markets you’ll visit include the Arts & Crafts Market at St. Charles’ Church, and the Old Vienna Christkindlmarkt at Freyung.

Save time—see multiple Vienna Christmas Markets in a day
Walk past many of Vienna’s top sites such as Hofburg Palace
A walking tour takes you to places that can’t be reached by car or bus
A guide will enhance your tour with top tips and fascinating commentary

What's Included

Private licensed Austria Guide - from doorstep/pier/train station

Food and Drinks and personal expenses.
Transport to/from Attractions

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

04:30 PM

Pickup details

Our tour starts at the doorstep of your hotel/vacation home. Other meeting points can be arranged. A later starting time can be arranged

What To Expect

Karlskirche

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Stephen's Cathedral

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Graben and Kohlmarkt (Pass By)

The Hofburg (Pass By)

Am Hof (Pass By)

Freyung

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Freyung Passage (Pass By)

Christmas Market on Rathausplatz (Pass By)

Café Landtmann (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

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Vienna's Christmas Markets with Brigitte

Gilad_K, Dec 2023

My wife and I are quite familiar with Vienna as we've visited the city several times and have grown to love the beautiful Christmas markets. To make our latest visit even more special, we decided to book a private tour of the markets with a local guide. Our goal was to experience the holiday atmosphere like true locals, gain some insights, and learn about the differences between the various markets. Luckily, we were able to book Brigitte as our guide. From the moment we met her in the hotel lobby, we felt like we were meeting an old friend. Brigitte took us to five different markets, and along the way, showed us some hidden gems that we would never have discovered on our own. We had a wonderful time with Brigitte, and before we said our goodbyes, she gave us some fantastic restaurant recommendations that came in very handy. Thank you, Brigitte, for helping us create such beautiful memories. We look forward to seeing you again when we return to your stunning city.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Gilad, thank you for pointing out the essence of our walking tours - “Explore Vienna with Friends”. Glad that Brigitte connected. Hosting repeat visitors with Vienna memories reaching back some time back always is nice but could become challenging to. We are working on a new neighborhood-walk – in the area three of us guides call home. We look forward welcoming you again.

Rainy tour of Christmas Markets

Thomas_G, Dec 2023

Our tour guide Brigitte was excellent. When we arrived at the meeting point, she was already there waiting for us. It was a rainy night, however, her knowledge of the area, and gems of the city, allowed us to see the markets, stay relatively dry, and seek shelter at historic sites when the rain or wind was too strong. This tour was our first activity in Vienna, and a great start, given her extensive local knowledge. I highly recommend her services.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thank Thomas for your positive feedback! With our winter walks we face sometimes hardships weatherwise. Although we love to start our tours at the “doorstep” (hotel, vacation home etc.) – but for afternoon-/evening-tours may start at any chosen meeting-point (café/restaurant).

Hello,...

Gina_L, Dec 2023

Hello, While our guide was able to help us negotiate the streets of Vienna and find the Xmas markets, we did not feel that she was engaged or enthusiastic about the markets. Of course the markets were crowded, but she did not make the visits interesting or fun. We would have like to hear about the history of the markets and to have had suggestions about food to try etc.. Instead, we felt as though it was about her personal feelings regarding crows, quality of food and better places to visit..

Response from Host, Jan 2024

We are sorry that Daniela’s tour did not meet your expectations. According to our monitoring for the tour on Sun, 17DEC23 You booked a 2hrs. introductory walking tour “Markets & Lights” – which covers 4 markets and ends 6.30pm. at Rathausplatz. – Where usually our guests find time to shop and taste AFTER the tour. Dani extended the duration well beyond the two hours, added a fifth market and ended on Karlsplatz, close to your hotel. There was time to shop some commemorative cups and for three tastings. Our team always is reviewing all feedback aiming to improve our tours. In this case we think Daniela was well exceeding the booked service in content and duration.

Christmas Market tour

Alison_I, Dec 2023

Walter gave us a very good evening tour of Vienna and the Christmas markets. He added interesting facts about history and culture. He kept us learning and moving.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thank you, Alison! Covering some of Vienna’s Christmas markets maker a great stroll in the city – if the weather is on your side. Wish you a great 2024!

Great Way to Experience Christmas Markets

Odeh_K, Dec 2023

A great way to experience Vienna’s Christmas Markets on foot! Great food options and drinks! Tour was about the right amount of time!

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thank you Odeh, Our favorite inner city hotel – the Patk Hyatt – poses a challenge for us guides, as it’s in the middle of everything. Glad Sabine was able to make the two hours worthwhile. We provide two hour arrival evening tours – “Aperó Tours” – as a pre-dinner option all year long, but during the pre-Christmas period they shine.

A must do tour

Kathy_R, Dec 2023

Sabine was absolutely amazing. She is very knowledgeable and an incredible tour guide. She took us to the markets, offered food and wine suggestions and help us understand the public transit system. Highly recommended this tour.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thank you, Kathy! After a somewhat „bumpy“ start we are happy to hear that Sabina's flexibility and love for her hometown of choice made the evening happen for you. Pre-Christmas Saturdays in Vienna are a challenge, to be avoided if possible.

Wonderful tour

suzanne, Nov 2023

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!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thanks Suzanne, and glad Daniela was able to help you with a good start in Vienna. Most of our tours are better at the beginning of a stay as we aim to pack in some useful information about our city. Happy Holidays

Tour guide was funny

Timothy_S, Jan 2023

Tour guide met us at our hotel. We criss crossed old town. He provided insights into some of the local sculptures and architecture. We had a sausage from a street vendor. Visited Stephens Platz, city hall and a few hidden gems along the way. Tour guide has a sense of humor.

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Thanks Timothy – for your very positive response. Yes, with our routes we try to avoid “stampede tourism” (so we have to crisscross a bit) and we are open for all kind of questions. We want to live up to our motto “Walk Vienna with a Friend”. Thanks for visiting my city!

Wonderful Xmas market walking tour

Pallav_R, Dec 2022

Great tour guide, very knowledgeable and accommodating to our requests. We felt immersed in our experience as we walked through the Christmas markets.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Hello Pallav Thanks for the positive feedback about Andrea – and thanks for introducing your family to Vienna. Travelling with family can be fun but a bit challenging too. Hope “Chrsitkindl” rewarded you!

We loved the Christmas markets

Melinda_F, Dec 2022

Walter was a great guide. The tour was interesting and the markets were really fun! It was just the right amount of time and walking.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Glad you liked it, and timing and routing met your expectations. Christmas market season is winding down now. Merry Christmas /Happy Holidays

Great Christmas Market Tour

Jason_D, Dec 2022

Bridgette was a fantastic tour guide! She informed us of the history of the Christmas Markets and the traditions of Vienna. We enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend Bridgette and the tour to everyone.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Brigitte is the head of our Hispanic section. Glad to hear about her reaching out successfully beyond her established language expertise. Enjoy springlike Vienna!

Great Walking Tour of Old Town Vienna

Cole_Q, Dec 2022

This was a very good tour. Walter, our guide, asked what we were most interested in and shared information and stories that would be most interesting to us. He not only knows the area well, but has a lot of history and stories to share. He also had a good sense of humor which we enjoyed. Great tour see the area and learn how to get to the noteworthy locations in old town Vienna, so a great tour to start your visit to Vienna with. It is not as much about the Christmas markets as I thought it would be -- you do walk through them but you don't spend any time in them or learn about them -- but it was a great tour and I highly recommend it. The tour ends in the largest Christmas market, so we had plenty of time to walk through it and shop after our tour.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Thank you – got the hint. As Vienna offers a good number of Christmas Markets sometimes at spectacular locations – we concentrate on presenting the locations first and put traditions and details a bit back – also as they are similar all over Central Europe. Nevertheless, your qualified review is heard.

Excelente guía, nos dio...

Jose_L, Dec 2022

Excelente guía, nos dio una explicación muy detallada. Conocimos historia de la ciudad y los diferentes mercados navideños

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Gracias por venir a nuestro tour, fue un verdadero placer acompañaros! Gracias también por tomarte el tiempo en escribir este comentario, tu opinión es muy valiosa para nosotros! Lo primero que hay que hacer si no conoces Viena

Excelente

Maria_V, Nov 2019

Nuestra guía fue Brigittte, muy interesante sus explicaciones y el recorrido por Viena, entre los distintos mercados navideños nos enseñaba calles y lugares de interés. Brigittte cercana, amable, divertida y sobre todo muy buena guía.