GERMANY
The standouts.
A run-down of the 15 best christmas tours in Germany: what each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Solar-powered Christmas cruise on Berlin’s Spree with audio guide, mulled wine, cake and iconic views from Oberbaum Bridge to the Pregnant Oyster.
“The cozy and comfortable environment was the best only thing I missed was some Christmas song for the season.”
Enjoy Berlin’s Christmas lights on a 2-hour guided bus ride with mulled wine, gingerbread, and a 30-minute stop at a market.
“Nice to see Berlin in all these wonderful lights in the evening! So many places that you miss when you walk on the city but now we got to see them.”
Munich Christmas markets tour for glühwein lovers: five stops, small group, festive bites, and history in about 3-4 hours.
“Had a great time on the tour! Tour guide able to get reserved spots at very nice market points. She was very personable and took time to tell us about the city, markets, food and drink throughout. Would do again!”
One-hour private rickshaw tour through Münster’s six Christmas markets, with mulled wine, a blanket, and rainproof comfort.
“Very fun way to drive around town, see some highlights and hear about the history”
Taste Munich’s Christmas markets on a 3-hour walking tour with included snacks, glühwein, and local legends from Marienplatz to Residenz.
“Kevin was an excellent guide - he took personal interest in each of us with personal anecdotes and humorous observations. Viel Spaß! Food choices & Glühwein choices were excellent. With a day to follow, thus offers an amazing overview for exploration the following day with multiple markets to explore! Absolutely worth the price and time!”
Spend 3 hours in Munich Old Town tasting Christmas market treats, learning Advent traditions, and hopping between Marienplatz, the Residenz, and more.
“Learning anout the Christmas markets at the beginning of our trip was great, so we knew where to go during the rest of our stay.”
A German-only, one-hour Christmas city walk in Freiburg led by drag queen Betty BBQ, with jokes, local stories, and old-town sights.
“Betty BBQ was a great tour guide and kept us entertained throughout. She was both informative and very funny. The hour flew by, despite the miserable weather!”
Cozy 2-hour Christmas Rhine cruise from Rüdesheim with stories, St. Nicholas or medieval tales, then a stop at the Christmas Market.
“Very nice with the narrator. Service also very good.”
A 2-hour English walking tour of Dresden’s Christmas markets, from Schlossplatz to Striezelmarkt, with baroque sights and WW2 stories.
“Doris was amazing! Extremely knowledgable and very humorous. Perfect English. Happy to answer questions. I had walked around looking at the building and googled information about them, but didnt appreciate much of it before this tour!”
Walk Nuremberg’s Christmas City with a guide, taste market classics, and learn the Christ Child traditions behind the stalls.
“Our guide, Martina, was very professional and knowledgeable. She told us about the history of the market, how things came to be, and how some things are still continued to this day. The food and drink options were delicious! We saw many unique items that we hadn't seen at other Christmas Markets within other German…”
Small-group day trip from Prague to Dresden Christmas markets with a private guide, old-town walk, and tastings. 8 hours.
“Our guide, Roman, was a great host. He gave us a a good introduction on the history of Dresden and was really flexible with the timing at the markets. The whole family had a great time.”
1-hour Rhine Christmas boat tour in Koblenz with Christmas music and mulled wine, plus views of Ehrenbreitstein, Deutsches Eck, and Stolzenfels.
“We celebrated my mother's birthday with a large group of people. Everything was excellent, the atmosphere was pleasant, there were no crowds, and you could sit outside or go inside to warm up. We give it a 10 out of 10. Thank you to the organizers.”
Berlin Christmas Markets walking tour with a local guide, from Brandenburg Gate to Alexanderplatz, plus stories and market time.
“It was ok. Tour guide was good, accomodating. But I can say with the hop on hop off bus u can visit anybxmas market on your own. So there’s no need for nthentour guide unless you really wanted to have a brief history of the market.”
3-hour small-group tour through Cologne Christmas markets, starting at Brauerei zur Malzmühle for Kölsch and ending by the cathedral.
“Great tour of the Christmas markets. Fun going with a guide who knows where the best spots are. We had a lot of fun!”
Taste your way through 3–5 Berlin Christmas markets with mulled wine, local bites, and a small English-speaking group on a 3.5-hour loop.
“My mother and I had a truly magical time on the Berlin Christmas Markets and Culinary Tour with Benjamin. He was warm, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about both Berlin and its holiday traditions. He guided us through beautifully lit markets, shared the history behind the festivities, and created such a welcoming atmosphere that it felt…”
