GERMANY
The standouts.
A run-down of the 15 best markets tours in Germany: what each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Sunrise walk from the Reeperbahn to Hamburg’s fish market, with Elb Tunnel access, a harbor ferry ride, coffee, and live music.
“Hamburg mal ganz anders… Es ist eine sehr besondere Tour, es lohnt auch im Urlaub und im Winter mal so früh aufzustehen. Fredo, der hier viele Jahren sein Revier hatte, konnte uns mit spannenden Geschichten und Erinnerungen tiefe Einblicke geben.”
Munich Christmas markets tour for glühwein lovers: five stops, small group, festive bites, and history in about 3-4 hours.
“This was an absolutely amazing tour! We had a small group which made the tour very intimate. Our guide was very knowledgeable and fun. The food and drinks were great, and the market was amazing. This was my first time in Munich and this tour gave me some great places to check out and a…”
A 90-minute guided walk through Stuttgart’s historic market hall, with global stalls, architecture stories, and a prosecco stop in the cellar.
“Durch die Markthalle von Frau Becker-Walter geführt zu werden ist ein großes Vergnügen :-) Echt schwäbisch, mit viel Temperament und Humor hat Frau Becker-Walter uns einen tollen Eindruck von diesem wundervollen historischen Gebäude und seiner Geschichte vermittelt. Wir empfehlen die Tour mit dem größten Vergnügen weiter! Martina und Alberto”
Taste Munich’s Christmas markets on a 3-hour walking tour with included snacks, glühwein, and local legends from Marienplatz to Residenz.
“We were running late (our fault) and the tourguide, Liam, waited for us and made every effort to contact us. Once we got there it was great. The markets we visited were beautiful, and the food and drink were great. Liam was an awesome guide and we had a great time.”
3-hour small-group tour through Cologne Christmas markets, starting at Brauerei zur Malzmühle for Kölsch and ending by the cathedral.
“Excellent guide. Great information on the history of the town and the markets. Delicious hot wine at the markets. Such good German appetisers and kőlsch.”
Day trip from Prague to Dresden: Striezelmarkt, Bastei canyon views, and Saxon Switzerland. Small group, lunch, and Glühwein included.
“it was very exciting and many places we went and lots of time to get more experience..I praise our tour guide Tereza she's the best full of knowledge and helpful and great guide with lots of sense if humor the whole trip which we never bored all the time .highly recommend”
Winterfeldtmarkt shopping, a chef-led 4-course German lunch with Kit, and regional wine tasting in a small-group Schöneberg tour.
“Kit was a fantastic host! We're new to Berlin (moved here from the USA a couple of months ago) and this tour was a great way to get acclimated to our local markets and modern German cuisine. We left the tour very full, inspired, and ready to explore more local food in Berlin!”
Small-group Munich Christmas markets walk with a guide, gingerbread heart, postcard, and quick stops from Karlstor to Odeonsplatz.
“In a word…FUN! Our family went on the Christmas market tour 12/16. Our sons (18 & 22) weren’t thrill to be going on a tour our first day in Munich, until we met Paul. We learned and laughed our way through the beautiful markets of Munich. Paul iRead more”
1.5-hour guided walk through Nuremberg’s Imperial Castle and Dürer’s House, then a stop at the famous Christmas market.
“individual tour with a great guide”
A 1.5-hour guided walk through Heidelberg’s Christmas Market, mixing Old Town sights with traditions, stories, and tasty winter treats.
Ride Berlin’s lit Christmas streets to Charlottenburg Palace with free mulled wine and a live guide on a 2.5-hour tour.
“It went smoothly. Next time I would like to have a non-alcoholic punch. And maybe a few funny anecdotes about Berlin or Christmas. 🤶”
Munich Old Town Bavarian food walk with guided restaurant stops for soup, sausage, dessert with coffee. 2 hours, $141.
“We had a wonderful time on our tour. Our guide Paul was absolutely fantastic. He had a great knowledge of Munich and took us to some wonderful places. We also enjoyed his company very much! Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to gain first hand an understanding of the Munich food scene! Thank you Paul!!!”
In about an hour, walk Nuremberg’s Christmas markets with a local: Frauenkirche views, bratwurst, carols, plus a warming drink.
“The Christmas market is very crowded on Saturday night. Stefan was very informative and knowledgeable.”
Walk Cologne’s Christmas markets with a local, from Cologne Cathedral to Alter Markt and Neumarkt’s Angel’s Market, with mulled wine and treats.
“You go to three markets and walk in between. Good overview of the three. Wear warm clothes and have rain gear.”
Munich’s Advent magic in 150 minutes. Small-group Christmas market hopping with a local guide, one hot drink, and festive stories.
“Megan was an amazing guide for the Munich Christmas Markets! Super knowledgeable, fun, and full of great insights. She took us to several unique markets that made the tour feel truly special. Absolutely recommend!”
