The 12 Best Christmas Experiences in Germany

1.Christmas Markets Food Tour in Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66.38Our pick

Munich Christmas Markets walking tour with Glühwein, Feuerzangenbowle, lebkuchen snacks, and stops at Marienplatz plus a medieval market.

“Pain was a great tour guide! We saw a bunch of Christmas markets, and a few surprises! The tour was worth the cost.”

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2.Original Munich Christmas Market Tour with Festive Wine and Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $162.92Top rated

Small-group Munich Christmas markets with glühwein, local snacks, and history, no planning needed. Ends at Theresienwiese.

“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!”

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3.Christmas Drag Show Walk with Betty BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 55 reviews · 1 hour · from $44

Freiburg Christmas Drag Show Walk with Betty BBQ, a 1-hour adult stroll of jokes, sparkle, and city stories in winter lights.

“Schöner Spaziergang durch das winterlich beleuchtete Freiburg mit Betty BBQ. Er/Sie konnte uns interessante Anekdoten über Freiburg erzählen und hat Stimmung in die Gruppe gebracht”

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4.Private Christmas Tour in Münster including Glühwein

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 1 hour · from $46

Private Münster Christmas rickshaw tour with Glühwein, rainproof cover, music, and a guided overview of six markets in 1 hour.

“Very fun way to drive around town, see some highlights and hear about the history”

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5.Munich Christmas Market Food Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $181.02

Taste Munich’s Christmas market food and Glühwein at five markets, with history stops, all in about 3 hours.

“The tour with Patrick was a perfect introduction to the Christmas markets in Munich. The food options were delicious and plentiful. He was very knowledgeable about local history, particularly of the architecture. He was good with my children, even getting the one in a bad mood to come out of his shell. The pace was perfect.”

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6.Christmas Markets Food & Drink Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Stroll Munich’s Old Town on a 3-hour Christmas markets food tour with tastings, market stories, and a guided look at Marienplatz.

“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.”

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7.Historic Christmas tour of Lübeck

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 47 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $17Best value

90 minutes in Lübeck during Advent, with a German costumed guide, old Christmas customs, and stories that lead you to the market.

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8.Christmas City Culinary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 40 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Taste Nuremberg’s Christmas markets on a 2-hour guided food walk, with sausage, Lebkuchen, hot wine, and Christ Child history.

“Justina was fabulous. It was such an engaging and fun itinerary, and a great way to learn your way around the Christmas Market. I highly recommend to those visiting!”

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9.From Prague: Dresden Christmas markets and old town tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 8 hours · from $150

Private small-group day trip from Prague to Dresden for the oldest German Christmas markets, old-town walking tour, and tasty holiday treats.

“Roman our tour guide was very kind, he took us to all the nice places and had nice explanations to say about every spot. He was flexible to our needs and we had a great time! I strongly recommend this trip!”

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10.Berlin Christmas Markets with Culinary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $168.20

A small-group Berlin Christmas markets food tour with tastings, mulled wine, and guided stops at Gendarmenmarkt and more, in about 3.5 hours.

“Nice experience with our travel guide, Simon. Meeting place was a tiny bit confusing but a quick text cleared it up - great communication. Small group so it was lovely chatting with others. Went to 3 markets and enjoyed food at all. Wish there was more time to spend at the first one as it was just a quick snack and drink. Overall a wonderful experience that I would recommend.”

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11.From Prague: Dresden Xmas Market & Saxon Switzerland Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 9 hours · from $229

Prague to Dresden Christmas Market and Saxon Switzerland in one long winter day. Small group, Glühwein, Bastei views, guided walks, lunch.

“Excellent trip, good value for money. The guide Sam was very polite and knowledgeable, he made good recommendations. The food at the restaurant was delicious and a generous portion size. There was enough time in each location it didn't feel rushed. I would recommend this trip and the tour company. I will definitely use them again when I come back.”

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12.Festive Christmas Concert in the Zwinger

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 1h 30m · from $64

90-minute Christmas concert in Dresden Zwinger Wallpavillon with Dresden Residenz Orchestra playing Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart. $64

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