Vienna Christmas Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Get into the Christmas spirit during this walking tour of Vienna. Together with your friendly local guide breathe in the spicy aromas of gingerbread as you wend your way through the traditional Viennese Christmas markets held one of the oldest squares in Vienna - Am Hof, most popular Christmas Market at Town Hall Square (Rathaus) and the last stop is Charles Square Christmas market ( Karlsplatz) . Marvel at the city's beautiful architecture during stops at Graben and the Rathaus, then finish your tour with a mug of hot spiced wine (at your own cost)
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A medium amount of walking is involved
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. November and December can be quite cold in Vienna. I case of strong rain, tour will be cancelled. You will get a full refund in that case.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Graben and Kohlmarkt
This festive walking tour begins when you make your way to Graben Street - wonderful decorated with giant Christmas chandeliers. Greet your professional guide and the rest of your small group, and set off on foot to walk past some of Vienna's most important landmarks. Ask your guide plenty of questions; the small group size ensures personal service.
Freyung Passage
The Freyung Passage is an architectural jewel with a marble columns, friezes and ironwork. Great also for window-shopping.
What‘s Included
Professional licensed local guide
Food and drinks (available to purchase)
Options
Christmas Walking Tour
Christmas Walking Tour by seeing Vienna's Historic Centre and visiting several Christmas markets.
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Vienna Christmas Markets
Rhonelle B,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed this tour with Dace. We got to experience a variety of different types of Christmas markets and spent just the right amount of time in each.
Trying to visit 4...
Janet L,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Trying to visit 4 Christmas Markets in two hours, along with some historical sites, was too much. Our guide had to rush us through each location. No time even for pictures!
Very rushed
Dawn B,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The tour needs to be longer. Too rushed to do 4 Christmas markets in 2 hours plus the last market was too far away from the city center. Barely had time to take pictures. We were only in town one night so needed more time to enjoy.
Love Vienna's Christmas Markets
N8818VOkellyd,,Mar 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vienna at Christmas time was magical. The Christkindle Market was one of the best markets we saw. Perfect for young and old alike we ranged from 15 - 74. Cannot recommend Vienna enough as a fantastic destination especially at Christmas time.
Vienna Christmas market
Linda G,,Dec 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. We visited four markets, and the best ones too!! The tour operator used audio equipment so we could always hear the knowledge she was providing. We even seen the Last Supper that Nepoleon had commissioned in a church that we passed. It was great!!
Christmas markets walking tour
Ann J,,Dec 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Outstanding tour. Dace our guide was fantastic, and ensured we all saw as much as we could. Dace was also very knowledgeable and made the tour so interesting. Highly recommend.
Wonderful Vienna in spite of Christmas markets
Traveler33700337167,,Dec 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We stayed in the Grand hotel which was excellent but pricey & a great location right next to the State Opera. Lots of cafe restaurants nearby but with limited menus . The Tirolerof provides good food at reasonable prices. Visited the Christmas markets but disappointed to find the items vastly overpriced & much cheaper in the UK. Used the Big Bus hop on hop off sightseeing service for 48 hrs & saw the great palaces & museums and the other parts of the city. Wonderful architecture & culture made up for the Christmas markets which were a let down.
City walk in Vienna
jeroeng928,,Feb 18, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice tour, we learned a lot about Vienna we never knew. History of the city but also about the rich families who lived here and made the city what it is nowadays. If you have planned a trip to Vienna, book this tour as well.
what an experience
bartell2016,,Dec 12, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00one of the nicest Christmas markets I"ve visited lately its so nice full of magic ,the decorations are amazing you feel like a child again .
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Beverly W,,Dec 2, 2018
- Review from Viator
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed this trip on our first day. WE WERE VERY LUCKY as 2 people cancelled and the guide continued kindly with us like a private tour! We had a brief look at the cathedral while waiting for the others who never came. We then enjoyed a walking tour in the sun, but chilly! a great introduction to the city centre plus a few Christmas markets. As the light faded the Christmas lights/markets had atmosphere, very festive!Our friendly guide even showed us a great café to get the Viennese coffee and cake.
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