Germany · CHRISTMAS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 christmas tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Ride Münster’s six Christmas markets in a private, rainproof rickshaw with mulled wine, music, city history, and personal tips.
“Very fun way to drive around town, see some highlights and hear about the history”
Review of Freiburg’s one-hour Christmas tour with drag queen Betty BBQ, covering humor, history, German-only guiding, price, groups, and practical tips.
“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!”
Review the Rüdesheim Christmas Rhine cruise, with heated seating, seasonal stories, castles, St. Nicholas, and a festive market visit.
“Very nice with the narrator. Service also very good.”
Explore Dresden’s baroque center, wartime past, and historic Christmas markets on an English two-hour walking tour for $25.
“Everything was great, Laura Park was a lovely guide. She took so much interest in all the group participants and tried to personalize the aspects to each one's origin or interest.”
Taste Nuremberg sausages, lebkuchen, and hot wine while exploring the Christkindlesmarkt with a local guide.
“Great tour, returned to the market the next day and felt I knew my way around and what was good to buy.”
Review of a Prague to Dresden Christmas markets tour with hotel pickup, old town walking tour, food tasting, and free time.
“This was an exceptional trip. Hana our guide was super lovely, very informative and she had the time for you. Excellent”
Cruise Koblenz at Christmas with mulled wine, music, and views of Deutsches Eck, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, and Stolzenfels Castle.
“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.”
Explore Berlin’s Christmas markets, landmarks, Glühwein, crafts, and local traditions on a lively three-hour walking tour.
“Excellent trip. Takes you to Christmas markets you would not normally see. Our tour guide Rachel was excellent.”
Taste Berlin Christmas classics across three markets, with Glühwein, local stories, a small group, and practical tips on transport and the finish.
“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 like the perfect winter evening. One of the best parts of the tour was the incredible variety of foods and drinks we were able to try. With Benjamin leading the way, we enjoyed raclette, Kaiserschmarrn, glühwein, Danish gløgg, bratwurst, and flammkuchen. Each stop offered something unique and delicious, and Benjamin explained the origins and traditions…”
Review of the Prague to Dresden Christmas Market and Bastei tour, with Glühwein, lunch, transport, timing, value, and practical tips.
“Sam was exceptional. His knowledge and engaging personality made the day feel like I was with close friends. He is wonderful!!!”
Spend 90 minutes with Vivaldi, Bach, and Mozart in Dresden’s Wallpavillon, a festive Christmas concert in the Zwinger for $64.
See Dresden by heated double-decker, then follow a Pflaumentoffel through three Christmas markets for Saxon holiday flavor.
Explore Bayreuth’s Wilhelmine, Wagner, castle tower, and Christmas market on a two-hour German walking tour for $14.
“Informativer Stadtrundgang (wichtig) - ab keine Weihnachtstour um 10:30 (nicht so wichtig)”
Cruise Berlin’s Spree with drag queen Audrey Naline, enjoying Christmas songs, comedy, evening views, and an optional €9 menu.
“Im festlich geschmückten Salon der MS Audrey verbrachten wir , liebevoll umsorgt , eine fachkundig begleitete gute alte , wunderschöne Dampferfahrt 😃 Audrey , ließ die Zeit mit Unterhaltung, kleinen Spielen und Witz , der nie unter die Gürtellinie ging , wie im Fluge vergehen Danke für diesen schönen Abend”
Cruise the Rhine from Rüdesheim through castle country, with Christmas music, heated seating, waffles, coffee, and market time.
“Nice boat trip but on board service is atrocious. 1 hour to bring us a drink and a waffle.”
Pick the kind of day you want and see what it costs.
