Private Christmas Markets Walking Tour Vienna | La Vacanza Travel

Private Christmas Markets Walking Tour Vienna

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Austria, Vienna Region, Vienna
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Vienna
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

From mid-November to New Year's Eve, Vienna’s prettiest squares transform into magical Christmas markets. The generously illuminated monumental buildings along the Ring make a fabulous backdrop and the aroma of Christmas bakery items and hot punch creates a pre-Christmas atmosphere. Snack on cream-filled pastries, candied fruit, roasted chestnuts, and Weihnachtspunsch (a spiced "Christmas punch" of wine, brandy, or schnapps sweetened with warm fruit juices).

Located on almost every corner of the city, there’s a wealth of market huts to browse with the largest marker in front of the impressive City Hall.

Get in the holiday spirit on this 2.5-hour walking tour of Vienna’s Christmas Markets in some of the city’s most picturesque squares.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Karlskirche, Kreuzherrengasse 1 Karlsplatz/Belevedere Quarter, Vienna 1040 Austria

The Art Mart in front of spectacularly illuminated St. Charles’ church is full of crafted gifts, traditional foods and a playground for kids.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: St. Stephen's Cathedral, Stephansplatz 3, Vienna 1010 Austria

St. Stephen’s Cathedral is surrounded by a market that features typical Viennese things like snow-globes. The fragrances of Christmas are all around.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Graben and Kohlmarkt, Vienna Austria

Kohlmarkt and Graben are part of Vienna’s “Golden Quarter”. The cities most famous coffee-roster “Julius Meinl” and the most famous pastry maker “Demel” stand out against all the luxury shops.

Pass By: The Hofburg, Michaelerkuppel, Vienna 1010 Austria

St. Michael’s Gate is the most impressive access to the Hofburg Palace, center of power for more than seven hundred years.

Pass By: Am Hof, Vienna 1010 Austria

Here the iconic “Speckstandl” stands out – sausages, hams, bacon and hearty bites and all the treasures of a smoke house.

Stop At: Freyung, Vienna Austria

The “Old Vienna Christmas Market” at Freyung is for many the most atmospheric one in town. Surrounded by some of the most impressive family palais, the square still has the charm of an old market square.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Freyung Passage, Strauchgasse 4 Palais Ferstel, Vienna 1010 Austria

Ferstel Passage is a kind of a “culinary biotope” offering roman style hams, a French Mediterranean bistro, chocolatier-crafted chocolates and the delights of one of the cities best Coffeehouses, “Café Central”.

Pass By: Christmas Market on Rathausplatz, Friedrich-Schmidt-Platz 1 Town hall Vienna, Vienna Austria

The tour ends at Vienna’s most spectacular Christmas Market which fills the whole area and park in front of illuminated City Hall. The nearby “Café Landtmann” was Sigmund Freuds favorite and still is among the best when it comes to quality and service. – You could plan dinner here!

Pass By: Café Landtmann, Universitätsring 4, 1010 Wien, Austria

The nearby “Café Landtmann” was Sigmund Freuds favorite and still is among the best when it comes to quality and service. – You could plan dinner here!

Inclusions
  • Private licensed Austria Guide - from doorstep/pier/train station

Exclusions
  • Food and Drinks and personal expenses.
  • Transport to/from Attractions
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Our tour starts at the doorstep of your hotel/vacation home.
Other meeting points can be arranged.
A later starting time can be arranged



Ports

  • Reichsbruecke, Handelskai 265, 1020 Vienna


Departure Time

04:30 PM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Gilad_K

31 Dec, 2023

My wife and I are quite familiar with Vienna as we've visited the city several times and have grown to love the beautiful Christmas markets. To make our latest visit even more special, we decided to book a private tour of the markets with a local guide. Our goal was to experience the holiday atmosphere like true locals, gain some insights, and learn about the differences between the various markets. Luckily, we were able to book Brigitte as our guide. From the moment we met her in the hotel lobby, we felt like we were meeting an old friend. Brigitte took us to five different markets, and along the way, showed us some hidden gems that we would never have discovered on our own. We had a wonderful time with Brigitte, and before we said our goodbyes, she gave us some fantastic restaurant recommendations that came in very handy. Thank you, Brigitte, for helping us create such beautiful memories. We look forward to seeing you again when we return to your stunning city.

Thomas_G

30 Dec, 2023

Our tour guide Brigitte was excellent. When we arrived at the meeting point, she was already there waiting for us. It was a rainy night, however, her knowledge of the area, and gems of the city, allowed us to see the markets, stay relatively dry, and seek shelter at historic sites when the rain or wind was too strong. This tour was our first activity in Vienna, and a great start, given her extensive local knowledge. I highly recommend her services.

Gina_L

26 Dec, 2023

Hello, While our guide was able to help us negotiate the streets of Vienna and find the Xmas markets, we did not feel that she was engaged or enthusiastic about the markets. Of course the markets were crowded, but she did not make the visits interesting or fun. We would have like to hear about the history of the markets and to have had suggestions about food to try etc.. Instead, we felt as though it was about her personal feelings regarding crows, quality of food and better places to visit..

Alison_I

24 Dec, 2023

Walter gave us a very good evening tour of Vienna and the Christmas markets. He added interesting facts about history and culture. He kept us learning and moving.

Odeh_K

21 Dec, 2023

A great way to experience Vienna’s Christmas Markets on foot! Great food options and drinks! Tour was about the right amount of time!

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