Top Europe Markets

Few places do Christmas better than Munich—and this small-group tour offers the perfect way to explore its Christmas markets like a local, savoring seasonal treats and browsing charming merchant stalls. Learn about alpine Christmas traditions while visiting iconic attractions, including Marienplatz, Odeonsplatz, and the Residenz courtyard. End your evening at Theresienwiese, home to Munich’s largest and most unique Christmas market. This tour is run by a local, multi award-winning Munich company and lasts 3 to 4 hours.

Escape the heat and join our small-group, hands-on cooking class in an authentic Hungarian setting! Please note that we have limited availability, so booking ahead is recommended.

If you're in Vienna during the holidays, a visit to one of its famous Christmas markets is an absolute must. You can see the best of them—including the grand dame on Rathausplatz—on this market crawl that introduces you to the city's Christmas traditions of hot rum punch, handicrafts, and ice skating. Enjoy cookies and other treats, and take in the winter wonderland decorations.

Discover Vienna’s spectacular Christmas Markets on this action-packed walking tour. You won’t have to worry about navigating, as a guide will lead the way, and you’ll save time by visiting at least three markets in one evening. See Vienna’s top sites illuminated at night, and learn about Viennese Christmas traditions from your guide. Itineraries vary but potential markets you’ll visit include the Arts & Crafts Market at St. Charles’ Church, and the Old Vienna Christkindlmarkt at Freyung.

Spend a day exploring the highlights of Mozart’s birthplace—Salzburg on this action-packed day tour. Take the stress out of figuring out public transport by having a Vienna pickup, drop-off, and transfers included. You’ll travel quickly and comfortably between dispersed sites and see many top Salzburg landmarks in a day, such as Mozart’s birth house, Salzburg Cathedral, and St. Peter’s Abbey. After a comprehensive walking tour, you’ll have the freedom to explore Salzburg Christmas Market in your own time.

Visit this whimsical Dutch market without hiring a car on this day-trip from Paris to the Valkenburg Christmas market. Perfect for travelers in Europe for a short time, tick off two countries in one vacation. Based in an underground cave system, this market is perfect for gift shopping and enjoying local treats. Ideal for those looking to get into the holiday mood by doing something a little different.

Get into the festive spirit on a private day trip to Amsterdam Christmas Market. With a glass of mulled wine in hand, explore traditional market stalls, browse artisanal decorations, and enjoy ice skating (optional). Led by a local guide—who knows the best way to navigate the market—immerse yourself in the city's bustling festive atmosphere at your own pace.

Soak up the holiday spirit as you explore London's Borough Market and dig into delicious doughnuts with a local guide. Along the route, hear facts about history, restaurants, pubs, and hidden gems, with time for all your questions. Instead of navigating alone, let your guide lead the way as you sample doughnuts from St. John Bakery, Crosstown London Bridge, and more. Don't forget your camera to snap the twinkling Christmas lights.

Get into the festive spirit in London with the help of a local guide to show you around the city’s Christmas lights on this small group tour. Explore Christmas markets, enjoying snacks and lunch, watching street performers, passing by the London Eye, and checking out the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree.

Discover the castle that inspired Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle, without worrying about logistics, on this day trip from Munich to Neuschwanstein Castle. Travel by luxury coach and take in the scenery of Bavaria as you make your way to the castle. After exploring Neuschwanstein on a guided tour, head back to Munich, where you enjoy a short walking tour that includes the Christmas Markets and other city highlights.

Learn more about Budapest’s culinary scene than you’d be able to by wandering on your own with this small-group food tour. Head to Central Market Hall to learn about local cuisine through both engaging stories and a range of tasty samples. Enjoy a welcome shot of palinka before trying Hungarian pickles, regional cheeses, sweet pastries, and much more.

Dive into the festive season in London and explore Christmas markets with help from a guide on this small-group tour. Taste your way through Borough Market and the South Bank, enjoying holiday treats like fish and chips, oysters, eggnog, mince pies, mulled wine, and more. It’s also a great opportunity to shop for souvenirs and Christmas gifts.

Get into the festive spirit on an evening walking tour of Vienna at Christmas time, visiting some of the Austrian capital’s top markets. Listen to your guide’s stories and learn more about local traditions as you stroll through the streets. See popular attractions including the Rathaus and Charles Square, where some of the best Christmas markets are located. You won’t struggle to hear your guide on this small-group tour.

Experience Schönbrunn Palace after hours on an evening tour that blends culture, music, and festive treats. Explore the palace grounds outside regular opening times, then visit the nearby Christmas market with the perk of a culinary voucher to use at a food stall. Later on, end the evening with an included concert ticket to see opera singers and the Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra perform live.

Soak up the holiday spirit—and see more than you could on your own—on this private winter trip from Vienna to Hallstatt and Salzburg Christmas Market. Mulled wine in hand, wander through fairytale villages, sample festive cookies, and learn about local traditions from your English-speaking guide. With transfers included, you can relax and enjoy exploring charming alpine towns you'd never find alone.

Celebrate Christmas in Paris with a private walking tour through the market and festive streets of Saint Germain des Prés, a neighborhood known for its seasonal charm and historic elegance. Enjoy holiday treats like hot chocolate, macarons, and cinnamon rolls as you explore the city’s Christmas Market. Along the way, hear stories and traditions that bring French holiday culture to life.

Get into the festive spirit on this private day trip from Vienna to Prague. Traveling to Prague without a car can be tricky, but this excursion with handy round-trip transfers makes it easy. After a hassle-free pick-up, enjoy free time in the festive city to explore the sights that interest you most. Sample delicious holiday treats, shop for gifts, and soak up the atmosphere in the bustling Old Town Square at your own pace.

Get into the festive Christmas spirit at one of Vienna's most iconic landmarks, Schönbrunn Palace. Start off at the Christmas market, right in front of the Habsburg palace. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine or another hot drink of your choice, and taste one of the local dishes freshly prepared at the stalls. Then, head to the Orangery of the palace to watch a Christmas-themed classical concert.

Create a sumptuous Christmas dinner using France’s rich culinary heritage during this winter-time cooking lesson in Paris. Learn the tricks of the trade from a professional chef, whose experience includes working at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Using seasonal ingredients from a nearby Parisian market, cook with a pro and produce a traditional French meal, which culminates with a Bûche de Noël cake. When Christmas rolls around, you’re sure to impress family and friends back home with your new culinary prowess. Bon appétit!

Festive concerts in one of Vienna's most artistically significant churches. Works by Vivaldi, Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn come to life in exceptional acoustics. International artists such as Les Orpheistes and the Wiener KammerSymphonie String Quintet present varied programs for Advent, Christmas, and New Year. Upcoming Concert Highlights at Vienna’s Minoritenkirche: Nov 29 & 30 – Advent Concert Svendsen / Dvořák / Mozart / Haydn Wiener Kammersymphonie String Quintet Ola Asdahl Rokkones, Saxophone Dec 4 & 5 – Hommage à Mozart Weber / Mozart Kristina Miller, Piano Karin Bonelli, Flute Ekaterina Frolova, Violin Marta Potulska, Viola Liliana Kehayova, Cello Dec 6 – Fascination Vivaldi Vivaldi Les Orpheistes Orchestra Mario Hossen, Violin, Conductor Liliana Kehayova, Cello Dec 7 & 8 – The Three Tenors: Italian Night Verdi / Puccini / Donizetti / Berlin / Lara... Trio Caruso Liliana Kehayova, Cello Full programs available in the photo gallery.