Vienna · CHRISTMAS
The markets run from mid-November to Christmas and the concert calendar doubles around them. These 15 cover the market walks, the punch stops and the Advent programmes, priced and timed for the short afternoons.
Hear Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach and Beethoven in Vienna’s Baroque St. Peter’s Church, with first-come seating and a festive one-hour concert.
“Lovely setting and beautiful atmosphere amazing musicians only complaint was how cold it was”
Review of Vienna’s Christmas and New Year concert at St. Peter’s Church, with music, seating, pricing, atmosphere, and practical tips.
“Gorgeous church and amazing music. The performance was magical. Perfect way to spend Christmas night.”
Explore four Vienna Christmas markets on a 2 to 3 hour walking tour with local stories, mulled wine, cookies, and food tastings.
“Andreas was a great tour guide! He knew so much about the markets and suggested others which we went to the next day. He so knew facts about Vienna which were very helpful as we visited other venues. I highly recommend this tour during the holidays!!”
Hear Christmas carols and classical favorites in Vienna’s Capuchin Church, with candlelight, fine acoustics, and an optional Habsburg crypt visit.
“Was a nice classical concert although quite short! Musicians really good professionals, especially the first violin. We really enjoyed it!”
Explore four Vienna Christmas markets with local stories, Austrian snacks, rum-spiked punch, and mulled wine on a 2 to 3 hour walking tour.
“Wasn't a Christmas Market tour. Talked about Austria history more than Christmas Market history. Wasted lots of time waiting on food. Didn't realize it was a food tour. A waste of my time. I would have rather just walked the markets on my own. The meeting point was inconvenient. Uber couldn't get me to it. Basically caused me miss enjoying the markets.”
Walk Vienna’s Christmas markets with a private guide, from Karlsplatz to Rathaus, while discovering palaces, cafés, food, and local tips.
“Great tour experience and loved walking around the city with a local who was very friendly and knowledgeable.”
See Vienna’s Christmas markets, grand churches, and imperial landmarks on a small-group walking tour with hot punch and local insight.
“This tour is a solid introduction to major sites, and if it's your first time in Vienna, it's a great way to cover a lot of ground. Dace was our guide, and she was better than other guides that we've had in Vienna. At times, it was difficult to hear her no radios or headphones, and I didn't feel like we got a lot of history about Vienna. She did provide some commentary about the various Christmas markets that we visited, but there was not much discussion about tradition or the significance of them. Overall, it's a great introduction to Vienna though, so I think it's a good tour to…”
Review of Vienna’s three-hour Christmas markets and shopping tour, with Sacher cake, Swarovski, Café Central, local shops, and practical tips.
“Nicoleta was great. She went over and above to ensure a great tour. She showed us a local’s view of Vienna.”
Taste Austrian Christmas treats at four quieter Vienna markets, with Glühwein, local insight, and easy public transport guidance.
“The tour was incredible. The entire family loved it. This is a must. Do not miss it. We had a blast.”
Taste Vienna’s Christmas markets with a small English-speaking group, four festive stops, holiday snacks, drinks, and local history.
“Great tour. James the tour guide was smart, funny, and very knowledgeable about Vienna. He took us to four Christmas markets where we sampled beverages and traditional food. He was concerned about each of us, and gave my husband and me step by step instruction on how to return to our hotel. We were a small group and got undivided attention! Highly professional and personal. A+++++”
A private Christmas-season day trip from Vienna to Hallstatt and Salzburg, with mountain views, local stories, festive shopping, and hotel pickup.
“Jenny is extremely knowledgeable and an absolute pleasure. Both her and her husband made the experience very special”
Follow Vienna’s Christmas tree story from the Anker Clock to palace squares, illuminated streets, Advent markets, and a possible cup of punch.
“Guide was very nice , but didn’t speak very good English. It was also very difficult to make connections between the detailed Viennese history we were getting and Christmas trees of Vienna.”
Review of Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace and Christmas Market tour, with palace highlights, €25 cash entry fee, timing tips, and honest value advice.
Spend Christmas in Hallstatt, Mondsee, St. Gilgen, and St. Wolfgang with a small English-speaking group from Vienna.
“We had peter as our driver/guide and he was courteous and organized. We felt safe and in good hands throughout. The itinerary was well planned and we thoroughly enjoyed our day. Highly recommended for people who wants to explore the lake region with a touch of xmas”
See Klimt’s The Kiss, tour Upper Belvedere, and taste Vienna’s Christmas traditions on a private three-hour experience.
“Maria did a great job of explaining the history of the palace and what the paintings meant. Was great experience”
Pick a palace, a concert hall or a table.
