The Best Organized Christmas Market Tours in Germany

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Want to experience the enchantment of Germany's Christmas markets and immerse yourself in the festive spirit? Our handpicked collection of the best Christmas market organized tours, holiday packages, and tour packages in Germany is based on key criteria such as price, destinations, service, quality, and fun. From tasting the flavors of spiced mulled wine and indulging in delicious treats to perusing artisan crafts and delving into the fascinating history of these captivating destinations, these tours provide the perfect balance of exploration and holiday cheer. Explore delightful marketplaces filled with joyous celebrations, where every corner exudes the magic of the holiday season. One of these fantastic tours below will be the perfect choice for your holiday trip!


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The Best Christmas Market Tours through Germany

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Organized by A-ROSA 5 Days Start/End in Cologne 6 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas market tours in Germany.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Foodies

starstarstarstarstar 4.6 rating

Age Range: 2 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 138
Price per Day: $125

This tour visits Cologne, Rudesheim am Rhein, Mainz, Frankfurt-am-Main, Loreley, and Koblenz.

  • Family
  • River Cruise
  • Fully Guided

By A-ROSA
A-Rosa is a popular river cruise line known for its casual, flexible approach. Their cruises cater to a mix of international and European travelers, offering all-inclusive options with a focus on wellness, family-friendly travel, and laid-back onboard experiences. Their itineraries primarily cover European rivers.



$623
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Organized by Crucemundo 5 Days Start/End in Dusseldorf 5 Destinations
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  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas market tours in Germany.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Foodies

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 1 to 105
Maximum Group Size: 110
Price per Day: $135

This tour visits Dusseldorf, Koblenz, Mainz, Rudesheim am Rhein, and Cologne.

  • Family
  • River Cruise
  • Fully Guided

By Crucemundo
Crucemundo is a lesser-known but budget-friendly river cruise line focusing on European waterways. They offer value-driven itineraries with comfortable accommodations, guided excursions, and an international mix of travelers. Their cruises are often more basic than luxury lines but provide a good experience for cost-conscious travelers.



$724 $579
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Organized by A-ROSA 5 Days Start/End in Cologne 5 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas market tours in Germany.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Foodies

starstarstarstarstar 4.6 rating

Age Range: 2 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 202
Price per Day: $125

This tour visits Cologne, Rudesheim am Rhein, Mainz, Frankfurt-am-Main, and Koblenz.

  • Family
  • River Cruise
  • Fully Guided

By A-ROSA
A-Rosa is a popular river cruise line known for its casual, flexible approach. Their cruises cater to a mix of international and European travelers, offering all-inclusive options with a focus on wellness, family-friendly travel, and laid-back onboard experiences. Their itineraries primarily cover European rivers.



$623
on TourRadar

Organized by A-ROSA 5 Days Start/End in Cologne 5 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas market tours in Germany.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Foodies

starstarstarstarstar 4.6 rating

Age Range: 2 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 202
Price per Day: $125

This tour visits Cologne, Rudesheim am Rhein, Mainz, Frankfurt-am-Main, and Koblenz.

  • Family
  • River Cruise
  • Fully Guided

By A-ROSA
A-Rosa is a popular river cruise line known for its casual, flexible approach. Their cruises cater to a mix of international and European travelers, offering all-inclusive options with a focus on wellness, family-friendly travel, and laid-back onboard experiences. Their itineraries primarily cover European rivers.



$623
on TourRadar

Organized by Insight Vacations 8 Days Berlin to Munich 6 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts
  • Foodies

starstarstarstarstar 4.9 rating

Age Range: 5 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 24
Price per Day: $412

This tour visits Berlin, Leipzig, Dresden, Nuremberg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, and Munich.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Historical
  • Fully Guided

By Insight Vacations
Insight Vacations is a premium guided tour company known for its luxurious coach travel, high-end accommodations, and immersive cultural experiences. They focus on comfort and exclusivity, offering smaller group sizes, carefully curated sightseeing, and unique dining experiences, such as farm-to-table meals and exclusive local encounters.



$3,295
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Organized by Insight Vacations 8 Days Berlin to Munich 7 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • Foodies

starstarstarstarstar 4.9 rating

Age Range: 5 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 40
Price per Day: $316

This tour visits Berlin, Brandenburg, Leipzig, Dresden, Nuremberg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, and Munich.

  • Sightseeing
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Insight Vacations
Insight Vacations is a premium guided tour company known for its luxurious coach travel, high-end accommodations, and immersive cultural experiences. They focus on comfort and exclusivity, offering smaller group sizes, carefully curated sightseeing, and unique dining experiences, such as farm-to-table meals and exclusive local encounters.



$2,529
on TourRadar

Organized by Trafalgar 8 Days Offenbach to Berlin 5 Destinations

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts
  • Foodies

starstarstarstarstar 4.3 rating

Age Range: 5 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 50
Price per Day: $286

This tour visits Nuremberg, Dresden, Leipzig, and Berlin.

Visit the Christmas Markets of Rothenburg, Nuremberg, Wartburg Castle in Eisenach, Erfurt, Weimar, Dresden, Leipzig, and Berlin on this extensive 8 day tour of Germany's famous holiday markets. Start in Frankfurt and end in Berlin. Your tour package includes accommodation as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. Welcome to Germany and the start of your magical trip to experience the festive markets. Each year in November and December the atmosphere builds through Germany with the start of Christmas celebrations. Towns and villages are decorated, Christmas markets open and the wonderful aroma of 'Stollen' and 'Gluhwein' is experienced around every corner. Explore Frankfurt's dynamic financial center and medieval Romerplatz. Travel to Bavaria and arrive in the medieval walled town of Rothenburg. Enjoy an orientation walk with your Travel Director where you will see traditional half-timbered houses and the old Town Hall. Try traditional cuisine or shop for gifts during your free time at the Reiterlesmarkt. Then continue to Nuremberg and admire the mighty ramparts and St. Sebald's Church before visiting Germany's most famous Christmas market in the main square. The market sells arts and crafts as well as 'Zwetschgenmannle' - decorative figurines made out of prunes. Visit a very atmospheric Christmas market held in the courtyard of the impressive UNESCO World Heritage Wartburg Castle in Eisenach. Enjoy typical German food, beverages, crafts, music and entertainment. Later travel to see the largest Christmas market in the province of Thuringia. This medieval market takes place on Cathedral Square in Erfurt with the impressive background of St. Mary's Cathedral and St. Severus Church. These form the perfect backdrop for more than 200 stalls and a big Ferris wheel. See the 120 meter long Merchants' Bridge which has 32 houses along its length - the longest inhabited bridge in Europe. In Weimar, enjoy the taste and smells throughout the historic market square of this UNESCO World Heritage town. Travel to Dresden − known as 'Florence on the Elbe'. Spend time seeing the highlights of this astonishing city including the Opera House and Zwinger Palace. Then experience the magic of Dresden's Striezelmarkt which is Germany's oldest Christmas market. You'll find a blaze of lights, the aroma of mulled wine and Christmas songs. On the second weekend in advent the locals pay homage to the Christmas pastry which originated in their city, the original Dresdner Christstollen. Taste typical Saxon delicacies and buy traditional handicrafts...

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Historical
  • Fully Guided

By Trafalgar
Trafalgar is a well-known guided tour company offering immersive experiences with a strong focus on cultural connections, such as dining with locals or exclusive access to historical sites. Their itineraries cover a wide range of travel styles, from relaxed to in-depth explorations, and they emphasize ease, comfort, and authenticity.



$2,291
on TourRadar

Organized by CroisiEurope River Cruises 4 Days Start/End in Strasbourg 4 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas market tours in Germany.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Foodies

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 160
Price per Day: $235

This tour visits Strasbourg, Rudesheim am Rhein, Boppard, and Mainz.

  • Family
  • River Cruise
  • Fully Guided

By CroisiEurope River Cruises
CroisiEurope is a global river cruise company offering affordable yet comfortable cruises throughout the world. They provide a mix of all-inclusive and à la carte options, with a strong emphasis on regional cuisine and cultural experiences.



$938
on TourRadar

Organized by CroisiEurope River Cruises 4 Days Start/End in Strasbourg 4 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas market tours in Germany.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Foodies

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 160
Price per Day: $235

This tour visits Strasbourg, Rudesheim am Rhein, Boppard, and Mainz.

  • Family
  • River Cruise
  • Fully Guided

By CroisiEurope River Cruises
CroisiEurope is a global river cruise company offering affordable yet comfortable cruises throughout the world. They provide a mix of all-inclusive and à la carte options, with a strong emphasis on regional cuisine and cultural experiences.



$938
on TourRadar

Organized by CroisiEurope River Cruises 4 Days Start/End in Strasbourg 3 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas market tours in Germany.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Great for Foodies

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 160
Price per Day: $235

  • Family
  • River Cruise
  • Fully Guided

By CroisiEurope River Cruises
CroisiEurope is a global river cruise company offering affordable yet comfortable cruises throughout the world. They provide a mix of all-inclusive and à la carte options, with a strong emphasis on regional cuisine and cultural experiences.



$938
on TourRadar

Why does Germany appeal to Christmas market enthusiasts?

Germany is famous for its Christmas markets, which blend festive cheer with traditional craftsmanship. Baden-Baden, Munich, and Berlin are foodie destinations with fantastic cuisine and world-class restaurants. Heidelberg is known for its picturesque beauty, romantic atmosphere, and its classic old town. These tours let you dive into the best markets and holiday destinations in a convenient way at an affordable price. You'll travel stress-free while creating amazing holiday memories.

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How much do Christmas Market Tours in Germany cost?

The average daily price of Christmas Market Tours in Germany is $263 per day. Prices can vary widely due to the included amenities, length of the trip, number of guests on the tour, and many other factors. If you want more information about prices, we have put together a complete analysis of the costs of Christmas Market Tours in Germany here.


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Which Tour Companies Offer Christmas Market Tours?

A number of fantastic tour companies offer Christmas market tours in Germany. These are a few of the best, because they offer the highest rated service, provide the best overall quality, and have the most five-star guest reviews to prove it.

CroisiEurope River Cruises

Focusing on river cruise tours through France, Germany, Cambodia, and Vietnam, CroisiEurope River Cruises is a well established tour provider. Most participants on their tours are adults and their tours range in length from 2 days to 3 weeks. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.

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A-ROSA

A-ROSA offers local river cruise tours through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, the Netherlands, and others. Most participants are adults and the tours range in length from 5 days to 3 weeks. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.

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Insight Vacations

Insight Vacations logo Insight Vacations is a large multi-national travel company which offers tours to destinations around the world. Some of their most popular destinations include Italy, Great Britain, Austria, and France. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category.

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Trafalgar

Trafalgar logo Trafalgar is a large international travel company offering tours all over the world. Some of their most popular destinations include the U.S., Great Britain, Italy, and France. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category.

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Christmas Markets Destinations in Germany

Wondering where christmas markets tours visit in Germany? With a variety of stops and destinations along the way, there's something for everyone.

Mainz

Mainz is a scenic city that sits along the Rhine Rivers. It has a charming old town with many half-timbered houses and historic town squares. It makes a great base for exploring the many towns along the Rhine Rivers.

Berlin

Berlin is the artsy and bustling capital city of Germany. It is cloaked in history with remnants of the Berlin Wall and a moving Holocaust Memorial in town. Today, the city is recognized for its art scene and underground subculture. There are many modern landmarks to see and plenty of entertainment opportunities to experience.

Dresden

Dresden sits on both sides of the Elbe River, with the city's old town on one side and the new town on the other. It is the capital city of the German state of Saxony and it is known for its rich cultures and beautiful baroque architecture. There are many palaces, gardens, and churches thoughout.

Cologne

Cologne is a city that combines both modern and historic features in a very compatible and fun style. From the impressive Cologne Cathedral to the many museums and outdoor spaces along the river, Cologne offers something for everyone. The city is also well connected to the rest of Germany and Europe with a very popular train station right in the heart of town.

Cologne is one of the top Christmas market destinations in Germany. You'll find many different markets spread around town that offer ice skating, curling, warm drinks, and local dishes. Foodies will appreciate the many samplings of local holiday favorites while shoppers will be able to pick up gifts and Christmas decorations that are locally made.

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Other popular destinations for christmas markets tours through Germany include Rudesheim am Rhein, Boppard, Speyer, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, and Braubach.


Christmas Market Tours vs. Independent Travel: Pros and Cons

Before deciding to book a tour or handle the planning yourself, it's important to consider the aspects of each travel style.

Pros
  • Let someone else organize the trip, don't worry about logistics
  • Many tours will make your reservations and schedule transportation for you, so you can avoid the hassle
  • Guides know which markets have the best atmosphere.
  • Make new friends by meeting like-minded travelers.
Cons
  • Schedules may limit your flexibility.
  • Weather problems might limit what you see during the tour.


Pros
  • More flexibility over your schedule.
  • More time to make purchases at the shops
Cons
  • More work to plan a route to visit the best markets.
  • You need to know the market schedules ahead of time.
  • Hotels fill up quickly during the holiday season.


Which is cheaper?

Is independent travel cheaper than guided Christmas market tours? The answer is not simple. Tours provide many of the services that you would otherwise pay for yourself on an independent trip. Hotels, transportation, food, entry tickets, guides, and activities are provided on organized tours, whereas you would pay for everything separately on your own. To deterine the difference in price, you would need to compare the combined price of everything in a tour with everything you would book separately. Sometimes you might want to stay in a cheaper hotel, or eat at a more expensive restaurant, so the price of a tour could be more or less than what you would otherwise pay on your own. Make sure you know what is included before making your comparison.

Also, before booking a tour, make sure you know exactly what is included as tour companies sometimes change their itineraries or included amenities to keep them updated with seasonal changes and customer interests.

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