Private Full-Day Munich Christmas Markets Tour

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About this activity

This unique private tour lets you experience the magic of pre-Christmas Munich in a special way : alongside your professional and even Christmas-attuned guide, who can always take your personal wishes into account, you will see the most beautiful Christmas markets in Munich and learn about their history and Bavarian traditions.

You will particularly like the romantic "insider tips" that can be easily reached with our minivan away from the hustle and bustle of the old town - of course also with expert explanations of Munich's "normal" sights.

So enjoy this contemplative, eventful, informative & comfortable pre-Christmas day, and you will find : You can't get in the mood for the festivities like this!

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At a glance

Duration: 8 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: German, English
Operated by: Sightseeing Bavaria Exclusive

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Licensed, friendly and experienced tour guide
Included: Drive in the new, luxurious and winterproof Mercedes or VW Minivan (a/c)
Included: Professionally conducted pre-Christmas full-day excursion (only your group participates)

Not included

Not included: Food
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Munich Marienplatz

25 min

The Christkindlmarkt on Munich's Marienplatz, located in the heart of the city, is certainly the most famous.

The Christmas tree in front of the New Town Hall, decorated with 3,000 Christmas lights, offers an atmospheric eye-catcher. The fir tree is donated every year by a different tourist region.

From Marienplatz we can take a stroll through the famous food market, the Viktualienmarkt, to the Sendlinger Gate, where the next Christmas market is already waiting for us.

At the Isartor, the most beautiful of the three surviving Munich city gates, you will be greeted by the scent of the 'Munich Feuerzangenbowle', which is prepared in a 9,000-litre giant boiler. The ingredients rum, red wine and sugar pay particular attention to high quality.

Which of the Christmas markets listed here we will visit, you can decide flexibly on site - the process is never rigid, it always takes place in mutual agreement!
Stop 2

25 min

Its exceptional location in one of the seven courtyards of the historic Munich residence gives this Christmas market, which is actually called the "Christmas Village in the Brunnenhof", its special charm.

It's just a stone's throw from here to the next market at Wittelsbacherplatz...
Wittelsbacherplatz

25 min

You should come to the "Medieval Christmas Market" around the equestrian statue of the Elector Maximilian I. if you want to mingle with Met among knights and jugglers. Don't be surprised if you meet men with helmet, shield and sword! Even women in the Burgfräulein-Costume and bird of prey on their arms are nothing unusual.

If you still need a Christmas present, you can choose between gold jewellery, lambskin and handmade drinking horns.

(The time required for this possible stay depends entirely on your wishes - we will be happy to advise you!)
Stachus

25 min

Every year in the Advent season, the 'Munich Ice Magic' takes place at the Karls-square in front of the western city gate: On the largest mobile ice arena in the city, young and old make their rounds. From the 'Panorama-Alm' you have the best view of the spectacle, possibly with a warming 'Glühwein' (mulled wine) in your hand...

(The time required for this possible stay depends entirely on your wishes - we will be happy to advise you!)
English Garden

one hour

Certainly one of the most romantic places to enjoy the Advent season - plenty of space, lots of history and many attractions offers the largest inner-city park in the world. With a little luck we can watch the unreciphered 'Eisbach' surfers with their special winter sports fun even in sub-zero temperatures.

And last but not least, in the middle of the park is the favorite Christmas market of your guide...
Haidhausen

25 min

For many, the Haidhauser Christmas Market, which has been taking place for more than 40 years, is the most beautiful city. On the idyllic and neat area around a fountain, there is still a really cosy Christmas atmosphere. Away from the hustle and bustle, you can enjoy the Advent season with all your senses and enjoy the glories in the more than 50 wooden huts decorated with Christmas decorations.
Stop 7

25 min

The most bizarre "Christmas Market" takes place with "Pink Christmas" in Munich's Glockenbach district: Here we can go late in the afternoon if you want to see travesty artists, unusual goods and a mixed audience, accompanied by Elektro music: Pink Christmas drives out a few clichés to the normal Christmas market and still stays quite relaxed!

Open from 4 p.m.

(The time required for this possible stay depends entirely on your wishes - we will be happy to advise you!)
Theresienwiese

25 min

Here on the Theresienwiese, where the Oktoberfest usually attracts millions of visitors in late summer, the 'Tollwood Winter Festival' takes place every year from the end of November.

Tollwood is not a classic Christmas market, but rather a unique blend of culture, gastronomy and handicrafts. In addition to the cultural offer, the "Market of Ideas" captivates its visitors with international gift ideas, culinary delicacies and an enchanting square design.

Since some retailers offer their goods in heated large tents, the Tollwood is also an ideal place to warm up!

(The time required for this possible stay depends entirely on your wishes - we will be happy to advise you!)
Nymphenburg Palace

40 min

The charming and cosy Neuhauser Christmas Market is about a 10-minute drive from the centre. A good stopover on the way to Nymphenburg Castle, whose baroque park also develops its special charm in winter.

We also recommend a visit to the baroque interiors, your guide will explain the historical significance and will fascinate you with Nymphenburg anectodes.

Entrance fee per adult: € 8.00 (children under 18 years free admission)

(The time required for this stay depends entirely on your wishes - we will be happy to advise you!

Any entrance fees are not included in the travel price.)

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Star G Hotel Munchen Schwabing
Hotel Landhaus Ambiente
Super 8 by Wyndham Munich City West
The Rilano Hotel Munich, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Hotel Sollner Hof
Villa am Schlosspark
Leonardo Hotel Munich City East
H2 Hotel Munchen Messe
Wies'n Loft
Seibel's Park-Hotel
NH Munchen Messe
Amadeus Hotel

and 398 more pickup points

Pick up at any hotel/address in Munich at 10:30 a.m. or at any other pick-up time you want - then let us know!

Pick-up (and/or return) is also possible outside Munich (e.g. MUC airport) on customer request - please ask us for any additional costs!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Image credit: Alle Fotos mit freundlicher Genehmigung © München Tourismus. Urheber/Bildautoren im Einzelnen: TITEL "Christkindlmarkt auf dem Muenchner Marienplatz" Foto©Fritz Witzig (Nr. 0475) / #1 "Christkindlmarkt Muenchner Marienplatz" Foto©Torsten Krueger (Nr. 0048) / #2 "Muenchen im Winter - Hofgarten" Foto©Annette Sauer (Nr. 1038) / #3 "Christkindlmarkt am Chinesischen Turm" Foto©B. Roemmelt (Nr. 1029) / #4 "Christkindlmarkt vor Altem Rathaus" Foto©Joerg Lutz (Nr. 1373s) / #5 "Christkindlmarkt Muenchner Marienplatz" Foto©Bernd Roemmelt (Nr. 0941) / #6 "Gluehwein auf dem Christkindlmarkt" Foto©B. Roemmelt (Nr. 1207) / #7 "Isarbruecken_im_Winter" Foto©Luis_Gervasi (Nr. 1233) / #8 "Winterabend im Englischen Garten" Foto©Tommy Loesch (Nr. 2014s) / #9 "Kutschfahrt im Englischen Garten im Winter" Foto©Shahow Wali (Nr. 1628) / #10 "Kripperlmarkt auf dem Rindermarkt" Foto©Bernd Roemmelt (Nr. 1156) / #11 "Christkindlmarkt Nußknackerstandl" Foto©Bernd Roemmelt (Nr. 0939) / #13 "Muenchner Christkindlmarkt" Foto©Christian Kasper (Nr. 1997s) / #14 "Weihnachtsstern und Frauentuerme" Foto©Bernd Roemmelt (Nr. 1028) / # 15 "Feldherrnhalle am Odeonsplatz im Winter" Foto©L. Gervasi (Nr. 1417) / #16 "Muenchen im Winter" ©Fotograf Christl Reiter (Nr. 0823) / #17 "Brunnenbuberl am Karlstor" Foto©Werner Boehm (Nr. 1482) / #18 "Schlittenfahren im Englischen Garten" Foto©Tommy Loesch (Nr. 1594s) / #19 "Blick vom Monopteros auf Muenchen" Foto©L. Gervasi(Nr. 1413) / #20 "Muenchen Winter-Tollwood" Foto©Werner Boehm (Nr. 1710) / #21 "Eiszauber auf dem Stachus" Foto©Tommy Loesch (Nr. 1591s) / #22 "Lebkuchenherz Muenchner Christkindlmarkt" Foto©Lukas Barth (Nr. 1761s) / #23 "Christkindlmarkt auf dem Muenchner Marienplatz" Foto©Lukas Barth (Nr. 1871s) / #24 "Weihnachtssterne auf dem Christkindlmarkt" Foto©B. Roemmelt (Nr. 1201) / #25 "Muenchner Christkindlmarkt Verkaufsstand" Foto©Christian Kasper (Nr. 1995s) / #26 "Christkindlmarkt auf dem Muenchner Rindermarkt" Foto©Lukas Barth (Nr. 1872s) / #27 "Hofbraeuhaus_im_Winter" Foto©S._Mueller (Nr. 1221) / #28 "Muenchenpanorama_im_Winter" Foto©S_Mueller (Nr. 1273) / #29 "Winter im Olympiapark" Foto©Werner Boehm (Nr. 1500) / # 30 "Theresienwiese im Winter" Foto©L. Gervasi (Nr. 1416) / #31 "Muenchen - Surfen am Eisbach im Winter" Foto©S. Mueller (Nr. 1470) / #32 "Kanal_vor_Schloss_Nymphenburg" Foto©S._Mueller (Nr. 1219) / #33 "Schloss Blutenburg im Winter" Foto©S. Mueller (Nr. 1468) / #34 "Biergarten Englischer Garten Winter" Foto©Tommy Loesch (Nr. 2011s) / #35 "Biergarten Seehaus im Winter" Foto©Tommy Loesch (Nr. 1593s) / #36 "Zinnfiguren auf dem Christkindlmarkt" Foto©Joerg Lutz (Nr. 1375s) / #37 "Standl auf dem Kripperlmarkt" Foto©M. Ginkel (Nr. 1122) / #38 "Christkindlmarkt auf dem Muenchner Marienplatz" Foto©Lukas Barth (Nr. 1545s) / #39 "Christkindlmarkt am Marienplatz" Foto©Joerg Lutz (Nr. 1371s) / #40 "Winter im Englischen Garten" Foto©L. Gervasi (Nr. 1423)