Activity Vienna, Austria

Vienna Christmas Tour

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Vienna Christmas Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Rathaus Christmas Market Vienna — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Get into the Christmas spirit during this walking tour of Vienna. Together with your friendly local guide breathe in the spicy aromas of gingerbread as you wend your way through the traditional Viennese Christmas markets held one of the oldest squares in Vienna - Am Hof, most popular Christmas Market at Town Hall Square (Rathaus) and the last stop is Charles Square Christmas market ( Karlsplatz) . Marvel at the city's beautiful architecture during stops at Graben and the Rathaus, then finish your tour with a mug of hot spiced wine (at your own cost)

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Dace Schaerf

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional licensed local guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks (available to purchase)

Itinerary

Graben and Kohlmarkt

10 min

This festive walking tour begins when you make your way to Graben Street - wonderful decorated with giant Christmas chandeliers. Greet your professional guide and the rest of your small group, and set off on foot to walk past some of Vienna's most important landmarks. Ask your guide plenty of questions; the small group size ensures personal service.
Freyung Passage

10 min Admission not included

The Freyung Passage is an architectural jewel with a marble columns, friezes and ironwork. Great also for window-shopping.
Freyung

10 min

The markets on the Freyung are among the most traditional in Vienna, inspiring with traditional craftsmanship and a festive, quiet atmosphere – away from the usual hustle and bustle of many other markets.
Am Hof

15 min

Christmas market Am Hof is located at one of the oldest and most beautiful squares of Vienna. Famous for its "Zirbenpunsch" and big variety of local food stalls. Austrian Post is also represented here and offers visitors a very special highlights.
Burgtheater

Passing by

The Burgtheater is Austrian National Theatre and the most important German language theatre worldwide.
Minoritenkirche

5 min

Minorien Church presents most impressive nativity of Vienna. The sight of this nativity scene can undoubtedly put the viewer in a meditative mood. Of course, this is partly due to the beauty of the figures, but also to the landscaping and the ingenuity in the presentation and characterisation of various types of people.
Wiener Christkindlmarkt

20 min

The traditional Christmas market with around 150 stalls offers Christmas presents, Christmas tree ornaments, handicrafts, culinary delicacies, sweets and warming drinks. The trees in the Rathauspark and along the Ringstraße shine in festive splendor.
Rathaus

Passing by

Vienna City Hall (Rathaus) is the seat of Vienna’s government
Wiener Staatsoper

Passing by

Wiener State Opera is one of the leading opera houses in the world.
Karlsplatz Christmas Market

20 min

The tour ends at Art Advent Karlsplatz Christmas market; where you can continue to enjoy the colourful atmosphere, traditional Austrian food, and mulled wine as you browse the stalls of handicraft items and vintage-style Christmas decorations.
Stop 11

5 min Admission not included

Oe of the most impressive baroque churches in Vienna

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting point is next to the entrance of Knize Store in central Vienna. Guide will hold a green sign saying "Vienna Christmas Tour". If you have any difficulties to find your guide, please call +4369917063593.

End point

Christmas Market at Karlsplatz

Using your ticket

Christmas Walking Tour departs at 4 PM from Graben 13, 1010 Vienna. It is just next to the Plaque pillar - infront of Knize store

Your guide will have a green sign saying " Christmas Walking Tour".

Tour duration is 2 hours. Tour concludes at Karlsplatz Art Advent Christmas Market

Food and drinks are not included in the ticket price, but you will have a possibility to taste different Austrian Christmas specialities during this tour at your own expenses.

Part of the tour can be done by the public transportation system, ticket price (€2.40) is NOT included in the tour price.

You can reach your Tour Guide Dace under ph. number +4369917063593, also on WhatsApp available

Dress code : please be warm dressed - it can be very cold (or rainy) in Vienna.

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A medium amount of walking is involved
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. November and December can be quite cold in Vienna. I case of strong rain, tour will be cancelled. You will get a full refund in that case.