Soak up the holiday spirit with a 2-hour tour of the Munich Christmas markets. With more than 20 holiday markets across the city, follow a guide through Munich's Old Town to explore the city's festive offerings, including Christkindlmarkt in Marienplatz. Shop for handmade Bavarian gifts, sip on glÃ¼hwein (mulled wine), and try lebkuchen, the gingerbread cookie that has been a local Christmas staple since the 14th century.

What To Expect

Your 2-hour tour begins at Munich CentralÂ Station (Hauptbahnhof), where youâll meet your guide in mid-afternoon and head out into the ornamented streets of Munich's Old Town. Make sure to bundle up until your first cup of glÃ¼hweinÂ or cider.

Take in the scent of spice cake as you make yourÂ way to Christkindlmarkt in Marienplatz, Munichâs oldest Christmas market. Browse the stalls filled with toys, gifts, and homemade delicacies available for purchase.

Continue to the Sendliger Tor market, followed by theÂ Christmas village in Munich Residenz. Your final stop will be the Medieval Market near Odeonsplatz,Â where youâll discover an ode to the Bavarian Christmas markets of the Middle Ages. See performances, medieval buskers, colorful costumes, and handicrafts for sale.Â

Along the way, learn about the history of MunichâsÂ centuries-old markets and ChristmasÂ traditions from your guide. You'll also be treated to a lebkuchen, aÂ gingerbread-like cookie that has been a Christmas staple since the 14th century.

Your tour ends at the Medieval Market, where you can continue exploring on your own.

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Susan V
, Apr 2018

It was a very informative tour, finding out the history of the markets. The markets are worth seeing and enjoying!

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Martin J
, Jan 2018

Very quick tour but got a good idea of what was available. Good guide

, Dec 2017

Christian was a great tour guide, not only giving background information about the various markets but also some of the historical sites along the way. Recommended!

Kelly L

This tour was a bit overpriced, but I don't regret it. It was a nice introduction to Munich, as I took this tour just after arriving in the city. While we got to see 3 Christmas Markets, 2 of which we might not have discovered on our own, we also got lots of history and tips. Overall I would absolutely recommend this tour if you do it on your first day. Used this tour on our first day as a general overview helped us plan out remainder of week.

Had a really nice time. Tour was very informative and very well explained. You get to see things that most probably you would just walk by without noticing. Would recomend to other friends who would be going to Munich during the Christmas period.

Sini T

The Christmas market where the locals go is amazing with its unique atmosphere..!

Marta V
, Jan 2017

Amazing! Highly recommended

Chris H
, Dec 2016

If you are staying in the city, this is not necessary as you will be by the Christmas markets and can easily walk to them at your leisure. Our guide gave minimal additional information. Good bunch of people on the tour, however wasn't what we had expected.

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