15 Christmas Experiences in Vienna We Would Book Again

1.Christmas & New Year’s Concert in St. Peter’s Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 516 reviews · from $56Our pick

Vienna’s Christmas and New Year classical concert at St. Peter’s Church. 1-hour ticketed show by Classic Ensemble Vienna in Baroque vaults.

“Fantastic experience!!! We came one hour earlier and there was another concert in the Church - one lady opera singer recital. There were no tickets, donations only. Than our concert started. Our kid 6 years old was expected to sit on the laps, because we selected her age while booking, and she did not receive separate ticket, so if you want to be comfortable get extra ticket for your kid choosing adult ticket instead of child ticket. Wonderful selection of music and fantastic execution. Worth applaud for an encore as we received “ All I want for Christmas is you” as bonus. ;))))Read more”

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2.Christmas and New Year Concert at St. Peter’s Church in Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 155 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Festive classical concert at St. Peter’s Church in Vienna, by Classic Ensemble Vienna. Smart-casual, about 1 hour.

“Do not miss this opportunity!! You will not regret it. Amazing music in a historic intimate chapel!!”

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3.Christmas Markets Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 99 reviews · from $98

Vienna Christmas markets walking tour with a local guide, skip-the-line entry, hot punch, mulled wine, cookies, and gift shopping.

“Really interesting tour of markets with fun tour guide - helped us get our bearings for the next few days in Vienna”

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4.Christmas Concerts in Capuchin Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Vienna’s Capuchin Church Christmas concert with festive trumpet and carols, optional Imperial Crypt beneath the church. Mobile ticket.

“This was a beautiful concert in a lovely setting. Amazing acoustics, candle light and the setting of the chapel, with a portrait of baby Christ made it truly special. The soprano and trumpet also added to the specialness of the quartet.”

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5.Christmas Market Vienna Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 53 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $103

A small-group, English-speaking Vienna Christmas markets walk with glühwein and rum punch, sweet snacks, and fast stops at local favorites.

“We had a great time with our guide seeing the markets and trying the local food and drinks ! I would highly recommend this excursion !”

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6.Private Christmas Markets Walking Tour Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $330Top rated

Private Vienna Christmas markets walking tour with pickup, classic sights, and a local guide. See Karlskirche, Hofburg area, and City Hall markets.

“It was a great experience. Our tour guide Alexander was very knowlegeable and at the same time fun. He was also very helpful giving us tip to navigate ourselves after the tour was over.”

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7.Vienna Christmas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $87

Vienna Christmas markets and landmarks on a late-afternoon small-group walk with Dace Schaerf. Spiced wine and gingerbread cost extra.

“Trying to visit 4 Christmas Markets in two hours, along with some historical sites, was too much. Our guide had to rush us through each location. No time even for pictures!”

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8.Christmas Markets & Shopping in Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70

3 hours of Vienna Christmas markets and shopping, led in English. From Hotel Sacher and Swarovski to St. Stephen’s Square, with stops made to help you buy.

“Nicolette was very funny, attention grabbing and engaging. She had a very resounding voice that everyone could hear especially people in the back of the group which sometimes we ended up at. The group was not very big so we could stay close to the guide. I loved all the little bits of information she gave us which you don’t read in the books. Thanks for a great experience Nicollet.”

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9.Christmas Market Food and Drinks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $140

Taste Austrian winter classics at four Vienna Christmas markets with a local guide, warm drinks like Glühwein and transit tips.

“Our tour guide Gloria was wonderful. She gave historic information at each market . We sampled food and drinks at 4 markets. Great tour , I highly recommend.”

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10.Vienna Guided Christmas Market Food and Drink Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155

A 4-hour small-group Vienna Christmas markets food and drink tour with free snacks and drinks at Am Hof, Spittelberg, Altes AKH, and Karlsplatz.

“Wonderful Christmas Market tour! All sorts of fun bites to eat along with flavorful drinks to wash it all down.. James and Gloria did a great job pointing out the sites and providing a relaxed atmosphere for the tour.”

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11.Private Christmas Market Tour to Hallstatt & Salzburg from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 12 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $690

Private Christmas markets day trip from Vienna to Hallstatt and Salzburg, with pickup, English guide, and scenic alpine road.

“Outstanding Trip. Jenny was very knowledgable and made the trip enjoyable and special. She provides details and a personal touch that you would not get with other tours. In addition, she explains Austria history throughout the journey, bringing you closer to the magic of the area. This tour is highly recommended. Take it! You won't be disappointed.”

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12.Tour with locals on the trails of the Christmas Tree

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $62

Walk Vienna’s illuminated center to learn how the Christmas tree tradition took hold, then enjoy Advent markets with a punch option.

“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.”

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13.Schönbrunn Palace & Christmas Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $64

2-hour small-group tour with skip-the-line access to Schönbrunn Palace, then Christkind Markt stalls, a giant tree, and palace lights.

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14.Small-Group Christmas Day Trip to Hallstatt from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $283

Small-group Christmas Day trip from Vienna to Hallstatt, with Mondsee, St. Gilgen and St. Wolfgang markets, plus guided walk.

“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”

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15.Salzburg Christmas Markets Day Trip from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 13 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $266

Salzburg Christmas Markets day trip from Vienna with Sound of Music stops, Mozart highlights, guided old-town walks, and market time.

“We rely enjoyed the our day trip from vienna to Salzburg. The ride was comfortable and we enjoyed the commentary about the sites we were passing on the way. The walking tour in Salzburg was fun and informative and at a good pace. We loved the Christmas markets on the trip too! Our guide was accommodating, friendly and professional.”

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