Berlin Christmas Markets Walking Tour

Discover Berlin’s Christmas Markets with a local guide. Enjoy Glühwein, Bratwurst, and festive shopping while learning about German Christmas traditions.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Brandenburg Gate - Marvel at the beautifully illuminated Christmas Tree in front of the iconic Brandenburg Gate and meet your guide.
  • Unter den Linden - Pass by the Russian Embassy and Unter den Linden Boulevard. The guide will explain the history of the site and show you around.
  • Bebelplatz - The guide will explain the history of the site (Book Burning memorial, Humboldt University, State Opera) and show you around the charming Christmas market.
  • Humboldt Forum - The guide will explain the history of the site and take you through the stunning Christmas market with beautiful light installations
  • Berliner Dom - Marvel at the beautiful Berlin Cathedral on your way to the next Christmas market.
  • Nicholas Quarter - Hear plenty of stories and fun facts around German Christmas traditions and Berlin’s Christmas Markets while walking through Berlin’s oldest quarter.
  • Berliner Fernsehturm - See the TV Tower from far while we walk to Alexanderplatz with two more Christmas Markets.
  • Alexanderplatz - Soak up the dazzling cosy atmosphere, sip on a mulled wine and experience Christmas in Germany. We finish the tour at the lively Alexanderplatz near the City Hall (the so-called “Rotes Rathaus”) where two more Christmas Markets can be explored by you after the tour has finished.
What's Included
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Experience the magic of Christmas in Berlin and join our expert local guide on an enchanting journey through Berlin’s Christmas Markets, Germany’s Christmas traditions and their historic origins.

Your guide shares German Christmas traditions and the history of nearby sights such as Brandenburg Gate, Berlin cathedral, the former City Palace and more. Enjoy a tour full of stories and fun facts around Christmas, and experience the beautiful Markets with your guide.

A dazzling array of handcrafted goods, traditional food and drinks teem from the popular spots on this Berlin Christmas tour. Purchase a ‘Glühwein’ — the hot mulled wine that is a staple of the markets — that will have you feeling warm and cozy in no time. Treat yourself to a Bratwurst, shop for Christmas gifts and learn about the history of Christmas in Germany along the way.

Location
Pariser Platz 1
Pariser Platz
We meet in front of the tourist info at the Brandenburg Gate
Cancellation Policy

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

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Happytravelerleeg
Dec 11, 2019
Great overview of Christmas markets - We had a great time at 3 markets. Our guide, Sarah, told us a lot of history behind the places we visited. She took us to out of the way places that most tourists never see. It was an unforgettable time.
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Neil
Dec 10, 2019
Alexanderplatz Christmas Market - Came here at end of november till 3rd december for xmas markets visited a few but would say Alexanderplatz Christmas Market is easily the best ..great food very cosy ..lots to drink loads of xmas stalls music etc. Great place
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Kenneth_h
Dec 6, 2019
Worth every penny! - Such a great introduction to Berlin's Christmas markets! Our tour guide Kathinka was lovely and very knowledgeable about both Berlin and the markets. Some quaint markets were included in the tour which we would not have gone to on our own, and were worth the visit!
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Michelle_b
Nov 26, 2019
Excellent tour! ***** - Our tour guide Sarah was excellent. She was helpful and fun. She had so many stories and historical information. We toured a great mix of traditional and more modern Christmas markets, utilizing public transportation on the trip. Our favorite excursion in Berlin!
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Melanielivesey84
Dec 12, 2019
Long walk through Berlin going to the Christmas markets. - I enjoyed walking to the different markets. In England I live near Manchester and visited the German market but these are far better in Berlin. Much better choice of German food.
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Marycarm
Dec 10, 2019
Nice selection of Markets - Our group (3) joined the aft. tour on Sat 30. Good historical info -3 Markets visited- would have given 5 stars if directions given better when travelling. Large crowds and difficult to see guide - a recognisable cap should be worn for easy visibility
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Michelle
Jan 17, 2019
Was nice and informative - Our guide was lovely and very knowledgeable but was a little disappointed with the selection of markets. One of the ones we were taken to had only 2 or 3 stalls. I know it is difficult getting everyone around but surely when you have between 60 and 80 markets to choose from the selection could be more interesting.
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Rict137
Dec 20, 2018
Good representation - We saw four markets across a range of types. (Unfortunately, the Spandau and the Holy S**t markets were too far for the time we had. They were both worth the trip if you have the time.) . An excellent choice if you are in Berlin during December. Good, convenient start and end locations. Kyle was a great guide, btw.
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Karen_c
Dec 8, 2019
Dashing through the Berlin Christmas Market - My guide was well informed but it was a whirlwind. Not enough time to take all in. Sarah did give some interesting facts as we were going to each place.
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Glennd686
Jan 18, 2019
Potentially best for first time travelers - This is a hard tour to review. The tour itself delivered everything as was stated in the description. The guide was helpful, on time and informative. From that perspective was great. Its just that we didn't get much out of it that we largely hadn't already worked out by ourselves. Essentially the tour was a guide to navigate the public transport (which is relatively easy to use in Berlin) and to point us at the better Xmas markets (which we had researched so was aware of). Summary: If you are a reasonably confident traveler and can figure out public transport just use a google search, google maps and go on your own. If you are less confident or do not have the time to research the best markets on the internet then it is probably worth it. For us, not a bad tour, just not enough value.
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