Salzburg Christmas Market & City Tour
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Discover Austria’s heartwarming Christmas traditions, including the story behind the iconic Christmas tree, with this Salzburg Christmas market and city tour. Wander through charming, festive markets adorned with twinkling lights and holiday cheer, perfect for browsing unique gifts or enjoying seasonal treats. This tour is an unforgettable holiday experience in Austria.
The entire activity lasts around 2 hours and is a great addition to any travel itinerary in Salzburg. Previous travelers have rated this holiday tour an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 29 reviews.
Begin your Salzburg Christmas market and city tour at Residenzplatz. Stroll through the festive Salzburg Christmas market as your guide shares the fascinating history of why Christmas markets have been a beloved tradition in Salzburg for centuries.
Next, visit the impressive Salzburg Cathedral, a baroque church completed in the 17th century. Inside, you’ll see seven large organs, a detailed nativity scene, and an old baptismal font. Your guide will also tell the story behind the famous song "Silent Night" and explain how Christmas traditions began in Salzburg.
After that, enjoy a peaceful stop at St. Peter’s Abbey, one of the oldest Benedictine monasteries in Europe. Then, head to the Salzburg Festival Hall, where Christmas performances have been a tradition for over a century.
Continue your Salzburg Christmas market and city tour by walking along Getreidegasse, the city’s well-known shopping street. This historic street is also where Mozart was born. As you admire the old buildings and shops, your guide will talk about Mozart’s early life and career.
The tour continues to Alter Markt, a lovely square known for its coffee houses and candy shops. Be sure to try the popular Mozartkugel chocolate and learn how it is made.
Finally, finish the tour back at the Residenzplatz Christmas market, where you’ll see a beautiful Christmas tree adorned with sparkling lights. Enjoy a warm drink and taste local food from the market stalls before the tour ends.
Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 2 languages: German and English.
The starting point for this christmas tour is located in Salzburg. The exact address is Residenzpl. 1, 5020 Salzburg, Austria. The endpoint of the tour is located at Residenzpl. 1, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 10 individuals per booking. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.
The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience the magic of Austria’s winter traditions with this Salzburg Christmas market and city tour. Stroll through festive markets, explore historic landmarks, and soak up the holiday spirit in one of Europe’s most charming cities. Select your preferred date, secure your spot, and make your winter visit to Salzburg unforgettable!
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Destinations
SalzburgMap
Attractions
Erzabtei / Stift St Peter Salzburg
Salzburg Cathedral
GetreidegasseOptions
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Good to know
Verified reviews
Leslie_H
We thoroughly enjoyed our time with our guide! She was thoughtful and very kind and showed us some of the best out of the way areas and the best places to purchase local items.
The food tastings were also great!
salzburg-experience
thank you so much for your message. It was a great pleasure to meet you and show you Salzburg. Have a wonderful holiday season and thank you for coming to Salzburg.
I9939NWbrianc
We took the train from Schliersee and arrived just after dark. The lights were so festive and Christmasy. The weather was cool and crisp, and the new fallen snow surrounded the area. Kids were ice skating on the manmade rink on the edge of the vendors. We found the vendors to be very pleasant and very conversational. Which is great, especially given that my German consists of 10 words. We always enjoy a few minutes on the lock bridge as we walk towards the market. Always amazed at how long people have been hanging locks there. I highly recommend taking a stroll through the market and enjoying some great food. Try the handmade pizza. Delicious.
502steveg
I was here for the Christmas market. If you like market food, you’ll have no problem finding something to eat. Lots of glühwein for the cold temps. But you’ll find no hot chocolate. There are other hot drinks, but I stayed with glühwein. Did not experience anything bad. Just be aware of your bags and pockets when its crowded.
salzburg-experience
Great suggestions, thank you
mariangE762GW
We are a family of 5 (with 3 girls ages 11,11 & 9) and all of us really enjoyed the tour with Michaela. Our group was really fun and it provided us with so much valuable information. Michaela was so good with our girls, and even made it fun for them, She was always careful to include the girls in all the conversations. Besides, Salzburg is really magicak during Christmas.
salzburg-experience
Sending my high respect for your wonderful and smart family. It was my great pleasure to guide you through Salzburg and show you the magic of Christmas in Salzburg.
All the best and kind regards to your whole family
anacr0ss
It's a big Christmas Market, that spreads through the old downtown streets and gardens. Plenty of things to see, crafts, food, mulled wines and warm punsches, winter clothes and local treasures. A truly fun experience.
salzburg-experience
The whole town of Salzburg is decorated with beautiful Christmas lights and ornaments. It helps to get quite fast into the holiday spirit. Thank you for visiting Salzburg during the winter season. I wish you all the best for this year and lots of good memories from your stay in Salzburg
Robin_M
So much more than learning about the Christmas Market. Wonderful opportunity to hear about local culture and history. Our guide was amazing. Highly recommend.
salzburg-experience
Hi, and thank you so much for your review.
It is always very rewarding to know that you enjoyed the tour and loved the stories about Salzburg.
Wishing you all the best for this year from Salzburg
ValerieS749
My husband and I joined Michaela for our Christmas Market tour and really enjoyed it. The markets are fantastic but we also enjoyed the historical information that she supplied as we strolled around the old town.
Michaela was an excellent guide and we were very fortunate to have her all to ourselves.
I have completely fallen in love with Salzburg.
salzburg-experience
Dear Valerie,
so nice of you to leave this positive message for me.
I also enjoyed our walk through Salzburg. You have been wonderful guests and I wish you all the best for the next year.
luciac863
Salzburg was a beautiful city. It was quaint and the people were lovely. Plenty of history, places to see and eat.
salzburg-experience
Yes, it is true. Salzburg has many historic places to see and great places to eat after a long day of sightseeing.
Thank you for visiting our town Salzburg. I hope you will be back someday to discover new places in town.
cathleenh366
We came to Salzburg on our first visit. The city was more beautiful than expected. The tour was very nice and all our questions were answered. We learned many items of history on city and region with a little Mozart as well.
salzburg-experience
It is nice to know that you enjoyed your time and tour in Salzburg. Salzburg is a small place but has a lot of history.
Thank you for your interest in our culture and booking this tour.
I wish you all the best for the future
WVURover
My wife and I and another couple toured Salzburg with Michaela today. We found
Michaela engaging, funny and highly knowledgeable. She took us on a walking tour for ~3 hours and provided us the history as well as introduced us to good food. She spoke excellent English having lived in California. We prefer the Christmas markets in Salzburg to Vienna. Wear comfortable shoes as you will be walking and on your feet a lot during the day. We spent another few hours touring on our own after.
salzburg-experience
Hello from Salzburg. I just wanted to thank you for taking the Christmas market tour during your stay in Salzburg.
I appreciate your review very much and wish you all the best for this year
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