The 8 Best Shopping Tours in Austria

1.Christmas Market Vienna Tour

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

Walk from Mariahilf to Maria-Theresien-Platz through four Vienna Christmas market areas, including Spittelberg and MuseumsQuartier. Your English-speaking guide may include stories, Austrian snacks, cookies, Glühwein, rum punch, and a surprise tasting. Expect crowds, cold weather, and plenty of walking.

“Loved it! The guide, Kamil, was fantastic, as was the information he gave us throughout the tour. Food samples were excellent. A magical place at a special time of year!”

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2.Salzburg Christmas Market & City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $348Top rated

Walk Salzburg’s decorated old town with a professional English-speaking guide, visiting Residenzplatz, the cathedral, St. Peter’s, Getreidegasse, and Alter Markt. Learn the story behind *Silent Night*, taste gingerbread, and receive a Salzburg Christmas mug. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“So much more than learning about the Christmas Market. Wonderful opportunity to hear about local culture and history. Our guide was amazing. Highly recommend.”

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3.Christmas Markets & Shopping in Vienna

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

Join local guide Nicoleta for a three-hour English walking tour through central Vienna. Visit Hotel Sacher, Swarovski Kristallwelten, St. Stephen’s Christmas Market, Graben, Julius Meinl, Café Central, and Neubaugasse, with shopping tips and a useful city map.

“Nice guide, showed us many places and ts interesting stories about the city. She also recommended local specialties.”

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4.Christmas Market Food and Drinks Tour

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

Follow English-speaking guide Gloria from Am Hof through Vienna’s 7th district and old university campus, stopping at four lesser-known Christmas markets for Käsespätzle, Baumkuchen, Kaiserschmarrn, Glühwein, and Punsch. You’ll also learn to use Vienna’s trams and metro.

“We leave bed our tour, it was great to see some lesser known markets and Gloria provided lots of insights and history of the markets and surrounding areas. She expertly guided us thru Metro and street cars leaving us ample time to explore. The food and drinks were chosen to reflect the culture and nature of each market. Thank you Gloria for an great afternoon and experience.”

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5.Vienna Guided Christmas Market Food and Drink Tour

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

Join an English-speaking guide, such as James, Claudia, or Gloria, for four hours of market food, alcoholic drinks, Vienna history, and public-transport hops. Visit Am Hof, Spittelberg, Altes AKH, and Karlsplatz in a group capped at eight people.

“Great tour! James was a great host and we learn about the food, drink and history of Vienna. Come hungry!”

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

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

Travel from Vienna to Hallstatt and Salzburg in a private vehicle with English-speaking guides Jenny and Vlad. Expect Alpine views, a short Hallstatt walk, Christmas crafts, Salzburg sights, bottled water, and hotel pickup and drop-off. The long day runs about 12 to 14 hours.

“Vale mucho la pena este recorrido, en un día se recorren dos lugares lejanos a Viena que no tendrías tiempo de ver por tu lado. La guía y el conductor son muy amables y conocedores de la historia y los lugares, la experiencia es espectacular.”

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7.Schönbrunn Palace & Christmas Market Walking Tour

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

Spend two hours touring Schönbrunn Palace’s grand rooms and garden with an English or Chinese speaking guide, then browse about 80 Christmas stalls beneath a giant tree. The $64 price does not include the €25 palace entry fee, payable in cash, so plan for the added cost.

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8.Christmas at Belvedere: 3hr Private Tour of Upper Palace & Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $250

Spend three hours with a private English-speaking guide at Vienna’s Upper Belvedere and Christmas Market. Walk the Baroque gardens, see Klimt’s The Kiss, and hear the palace story from guides such as Maria and Rita before exploring the market at your own pace.

“A very well organized and detailed tour with comprehensive and interesting information from the guide Rita. 100% recommend”

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