Christmas Markets of Vienna: Punch & Gingerbread
Vienna, Austria
From EUR 75.00
Office phone number: +43 699 1165 9126
Christmas Markets of Vienna: Punch & Gingerbread
Vienna, Austria
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
If you’re looking for a Christmas fairy tale city with all the trimmings, look no further! Vienna is the place to be this December. On this tour, we’ll show you our top three Christmas markets in the city, where you’ll get to try some original holiday punch, eat deliciously crumbly gingerbread, and get a real taste of Vienna’s festive holiday spirit. Frohe Weihnachten as the Austrians say!
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Highlights
- Visit three of the merriest Christmas markets in Vienna with a local guide by your side
- Find out the secret to making a warming Viennese Christmas punch and take a sip to warm you up as we stroll the streets
- Snack on delightfully naughty festive sweets as you browse the market stalls
- Get off the beaten track and explore a neighbourhood market that’s framed by picture-perfect Biedermeier houses
- Discover areas of Vienna’s Christmas markets that many tourists miss and find out more about the medieval origins of this festive shindig
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Meeting point:
St. Stephen’s Cathedral entrance
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- Starting time: 4.00 PM
- Ending point:
St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, metro tickets, hot wine, baked potato, punch, sweet treats.
Exclusions: Tickets for the Metro, additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
We’ll start our tour by meeting directly in front of Vienna’s famous St. Stephen’s Cathedral and heading to our first destination by foot. Our route is a beautifully decorated extravaganza of holiday decorations and festive lights that’s sure to put you in the Christmas spirit!
As we walk we will pass Karls Church, which is known for its elongated ellipsoid dome (Google it and impress all your friends with your new, in-depth architectural knowledge!). Since the Karlsplatz area was restored back in the ‘80s, the church has gained a place on the city’s must-do list.
Karlsplatz will be our first stop, where a bustling Chrismtas market temporarily replaces the beautifully designed central fountain with hay, wooden houses and pony rides!
From pretty lights above, to small, fairy tale-like wooden houses that sell freshly made gingerbread, you’ll see just how festive Vienna’s famous Christmas markets can get. As we walk, we’ll try baked potatoes, hot wine and more!
From there, we’ll be taking the metro to our next Christmas market, located on the site of the old Viennese general hospital, which dates all the way back to 1686 after the end of the second Turkish siege. This market is beloved by locals and is particularly popular with Viennese families. We’ll enjoy the scenery and decorated market stalls, learning a little about Austrian Christmas traditions as we taste hearty punch and sweet treats along the way.
Our last stop will take us off the tourist trail and bring us to a Christmas market that’s located on the outskirts of the city. As of today this area is a good example of urban regeneration. As we walk we’ll admire well-preserved Biedermeier houses and narrow streets that paint a picture of what the original village here might have been like. The market itself winds its way through the streets and alleyways and there’s something to make you feel festive at nearly every turn. You’ll feel as if you’ve gone back in time to Christmas past.
Full of punch and holiday spirit, our tour ends where it began. If you need some suggestions for what else to see and do in Vienna during the holiday season, your local guide will be happy to offer some tips.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, metro tickets, hot wine, baked potato, punch, sweet treats.
Exclusions: Tickets for the Metro, additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes for walking.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Additional Information: We would recommend you get, depending on the length of your stay in Vienna, a 24 or 48-hour pass for the metro because we will use it a couple of times during this tour! Tickets can be purchased either via:https://shop.wienerlinien.at/index.php/tickets or at every metro stops and info points throughout the city.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +43 699 1165 9126
Email address: Info@viennaurbanadventures.com
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