Munich Christmas Markets Food Tour

From€55
3 hours
Munich, Germany

About this activity

Experience Munich's festive Christmas markets with a guided food tour, savoring traditional Bavarian treats and visiting historic landmarks like Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt.

Highlights

  • Explore Munich's festive Christmas markets
  • Savor traditional Bavarian holiday treats
  • Visit historic Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt
  • Learn about Bavarian Christmas traditions
  • Enjoy a guided tour with local insights

Full description

Immerse yourself in the festive spirit of Munich's Christmas markets on this guided food tour. Wander through the charming stalls of Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt, sampling traditional Bavarian holiday treats like roasted chestnuts, gingerbread cookies, and mulled wine. Along the way, learn about Bavarian Christmas traditions and the history of these iconic markets. This tour offers a delightful blend of culinary delights and cultural insights, making it a must-do for food enthusiasts and holiday revelers alike.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of Munich's Christmas markets
  • Sampling of traditional Bavarian holiday treats
  • Visit to historic landmarks like Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point

Itinerary

1

Our tour office is the starting point of the tour. There you'll meet your guide as as well as taste traditional Bavarian Christmas cookies.

Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

This will be the first stop on our Christmas Markets tour

Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

The Marienplatz in the city center of Munich offers the biggest market of Munich with all the traditional shops and stalls.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

Inside the Munich Residence of the former royal family your guide will show you another beautiful hidden Christmas market.

Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5

The last stop of the tour will show us Munich's most unique christmas market, the medieval christmas market of Munich. The tour will conclude here.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Meeting point

Start Location

Radius Tours, Dachauer Str. 4, 80335 München, Germany

Important information

Know before you book

  • The tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
  • Check the availability of the tour on your preferred date, as slots can fill up quickly during the holiday season.
  • Be aware of the meeting point location and arrive at least 10 minutes early to ensure a timely start.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking through cobblestone streets.
  • Dress warmly, as the weather can be cold during the winter months.
  • Bring a camera to capture the festive decorations and historic landmarks.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infants Required On Laps
  • Infant Seats Available

Traveler reviews

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Thomas our guide was...

Thomas our guide was great with a ton of knowledge and historical info to share. His pace was great and managed to keep us all together in the middle of the busy markets!

Patric_KDec 14, 2025VIATOR

Christmas Market Tour

LEON where did you home from… Wow … you immersed our group with so much knowledge, history and more history, great tips and an AMAZING tour of the Christmas Markets and varied foods & drinks. Thank you for truly caring for each guest and their safety. Your enthusiasm, positive energy and genuinely making the afternoon pure fun was so appreciated. An experience I truly recommend while in Munich !!! Michael from Philadelphia USA feeling wonderful. Thank you again !!!

Michael_DDec 13, 2025VIATOR

Ask for Leon

Leon was energetic and friendly full of knowledge. Truly enjoyed this experience and will recommend to all friends visiting Munich

Jeff_KDec 13, 2025VIATOR

Making Christmas Traditions a bit more Meaningful

We found Elizabeth to be not only well informed, but very humorous in her presentation. That helped us retain a lot of the information she shared. She engaged individual members of the group and kept us moving along. Even though we’d been through the market before, we enjoyed her insights into history and legend.

JanDOBXDec 11, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Munchën

As usual Munich is one of the most beautiful cities “from my point of view” in Germany, plus you put the quaint markets, and the right company starts a beautiful trip regardless of the weather that is... go there, and have fun....

Mirko GDec 6, 2025TRIPADVISOR