Christmas & New Year Tours in Europe
European Christmas markets are a real vibe! Enjoy Vienna's festive stalls, visit Prague's Old Town Square markets, discover Budapest's thermal baths and lights, tour Salzburg's Christmas atmosphere, and celebrate New Year in Europe's heart. Taste glühwein everywhere, see decorations that make North American efforts look amateur, and experience holiday traditions that go back centuries.
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Sara • traveled in January, 2026
Great food and comfortable boat, a great way to see the sights with good excursion options. Only downside was Tour advertised as English only with Spanish on request however it was the opposite. Very Spanish heavy and had to request English language, Communication could be difficult to hear on the ship through the speakers as well.
Christmas or New Year Danube Cruise (Vienna-Vienna) MS Fidelio - S
Sally • traveled in August, 2025
Our tour guide, Julian, was the highlight of our tour. He looked after us so well, drive so safely, and was so calm in the face of any challenge. The itinerary itself could be streamlined, as we had to repeat several parts of the trip. Better planning would prevent this. Some of the hotels were not great - hard beds, small rooms, tiny showers - but they were generally well located for walking around. We couldn't understand why our guide often had to stay far away from us in substandard accommodation.
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Europe Taster Christmas
22 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We had a great time.”
Nazma, traveled in November
Ring in Christmas Eve in a Swiss mountain village and spend Christmas Day at Jungfraujoch's Ice Palace. Paris dazzles with festive lights, while the Rhine Valley and Amsterdam's canals sparkle with winter charm. The tour features holiday-themed dinners and seasonal activities.
Duration 7 days Destinations England, France, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Expat Explore Travel From $1,950
12% Off- US$1,725You save $225
This 14-night luxury Danube cruise on AmaBella, AmaVerde, or AmaMagna takes you through eight European countries from Vilshofen to Giurgiu during Christmas season. The trip has an exclusive Oktoberfest celebration in Bavaria with traditional beer and folk dancing.
Duration 15 days Destinations Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany Age Range Ages 12+ Operator AmaWaterways From
12% Off- US$6,498+$500 upfront costs
This nine-day Christmas trip covers five countries with markets at Prague's Old Town Square, Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace, and Budapest's St. Stephen's Basilica. You'll learn traditional Hungarian strudel-making at a 200-year-old cultural restaurant and visit a Viennese candy workshop.
Duration 9 days Destinations Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Collette From
12% Off- US$3,399
Ring in Christmas and New Year on the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers while visiting festive markets in Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, and Prague's Old Town Square. You'll attend a private classical concert at Vienna's baroque Palais Liechtenstein where an orchestra performs Strauss.
Duration 11 days Destinations Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $7,165
8% Off- US$6,613You save $552
Europe Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Great markets, wonderful food and drink, beautiful city. We ended in Budapest where the rain drove me into the thermal baths for the day.”
Marilyn, traveled in December
Europe's most charming Christmas markets await, from Munich's Kripperlmarkt to Budapest's Vorosmarty Square. Alpine concerts fill Munich's Town Hall, traditional treats tempt at Salzburg's Cathedral Square, while Vienna boasts 12 distinct festive markets.
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Hungary Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From
8% Off- US$2,895
Celebrate Christmas or New Year on the Danube aboard MS Fidelio with stops at Vienna's Hofburg Imperial Palace and festive Christmas markets. You'll cruise the UNESCO Wachau Valley, visiting Melk's hilltop Benedictine Abbey and medieval Dürnstein where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned.
Duration 8 days Destinations Austria, Hungary, Slovakia Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Spanish Operator Crucemundo From
8% Off- US$1,720+$120 upfront costs
Three Baltic capitals shine during Christmas, from Vilnius' Cathedral Square to Riga's original Christmas tree location. Boxing Day unfolds in medieval Tallinn with candlelit monastery tours and marzipan painting. This eight-day festive journey includes three traditional holiday dinners.
Duration 8 days Destinations Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore! From
8% Off- US$2,350
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What are the most magical Christmas markets to visit during a Europe Christmas & New Year tour?
Europe's historic cities come alive with traditional Christmas markets in December. The grounds of Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace feature local artisans selling handmade crafts while the Rathaus market draws visitors with its seasonal Austrian delicacies. In Bratislava the Old Town square of Hlavné námestie transforms into a festive gathering spot where locals and tourists browse wooden stalls. Budapest's Vorosmarty Square hosts one of Europe's oldest markets where visitors can sample traditional mulled wine and shop for authentic gifts. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The Christmas markets in Vienna were absolutely magical - the perfect combination of tradition festive food and unique gifts."