Austria · CHRISTMAS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 christmas experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
A festive one-hour Christmas and New Year classical concert in Vienna’s Baroque St. Peter’s Church vaults, with hits by Mozart and Vivaldi.
“Absolutely brilliant. Beautiful music in a stunning setting. Well worth the money and time out of our trip”
Vienna Christmas photoshoot with a pro photographer. One hour of portrait stops at Albertina, Hofburg, Rathaus, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
“Trip was worth for money and the Guide Aadhil was very helpful and had really good driving skills. He was really friendly and told alot of stories and inform during the trip.”
Make Austrian apple strudel and Vanilla Kipferl with a chef in a Salzburg cave kitchen, plus goulash lunch and take-home cookies.
“A fun activity on a beautiful, wintery day in Salzburg. Guidance was clear, lunch was delicious, and strudel perfect!”
Spend Christmas or New Year in Vienna listening to a live string quartet in St. Peter’s Church, with assigned seats and historic acoustics.
“We were in Vienna for 3 days but I can definitely tell that you have to experience this concert even if you are in Vienna for few days like us. It was magical and I didn't understand how time fly away during the concert!”
Christmas sleigh ride in Ramsau near the Dachstein, with coach transport from Salzburg, a guided day, and cozy blankets for the snow.
“Lovely countryside...great to see but would be better if more snow”
Capuchin Church Christmas concert in Vienna with trumpet and carols, excellent acoustics, plus optional Capuchin Crypt entry, 1.5 hours.
“Beautiful music, very professional performance in a tranquil setting. Intimate setting. Helpful staff.”
Four Vienna Christmas markets in 2 to 3 hours with glühwein, punch with rum, snacks, and an English guide.
“Wonderful. We hit 3 Christmas markets with lots of authentic food. Our guide Andres was knowledgeable fun and engaging.”
Dinner with fortress views plus a Mozart concert and Advent or Christmas carols at Hohensalzburg, with funicular return included.
“Dinner was pleasant. The concert musicians were very talented. Having it at the Fortress was a plus.”
Coach from Salzburg to Oberndorf for Christmas markets and a multilingual Silent Night Chapel service, carols, then a warm return.
“Unhelpful tour leader who wouldn't organise a down stairs seat for a disabled man. Our family group of eight was split between two buses with children separated from their parents. Bus driver got lost and school house/museum component didn't happen. Food stall owners only served the locals and ignored the tourists - waited 35 mins in the front row for 4 sausages! So much emphasis was put on getting back to the bus quickly 8 year old was panicked into wanting to leave before Silent Night was sung. I suggest leaving it to the locals.”
4-hour Silent Night Christmas Eve tour from Salzburg to Oberndorf Chapel, candlelit Mass, and singing the carol in multiple languages.
“Great communication, our tour guide Kylie was awesome. She had such a great and fun energy. Not too much to see once the service got going and as predicted it was super cold but such a lovely thing to do on Christmas Eve. Really enjoyed it.”
Private Vienna Christmas markets walking tour links major squares and sights in one easy 4:30 pm loop with a licensed local guide.
“My wife and I are quite familiar with Vienna as we've visited the city several times and have grown to love the beautiful Christmas markets. To make our latest visit even more special, we decided to book a private tour of the markets with a local guide. Our goal was to experience the holiday atmosphere like true locals, gain some insights, and learn about the differences between the various markets. Luckily, we were able to book Brigitte as our guide. From the moment we met her in the hotel lobby, we felt like we were meeting an old friend. Brigitte took us to five different markets, and along the way,…”
Salzburg Christmas Market and city tour with a local guide, cathedral and Mozart street stops, plus gingerbread tasting and a mug.
“Don't do this on the weekend if at all possible. The crowds were terrible but the tour was very informative.”
A late-afternoon Vienna Christmas walking tour with landmark stops and classic markets, led by Dace Schaerf. Shop, taste, and stroll.
“This tour is a solid introduction to major sites, and if it's your first time in Vienna, it's a great way to cover a lot of ground. Dace was our guide, and she was better than other guides that we've had in Vienna. At times, it was difficult to hear her no radios or headphones, and I didn't feel like we got a lot of history about Vienna. She did provide some commentary about the various Christmas markets that we visited, but there was not much discussion about tradition or the significance of them. Overall, it's a great introduction to Vienna though, so I think it's a good tour to…”
Hear Mozart and Advent music inside Fortress Hohensalzburg, with round-trip funicular rides and holiday market lights leading to a small, intimate concert.
“As a classical music listener I enjoyed all the pieces the team performed. I liked how professional they were and how amazing they were. I did not like my seat because I sat at the back and a pillar was in front of me. Also some of the audiences were chit chatting behind me and also kids crying. Overall I liked the Mozart pieces as well as other famous pieces.”
A 3-hour Vienna Christmas shopping walk with stories, Swarovski stops, and sweet time at St. Stephen’s Square. Small group, map included.
“Nicolette was very funny, attention grabbing and engaging. She had a very resounding voice that everyone could hear especially people in the back of the group which sometimes we ended up at. The group was not very big so we could stay close to the guide. I loved all the little bits of information she gave us which you don’t read in the books. Thanks for a great experience Nicollet.”
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