Germany · SHOPPING TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 13 shopping tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
See Hamburg wake up from the Reeperbahn to the fish market, with the old Elb Tunnel, harbor ferry, coffee, and Hanseatic pastries.
“Hamburg mal ganz anders… Es ist eine sehr besondere Tour, es lohnt auch im Urlaub und im Winter mal so früh aufzustehen. Fredo, der hier viele Jahren sein Revier hatte, konnte uns mit spannenden Geschichten und Erinnerungen tiefe Einblicke geben.”
Explore five Munich Christmas markets with a small group, tasting glühwein, festive foods, medieval traditions, and Wintertollwood.
“Hugo was awesome! He was very pleasant and informative, smiling all throughout the tour. He kept checking on everybody, very accommodating. Glad to have made our first day of our Christmas market trip with him!”
Tour Stuttgart’s historic market hall with a German guide, global food stalls, architectural stories, and a glass of prosecco.
“Durch die Markthalle von Frau Becker-Walter geführt zu werden ist ein großes Vergnügen :-) Echt schwäbisch, mit viel Temperament und Humor hat Frau Becker-Walter uns einen tollen Eindruck von diesem wundervollen historischen Gebäude und seiner Geschichte vermittelt. Wir empfehlen die Tour mit dem größten Vergnügen weiter! Martina und Alberto”
Taste Munich’s Christmas markets with local guides, mulled wine, seasonal sausages, pastries, and stories across Marienplatz, Residenz, and more.
“Patrick was a wonderful guide! He was knowledgeable about Munich and the Christmas market.The food sampling was great. Really enjoyed; highly recommend.”
Explore Cologne’s Christmas markets, Kölsch breweries, mulled wine, and Feuerzangenbowle on a lively three-hour small-group tour.
“Would give 10 stars if possible. Chris the guide was informative, patient and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.”
Pair Dresden’s Striezelmarkt with Bastei Bridge on a small-group day trip from Prague, including lunch, Glühwein, and hotel pickup.
“Sam was exceptional. His knowledge and engaging personality made the day feel like I was with close friends. He is wonderful!!!”
Shop Berlin’s Winterfeldtmarkt, cook a seasonal four-course German meal with Kit, and enjoy lunch with wine in a tiny group.
“We absolutely loved our market and cooking experience with Kit. She took us through the markets, history, vendors, then back to her flat to prepare a seasonal 4 course menu. We're a group of 5 friends, 2 who are not cooks and they enjoyed it as well.”
Explore four Munich Christmas markets with a guide, gingerbread, Bavarian stories, and a medieval market from Karlstor to Odeonsplatz.
“This was a great tour. Freya provided such wonderful information. Highly recommend this tour as an overview of the Christmas markets!”
Explore Heidelberg’s Christmas Market on a 1.5-hour guided walk through Old Town squares, with seasonal stories, market scents, and traditions.
See Berlin’s Christmas lights by bus, from Kurfürstendamm to Charlottenburg Palace, with a live German guide and free mulled wine.
“The tour was nice and getting to know the Christmas markets.”
Taste Bavarian soup, sausage, dessert, and coffee across Munich’s Old Town with local guide Paul, while learning food and tavern history.
“We had a wonderful time on our tour. Our guide Paul was absolutely fantastic. He had a great knowledge of Munich and took us to some wonderful places. We also enjoyed his company very much! Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to gain first hand an understanding of the Munich food scene! Thank you Paul!!!”
Explore Munich’s Christmas markets with a local guide, seasonal treats, crafts, traditions, and practical tips in a small one-hour walking tour.
Explore Cologne’s three Christmas markets with a local guide, from the Cathedral to Alter Markt, with mulled wine, treats, and festive tips.
“You go to three markets and walk in between. Good overview of the three. Wear warm clothes and have rain gear.”
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