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Vienna is particularly atmospheric during Advent. Historic squares, narrow alleyways and imperial architecture provide the backdrop for some of Europe’s most beautiful Christmas markets.
This guided winter walk combines a visit to five different Christmas markets with a tour of Vienna’s historic old town. Each market has its own character – from the arts and crafts stalls on Spittelberg to the festive setting in front of Vienna City Hall and the traditional market on Freyung.
Along the route, there’s the chance to sample winter specialities such as roasted chestnuts, mulled wine and Christmas biscuits. At the same time, the tour places the markets within the historical context of Vienna and its winter traditions. You’ll learn how the city developed from a Baroque imperial capital into a modern metropolis.
The walk also offers an ideal way to find your bearings in the historic centre and ends near St Stephen’s Cathedral. Perfect for rounding off the evening on your own afterwards.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Exact meeting point: Directly in front of the church entrance. Your guide will be holding an illuminated umbrella. The nearest metro station is Neubaugasse (U3, orange line), exit Stiftgasse. You will find the church next to the pharmacy on the corner. You can get there by metro line U3 (orange), Stop Neubaugasse, Exit Stiftgasse Look out for the farmacy at the corner in front of the church.
We conclude the tour at Stephansplatz, next to the U1 (red line) and U3 (orange line) metro station, in the very centre of Vienna’s historic Old Town.
Itinerary
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1Mariahilfer Kirche
Meeting point in front of Mariahilf Church, the starting point of the tour and an important reference point in Vienna’s urban expansion during the 17th century. This is where the exploration of Vienna during Advent begins within the context of the city’s historical development.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Spittelberg Christmas Market
A Christmas market set within a historic quarter characterised by narrow streets and small-scale urban structures. It reflects a quieter and more intimate side of Advent in Vienna and hosts one of the city’s most charming Christmas markets.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3MuseumsQuartier Wien
Once the imperial court stables, the MuseumsQuartier is now one of the largest cultural complexes in Europe.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Maria Theresia Denkmal
A spacious square designed with clear imperial symbolism. Major moments of Austrian history are reflected and commemorated here.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Heldenplatz
A space of political representation and staging across multiple historical eras. Several key moments of Austrian history converge here. Even during Advent, the square’s historical significance remains unmistakable.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Rathausplatz
The city’s largest Christmas market, set in front of the neo-Gothic City Hall. It represents Vienna’s Advent season in its most public and widely recognised form.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Freyung
One of Vienna’s most traditional Christmas markets, known for its focus on craftsmanship and historical atmosphere. The square itself belongs to the city’s oldest urban structures.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Am Hof
A Christmas market located on one of Vienna’s oldest squares. Here, the city’s early history meets its present-day Advent traditions.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Stephansplatz
Conclusion of the tour at St Stephen’s Cathedral, the historical and symbolic centre of Vienna. From here, the city during Advent can easily be explored further on your own.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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