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Salzburger Christkindlmarkt
guided tour around the Christmas Market
delicious food included
Wintertime in Salzburg
Christmas cup included

Salzburg Christmas Market & City Tour

By Salzburg Experience
9 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €290 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Join us for a little pre-Christmas flair in the historical city centre and learn interesting facts about the Salzburg Christmas Market or our local Alpine traditions. 
Visit the best sights of the Old Town and find out about the fascinating storey about our love for Christmas in Salzburg and the world famous song “Silent Night, Holy Night”.
We’ll give you insider tips on the best Christmas shopping, explore the hidden charms and peculiarities of the city, its culinary delights and traditional crafts.
Don’t forget to taste the best Glühwein or another hot drink at the end of the tour before enjoying more Christmas spirit in Salzburg.

 

Activity location

  • Residenzplatz Market
    • Residenzplatz 1
    • 5020, Salzburg, Austria, Austria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Residenzpl. 1
    • 1 Residenzplatz
    • 5020, Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria

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Salzburg Christmas Time Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • English

group price
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Price details
€290.00 x 1 Adult€290.00
Total
Price is €290.00
Until Sun, 24 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedfree Gingerbread tasting

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Residenzplatz Market
  • 15m
We will meet at the residence square and walk around the Christmas market. Learn who lived in the Residence building, why Christmas markets were important to people, where to still find real arts and crafts from Salzburg, how salt trade impacted life here or what kind of traditions happen during the Christmas season.
Salzburg Cathedral
  • 15m
Visit the Salzburg Dom and be amazed by the beautiful baroque design from the 17th century. Find 7 organs inside, a beautifully handcrafted manger and a historic baptismal font. Learn about the storey of the song Silent Night, how christmas traditions developed and how locals celebrate Christmas​ in this church.
St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter)
  • 10m
Stop at one of the oldest Benedictine monasteries Europe's to learn about Salzburg's history, the musicians Michael Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Next to the monastery is the beautiful cemetery with all the wrought iron crosses, one of Europe's oldest Restaurant, small hidden areas decorated beautifully for Christmas. Also, follow the smell of freshly baked bread to the oldest bakery in town.
Salzburg Festival
  • 10m
Many Christmas performances happen here in this big Festival Hall since the last century. Already the van Trapp family started their career with a choir contest in Salzburg. Listen to some interesting stories before going on to the next sight.
Getreidegasse
  • 10m
W.A.Mozart was born in the most famous shopping street. He started his career with his sister early in life. The Mozart Museum is worth a visit during your stay. We will talk about his life in front of the building to be able to also see the buildings and shops.
Alter Markt
  • 5m
This square offers well-known coffee houses or sweets shops. Try one of the famous Mozartkugel (chocolate) from a shop and find out how or where they are made.
Residenzplatz Market
  • 15m
Back at the Salzburg Christkindlmarkt, you will see the Christmas tree with many lights. Learn about the tradition of the trees, the purpose of a green tree, the traditions and celebrations during the winter season. Finish the tour, warm up with a warm drink and delicious local food at one of the food stands with homemade delicacies.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESResidenzplatz Market
    • Residenzplatz 1
    • 5020, Salzburg, Austria, Austria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEResidenzpl. 1
    • 1 Residenzplatz
    • 5020, Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria

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