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Augsburg Christmas Market Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

Augsburg, Germany
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About this activity

Explore Augsburg's 500-year-old Christkindlesmarkt with a knowledgeable local guide, wandering through multiple festive squares adorned with wooden booths, twinkling lights, and traditional Bavarian Christmas crafts. This intimate 90-minute private tour captures the authentic magic of one of Germany's most beloved holiday markets.

The Augsburg Christkindlesmarkt is considered one of Germany’s dreamiest Holiday experiences. With a tradition which dates back to 500 years ago, we will take on a stroll through the streets of wooden booths that make up the markets, decorated with lights and a wide selection of traditional Christmas articles. From the “Rathausplatz” (City Hall square), to Martin-Luther-Platz, along the Philippine-Welser-Straße and Maximilianstraße streets and to the front of St. Moritz Church, follow your local host for a Christmas experience you will never forget!

You will see:

Christmas market at Rathausplatz
Christmas market at Fuggerplatz
Christmas market at Moritzplatz
Christmas market at Martin-Luther-Platz

Highlights

  • ✓Five centuries of Christmas market tradition in Germany's oldest such market
  • ✓Private guided access to Rathausplatz, Fuggerplatz, Moritzplatz, and Martin-Luther-Platz market zones
  • ✓Authentic wooden booths and artisan crafts along Maximilianstraße and Philippine-Welser-Straße
  • ✓Scenic route past St. Moritz Church and historic city hall architecture
  • ✓Expert local insights into Augsburg's holiday customs and market traditions

Insider tips

  • ★Visit late afternoon (around 4–5 PM) when the market lights illuminate fully and crowds thin slightly between rush hours
  • ★Ask your guide about the best mulled wine and gingerbread vendors—locals have clear favourites
  • ★The market stretches across multiple plazas; wear comfortable walking shoes and dress warmly in layers

Good to know

  • •Duration is 1.5 hours; allows time for strolling and short stops but limited for extended shopping
  • •Private tour—customise pace and photo stops with your guide
  • •Market operates seasonally (typically late November through December); confirm dates before booking
  • •Walking tour covers moderate distances across uneven cobblestone streets; sturdy footwear recommended

Who it's for

Couples seeking a romantic, intimate holiday experienceFirst-time visitors wanting insider context and historyPhotography enthusiasts wanting curated locations and golden-hour timingLuxury travellers preferring private, small-group alternatives to crowded self-guided visits

Best time to visit

Visit during the market season (typically late November–December) in late afternoon when lights create an enchanting atmosphere and crowds ease. Early December is ideal to avoid peak congestion while still experiencing peak festive decoration.

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