When is this tour available?

The tour operates only from 9–22 December during the Royal Christmas Fair season. Bookings made outside these dates will be cancelled.

What's included in the tour?

A 90-minute guided walk through the market with a local expert who explains Dutch Christmas traditions and history. Food and drink purchases at stalls are separate.

What kind of food and drinks will I find?

Vendors sell mulled wine (glühwein), roasted almonds, cinnamon pastries, chocolate-covered fruits, and other local holiday delicacies. Your guide can recommend the best stalls.

How cold is it in December in The Hague?

December temperatures typically range from 2–7°C (35–45°F). Warm clothing, a coat, gloves, and a scarf are essential.

Is this tour suitable for families?

Yes, the leisurely 90-minute walking pace and festive market atmosphere make it family-friendly. Young children should be comfortable walking for about 1.5 hours.

What's the price and group size?

Tours start from EUR 229. Specific group size limits will be confirmed at booking.

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The Hague Christmas Market Tour

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The Hague, Netherlands

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About this activity

Explore The Hague's Royal Christmas Fair, one of the Netherlands' largest seasonal markets, on a guided 90-minute walk through twinkling wooden stalls and festive traditions. A local expert reveals the history and cultural significance behind Dutch holiday customs while you sample mulled wine, artisan decorations, and regional treats.

The Royal Christmas Fair is the perfect place to get your Holidays groove on the move. Come and stroll through one of the largest Christmas markets in the Netherlands, lighten up by the twinkling Christmas lights, while visiting the many wooden stalls selling spiced mulled wine, many hand made decorations, chocolate covered fruits, cinnamon pastry, roasted almonds and other local mouth watering delicacies. All that while enjoying a profound knowledge of the past and present of these Christmas traditions, well known by our local guide. Experience the joy of Christmas in the best place and step into the wonderful world of the Holidays.

This tour is only available during the following dates:

From 9 till 22 December 2021

Any booking after or before these dates will be cancelled, due to the fact that the Christmas Markets are not open for business.

Highlights

✓One of the largest Christmas markets in the Netherlands
✓Twinkling lights and traditional wooden market stalls
✓Local guide expertise on Dutch holiday history and traditions
✓Authentic regional specialties: mulled wine, roasted almonds, cinnamon pastries, chocolate-covered fruits
✓Handmade decorations and artisan crafts from local vendors

Insider tips

★Visit during the festive evening hours when the market lights are most atmospheric
★Bring cash—many small vendors prefer it over cards
★Arrive with an appetite; the local guide typically points out the best food stalls and can recommend seasonal specialties

Good to know

•Duration: 1.5 hours of walking at a leisurely pace
•Available only 9–22 December; bookings outside these dates are automatically cancelled
•Warm clothing recommended—Dutch winter markets are outdoors
•Group size and meeting location details will be confirmed at booking

Who it's for

Holiday-focused travellers seeking authentic seasonal experiencesLuxury travellers wanting curated local knowledge and cultural contextFamilies and couples looking for festive festive Dutch traditionsFood and drink enthusiasts interested in regional Christmas delicacies