The 9 Best Christmas Market Tours in France

1.Christmas Market Tour from Colmar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $162Our pick

Spend about nine hours visiting Eguisheim, Riquewihr, Kaysersberg, and Ribeauvillé from Colmar. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the crowded roads and parking, while you explore Christmas markets, taste Alsatian wine, and enjoy time in each village. Guides may include Christian, Yvan, Laura, or Ivan.

“What a fabulous day! Cristian went above and beyond to ensure we all had a fantastic experience. Informative, efficient and ensured our two young children were also comfortable along the journey. Navigating the busy Christmas market traffic, he got us to the ‘front door’ each time and was ready to take us to the next destination every time. A special mention - at the spur of the moment, he even organised a restaurant reservation for the whole group to dine together, which was lovely. Highly recommended.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Alsace Christmas Markets Day Tour from Strasbourg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $180

Travel from Strasbourg by comfortable minivan to Colmar and one changing Alsace village market. Your English-speaking guide leads a short Old Town walk, then gives you time to shop, eat, and explore. Guides such as Camille, Lea, Magalie, and Thierry have been praised for local stories and calm, helpful service.

“We had a lovely day experiencing the markets of Colmar and Eguisheim. Our tour guide, Camille, was so friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you for a wonderful day!”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Christmas Markets Walking Tour with Mulled Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Join a bilingual French, English, or Spanish-speaking guide for a two-hour walk through Strasbourg’s illuminated Christmas markets. You’ll see festive squares, browse artisan stalls, taste Alsatian specialties, and finish with mulled wine or hot juice. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“Très beau moment convivial avec un guide attentionné et la découverte d’une famille australienne au travers des 7 marchés de Noel visités. Vraiment plaisant de découvrir Strasbourg sous cet angle”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Strasbourg 7-Hour Christmas Markets Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 29 reviews · 7 hours · from $176

Travel from Strasbourg to Colmar and one Alsace village on a seven-hour Christmas tour for up to eight people. You’ll have free time at several markets, a scenic wine-route drive, and an English-speaking driver-guide such as Leticia.

“Waited 15” for no show guest. Hot van. Noisy van. Uninspired guide.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.From Colmar: Christmas Markets Across 3 Borders

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 24 reviews · 8 hours · from $159

Travel from Colmar with a French or English-speaking driver, visiting Basel in Switzerland, Freiburg in Germany, and Eguisheim in France. You get free time in each place, a small group capped at eight, round-trip minivan transport, and a festive cross-border day.

“It was great. Didier was very nice and a great tour guide”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Strasbourg Christmas Market Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 14 reviews · from $0

Walk Strasbourg’s Christmas market with a local guide in a group of no more than 15. Expect about 90 minutes around Place Gutenberg, the cathedral, Christkindelsmärik, and Place Kléber, with history, Alsatian food tips, and festive shopping. Guides have included Catalina and Dean.

“I sent a question on two occasions before the tour and never heard anything back. We were unable to make it.”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Strasbourg Christmas Market tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 13 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $35

Walk through Strasbourg’s Christmas markets with a live guide in German or Spanish, learning about Alsatian holiday customs while you browse ornaments, toys, food, and gifts. The 60 to 90 minute tour begins at Place Gutenberg and includes market entry, but food, drinks, transport, and cathedral admission cost extra.

“Le guide ne s est jamais présenté et ne nous a absolument pas informé en amont de l annulation définitive de l activité.. Heureusement le service assistance Guet Your Guide à été très réactif. Merci à eux . Je déconseille fortement ce prestataire sur Strasbourg”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Strasbourg Christmas market tour and culinary city tour with tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $123Top rated

Join Céline, a Strasbourg native and food professional, for a three-hour Christmas market walk with five to six tastings. Expect Bredele, Männele, savory Alsatian snacks, seasonal drinks, local shopping tips, and guaranteed seating in a group of no more than six.

“Celine is an excellent guide! Very knowledgeable about the food, traditions, and history of the city. We tried many different types of food and saw many christmas markets. Would highly recommend this tour.”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Christmas Market Guided at Notre Dame & Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $27Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide by Notre Dame for a one-hour walk through holiday displays, bouquinistes, and Square René Viviani market stalls. Taste pastries, mulled wine, and regional cheeses, then get shopping tips and a Santa-stall photo stop. Linda may lead your tour.

“Linda was a wonderful guide! Incredibly knowledgeable and loved her sense of humor. Highly recommend this tour.”

Check availability →Read our full review