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Escorted Christmas Markets Tours

Nothing encapsulates the festive spirit quite like a Christmas market. Weaving through quaint town squares packed with charming wooden stalls and twinkling fairy lights, sipping spiced Glühwein listening to carol singers, the undeniable scents of Christmas lingering in the crisp winter air; sweet waffles, mouth-watering Brätwurst, and freshly roasted chestnuts. Experience the inimitable joy of a Christmas market from the Dickensian celebrations of Yorkshire, to the traditional markets of Germany, and step into a magical world of Christmas cheer.

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Cologne Christmas Markets
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4.4 stars(142 reviews)
2025NovDec
5 days from
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Nuremberg
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4.3 stars(11 reviews)
2025Dec
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A Scottish Christmas
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4.4 stars(20 reviews)
2025Dec
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Germany Christmas Markets
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4.2 stars(33 reviews)
2025NovDec
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Classic Glacier Express at New Year
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2025Dec
9 days from
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Classic Glacier Express at Christmas
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2025Dec
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Our customers love our Christmas Markets tours
Bavarian Christmas Markets
18/Dec
Julie
5 stars
“The trip was great, the weather awful and Stephen top notch.
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Classic Glacier Express at New Year
16/Jan
Clifford Smy
5 stars
“Great scenery. Kay, our tour manager, was brilliant.
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Christmas Markets of the Rhine
22/Dec
Mr Reese
4 stars
“Initially we had to travel from Brussels to Cologne by coach which took 5.5 hrs with only 1 comfort stop for 1/2 hour. Also the coach driver locked the on board toilet. On 2 occasions the boat moved without any communication whilst we were on shore. Every time the cruise director made...
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Harz Mountains Christmas Markets
21/Dec
Diane M Foster
4 stars
“Wouldn’t classify it as a Christmas Market Tour as 2 of the 3 markets were extremely small and unimpressive. As a history tour it was very good. Most impressed with Goslar which had a wonderful Historical Tour and a fantastic Christmas Market. Our tour leader Chris Sanders was fantastic!
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Interlaken and the Jungfrau Express at Christmas
8/Jan
Maggie Lodge
4 stars
“Fabulous Scenery ..Hotel Metropole Interlaken lovely. Only complaints were dinner every night not good..Spaghetti with Veal and Cabbage for Christmas Dinner..Chef needs replacing for one with better ideas. Also expected to walk to and from Hotel to Railway Station..no transport provided walk was about half a mile at least ..Not good if...
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Classic Glacier Express at Christmas
6/Jan
Patricia
4 stars
“The experience was very good but the main food courses and waitress service in the 4* hotel was not what we expected. Katie Leigh our tour guide made up for that disappointment.
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A Scottish Christmas
09 Jan 2023
Miss A Holgate
4 stars
“The first time I have done Christmas away in the Uk. It was good and the scenery in Scotland is lovely. The hotel was very busy, as expected, and mealtimes were drawn out affairs, lasting 2hours.
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At Great Rail Journeys we have a wonderful selection of train holidays that guide you to enigmatic destinations, allowing you to sample the culture and authentic flavours. The advantage of a rail holiday is that you not only see fabulous cities and towns, you also get to witness the spectacular scenery which envelops them. Journey among snow-dusted mountains, frozen lakes and fairytale fortresses that make you feel like you have stepped into a real winter wonderland.

Rest assured that our rail journeys are as exhilarating as the Christmas markets themselves, and the sociable environment makes our holidays perfect for solo travellers. We ensure that each passenger feels that they are part of a group, making mealtimes a sociable occasion. Great Rail Journeys will make all of the travel arrangements for you and a professional Tour Manager is on hand throughout your holiday.

During a Christmas markets holiday there will be ample leisure time incorporated into the tour so you have the freedom to explore at your own pace. Perhaps shop for gifts for family back home or simply watch the world go buy in a chic café. Let us treat you this season on an unforgettable break at a Christmas market of your choice. Browse through our selection of tours and begin planning your perfect festive adventure.

Christmas Markets guided rail tours

The 6th December is St Nikolaus Eve, when German children leave polished shoes outside their bedroom door in the hope that Weihnachtsmann will have filled them with treats come morning. In Luxembourg children wait for Klees'chen but in parts of France it is Saint Nicolas who fills the shoes with sweets and small toys. This region of the world has some of the best Christmas markets by rail and starting from late November children step incredibly cautiously around their parents. Not for fear that they won't receive their presents but if they misbehave then Black Peter or Père Fouettard will take them away on Christmas Eve.

Aachen Christmas Market