# Prague Christmas Market Tours - An independent guide to Prague's Christmas markets, covering locations, dates, hours, food, transport fares and traditions.

> An independent guide to the Christmas markets of Prague. It covers the main squares, smaller neighbourhood markets, food and drink, cultural traditions, and public transport fares for getting around. It is not an operator, a seller of travel or a booking platform.

Site: https://praguechristmasmarkettours.com/
Language: en. Currency: USD. Country: Czechia, Prague region.
Facts checked: 2026.

## Verified facts
- Old Town Square is the largest and most popular Christmas market in Prague. The tree is chosen each year from a different region of Czechia, and the market offers crafts such as sword making and a carol programme. Source: https://www.visitczechia.com/en-us/things-to-do/events/2024/11/e-christmas-markets-prague
- The organiser of the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square markets is Taiko, a. s. Source: https://prague.eu/en/akce/old-town-square-christmas-market/
- Stalls sell glass and straw ornaments, ceramics, wooden and pine-needle decorations, ceramic and wooden nativity scenes, lace tablecloths, crocheted toys, bells, cookie cutters and wooden rolling pins. Source: https://prague.eu/en/akce/old-town-square-christmas-market/
- Cultural programme on Old Town Square runs daily 16:00-19:00, with weekend children's workshops Sat-Sun 11:00-15:00. The Wenceslas Square programme runs Thursday to Sunday. Source: http://trhypraha.cz/en/practical-information
- The organiser says the markets open every day 10:00-22:00, with no holiday exceptions mentioned. Source: http://trhypraha.cz/prakticke-informace
- Old Town Square address: Staroměstské náměstí, 110 00 Praha 1, open air. Source: https://prague.eu/en/akce/old-town-square-christmas-market/
- Wenceslas Square market: wooden huts line the lower part of the square, with traditional crafts and modern cuisine, mulled wine, handmade gifts, music, choirs and family programmes through Three Kings Day. Source: https://prague.eu/en/akce/wenceslas-square-christmas-market/
- Peace Square (Náměstí Míru) market is in Vinohrady, in front of St Ludmila's Church. It is described as one of Prague's largest and sells ornaments, ceramic nativity scenes, wooden toys, wool products, jewellery and mulled wine. Source: https://prague.eu/en/akce/christmas-market-namesti-miru-square/
- Havelské tržiště is the only surviving market in the historic centre of Prague, from 1232. It is open year-round Mon-Sat 7:00-19:00, Sun 8:00-18:30, at Havelská 13, Praha 1, and sells fruit, vegetables and souvenirs. Source: http://prague.eu/en/object/places/168/havelske-trziste
- Most vendors accept cards. Otherwise an ATM is inside the market. Source: http://trhypraha.cz/en/practical-information
- PID reduced fares from 1 Jan 2026: 30/90 min and 24 h tickets cost 18/23/70 CZK in the app, or 19/25/75 CZK on paper. No SMS tickets at reduced fare. SMS tickets are not valid on PID trains, line AE, or zones 0 and B. Source: https://pid.cz/neplatvicnezmusis/
- Fried carp with potato salad is the most popular Czech Christmas dish, with fish soup as the first course. Carp reached Czech Christmas tables in the 19th century and is sold in city centres before Christmas, often from large tanks. Source: https://www.visitczechia.com/en-us/news/2020/08/n-christmas-traditions

## Tours listed on this site
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- Prague Christmas Markets Tour with a Local Guide (Namesti Franze Kafky 24/3, in front of Amorino Gelato, next to the Old Town Square, operated by Prague City Adventures) - from $96.56 per person, 2 hours 45 minutes, rated 5.0 from 71 reviews on Viator. Page: https://praguechristmasmarkettours.com/tours/prague-christmas-market-tour-with-locals/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Prague/Discover-Prague-Magical-Christmas-Markets-with-Locals/d462-299238P7
- Prague Christmas Market Tour (Starbucks, Václavské nám, operated by DH Travel s.r.o.) - from $73 per person, 2 hours, rated 5.0 from 5 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://praguechristmasmarkettours.com/tours/prague-christmas-market-tour-old-town-square/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/prague-l10/prague-christmas-market-tour-t1098577/
- Prague Old Town Christmas Walk (Old Town Hall, Staroměstské nám, operated by Prague City Tourism a.s.) - from $28 per person, 2 hours, rated 5.0 from 1 review on GetYourGuide. Page: https://praguechristmasmarkettours.com/tours/prague-christmas-walk-old-town-to-kampa/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/prague-l10/prague-christmas-walk-t554001/
- Christmas in Prague Walking Tour (In front of the Get Prague Guide office, Maiselova 59/5, Staré Město, Prague 1, operated by Get Prague Guide) - from $55 per person, 3 hours, rated 5.0 from 2 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://praguechristmasmarkettours.com/tours/prague-christmas-story-walking-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/prague-l10/christmas-in-prague-tour-a-story-that-comes-to-life-t1139393/
- Prague Christmas Street Food Walking Tour (Vodičkova 730/9, 110 00 Prague 1-Nové Město, operated by Curiosities Czechia) - from $112 per person, 2 hours. Page: https://praguechristmasmarkettours.com/tours/prague-christmas-street-food-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/prague-l10/prague-christmas-street-food-walking-tour-t1513609/
- Private Christmas Tour of Prague with a Personal Guide (Hotel pickup in Prague, operated by Personal Prague Guide) - from $111.77 per person, 3 hours, rated 4.9 from 15 reviews on Viator. Page: https://praguechristmasmarkettours.com/tours/private-prague-christmas-tour/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Prague/Christmas-Magic-of-Prague-with-PERSONAL-PRAGUE-GUIDE/d462-64475P8
- Private Prague Christmas Markets and Landmarks Tour (Pickup in Prague 1, then the John Lennon Wall, operated by Prague Segway Tours) - from $178 per person, 2.5 to 3.5 hours, rated 5.0 from 2 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://praguechristmasmarkettours.com/tours/private-prague-christmas-markets-and-landmarks-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/prague-l10/prague-private-christmas-markets-and-landmarks-tour-t1130966/
- Prague Christmas Lunch Cruise with 3-Course Menu (Na Františku 10, 110 00 Prague 1, operated by Terminál 18 Albatros) - from $55 per person, 2 hours, rated 4.8 from 14 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://praguechristmasmarkettours.com/tours/prague-christmas-lunch-cruise/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/prague-l10/prague-lunch-cruise-on-the-vltava-with-3-course-menu-t1079046/
- Prague Advent Boat Cruise with Carols and Sweets (River Trip pier no, operated by River Boats Prague) - from $25 per person, 50 minutes, rated 4.1 from 47 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://praguechristmasmarkettours.com/tours/prague-advent-cruise-with-carols-and-sweets/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/prague-l10/prague-advent-boat-cruise-with-sweets-and-hot-drinks-t833738/
- Prague Advent Cruise on a Heated Glass Boat (Čech Bridge pier, Dvořákovo nábř, operated by Prague Boats s.r.o.) - from $29 per person, 1 hour. Page: https://praguechristmasmarkettours.com/tours/prague-advent-cruise-heated-glass-boat/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/prague-l10/prague-advent-cruise-on-a-heated-glass-boat-t1526409/
- Dresden Christmas Markets and Old Town Day Trip from Prague (Pickup at your accommodation in Prague, operated by novapraguetours) - from $128 per person, 8 hours, rated 4.9 from 40 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://praguechristmasmarkettours.com/tours/dresden-christmas-markets-day-trip-from-prague/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/prague-l10/from-prague-dresden-christmas-markets-and-old-town-tour-t817533/
- Dresden Christmas Market and Bastei Bridge Tour from Prague (Pickup in front of your accommodation in Prague between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m., operated by Bohemia Adventures) - from $215.83 per person, 10 hours, rated 4.8 from 109 reviews on Viator. Page: https://praguechristmasmarkettours.com/tours/dresden-christmas-market-and-bastei-small-group-from-prague/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Prague/Dresden-Christmas-Market-and-Bastei-Saxon-Switzerland-Tour-from-Prague/d462-72192P16
- Christmas Gala Concert at the Rudolfinum (Rudolfinum, Alšovo nábř, operated by Prague Castle Midday Classic Concert) - from $68 per person, 2 hours, rated 5.0 from 21 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://praguechristmasmarkettours.com/tours/rudolfinum-christmas-gala-concert/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/prague-l10/prague-classical-christmas-gala-concert-at-the-rudolfinum-t298785/
- Traditional Czech Christmas Carols Concert at Hybernia Theatre (Hybernia Theatre, Náměstí Republiky 3/4, Prague 1, operated by Theatre Hybernia) - from $25 per person, 1.5 hours. Page: https://praguechristmasmarkettours.com/tours/czech-christmas-carols-concert-hybernia/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/prague-l10/czech-traditional-christmas-carols-concert-t536276/
- Czech Christmas Cookie Baking Class in Prague (Kroftova 329/1, 110 00 Prague 1-Smíchov, operated by Kuličkário) - from $87 per person, 2.5 hours, rated 5.0 from 7 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://praguechristmasmarkettours.com/tours/czech-christmas-cookie-baking-class-prague/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/prague-l10/prague-traditional-czech-christmas-cookie-baking-class-t1102148/

## Guide pages
- https://praguechristmasmarkettours.com/guides/are-prague-christmas-markets-worth-it/ - Yes for atmosphere, no for shopping. Dates, market rankings, real costs and guided tours. Decide if Prague's Christmas markets are worth it in 2026.
- https://praguechristmasmarkettours.com/guides/dresden-christmas-market/ - The Dresden Christmas Market 2026 runs 25 Nov to 24 Dec on the Altmarkt. Direct trains from Prague take about 2.5 hours. Plan your day trip here.
- https://praguechristmasmarkettours.com/guides/prague-new-years-eve/ - Plan Prague New Year's Eve 2026: where to stand at midnight, the fireworks rules, river cruises, dinner and getting home. See our top picks.
- https://praguechristmasmarkettours.com/guides/prague-vs-budapest-christmas-markets/ - Prague or Budapest for Christmas markets in 2026? Compare dates, food, crowds and cost, then book a Prague market tour.
- https://praguechristmasmarkettours.com/guides/prague-weather-in-december/ - Prague in 2026: December near 3°C on average, sunset around 4 PM. See what market evenings feel like and book a guided walk today.
- https://praguechristmasmarkettours.com/guides/things-to-do-in-prague-in-december/ - Things to do in Prague in December 2026: markets, cruises, concerts and a 3-day plan. Old Town markets run daily to 22:00. Plan your trip now.
- https://praguechristmasmarkettours.com/guides/visiting-prague-christmas-markets/ - Prague Christmas markets 2026: start dates for every square, free entry, daily hours from 10:00, and tips on crowds, food and tours. Plan your visit now.

## Corrections to claims found elsewhere
- "The markets close on public holidays over Christmas." → The organiser says the markets open every day 10:00-22:00, with no holiday exceptions mentioned. Source: http://trhypraha.cz/prakticke-informace
- "The Peace Square market is a small local market." → Prague City Tourism describes it as one of Prague's largest Christmas markets. Source: https://prague.eu/en/akce/christmas-market-namesti-miru-square/

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