From MunichChristmas Special
Rothenburg Christmas Market Day Tour
€190–470 per person
Overview
About This Tour
Drive the Romantic Road through Dinkelsbuhl to Rothenburg ob der Tauber's Reiterlesmarkt — potentially the mother of all Christmas markets, dating back to the 15th century — with Gluhwein in the most enchanting medieval setting in Germany.
Highlights
✦Rothenburg Reiterlesmarkt — 15th-century Christmas market tradition
✦Medieval town wall walk with snow-dusted rooftop views
✦Kathe Wohlfahrt — Germany's most famous Christmas shop
✦Dinkelsbuhl — fully fortified medieval town on the Romantic Road
✦Gluhwein in the most enchanting medieval setting in Germany
✦Half-timbered old town in festive illumination
✦11-hour fully guided experience (8:30 am - 7:30 pm)
What's Included
✓Hotel pickup and dropoff in Munich
✓Private English-speaking driver/guide
✓Mercedes van transportation
✓All entrance fees
✓No hidden extras — no optional paid activities
✓Free cancellation up to 24h before departure
✗Lunches and drinks
✗Gratuities for driver and guide
✗Personal purchases
Your Day
Reiterlesmarkt Christmas Market
Rothenburg's Christmas market fills the medieval Marktplatz with wooden stalls, the scent of cinnamon, and the Reiterle — a legendary horseman who leads the souls of the dead. One of Germany's most atmospheric markets.
Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas Village
The world's most famous year-round Christmas shop. Step into a 5,000 sqm wonderland of handcrafted ornaments, nutcrackers, smoker figures, and the iconic rotating Christmas pyramids. Even in December, this place astounds.
Medieval Town Walk
Walk the fully intact 14th-century town walls, peek into the Plönlein — Germany's most photographed half-timbered corner — and hear tales of the Meistertrunk legend from the Thirty Years' War.
Mulled Wine & Schneeball
Warm up with Franconian Glühwein and try the local Schneeball (snowball) — a fried pastry dusted with powdered sugar or dipped in chocolate. Your guide knows the best bakeries in town.
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€470/pp · 2 guests
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Quick Facts
Duration1 Day
DepartureMunich
Group SizeUp to 7 guests
TypePrivate Tour
Available
Typically sells out by SeptemberLogistics
PickupYour Munich hotel lobby
Departure8:00 AM
Return~6:00 PM
Private pickup from your hotel. Skip-the-line tickets included. Back by evening.
€190–470per person
All-inclusive · Skip-the-line · Hotel pickup · Free cancellation 24h
Secure payment via Stripe · No hidden extras
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Good to Know
What to Bring
Warm winter clothing, Comfortable waterproof shoes, Cash (EUR 30–50) for market purchases, Schneeball, and Glühwein, Camera
Weather
The Reiterlesmarkt runs from late November through December 23. The town is magical in snow. Käthe Wohlfahrt is open year-round.
Dress Code
Dress for cold outdoor conditions. Rothenburg's hilltop location makes it windier than Munich. Layers, warm coat, and gloves are essential.
Good to Know
Rothenburg is a Romantic Road highlight — we can combine this with stops in Dinkelsbühl or Nördlingen if time allows.
Our Promise
Money-Back Guarantee
Not satisfied? Full refund. We've been doing this since 2004 — it hasn't happened yet.
Flexible Booking
Change dates up to 30 days before departure. Life happens — we get it.
No Hidden Costs
The price you see includes everything. Entrance fees, transport, guide — no surprise extras.
Secure your dates with just $500 deposit per person.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
No — the medieval town is beautiful year-round. But December transforms it into something truly special. The combination of medieval architecture, market stalls, and twinkling lights is hard to beat anywhere in Europe.
They're about 1 hour apart — a combined day is possible but tight. You'd get roughly 2 hours at each. We recommend choosing one and doing it properly, or splitting over two days.
A Schneeball (snowball) is Rothenburg's signature pastry — strips of shortcrust dough formed into a ball, deep-fried, and coated in powdered sugar, chocolate, or cinnamon. Locals have been making them for centuries.
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Ready to Experience Rothenburg Christmas Market Day Tour?
Private tour with hotel pickup, skip-the-line access, and a local expert guide. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
2 Guests
€470
3 Guests
€330
4 Guests
€270
5 Guests
€210
6 Guests
€190
Children receive a 30% discount