German Christmas Market Tasting Tour: Quebec City

A European Christmas market sits in the middle of Old Quebec, run by German producers year-round.

A 90-minute guided tasting tour of Quebec City's German Christmas Market in Old Quebec, where you sample typical German products including spiced mulled wine, pretzels and traditional stollen cake from nearly 90 local artisans and producers. The tour operates every day of the year in all weather, with a live guide speaking English or French. Service animals are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore German Christmas Market

• Visit Quebec City's German Christmas Market
• Sample typical German products

The experience

You arrive at Quebec City's German Christmas Market in Old Quebec and spend 90 minutes moving through the stalls with a guide who speaks English or French. The market stays open year-round and runs rain or shine, so the festive setup and the vendors are there whether you land in December or July. Nearly 90 local artisans and producers work the market, and the tour is built around tasting what they make: spiced mulled wine (glühwein), pretzels, and traditional stollen cake are the samples you'll try along the way.

The guide walks you through the market's layout and the stories behind the products, mixing Quebec and German culture as you move between stalls. You're not just walking past. You're stopping to taste, which means the pace is slower than a typical market browse and the guide has time to explain what you're sampling and why it matters to the producers selling it. Public transportation options are nearby if you need to get there, and the whole thing wraps in 90 minutes.

What’s included

• Professional guide services in English or French.
• samples of spiced mulled wine, pretzels and traditional stollen cake.

Options for this experience

2 options

German Christmas Market Tasting TourGuide in English · Available from 20 Nov · 16:00Tour in English!

Gourmet Tour - Christmas MarketGuide in French · Available from 20 Nov · 18:00Tour in French!

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SundayDepartures at 16:00 and 18:00Last departure this season: 20 Dec

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Youth (6 to 16 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 15 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Cicerone Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon in Quebec City and want to taste German products without navigating the market alone. The guide handles the route and the tastings are already arranged at each stop. The 90-minute length fits between other plans, and the year-round schedule means you can do it whenever you visit, not just in December.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

In English, at 16:00. In French, at 18:00.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 16 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do I get to taste on this tour?

The German Christmas Market Tasting Tour includes samples of spiced mulled wine (glühwein), pretzels, and traditional stollen cake. All typical German products made by the artisans working the market.

Does this tour run only during the Christmas season?

No. The German Christmas Market operates every day of the year, so the tour runs year-round regardless of the season. It also operates in all weather conditions, so rain or snow won't cancel it.

How long is the tour and what's the physical demand?

The tour lasts 90 minutes and requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. You'll be walking through the market and standing at stalls while tasting, so dress appropriately for the weather.

Can I bring my service animal on this tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the German Christmas Market Tasting Tour.

How many artisans and producers are at this market?

Nearly 90 local artisans and producers work the German Christmas Market, so there's a wide range of products and makers to encounter during the tour.