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.
1h 30m
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.
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 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.
What language does the guide speak?
The guide is live and speaks both English and French, so you can choose the language that works for you.
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.
German Christmas Market Tasting Tour: Quebec City
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