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Washington Christmas Market Walking Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 3.8 out of 10

Below average

392 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Washington DC
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Explore Washington’s festive streets, seasonal markets, and holiday traditions on a private walking tour with a local guide.

About this tour

See Washington, DC, dressed for the holidays on a private Christmas market walking tour. With twinkling lights, festive stalls, and seasonal stories along the way, the city offers a cheerful winter outing with a local guide.

Meet at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, then explore downtown holiday attractions and the Pennsylvania Avenue area. Depending on your visit date and market availability, you may browse the Downtown Holiday Market near the National Portrait Gallery for handmade crafts, gifts, and seasonal treats. The route may also include Dupont Circle and the Heurich House Museum Christmas markets or the SWEA Christmas Bazaar. Admire the city’s architecture and decorations while your guide shares stories about local Christmas traditions. The private format lets you enjoy the sights at your own pace, though the exact program can change with availability and crowd conditions. Markets and decorations operate only on specific dates and may vary each year.

Make time for a festive stroll through Washington Christmas markets and discover the seasonal character of the capital with a local guide.

Highlights

  • Wander through Washington’s festive streets with a private local guide
  • Explore seasonal markets filled with crafts, gifts, and holiday treats
  • Admire sparkling lights and discover local Christmas traditions
  • See holiday attractions around Pennsylvania Avenue

What's included

Included

  • Professional local guide

Not included

  • Professional photography services
  • Additional activities or services not mentioned in the tour description
  • Shopping purchases, gifts, and souvenirs

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Important information

  • Meet by the main entrance of the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle at 1725 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Markets, decorations, and itinerary may vary by date, availability, and crowd conditions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet your guide by the main entrance of the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle at 1725 Rhode Island Ave NW.

Which languages are available?

Live guides are listed in German, Spanish, French, English, and Chinese.

Can I cancel for free?

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance.

Are Christmas markets guaranteed?

Markets and seasonal decorations depend on opening dates and may vary by booking date, availability, and crowd conditions.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.22 on GetYourGuide (Viator shows no usable rating). Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 3.8.

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