🎄 Chicago… this is the holiday experience you didn’t know you needed. The Christkindlmarket Culture and Cheer Tour gives you rare behind the scenes access to Daley Plaza before the market opens. Watch vendors set up, learn nearly 29 years of Christkindlmarket Chicago history, and pick up a few festive German phrases during a fun “Deutschminute” led by a German-speaking team member. And the perks are stacked: 🎁 2025 Annual Heart Mug 🎁 Reusable Christkindlmarket tote with vendor goodies (including Bob’s Belgian Hot Chocolate STIX) 🎁 Beverage voucher for hot chocolate, chai, or apple cider 🎁 Quick seasonal tastings at select booths 🎁 Exclusive photo spots pointed out by your guide 🎁 A warm finish inside a heated structure as the market officially opens at 11 AM 📅 Thurs–Sun, Nov 21–Dec 21 + Mon, Dec 22 (Closed Thanksgiving, Nov 27) ⏰ 10:15–11:00 AM 🎟️ Only 45 tickets per tour 📍 Daley Plaza — 50 W Washington St, Chicago 👥 Ages 18+ (16–17 with parent/guardian) ✨ NEW THIS YEAR: Thursday tours, added due to demand. If you love Chicago holiday traditions, Christkindlmarket experiences, and beating the crowds, this is such a fun way to start your day at the market. 👉 Save this for your holiday planning and tag who you’d bring! 🎟️ Grab your tickets at Bucketlisters.com — these sell fast. Huge thanks to @thechristkindlmarket & the amazing @lively.leila for having me! #chicagochristkindlmarket #chicagoholidayevents #chicagobucketlist #thingstodoinchicago