Top Germany Cultural Tours

Uncover the magic of Munich with a private walking tour designed exclusively for you. Say goodbye to the generic tours and embark on a fully customized adventure with a local host who knows Munich inside and out. Whether you're interested in Munich's history, culture, or hidden gems, your guide will curate a one-of-a-kind experience tailored to your interests. After booking, complete a short online personalization form to share your preferences, ensuring every detail of your tour aligns with your passions and pace.

See Munich through the eyes of a local, with a guide who is native to the city. This half-day tour puts the spotlight on the city's character through commentary about Munich's history, and cultural experiences like a Bavarian food and beer tasting. Even better: The experience is capped at just 15 people per group for a more intimate and sociable tour.

Find the yellow umbrellas, and you’ll know you’re in for an immersive tour of Hamburg and its history. Follow your guide across the city’s eras, from the center of the Hanseatic League to the Great Fire to the bombs of WWII. You’ll stop at all the iconic stops, including the UNESCO-designated Speicherstadt. Bring your camera for this one!

Swap the rigid itineraries of typical tours with a hop-on hop-off bus through the heart of Munich. Use your ticket to disembark at designated stops along the way, or stay on board to see landmarks like Olympic Park and Nymphenburg Palace from the comfort of your seat. With three tours to choose from, this bus pass allows you to maximize your time in Munich.

Instead of taking a traditional tour of Nuremberg, pair up with a local guide for a private walking tour. It’s a new travel concept that’s more like exploring the city with a friend; before your private walking tour of Nuremberg, you’ll connect with the Lokafyer guide to chat about your interests. That means an experience that’s tailored to you, not a one-size-fits-all tour.

Drive through the old town and through the unique history of Nuremberg. From the main market with the Beautiful Fountain past the Maxbrücke, the St Lorenz Church, the Holy Spirit Hospital and up to the Imperial Castle with its fortifications. Everything can be admired from the comfort of the train. Along the way, you will learn funny and interesting things, ancient and current, shiny and possibly also cruel, romantic and spirited things about Nuremberg and its inhabitants. On this tour, you will experience the Unpacked centuries in about 40 minutes and then explore the city on your own. For more information and answers to the most frequently asked questions, please visit https ://www.city-tour.info/nuernberg/faq

First time in Munich? Take in the best bits of the Bavarian capital on this 2-hour walking tour of Munich’s Old Town. Admire architectural wonders like the Old Town Hall, St Peter’s Church and the Munich Residenz; stroll through the lively Viktualienmarkt; and see the world-famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall. Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll have ample opportunities to learn more about Munich’s history, cultural heritage and beer-brewing legacy, while walking between the central squares of Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz.

Escape the bustle of Frankfurt—and maximize your sightseeing time—on a convenient, half-day tour that covers many of Heidelberg's top attractions. Make the short trip south by coach, then spend several hours exploring the medieval town with your guide. Learn the stories behind the sights as you admire the Old Town's Renaissance–era landmarks, spot highlights including the Karl Theodor Bridge, and visit the dramatic ruins of Heidelberg Castle.

Put the history books away and save hours of research time with this guided walking tour of Berlin. Your guide takes you to some of the city’s most significant sites from the Third Reich and Cold War eras, including the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and Hitler’s Bunker. Along the way, as well as lots of great photo opportunities, a guide helps deepen your historical understanding with insightful commentary throughout.

Hop in the saddle for a half-day bike tour of Munich, and discover the charms of the Bavarian capital as you explore it on two wheels. With a local guide, pedal past major landmarks such as Odeonsplatz with its Italianate architecture and the landscaped English Garden. Hear fun facts about life in the city as you go, and enjoy an hour-long stop at the Chinese Tower beer garden for food and drink (own expense).

Benefit from the expertise of a specialist licensed guide on this group tour of the Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum, with convenient bus transfers direct from Berlin. Follow your guide as they lead you through the former concentration camp, as they share stories about the Holocaust and what happened here during WWII under the Nazi regime.

Easily reach the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site with this guided tour from Munich, which includes train travel. Walk the grounds of Dachau with a guide to teach you about the history and operations of the first Nazi concentration camp—established by Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich. Your guide details the brutal system of oppression at Dachau during World War II and the suffering experienced by its prisoners.

Further your understanding of WWII history with this early-morning group trip to the Dachau Memorial Site. After arriving at the former concentration camp, one of the first the Nazi's set up, join your guide as they share stories of the people who were sent here. As the tour is in the morning, the site tends to be a little quieter.

Visitors unfamiliar with Cologne’s unusual brewhouse etiquette may find themselves confused by the system. On this brewhouse tour, find out how the ordering process works and—crucially—how to indicate you’ve had your fill. Visit four traditional brewhouses with a guide, and have time to relax and purchase a glass of kölsch—Cologne’s signature beer style—at each.

Visit the head of the former Prussian Empire on a half-day trip to Potsdam. Benefit from the perk of having an audio tour of the famous Sanssouci Palace included, as well as a walk through the gardens during the summer months. The route also visits the Russian colony of Alexandrowka, Cecilienhof Palace, and St. Nicholas Church with fascinating guide commentary along the way.

Find hidden gems on this guided walking tour of Old Town Heidelberg and its castle. Traveling with a guide allows you to visit some spots that independent travelers may miss while listening to engaging commentary on the city's architecture, art, and culinary scene. Stroll down the streets of the Old Town to see history with your own eyes, then step in to the castle to visit the castle garden, the courtyard, and the wine cellar.

Combine Nuremberg’s beautiful Old Town sights with a visit to the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds (Reichsparteitagsgelände) on this 4-hour tour in English. You'll explore the medieval city on foot, see top sites like the marketplace (Hauptmarkt), Beautiful Fountain, Imperial Castle courtyards, St Lawrence Church, Old Town Hall, and more while your expert guide shares the stories behind the history of this fascinating city. And you'll also get some practical tips as well! Take a break for lunch (own expense) in the marketplace, then visit the Nazi Party Rally Grounds. Learn about the city during the dark days of the Third Reich (Nazi Germany) and the infamous Nuremberg Rallies, while visiting sites like the Congress Hall of the Nazi Party, Fairgrounds, and the Luitpold Arena. Your guide will explain the history and show historical photos so you can see how the grounds have changed over time. All public transportation costs to and from the rally grounds are included in the tour price.

Gain insight into Munich’s dark past with a moving half-day tour of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, including transport by train from Munich. Take a guided tour of the camp’s cells, barracks and gas chamber, learn about Dachau’s role as Germany’s first concentration camp and read prisoners' stories of the atrocities carried out under the Nazi regime. You’ll also have the opportunity to pay your respects at the poignant memorial site and watch an emotional documentary about the camp.

Save time when visiting Neuschwanstein Castle, with this small-group tour that includes skip-the-line admission. Enjoy direct entry as soon as you reach the castle, with a guide leading the way to showcase the estate's highlights. What's more, save your feet with an included bus ride to Mary's Bridge and a horse-drawn carriage ride back down the hill that the complex is located on (when both are in operation).

Save tired legs and explore Regensburg in a fun and memorable way—on a little train tour through the Old Town. As you ride past historic streets and landmarks, enjoy views of key attractions including the Old Town Hall, Regensburg Cathedral, and Historische Wurstkuchl. Along the way, learn entertaining facts about the city’s history while picking up ideas for places to revisit later on foot.

Visit Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, the first permanent concentration camp to be built by the Nazi Party, on this 6-hour tour from Munich. Travel by train from the Bavarian capital to Dachau, where you'll learn about the camp’s prisoners, gain insight into life under Nazi rule, and visit the visitors' center, reconstructed barracks, gas chambers and other rooms.

Berlin’s history spans several distinct eras, and its landmarks make more sense when you know where each one fits. Walk with a guide to the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and Checkpoint Charlie, along with a few lesser-known spots. Stories span the Prussian royal era, the Nazi period, Cold War division, and today’s unified capital.

Go beyond Munich and get a taste of Bavaria on this full-day, group trip to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles. After meeting your group in central Munich, relax knowing the logistics and activities are all sorted for you, meaning you can fully immerse yourself in the experience. Enjoy an itinerary that includes guided tours at both castles, as well as free time at the village of Oberammergau.