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First-time visitors to Heidelberg who want an interesting overview of its cultural attractions will enjoy this private half-day tour. Learn all about the city’s history from your guide when you visit Heidelberg Castle, the Old Bridge, the Church of the Holy Spirit, and more. Get around on foot and by public transport to get an intimate view of the city, or opt for a private car if you prefer.

This experience offers a calmer, more thoughtful way to explore Neuschwanstein Castle—far from the pace of large tourist coach tours. With a maximum of just 10–12 guests per guide, the day feels personal, relaxed, and genuinely immersive. You’ll travel by scenic regional train rather than buses, turning the journey itself into part of the experience as your guide shares insight into Bavarian culture, countryside life, and the story of King Ludwig II. Your castle entry ticket is included and pre-booked, ensuring a smooth, stress-free visit with an entry time that fits naturally into the day’s flow. Instead of rushing from place to place, the tour prioritizes curated viewpoints, meaningful storytelling, and time to take in the landscape that inspired one of the world’s most famous castles. Designed for travelers who value depth over speed, this tour offers a premium small-group experience that feels more like exploring with a knowledgeable local than following a typical tour.

Get more out of your sightseeing time in Cologne, and explore the handsome old town with a guide. This top-rated walking tour combines the history of sights like Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge with fun curiosities to keep your interest piqued as you explore. For an extra perk, you'll receive a Cologne gift when you finish the tour.

Travel from Munich to Bavaria’s Neuschwanstein Castle on this day trip that includes round-trip transportation by train. Often known as Germany’s "Cinderella castle," Neuschwanstein was actually the inspiration for a different Disney story, the ‘Sleeping Beauty’ castle at Disneyland. Take a guided tour of the castle, and hear stories about the "Mad" King Ludwig II, who commissioned it. The entrance fee is not included, but skip-the-line access is, so you won’t wait in the main admission queue.

Discover the best of Berlin on this all-in-one shore excursion from Warnemunde or Rostock Port. Head to Germany’s capital and visit some of its key landmarks such as Charlottenburg Palace, the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and more. Learn about the city’s history from your informative guide as you traverse every corner of this alternative city before heading back to your ship.

Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city and many travelers only scratch the surface. With this tour, get to know the city with a private guide and enjoy a personalized itinerary tailored to your interests. Get a local perspective on top attractions such as the Speicherstadt and Miniatur Wunderland, visit local markets and sample typical Hamburg foods (own expense), or discover little-known landmarks that only locals know about.

Dive into Berlin history and sights with total rudeness Berlin is where it happened! From the rise of the Prussian empire to Fall of the Wall, from the Threepenny Opera to the flourishing of techno, this city is full of happenings and histories. It may all seem a bit overwhelming at first, which is why we recommend that you begin your Berlin sightseeing with us! Our flagship Berlin walking tour, the Rude Bastards, is very different from the usual politically correct BS that you are likely to experience from the stodgy lecturing types. Think of this as the politically incorrect tour of Bthoerlin. So bear in mind it will be full of bad language, unapologetic jokes and, yes, of course, wildly disrespectful history lessons! No snowflakes allowed!!! Discover also the other Rude Bastards tours in Europe on Viator!

Get to know the best of Munich on this guided bike tour. Learn the history of this popular city, along with fascinating stories and facts, while riding around its wide open parks, elegant plazas, meandering riverbanks and winding, medieval alleyways. This tour includes stops at gathering spots like Marienplatz, Königsplatz, the Odeonsplatz and much more. Ride through Englischer Garten, Europe’s largest city park and stop at the Chinese Tower beer garden for a beverage.

Learn about the rich history of Berlin from its foundation in the 13th century to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Beer in hand, this guided walking tour—led by a local—will journey you through the sights, sounds, and sips of the diverse city. Expect beer tastings at various historic locations and lessons on the evolution of brewing in Germany.

Go beyond your basic sightseeing tour and learn about Dresden's 700-year history alongside a historian on this immersive walking tour. Join a group and check off top sites such as Augustus Bridge and the magnificent Residenzschloss—one of the city's oldest buildings. While you walk, your guide sheds light on the fascinating heritage, history, and architecture.

Staying within Berlin would mean missing out on many of the region’s grandiose sights. On this full-day tour, meet your guide in the capital and head to Potsdam, the largest city in the nearby state of Brandenburg. Discover the home of German emperors and Prussian kings, exploring marble palaces, including Sanssouci Palace and the aristocratic mansion of the last German Kaiser.

This Nuremberg walking tour takes you to places bus tours can’t reach. As you follow a Nuremberg native guide between key landmarks, learn fascinating insights about the city’s history that you’d miss on solo explorations. The tour route passes Old Town Unpacked such as the Hauptmarkt, Nuremberg Castle, and the Albrecht Dürer House, with plenty of top photo opportunities along the way.

Alter your perspective, and get some fun photos along the way, with this entrance ticket to Illuseum Berlin, a museum full of mind-bending optical illusions. Your ticket grants you access to the entire museum, where you can find a vortex tunnel, holograms, cool selfie spots, 3D puzzles, and much more. Don’t forget to bring your camera, there are plenty of fun photo opportunities!

Acknowledge Germany’s sobering history on a tour of Dachau Concentration Camp. During your tour, gain insight into the Third Reich’s regime and brutality, as well as the 42,000 people who lost their lives within its bounds. Booking a private tour ensures you can process and pay respects in solitude, as well as ask questions at any point.

Save time reading up on the history of Berlin and enjoy this comprehensive full-day history-themed tour instead—with a private guide for just your group. Along the way, enjoy insightful commentary and tick off a variety of famous sights, landmarks, and historical areas—including Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall Memorial, and the Reichstag Building.

Explore Munich’s old town on this private walking tour through the beautiful Bavarian capital. Starting at the Isar Gate, your guide will take you to some of the most fascinating places, including the beer hall where Hitler held his first public speech. As you explore, you’ll learn about the strongholds of religion, brewing traditions, and centuries-old German legends. Download the tour itinerary to your device for turn-by-turn navigation.

Bring the history of Dresden to life on this small-group walking tour with a bilingual guide. Ticking off top spots like Schlossplatz and Dresden Castle, you will stroll through the iconic squares of the city’s historic centre while picking up fascinating facts along the way. Ask questions or simply listen as you walk.

Give your legs a rest and explore the spread-out sights of Berlin on a private rickshaw tour. A convenient alternative to walking between attractions, the experience covers top city highlights such as Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall remains, and Checkpoint Charlie. Along the way, your guide shares historical insights and local stories you’d likely miss if exploring independently.

Learn about how Munich became the birthplace of the Nazi Party and what happened there during WW2 on this comprehensive walking tour. By going on a walking tour, you’ll be able to access places that can’t be reached by car or bus. A private tour means a more personalized experience, and you’ll be able to ask questions along the way. Explore key sites associated with WW2 and discover important historical information about the origins and activities of the Nazi Party.

Expand your knowledge of Nuremberg’s World War II history with a tour that visits the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds. Instead of visiting alone, exploring Nuremberg’s historical sites with a private guide means you can listen to stories about their history as you walk around. Places showcased on the tour include the Congress Hall, the Zeppelin Field, and Courtroom 600.

Experience the very best of Hamburg with a private, personalized tour of the city. Led by local driver-guide, see a side to the city that many travelers miss, and enjoy the flexibility to visit the sites that interest you most. From historic neighborhoods and churches to the city’s bustling markets, WWII sites, and infamous red light district, choose where you travel. With door-to-door service in a luxury vehicle, you’ll see Hamburg at your own pace, in both comfort and style.

Exciting, multimedia and emotional. The true story of the wall. A must for anyone who wants to grasp one of the most dramatic historical events in German history. The audiovisual exhibition spans a dramatic arc from the German division and the construction of the Berlin Wall over the Cold War and the fate of the victims of the Wall, to the historic events that caused the fall of the Berlin Wall. On more than 100 screens with original film recordings from the period from 1945 to 1990 - the most beautiful day of the Germans - the reunification! The exhibition deals with the post-war period, the temporary division of Germany by the victorious powers and the concomitant hardening of the relations between East and West, which finally brought the founding of the FRG and the GDR, as well as the first establishment of a wall around West Berlin.

Get acquainted with Munich the easy way on a fun, flexible hop-on hop-off city bus tour. Choose a 24-hour Express Tour to check out Munich’s main highlights or a 24-hour or 48-hour Grand Tour ticket to widen your sightseeing net. Either way, settle aboard an open-top double-decker bus, listen to the enlightening onboard commentary, and enjoy panoramic views of sites such as the Marienplatz, Hofbrauhaus, Viktualienmarkt and more. Hop off at the stops that interest you, explore on foot and then re-board the bus at any stop you wish.

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.