Top Germany Day Trips

There’s a lot to see in Alsace, so leave the itinerary to an expert with this private wine tour from Basel. Offering a half- or full-day trip with a personal touch, the experience is planned around you, but typically includes visits to a selection of family-owned wineries in the Alsace or Baden-Württemberg regions. You’ll learn about viticulture, have time for questions, and, of course, taste prestigious wine as you go.

Get to know Potsdam on this comprehensive private day tour from Berlin. With a guide following a thoughtful itinerary, stroll through the Dutch Quarter, see the Sanssouci Palace, and hit all of the other major attractions. Listen to your guide's commentary on the local history, tailored to your group's interests.

This sightseeing tour of Hamburg is a great shore excursion option for cruise passengers traveling to Kiel. The full-day excursion covers essential Hamburg attractions, from the historic warehouses of the UNESCO-listed Speicherstadt to the elegant modern architecture of the Elbphilharmonie. The tour is carefully timed to your ship’s docking to make the most of your time ashore while ensuring that you return in plenty of time for departure.

Get to know the best of Potsdam on your own terms on a flexible tour from Berlin. Learn how this scenic town served as the residence of Prussian kings and German emperors for three centuries. See the historical city center and Dutch Quarter. Travel past the royal residences of Sansoucci Palace, one of the largest UNESCO World Heritage sites in Germany, and Cecilenhof Palace with a guide by your side.

Walk in the footsteps of medieval lords and aristocrats on a tour of Eltz Castle. On this guided, full-day, small-group tour from Frankfurt, explore this “fairytale in stone”, learning about eight centuries of architecture and culture. See the Eltz Forest, a nature reserve full of rare fauna and flora with great views of the neighboring Elzbach Valley. Then relax with dinner at a restaurant beside the Rhine River.

See Germany’s Romantic Road on a private day trip from Munich and discover its showpiece sights with ease. With your own private guide for a group of up to seven people, you’ll travel to Harburg Castle, Dinkelsbühl, and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, hearing about the history of the culture-rich route as you go. Free time to sightsee, shop, and explore is included at each stop.

Visit Neuschwanstein Castle, Ettal Abbey and the forest-ringed village of Oberammergau in one easy day trip from Munich. After leaving your city hotel, travel with your own private driver-guide into the heart of Bavaria where fairytale castles and picturesque villages beckon. Prebooked skip-the-line tickets are included to save you time at the admission desks, and you discover the history of each site through commentary from your guide.

Explore Germany's Romantic Road with an expert guide, and discover the fairy tale villages and castles for which the region is loved. You'll travel with a private guide for a more personal experience, and learn about the history and culture of the Romantic Road as you go. The route can be customized, but typical tours include visits to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Dinkelsbühl, Harburg and much more.

Discover the treasures of southern Germany without having to rent a car or figure out the train system on a full-day tour of Heidelberg and Rothenburg from Frankfurt. Depart Frankfurt for a scenic journey to riverside Heidelberg to check out the ruins of Heidelberg Castle and other top attractions. Then travel along German Castle Road to the walled city of Rothenberg to admire beautifully preserved architecture.

The Hanseatic city of Lübeck is a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its medieval monuments and Gothic architecture. On this tour, take in all the highlights on a day trip from Hamburg and travel by train—just a 45-minute journey. On arrival, get to know the city with a private guide and enjoy a personalized itinerary tailored to your interests. Explore the Old Town on a walking tour, see the Holsten Gate and Lubeck Cathedral, and stop for lunch at a traditional restaurant.

Combine visits to Wannsee and Potsdam with personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour from Berlin. During the journey, stop to see the Bridge of Spies and the Olympic Stadium. In Potsdam, stroll through the Dutch Quarter, the baroque Old City, Cecilienhof, and Sanssouci.

Just one hour from Heidelberg, Germany's Black Forest offers some of Europe’s finest immersion in nature. On this full-day private tour, you can customize the itinerary to your liking, going for hikes, taking one of the most scenic drives on the continent, sitting by waterfalls, visiting medieval villages, sampling wine, and more. Hotel pickup adds convenience to your relaxing day out.

Create your own fairytale with this private tour through Neuschwanstein Castle and the Bavarian Alps. Ride through panoramic landscapes in a relaxing limousine before enjoying a guided tour of the castle that once housed King Ludwig II. This booking allows easy access to the castle before finishing the day at the UNESCO Church of Wies and Oberammergau.

Escape the city bustle of Dresden and spend time in nature with this group tour to the Bohemian (Czech) and Saxon (German) Switzerland National Parks. Once collected from your hotel, sit back and relax knowing everything is sorted for you. Enjoy guided hikes at both destinations, along with stops at Bastei Bridge, Neurathen Castle, the Sněžník Lookout Tower, and the Tyssa Walls, a filming site of "The Chronicles of Narnia".

Don’t miss out on Germany’s Castle Braunfels on your trip to Frankfurt. With this small-group tour, it’s an easy day trip: Departing the city, you’ll head into Germany’s Hessian landscapes—and the 13th century. You’ll get guided tours of both Castle Braunfels and the old town of Braunfels, exploring from the palace complex to the city’s half-timbered houses and historic city gates. It’s 800 years of culture, all in one day.

Go beyond Munich and explore more of Bavaria with this private hiking tour of Murnau. Take in the scenery that captivated artists, including Wassily Kandinsky. Don't worry about making your own way there from Munich, as your guide meets you at the train station and travels with you, before leading you on the Dragon’s Way trail. Finish the day with a meal and beer at a local brewery (own expense).

Explore Bavaria's fairy-tale landscapes on a private day tour from Munich, with all the details handled for you. Enjoy hassle-free hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, skip-the-line entry to Neuschwanstein castle, a horse-drawn carriage ride, and a visit to the peaceful Ettal Monastery. Discover hidden villages you'd likely miss on your own, take in sweeping countryside views, and learn about local history along the way.

Explore Potsdam’s elegant gardens and palaces on a 6-hour, private tour from Berlin with an experienced guide. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour, with time to visit the sites that interest you most. See the Glienicke ‘bridge of spies’ and a palace that housed WWI peace conferences, then stroll the manicured park that surrounds Sanssouci Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy tips on the best places to eat in Potsdam’s old city, with plenty of time to browse cafes, boutiques and a local market before returning to Berlin.

Leave Munich behind and discover Königssee, and the highlights of the Obersalzberg and Berchtesgaden area with a private tour guide. The excursion offers a personalized experience without the rush of a standard sightseeing tour, making it easy to explore the area with private, luxury transportation and historical commentary. Let yourself be enchanted by the historic town of Berchtesgaden and enjoy a boat trip across the Königssee to St. Bartholomä. In Obersalzberg you can learn more about the history of the 3rd Reich and you can also visit the 1,828 m high Eagles Nest (open from the beginning of May to the end of October; in winter or also visit the salt mine in Berchtesgaden). Another highlight is the Roßfeld panoramic road with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, Salzburg and the Eagles Nest, before the excursion ends back in Munich.

Seeing Trier independently from Frankfurt can be challenging without a car of your own. This full-day, small-group tour handles the transportation and logistics for you, making it easy to explore Germany’s oldest city in one day. Travel along the Moselle River to Trier and discover a destination rich in Roman and medieval history, home to eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. With a guide to lead the way, visit major landmarks such as Trier Cathedral, the Church of Our Lady, and the Porta Nigra, the largest Roman city gate north of the Alps.

INCLUDING SKIP-THE-LINE TICKETS for Neuschwanstein castle - EVEN AT SHORT NOTICE! With this unique excursion, the 3 world-famous Royal castles NEUSCHWANSTEIN, LINDERHOF and HOHENSCHWANGAU can be visited comfortably and with the privileged SKIP-THE-LINE entry in just one day! Your personal professional & friendly guide will ensure that you reach your pre-booked castle tours on time - and of course he will provide you with historical & up-to-date information about all visited places in an entertaining way. In addition, enjoy the ride in our new and luxurious Mercedes- and Volkswagen Minivans through one of the most beautiful landscapes in Germany: Let yourself be impressed by high alpine sceneries as well as by the lovely foothill landscape with its numerous lakes and colorful medieval alpine towns. By booking the Option "XXL-Time credit" you also have the opportunity to visit more Bavarian top attractions, such as the Passion Play village Oberammergau, Ettal Monastery, stately villas on lake Starnberg or one of the magnificent baroque churches.

Swap Munich for a visit to the beautiful Austrian city of Salzburg. No need to worry about doing any planning—a full itinerary is organized for you, so you can tick off a mixture of historical sights, filming locations from “The Sound of Music”, and places linked to Mozart. As well as private luxurious car transfers, enjoy a walking tour to explore Old Town sights such as Salzburg Cathedral and Mozartplatz.

Explore the hinterlands outside of Hamburg on this chauffeured SUV tour of the countryside and lesser-known towns. With enough room for four people (plus snacks and drinks along the way), the tour takes you to the 1,000-year-old town of Buxtehude, the oddly shaped city of Lüneburg and Lübeck, a gorgeous UNESCO-world-heritage listed town. Learn about the history and culture of each place you visit and get many insider's tips from the guide.

Beat the crowds and immerse yourself in Neuschwanstein Castle's history with this private tour with skip-the-line entry. Save your feet as you enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride to the top of the hill the castle is located on, before following your guide around its highlights. This tour also includes stops at Wies Church and Oberammergau, giving you a taste of Bavaria and its sights.