Top Germany Historical Tours - page 8

Travel to Prague from Berlin on this one-way sightseeing bus. The itinerary includes stops along the way including Dresden Old Town, Elbe Sandstone Mountains, and Moritzburg Palace. This relaxed road trip allows you to explore two countries in one day as you make your way toward Prague. The tour is for a small private group, with a maximum of eight people.

Oktoberfest is a dizzying whirlwind that’s attended by millions of visitors each year—and this tour makes exploring it stress-free and accessible. Meet your guide in central Munich and head to the Theresienwiese festival grounds. Tour the grounds to learn about the event’s history before heading to one of the famous beer halls. Sit at your reserved table, and enjoy beers and lunch all while you soak up the one-of-a-kind ambiance.

Discover the hidden gems of Berlin’s alternative neighborhoods on a small-group bike tour. Bike along the Spree through the funky neighborhoods of Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain, and Neukolln. See the painted walls of the East Side Gallery, check out a few clubs in “Kreuzkolln,” and learn about Berlin’s underground culture from your informative guide.

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.

Tour the German capital from your personal East German Trabant limousine during this private tour. Relax in the throwback-vehicle-turned-luxury-cruiser as you explore Berlin’s top sights including Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin TV Tower, the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Museum Island, and much more. Multiple tour durations are available to suit your schedule. Admissions are at your own expense so you have full flexibility over where to go and where to skip.

Exploring Bavaria from Munich without a car can be tricky. This private sightseeing tour takes care of the logistics, so you can fully immerse yourself in the day's activities without worrying about getting there and back. Enjoy an itinerary that includes two palaces, Linderhof Castle and Neuschwanstein Castle, and the village of Oberammergau.

Embark on a captivating walking tour of Frankfurt's highlights and hidden gems with a knowledgeable guide. Explore the city's rich history and iconic landmarks, including the Cathedral of St. Bartholomew, the Old Opera House, and the European Bank district. Discover lesser-known spots like the Roemerberg and the Iron Bridge, and gain insights into the city's culture, architecture, and culinary delights. This tour offers a personalized experience, allowing you to delve deeper into Frankfurt's past and present.

Berlin’s Third Reich sites can be difficult to locate and fully understand without a guide. This walking tour connects important locations with Nazi Germany’s rise and fall. Follow a historian-guide to the ruins of Anhalter Bahnhof, plus the former SS and Gestapo headquarters, and the Reichstag. Along the way, learn about the Nazis’ path to power, the realities of the Holocaust, and the resistance movements that opposed the Nazi regime.

Discover the historic port of Kiel at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour via smartphone. Begin, pause, and stop this audio tour at your leisure and maximize time in Kiel with this walking tour. See top landmarks including monuments, gardens, and the local aquarium all while hearing stories about Kiel’s history and culture. Learn about Kiel without joining a tour group through this smartphone app.

The beautiful town of Rothenburg is known for its medieval center and architecture, and this private tour offers a personalized way to discover its highlights in a day. Enjoy door-to-door private transfers from Nuremberg in a luxury van. Upon arrival, set off on a walking tour showcasing historical sites such as Castle Gate, Castle Garden, Siebers Tower, and the Handworker’s House.

Dresden, beautifully set at the river Elbe, is one of Germany’s most wonderful cities, with the famous porcelain-like, baroque architecture dominating its silhouette. Fittingly, the capital of Saxony hides a grandiose history of princes and kings, but also its fair share of tragedies. On our tour, we will present you with the history of the city and its current lively face. We will be sure to make you understand how the Germanic organization merged with Slavic hopeless romanticism to form one of a kind Central European fusion. Please note that booking this tour you will be joining our general pay as you wish tour (tour in which it is up to the guest how to reward his or her guide). In this case the amount you pay covers the reservation fee and the guide's payment. If you wish to join a smaller, private tour let us know and we will organise it for you!

Skip the hassle of a large walking tour and learn about the history and impact of the Berlin Wall on a small-group bike tour. With a guide, hear stories and facts about events in Berlin after World War II, why the wall was built, what life was like for people on both sides, and what led to the wall’s fall. As you pedal, pass by key sights such as Checkpoint Charlie.

Enjoy one of Bavaria's most popular attractions, Neuschwanstein Castle, on this day trip from Munich. Avoid the long ticket queues with skip-the-line admission (tickets to be paid separately) and enjoy plenty of free time to explore this fairy tale castle that was the inspiration for Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty' castle. The train tickets for the round-trip journey from Munich to Füssen are included making this a hassle-free experience.

Discover beautiful Potsdam, former home of Prussian kings and the German Kaiser, on a walking tour from Berlin. Meet your guide in Berlin and hop on a train for a short journey. Wander past palaces and gardens at the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Sanssouci Palace. Learn more about the highs and lows of Prussian history, and discover what happened to the palaces in World War II.

See the sights of Düsseldorf by foot on this group tour around the exciting German city. Get to know the local area as you explore its lively districts, learn about the vibrant arts scene, and hear insightful stories from your guide. There will be plenty of time for shopping and dining afterwards—just ask your guide for recommendations. Gratuities are not included and are optional.

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.

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.

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.

Delve into Nuremberg’s dark history on this spooky after-hours tour. Join a group and follow your professional paranormal guide around haunted streets as you hear spine-tingling tales of torture, murder, execution, and the unsavoury figures who once wandered the murky backstreets. Pass famous landmarks such as Nurnberger Rathaus and Hangman's Bridge along the way.

Make the most of your visit to Hamburg by exploring the city with a private guide on this efficient walking tour. Your route will pack in Hamburg’s most essential landmarks, including the Speicherstadt and the Elbphilharmonie, in addition to lesser-known local attractions. Along the way, your guide will explain the history and culture of the bustling port city.

Do something a little different from the traditional walking tour with this self-guided exploration game across Frankfurt’s Old Town. Combining treasure hunt-style activities with sightseeing, this budget-friendly option offers an immersive way to discover the city. Solve riddles on your smartphone to uncover stories of the Holy Roman Empire and literary talents like Goethe. Visit landmarks including the Imperial Cathedral, St. Paul’s Church, the reconstructed Dom-Römer Quarter, and more.

Discover Berlin’s alternative side on a small-group bike tour that goes beyond the main city sights. Venture off the beaten track with an informative guide who introduces you to the city from a local perspective. Visit districts such as Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg and check out locations including the East Side Gallery, RAW Tempel, and more. Ideal for first-time or repeat visitors to Berlin alike.

Leave the planning to someone else on this private guided tour from Frankfurt to Heidelberg. Traveling in an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water provided, enjoy the insights of a private guide who brings the city's history and culture to life. Visit highlights like Heiliggeistkirche, the Altstadt, and Schloss Heidelberg (admission not included). Then, visit a local German restaurant you might not find on your own for lunch (at your own expense).

Combine a love of history and music with a unique walking tour of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The brief itinerary goes beyond standard city sightseeing with an entertaining guide in character who performs songs live while you stroll. You’ll learn about Franconian landmarks in the well-preserved medieval city, such as the Town Hall (Rathaus) and Holy Ghost Church.