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Discover Berlin's rich history alongside its renowned brewing traditions on this small-group tour designed for history and beer lovers. Swap standard walking tours for something more exciting as you visit iconic World War II sites, hear stories behind the city's past, and finish by sampling 3-4 classic German beers in traditional pubs you'd never find on your own. Along the way, enjoy opportunities to ask your guide questions and receive personalized recommendations for what to do next.

See more of Munich than you ever could on foot during this private guided bike tour. Pedal along an easy route, which leads past key sights, such as King's Square, the English Garden, and Eisbach Wave. Take breaks to rest your legs, including one at a beer garden, where you’ll have the option to order a beer or snack (own expense).

Join our tours for an unforgettable Oktoberfest experience, with reservations at one of the festival's top beer tents - the FESTZELT TRADITION. Enjoy a unique atmosphere and celebrate at the Munich Oktoberfest! We offer the following tour: TRADITIONAL TOUR: Table Reservation at the "Festzelt Tradition Tent" inside the area of the "Oide Wiesn" (= "old Oktoberfest"), we include the entrance fee and a ride on a historical Oktoberfest carousel. On our tours, you’ll enjoy an all-inclusive Oktoberfest experience while exploring the rich history and traditions of both the festival and Munich. Before heading to Oktoberfest, we’ll visit one of Munich’s iconic landmarks, the Karls Gate, followed by a stop at a traditional beer hall or beer garden where you will get to know Munich's beer culture. Requirement: +18 years All tours are in English language. We are excited to share our traditions and knowledge and make sure everyone has the best Oktoberfest experience! Beer & Pretzel Tours

With this tour, you can pack a lot into a day as the trip takes you on a journey along the Romantic Road from Wurzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Going on an organized tour means you don’t need to worry about searching for parking spots, and can just hop off and enjoy guided tours along the way. Highlights include Weikersheim Castle, the historic center of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, and a wine tasting stop too.

Ideal for beer lovers, explore Munich’s beer culture with ease on this small-group or private half-day tour. Meet your local guide, then go from famous Bavarian beer hall to famous Bavarian beer hall, sampling a range of brews including Oktoberfest beer tasters, and platters of authentic German fare such as regional dips, Bretzel, and cheese and meat platters. Enjoy lagers on the street—a German tradition—and dive into Munich’s infamous bar quarter.

End your day in Berlin and unwind without overheating on a relaxed cruise along the Spree River aboard an authentic steamship. Sip local beer and enjoy a vessel as interesting at the city, as you glide past illuminated landmarks and learn stories of Berlin’s past. This sunset journey offers a slower, scenic way to connect with the city.

Avoid missing out on valuable information about Berlin’s past and present on this half-day guided walking tour through the city's Mitte district. Visit landmarks from the city’s Prussian, Imperial, Nazi, Cold War, and modern eras, offering insight into the evolution of this fascinating German capital. Stroll along the iconic Berlin Wall and follow Unter den Linden to the Brandenburg Gate. Then check out the rebuilt Reichstag and the Holocaust Memorial and hear the amazing stories of Cold War Berlin at Checkpoint Charlie.

Explore Neuschwanstein Castle effortlessly on this convenient tour from Munich, which includes round-trip transport to save you time planning logistics. Skip-the-line admission ensures you can avoid the notoriously long wait time upon arrival. Enjoy an audio guide available in your preferred language as you delve into the castle's opulent interiors. Then, return to your starting point via direct train, concluding your journey seamlessly.

Munich is an ideal jumping-off point for day trips along Bavaria’s famed Romantic Road. But escaping the city usually requires negotiating a stressful car rental. Instead, leave the driving to someone else during this full-day sightseeing tour, so you're free to admire the scenery. In just one day, you can explore Harburg Castle (admission tickets own expense) and the picture-perfect medieval town of Rothenburg.

Welcome to Nuremberg! This guided tour of Kaiserburg (including tickets) and the old town takes you in a small group and family atmosphere through Nuremberg's most beautiful places! Experience the unique history of the medieval imperial city of Nuremberg! Following in the footsteps of emperors, great artists and rich patrician families, we explore the unique old town and its architectural monuments. We visit Nuremberg’s most beautiful churches, walk over imposing medieval bridges and at the end of the tour have a traditional red beer tasting in the old town’s home brewery.

Raise your glass to a fun brewery group tour in Cologne with a local guide. Starting at Cologne Cathedral, you'll explore traditional breweries tucked away in the historic Old Town. Sample three local beers while learning about the brewing process behind each one. You'll also stroll along the Rhine and hear entertaining stories that set this tour apart. It's perfect for beer and culture lovers who want to enjoy both in one experience.

Savor Cologne's vibrant beer culture on this 3-hour Culinary Beer House Tour, where you’ll experience the city's renowned Kölsch beer alongside local delicacies. Kick off at the iconic Früh am Dom, where you'll learn about beer house etiquette and enjoy your first bites. Stroll through the Old Town, visiting multiple beer houses and soaking in stories filled with Cologne’s rich history and humor. The highlight awaits in the historic vaulted cellar at Zims, before concluding with a hearty meal at Haxenhaus, featuring a selection of Cologne specialties. Perfect for couples, friends, and small groups looking for an authentic taste of Cologne. - 3-hour guided tour through Cologne's Old Town - Enjoy unlimited Kölsch or soft drinks and delicious local snacks and a savory full meal at Haxenhaus (vegetarian option available) - Visit 4 traditional beer houses, including a historic vaulted cellar - Ideal for small groups, couples, and private events from 8+ people

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.

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.

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.

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.

Escape Frankfurt for a day—and immerse yourself in Germany’s top wine regions—on this luxurious, private tour. Depart in the morning from your local accommodation, and travel with your guide along the Rhine River. You'll enjoy an introduction to local varietals and winemaking traditions. You’ll also visit three highlight wineries, will take part in tastings and cellar tours, and will indulge in a cheese plate snack.

Pair beer with history on this evening walking tour of Munich, and discover the city's best beer gardens with the help of a local guide. This small-group tour limited to six people, includes beer at your first stop and introduces you to the history, culture, and sights of the beloved Bavarian city. Food and additional drinks are at your own expense.

Take a private tour of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, the first Nazi concentration camp, on a half-day trip from Munich. Led by an officially certified English-speaking private guide, the tour covers sites like the camp’s original administration headquarters, the ‘Arbeit macht frei’ gateway, and the crematoriums. You will not only learn about the history of the camp, but also how the victims are remembered today. You'll hear stories about Dachau’s former prisoners and, as the commentary can be tailored to suit you, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about the aspects of Dachau that interest you most. The guide will meet you at your centrally located Munich hotel or at the Munich train station (Hauptbahnhof) and you will poceed together by train to Dachau. All transport costs are covered in the tour price. Please note: children age 13 and under are not allowed by the memorial site to participate in tours of Dachau.

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.

Getting from Munich to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus) by public transport makes for a long day trip. Avoid stressing about connections or the hassle of arranging a rental car, and take this relaxing tour instead. Explore the Dokumentation Obersalzberg museum and Eagle's Nest at your expense, and stop at the alpine town of Berchtesgaden. A special bus and lift then take you up to the Kehlsteinhaus at an altitude of 1,834m where you will be rewarded with spectacular views. Note: The tour operates in all weather. If snow, ice, or fog blocks bus access, guests spend more time at the documentation center and Berchtesgaden.

Take in the best bits of Munich Old Town by booking your place on this group electric bike tour. In the company of a local guide, pedal past top landmarks and learn about the city's history, from the times of kings and queens to the origins of the Nazi party and beyond. You even stop at an authentic Munich beer garden, where you can purchase authentic Bavarian beer. Explore backstreets and bustling avenues while learning about the culture and history of Bavaria’s capital.

Avoid becoming footsore and get to know the best of Berlin on this small-group bike tour. Learn the history of the city, from its beginnings to its role as capital of the Nazi Third Reich, to the divided city of the Cold War, to the modern-day capital of a unified Germany. This tour includes a trip to the Berlin Wall Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate, and more. Your tour also includes a stop for lunch at a beer garden (own expense).

Get more out of a trip to the UNESCO-listed Rhine Valley with this private tour from Frankfurt. You’ll see Rheinfels Castle, visit the winemaking town of Rüdesheim am Rhein, and enjoy a wine tasting, with the day customizable to fit other activities. Relax in the comfort of a private vehicle and get a local’s lowdown on the region as you go.