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During our tour we will talk about both the light and dark pages of German history. We will learn about the history of Bavaria from the Roman beginnings of the city, through 700 years during which it was ruled by one powerful family, the Wittelsbachs, to the unification of Germany by Bismarck in the 19th century. We will see the places where Nazism was born, but also those where Joseph Ratzinger, the future Pope Benedict XVI, worked while still an archbishop. During the morning tour we will also see the Glockenspiel - a show of knightly figure fights in the city’s carillon. Take a walk with us and get to know a city that combines like no other seemingly contradictory fields: history and motoring, art and technology, entrepreneurship and a specific lifestyle of Munich people, which is a mixture of self-confidence, freedom and cheerfulness. Perhaps all these contradictions are seamlessly united by what is most important to Munich people… beer!

Maximize your shore time with this combined full-day trip. Start with a Berlin city tour from Warnemunde or Rostock, visiting landmarks such as Charlottenburg Palace, Brandenburg Gate, and Checkpoint Charlie. Then, venture to the Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen to delve into World War II history. Afterward, return to port, having experienced two enriching tours in one day.

Sightsee and feast on German food at the same time on this dinner cruise along the Spree River. Begin your evening with a welcome drink and continue the night with included wine, beer, and soft drinks. Enjoy a 4-course meal featuring German cuisine with dishes such as a Swabian potato salad, salmon or falafel, and dessert. While you enjoy your meal, take in the illuminated monuments of the city.

History enthusiasts are sure to love this tour of Berlin that focuses on the Third Reich, World War II, and Adolf Hitler. Hear stories of resistance and compliance during Hitler’s reign of terror and see the remains of the "Thousand-Year Reich." You also visit several places associated with this period including the ruins of Himmler's SS and Gestapo HQ, the Resistance Museum which once housed the German Military High Command, and the Reichstag which has seen German history unfold since 1884.

When a market is 200 years old, you know it must be good. On this small-group tour, your local guide leads you through Munich’s timeless Viktualienmarkt, held daily since 1807 (barring Sundays). Explore the history of this city mainstay, get the downlow on the market’s vendors, and sit down to some of the city’s best street food—drinks included—just like the locals do.

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.

Discover Berlin’s turbulent past on this private, guided, 4-hour historical walking tour. Enjoy personalized attention while visiting some of Berlin’s most popular World War II and Cold War attractions, like the Berlin Wall Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag building, Hitler’s bunker and much more. Customize the tour and learn about the history of Berlin, from its founding, to its role as capital of the Nazi Third Reich, to the divided city of the Cold War. A central Berlin hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Discover Sachsenhausen, one of the first concentration camps established by Nazi Germany’s Third Reich, on this guided trip from Berlin by train—eliminating the need for a rental car. Listen as an expert historian details in English the facts surrounding the camp’s creation, as well as a timeline of the atrocities that took place there. Today, the site serves as a national memorial to the prisoners who lived and died here, and on your visit, explore the various locations inside the camp, like the command headquarters and execution trench, and learn about Germany during the rule of the Third Reich.

Visit the former Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp on a memorial tour from Berlin. A way to honor the survivors and remember the victims of the Nazi regime, the tour explores the former notorious camp, which became the main concentration camp in the Berlin area. Learn the stories of the prisoners and see key sites including the cells with a professional guide.

Few places do Christmas better than Munich—and this small-group tour offers the perfect way to explore its Christmas markets like a local, savoring seasonal treats and browsing charming merchant stalls. Learn about alpine Christmas traditions while visiting iconic attractions, including Marienplatz, Odeonsplatz, and the Residenz courtyard. End your evening at Theresienwiese, home to Munich’s largest and most unique Christmas market. This tour is run by a local, multi award-winning Munich company and lasts 3 to 4 hours.

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!

See Munich in a fun new way: via Segway. After learning how to ride a Segway, zoom through the attractive Bavarian city. Learn about the history of Munich from the guide while seeing such sites as Odeonsplatz, Hofgarten, Victory Gate, Leopoldstraße, the Maximilianeum and the Peace Angel, among others. This tour is a great way to rest your cobblestone-weary feet!

Learn about WWII and the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial during this small-group tour from Berlin. Travel by train and take a tour of the site, once one of the most pivotal concentration camps in Nazi Germany. Discover the camp’s history, see the barracks, infirmary, laboratory and cells, and listen to tales of courage and suffering sensitively told by your guide. Learn about the daily routines and fates of the 200,000 people imprisoned here between 1936 and 1945, and visit the intensely poignant site memorials.

Make the most of your time in Munich on this group walking tour of the city's top sights. Follow your guide through historic neighborhoods, famous streets, and landmarks including Odeonsplatz, where the 1923 Beer Hall Putsch unfolded. Along the way, hear fascinating stories and local insights that bring Munich's history to life. It's the perfect introduction to the city, helping you see and understand more than you would exploring alone.

Skip lining up for a ticket for the Würzburg mini train, aka the “bimmelbahn,” and secure one of these popular tickets in advance, online. With your ticket in hand, simply hop aboard and give your legs a rest as you check off the city’s key sights. Ideal for time-pressed travelers, the tour offers audio commentary that covers several centuries of Würzburg history in less than an hour.

See the best of Europe’s undisputed capital of cool on a small-group bike tour of Berlin. As you follow your guide, cycle to iconic landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island. Stop regularly to capture photographs and learn about the history of the Reichstag, the Berlin Wall, and the Holocaust. Travel at a leisurely pace and see more than you would on a walking tour.

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.

Raise a glass to Bavarian beer with an evening of beer tasting in Munich! Follow your guide, a fellow beer lover, on a 3.5-hour tour of the city’s beer halls and breweries. Go behind-the-scenes with a tour of one of Munich’s historic breweries, learn about Bavaria’s famous purity law and see the beer-brewing process in action. Then, pay a visit to the famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall, where you can sample a refreshing Weissbier (Wheat Beer) or order a ‘mass’ – a whole liter of beer!

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!

This is the ultimate Munich beer tour for beer lovers and it's during the day! That's right! Don't lose a day of your vacation to a nasty hangover from one of those evening beer tours, and join us for a little day-drinking instead! Your guide will take you on a unique beer and schnapps experience, steering clear of the mainstream, mass-producing breweries and showcasing the lesser-known but locally-preferred beers. Discover the history of the local beer scene, while experiencing the drinking culture of Munich firsthand in an intimate, small-group setting. We promise you'll never look at Bavarian beer and schnapps the same way again. As a bonus, you'll support local business, as we are the only advanced beer tour in Munich run by a local, Munich tour company. WARNING: This is a serious drinking tour. Pre-drinking is not recommended.

Visit the historical sites of the Third Reich in Nuremberg with this private half-day tour. You’ll relax with round-trip transport direct from your Nuremberg hotel, and travel with a driver-guide to hear the history behind the Nuremberg Palace of Justice, the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds, and the Zeppelinfeld. Note that entry fees are payable at your own expense.

Take advantage of your guide’s insight to learn about the former capital of the Third Reich during this walking tour of Berlin. Visit several historically significant sites—including Hitler’s Bunker, the holocaust memorial, and more—without the stress of planning your own route. Then, after gaining a different perspective on the city, end your tour in the Jewish district.

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.

Discover Munich with a private guide, exploring the enchanting Old Town squares and hearing the city's history. During a walking tour, you'll learn about landmarks such as the Glockenspiel, Munich Hofbräuhaus, and the Royal Residence, and hear tales of wartime history. Find out fun facts about the beer purity law and the annual Oktoberfest, and enjoy photo stops aplenty as you walk your way around the city. The tour is led by a private guide, and the meeting point and start time can be chosen by you.