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Immerse yourself in Berlin's food scene, without getting overwhelmed by online restaurant reviews and recommendations, with this small-group food tour. Take in the city's highlights as your guide leads you to local foodie hotspots and eateries that you might have otherwise missed. Enjoy trying currywurst, traditional meats, pastries, kebabs, and more.

Visit the head of the former Prussian Empire on a half-day trip to Potsdam. Benefit from the perk of having an audio tour of the famous Sanssouci Palace included, as well as a walk through the gardens during the summer months. The route also visits the Russian colony of Alexandrowka, Cecilienhof Palace, and St. Nicholas Church with fascinating guide commentary along the way.

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.

Discover Berlin as the frontier of the Cold War on this guided historical walking tour. After World War II, Berlin changed from the capital city of Nazi Germany into the pivotal city in a struggle to control war-torn Europe. Retrace the trail of the “death strip” and the Berlin Wall. Visit some of Berlin’s most popular Cold War attractions, like the Berlin Wall Memorial, underground "ghost stations," and more. Learn about the history of Berlin, from its founding to this divided city of the Cold War.

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.

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.

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.

If you’re short on time in Frankfurt, streamline your visit to beautiful Heidelberg on a handy half-day tour so you don’t need to drive or catch public transportation. Head to Heidelberg Castle for a guided tour; admission is included so you don’t have to pay extra. Take a stroll through Heidelberg’s historic old town and admire the medieval architecture and views of the Neckar River before the return trip.

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.

Experience Bavaria's most iconic royal castles without the hassle of planning transport, parking, or tickets yourself. Travel through spectacular Alpine scenery from Munich before exploring Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau with the flexibility to join optional guided castle visits. With free time to enjoy the surrounding village and viewpoints, this is an effortless way to discover King Ludwig II's extraordinary legacy.

Witness the grandeur of Frankfurt’s waterfront with a one-hour cruise along the mighty Main River! As you float, hear intriguing audio commentary about the city, and view Frankfurt’s great outdoor spaces and landmarks including Frankfurt Cathedral and Europaturm — the city’s tallest building. Find a comfortable seat inside or on the sun deck, buy yourself a drink from the onboard bar, and enjoy the ride!

Visit the Rhine River Valley from Frankfurt, without the hassle of planning your own trip there, with this group tour. After boarding a comfortable vehicle, relax knowing the logistics, activities, and a meal are all sorted. Enjoy a comprehensive itinerary that includes the Middle Rhine Valley, a wine-tasting session, and a river cruise on a steamer boat (an alternative activity is offered in winter).

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.

Visit the must-see sights of Nuremberg on a walking tour with an expert private guide at your side! This private sightseeing tour offers a flexible itinerary that’s tailored to your interests. Explore Nuremberg’s medieval Old Town to see attractions like the Beautiful Fountain, the Imperial Castle courtyards, and St Lawrence Church, one of the most beautiful Gothic churches in Germany. Then see the Nuremberg Nazi Party Rally Grounds and learn about the city during the days of the Third Reich while seeing sites like the Congress Hall of the Nazi Party and Luitpold Arena. Or visit the courthouse where the famous Nuremberg war-crime trials took place. Please note that with the two-hour tour option it is normally only possible to see one area: the old town or rally grounds or courthouse. With the three-hour option you can visit two out of the three main areas. With the 4-hour options it is possible to to have an overview of all three areas or a more in-depth look at two out of three.

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.

Enjoy Oktoberfest in Munich during this full-day experience that includes a Munich city tour and a guaranteed spot inside a tent. Beginning with a walking tour, learn about the city’s history and brewing customs, and hear about the 200-year-old festival at Theresienwiese. Then, take a seat at your reserved place in one of the major Oktoberfest beer tents, where you receive two liters of beer and chicken.

Escape the bustle of Frankfurt—and maximize your sightseeing time—on a convenient, half-day tour that covers many of Heidelberg's top attractions. Make the short trip south by coach, then spend several hours exploring the medieval town with your guide. Learn the stories behind the sights as you admire the Old Town's Renaissance–era landmarks, spot highlights including the Karl Theodor Bridge, and visit the dramatic ruins of Heidelberg Castle.

First time in Munich? Take in the best bits of the Bavarian capital on this 2-hour walking tour of Munich’s Old Town. Admire architectural wonders like the Old Town Hall, St Peter’s Church and the Munich Residenz; stroll through the lively Viktualienmarkt; and see the world-famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall. Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll have ample opportunities to learn more about Munich’s history, cultural heritage and beer-brewing legacy, while walking between the central squares of Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz.

Gain insight into the Holocaust of World War II on this half-day tour of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site from Munich. Travel by train and bus to the memorial site, and take a guided tour of the compound, a place of memorial. Learn how Dachau provided a model for all Nazi camps, and see the exhibitions and memorials, together with the reconstructed barracks and cells, as your guide provides illuminating, informative and sensitive commentary.

Maximize your time in Frankfurt, and see the city on a guided tour by foot. Visiting places where tour buses can't reach, you'll get up close to standout landmarks, find impressive photo points, and hear Frankfurt's history through engaging commentary. The Karmeliter Cloister, Roemerberg, and Frankfurt Cathedral are among the highlights.

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.

Explore beautiful Strasbourg and the majestic Black Forest on this full-day tour from Frankfurt. Stop in the spa town of Baden-Baden, deep in the Black Forest, for a guided tour, learn about the famous thermal baths, and see landmarks like Kurhaus Casino. Then, traverse the German-French border to visit the Alsatian City of Strasbourg. With your guide, explore key sites like 'La Petite France,' Strasbourg’s UNESCO-listed old town center on board the 'Petite Train' (fee included).

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!

Discover the fairy tale castles of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, created by Germany’s 19th-century King Ludwig II, on a hassle-free, full-day trip from Munich. Let someone else take on the driving while you relax and admire Bavaria's magnificent scenery on route to the UNESCO World Heritage sites. At Linderhof, Ludwig’s rococo-style hunting lodge and last home, join an optional interior tour and enjoy free time to explore at your own pace. Then, continue to Neuschwanstein, a picture-book clutch of turrets and chambers that inspired Disney’s "Sleeping Beauty" castle.