Top Germany Rail Tours - page 2

Explore the food and famous sights of Salzburg on this day trip from Munich. Avoid the hassle of organizing car rental, and instead, enjoy a scenic train ride that showcases spectacular alpine views. Upon arrival in Salzburg, go on a food tour to try essential local bites—such as schnitzel, beer, and cakes. The guide also points out a variety of top sights—such as Mozart’s Birth House, and Salzburg Cathedral.

Explore Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site and take a Third Reich walking tour of Munich on this full-day, small-group tour. Visit Dachau, the first Nazi concentration camp in Germany during the Holocaust. Learn how it served as a model for all the other camps that followed it and listen to the heart-wrenching stories of Dachau’s many prisoners. Then, return to Munich to see sites associated with Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, and gain insight into this dark period of Munich's past. This tour includes transport and the services of a guide.

Explore the spectacular German Alps without a large tour group to disturb you on this private, full-day tour from Munich. Ascend via cablecar to the summit of Zugspitze—Germany's tallest mountain at over 9,700 feet (2,956 meters) above sea level—with a private guide to admire the surrounding peaks. Afterward, take a break in Zum Bauer, and enjoy a hands-on experience as you twist and top pretzels—Bavaria's favorite snack.

This is the most flexible full-service tour you can book. You will receive your personal first class train ticket at the meeting point. With this, you decide when you come back to Munich. During the drive to the city of the sound of music, Mozart, and more, you receive the full explanation about your way back to Munich. My guides are trained to deliver the best information about history and the sound of music, that you may need during your stay. This includes the schedules from trains, busses and the length of validity of your rail ticket. My telephone service will be available for you, helping you with the information you may need during your stay. With this package you have are free to enjoy your stay, the way you wish.

Explore the beautiful Herzogstand: the favourite mountain of Bavaria's fairytale King Ludwig II. A visit to Munich just wouldn't be complete without a trip to the Bavarian Alps. This private, fully-customizable day trip from Munich is the perfect mountain excursion for families and beginners. Meet up with your guide at Munich's Hauptbahnhof before departing on a 70-minute train ride, rich with Alpine scenery: magical turquoise lakes, majestic mountain peaks, and the lush Bavarian countryside. Marvel at the shores of the Kochelsee and Walchansee before ascending up the Herzogstand mountain. Travellers have the option to hike up the mountain following the easy Bridal Path laid out by King Ludwig II in 1866, or to ride up on the cable car, taking in the picturesque sights in comfort. Enjoy a hearty and traditional Bavarian lunch on top of the mountain before exploring the trails of the Herzogstand with your guide. Descend the mountain on foot or via cable car before returning to Munich.

Discover the highlights of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed city of Potsdam with ease, thanks to this private guided walking tour. You can go at your preferred pace and enjoy the undivided attention of your guide. Best of all, there’s no need to worry about how to get there as hotel transfers and train travel are included too.

Drive through the old town and through the unique history of Nuremberg. From Hallplatz past the Maxbrücke, the St Lorenz Church, the Holy Spirit Hospital and up to the Imperial Castle with its fortifications. Everything can be admired from the comfort of the train. Along the way, you will learn funny and interesting things, ancient and current, shiny and possibly also cruel, romantic and spirited things about Nuremberg and its inhabitants. On this tour, you will experience the Unpacked centuries in about 40 minutes and then explore the city on your own. For more information and answers to the most frequently asked questions, please visit https ://www.city-tour.info/nuernberg/faq

Hop in the saddle for a half-day bike tour of Munich, and discover the charms of the Bavarian capital as you explore it on two wheels. With a local guide, pedal past major landmarks such as Odeonsplatz with its Italianate architecture and the landscaped English Garden. Hear fun facts about life in the city as you go, and enjoy an hour-long stop at the Chinese Tower beer garden for food and drink (own expense).

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.

Uncover the dark side of Munich’s history on this 2.5-hour Third Reich walking tour. Learn how the Bavarian capital served as an important center for the Nazi Party during WWII and hear stories of Hitler’s rallies and The White Rose resistance movement. Along the way, visit key sites like Königsplatz, Feldherrnhalle, the Hofgarten and the famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall.

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.

Get the most out of your visit to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp by visiting alongside a private guide who has been trained and licensed by the Camp’s Memorial Foundation. Learn more about the concentration camp than you would if exploring independently including how it developed and who was imprisoned there.

Visit the sobering Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp on a private tour from Berlin. Discover the camp’s history via the expertise of historian and former British military attaché in Berlin, Nigel Dunkley, who created the tour. Explore the site’s cells, execution grounds, hospital, and more with your guide, learning about the camp’s unique design and role in World War II. Your visit also includes hotel pickup and drop-off, for convenience.

Add a bit of legend and enchantment to your German vacation with a full-day trip to the UNESCO-listed castles of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof from Munich. Relax for the scenic drive through the Bavarian Alps, then spend hours exploring both of the former royal residences. Conclude with free time in the charming village of Oberammergau.

Spend the day learning about Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp on a guided tour, which includes transfers from Berlin. Gain insight into some of the darkest days in history as you and your group engage in reflective discussions and uncover the harrowing truth behind the Nazi regime. Retrace the footsteps of victims and pay homage to the countless lives lost. Plus, this ticket includes a contribution to the camp memorial.

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.

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.

Visiting the site of the former Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp is a very emotional day tour. The camp had a major significance for SS Terror during the Nazi rule and allows us to understand how the persecution of victims escalated from the Nazi seizure of power through the war and until the very end. Our guides are certified by the Memorial Authorities and are all academics. They will guide you through this complex site and will help you understand the SS system of Terror as it unfolded. Please note, this version of the tour is a walking tour. You will need a public transport pass for Zones ABC, which the guide can help you purchase.

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.

Escape to the islands of Herreninsel and Fraueninsel in the Chiemsee, Bavaria’s largest lake, on this full-day rail trip from Munich. Enjoy a guided tour of the stunning Herrenchiemsee Palace, modeled after the Palace of Versailles and one of King Ludwig II’s homes on Herreninsel Island. Then explore the historic Fraueninsel Island, whose origins date back 1,300 years, at leisure. Round-trip train ticket included. Castle admission and boat rides additional.

See more of Germany and take a day trip to Dresden during your time in Berlin. Take a sightseeing tour of the east German city with a private tour guide and learn about its rich history and stunning architecture. Choose to have a guide escort you from Berlin to Dresden and back or take the train on your own and meet a local guide to explore the city.

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.

What Sets Our Tour Apart? Join us for an extraordinary Christmas Market adventure, guided by our trusted and seasoned Private Tour guide. We've scoured the continent to bring you the finest European Christmas Market, making it the ultimate destination to soak in the holiday spirit. On this enchanting journey, you'll discover the magic of Christmas through the twinkling windows, festive lights, and breathtaking decorations. We'll take you to iconic Berlin destinations such as Alexanderplatz and Potsdamerplatz, but that's just the beginning. Experience the warmth of Gluhwein, savor the captivating Christmas lights at Potsdamerplatz, and be mesmerized by the Sony Center's luminous display. Get your heart racing at Alexanderplatz Fairground, and savor the cozy comfort of fire tong punch. This isn't just a tour; it's an opportunity to create unforgettable yuletide memories. Join us this Christmas season for a celebration like no other.

Head off the beaten path to explore a side of Berlin that many travelers miss out on during this private tour of the city's lesser-visited areas. Venture into neighborhoods such as Mitte, Kreuzberg, and Friedrichshain to learn about the city's ethnically diverse population, resident artists, flourishing alternative culture, and bohemian enclaves. As you go, chat to your guide about life in present-day Berlin, and leave with an insider's perspective that most never get to experience.