All Northern Germany Tours & Excursions in 2026

Make the most of your limited sightseeing time with a full-day shore excursion to Lubeck from Kiel Port. Enjoy shared transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle, then leave the logistics to your guide as you tick off the best city sights. From St Mary's Basilica to its charming streets, see more than you would traveling alone, and enjoy plenty of free time throughout the tour. Returns to the port included afterwards.

Ditch the history books and explore Hamburg’s Old Town on a small-group walking tour led by a local guide. Starting at the neo-Renaissance Town Hall, you’ll stroll past key landmarks including St. Peter’s Church, St. Nikolai Memorial, and the Patriotic Society Building without needing to follow a map. With the group size capped at 15, there’s plenty of time for questions, plus entry to a World War II museum is included.

Skip the box office and head straight to the entrance with a prebooked admission ticket to Hamburg Dungeon. Ideal for travelers who like to plan their vacation itinerary ahead of time, relax knowing that entry is already sorted. Enjoy an immersive attraction featuring live actors, special effects, and rides as you learn about the macabre side of the city's history.

If you are travelling on a cruise ship to the port of Kiel and have only one day on shore, let us take you on a fascinating, all-encompassing journey to Hamburg! Hamburg is second largest city in Germany after Berlin and it is one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in Europe. It became a well-known tourist destination due to its wild, red light district but is now attracting a more discerning clientele with its modern architecture in the form of the Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, and the Hafencity, not to mention the canals, Alster, stunning Rathaus and high end shopping. This shore excursion is adjusted to each ship’s docking times and starts promptly after your vessel’s arrival, returning with plenty of time to spare before its departure. Our expert team has been organizing these tours for nearly a decade. We have never missed a cruise ship’s departure and imparted our knowledge and enthusiasm for our unique and beautiful city to thousands of satisfied passengers!

Explore the historic city of Bremen through the lens of a local on this private tour. Completely customizable to your interests, ask your guide for suggestions or map out your own route to uncover Bremen’s architectural wonders and cultural landmarks. You’ll also have time for a traditional German lunch (own expense).

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.

Explore the underbelly of Hamburg and see what makes the city tick on this Reeperbahn walking tour. Follow a guide through St. Pauli and the Reeperbahn, and soak up the atmosphere in Hamburg’s infamous red-light district. Pass neon-lit nightclubs, buzzing bars, and popular local hotspots, and listen as a guide sheds light on the area’s colorful reputation. Visit top sites of interest including Herbertstrasse, Olivias Wilde Jungs Stripclub, and the Zur Ritze bar, and enjoy an included beer for your journey.

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!

Start your visit to Bremen with this 2-hour walk led by a Local. You’ll discover its highlights, hidden gems, and get practical tips. This is the best introduction to Bremen. Get to see places like St. Petri Dom and Schnoor, along with hidden corners of Bremen only known to locals that reveal the city’s everyday charm. You'll also receive local insights on where to eat, drink, and how to get around, helping you explore with confidence and make the most of your time. • Get the best intro to Bremen through its highlights and hidden gems • Learn about local products and connect with Bremen's traditions • Get local tips on where to eat, drink, and how to move around the city • Make the most of your time with this 2-hour walking experience • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, up to 8 travellers

For those who want to make the most of their time in Hamburg, the Hamburg CARD is a necessity. With it in your pocket, you'll get free travel across several city districts (including the airport), plus reduced admission to 150+ museums, attractions, cruises, shows, tours, and more. Simply put: If you're going to see the city, the Hamburg CARD is worth it.

Explore the city of Hamburg the easy way with a hop-on hop-off bus tour that lets you see the sights at your own pace. You get on and off at around 17 stops and visit sights such as Speicherstadt, HafenCity or Reeperbahn. A multilingual audio guide is also available to give you information about Hamburg during the tour.

Start your visit to Kiel with this 2-hour walk led by a Local. You’ll discover its highlights, hidden gems, and get practical tips. This is the best introduction to Kiel. Get to see places like Opera House and Kiel City Hall, along with hidden corners of Kiel only known to locals that reveal the city’s everyday charm. You'll also receive local insights on where to eat, drink, and how to get around, helping you explore with confidence and make the most of your time. • Get the best intro to Kiel through its highlights and hidden gems • Learn about local products and connect with Kiel's traditions • Get local tips on where to eat, drink, and how to move around the city • Make the most of your time with this 2-hour walking experience • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, up to 8 travellers

Taste your way around Hamburg on this small-group tour that blends sightseeing with delicious foodie stops. Led by an expert local guide, you'll visit the Portuguese Quarter and sample famous specialties including a Portuguese custard tart (pastel de nata), freshly roasted coffee, harbourside fish snacks, street food, treats from a historic candy shop, and schnaps tasted at one of Hamburg's oldest and most famous maritime restaurants—along with the famous Hamburg sailor's corned beef and a secret surprise dish. Along the way, enjoy lively stories from your guide and insider insights while discovering local flavors you might never think to try on your own.

Nestled on an island surrounded by the Trave River, Lübeck is a monument to medieval ingenuity and mercantile power. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll explore the remarkably preserved heart of what was the center of the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading organization that dominated Northern Europe for centuries. From imposing brick churches to merchant homes and historic warehouses, the city’s UNESCO-protected architecture tells the story of its golden age. Starting at the iconic Holsten Gate with its distinctive twin towers, you’ll discover why this fortification was both an impressive defense system and a symbol of the city’s wealth. You’ll pass through ancient salt warehouses, learning why this commodity was so precious it earned the nickname “white gold,” and wander through narrow medieval streets organized in a distinctive fishbone pattern.

A Hanseatic city, Hamburg comes defined by its access to water. The city has grown around the Port of Hamburg—the second-largest port in all of Europe. On this cruise, you'll get two hours to take it all in, from UNESCO-protected Speicherstadt to the fishing villages of Elbe to the Hamburger Fischmarkt and more. Your guide narrates the way across the water, providing at-a-glance knowledge of this vibrant, historic city.

Experience Hamburg's port attractions from a unique perspective: Cruise past impressive container ships and discover the historic Speicherstadt on a 1.5-hour harbor tour with live commentary from a German-speaking guide and an exclusive stop at the Elbphilharmonie. Start your adventure at the Überseebrücke and board a traditional Hamburg barge. The captain adapts the route depending on the weather, tides or special events in the harbor. Glide through the narrow waterways of the Speicherstadt and admire the impressive brick architecture. Enjoy the fresh breeze and the HafenCity while relaxing on deck. Passing huge container ships, the guide will tell you interesting details about the harbor's landmarks. At the end, you can disembark at the Elbphilharmonie or return to the starting point.

SEA LIFE Timmendorfer Strand is a magical aquarium that’s perfect for all the family. Purchase your admission ticket and head straight for the action. See over 2,500 animals from over 100 different species, including sharks, turtles, otters, octopodes, clownfish, and more.

This sightseeing tour of Hamburg is a great shore excursion option for cruise passengers traveling to Kiel. The full-day excursion covers essential Hamburg attractions, from the historic warehouses of the UNESCO-listed Speicherstadt to the elegant modern architecture of the Elbphilharmonie. The tour is carefully timed to your ship’s docking to make the most of your time ashore while ensuring that you return in plenty of time for departure.

Venture into Hamburg's most vibrant nightlife hub on a guided tour of the famous St. Pauli red light district. Combining pub visits with history, you'll hear local stories that shaped the area's culture, learn about its sex and crime, and visit up to five of the best bars and clubs for live music and dancing. Enjoy free shots, VIP entry, and more as you party late into the night.

How much Hamburg can you pack into one hour? A lot. On this guided harbor cruise, you'll get an on-the-water look at the UNESCO-designated Speicherstadt, see the new HafenCity, float past the Elbphilharmonie, Hamburger Fischmarkt, Elbe Beach, and much more (stops dependent on the size of your barge). For those with jam-packed schedules, this tour gets you quickly acquainted with the city's best sights—so you can see it all.

The Paradox Museum Hamburg offers an engaging journey through over 50 interactive installations designed for visitors of all ages. Explore mind-bending exhibits that challenge your perception of reality, such as the Zero Gravity Room and the Upside Down Room, where the laws of physics seem to bend. Each installation provides an opportunity for fun and educational experiences, perfect for families, students, and curious minds alike. Prepare for a day of exploration, creativity, and inspiration that will leave you questioning the ordinary and sharing unforgettable photo moments with friends and family.

Save hours researching Hamburg’s past and get a shortcut to fascinating insights about the city's World War II history with this private guided tour. As well as learning about the devastating bombing that occurred in 1943, the tour reveals what life was like in the city under the Third Reich, with stops at St. Nikolai Main Church, Planten un Blomen, and the Rathausmarkt.

Discover more of Hamburg—and take the guesswork out of sightseeing—on this hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour, including audio commentary. Step aboard a double-decker bus, pass city highlights including Speicherstadt and Rathausmarkt, and take in panoramic views of the Alster Lakes. Along the way, learn about the city’s history, culture, and architecture.