Top Trier Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Trier's most famous Roman gate was never finished — and only survived because a monk walled himself inside it a thousand years ago. This self-guided audio tour follows that thread of unlikely survival through Germany's oldest city, across 15 stops spanning two millennia. You'll stand inside the largest surviving single room from Roman antiquity, hear how a fortune in gold coins lay hidden under a parking garage for eighteen centuries, and learn why a Gothic church escaped demolition because someone proved its French builders actually built it. Start your Trier walking tour whenever you like, pause for Moselle Riesling, and pick up right where you left off. No group to keep pace with, no fixed schedule, works offline. If you'd rather explore at your own rhythm than be herded between landmarks on someone else's timetable, this is your kind of tour. Over 20,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, backed by a full refund guarantee.

Look behind the manifesto and dive into the cobblestone alleys that shaped the most controversial thinker in history. This captivating walking tour reveals layer by layer the Trier of the 19th century – a city in the tension between the ideals of the Enlightenment and oppressive Prussian authoritarianism. You will find out how a local wine crisis, a forced religious conversion, and a stolen branch of firewood ignited the spirit of the young Karl Marx. - 3.8 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 119 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in history, memory and power, protest, and public space Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Get to know Trier in a unique and affordable way. We offer a self-guided tour via our online app. You play a fun, family-friendly game. Answer questions about the locations and do search assignments. All on your smartphone. Log in to our free city game app and enjoy the city. Not a guide, but you decide when to start, stop, or pause. Use GPS to find the nicest squares, streets, and monuments. Get the most interesting facts about the city. Discover Trier with our unique city game app. Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour whenever you choose.

Bookable direct @ Grape Escapes Germany Germany has been in the wine game since the Romans first planted vines along the steep slate slopes of the Mosel. Take a Grape Escape to the magical world of Riesling. Taste a mix of globally acclaimed and boutique family managed vineyards with heart and soul, showing great examples of how German wine traditions produce some of the best-respected Mosel wines in the world. During personal tastings there will be many opportunities to swirl, sniff and slurp RIESLING ( the star of the show ) in all its glory and variations from bone DRY to late harvest Riesling coming from the different soils of blue, red and grey quartzite slate. We might even find some special German Pinot Spätburgunder and cracking Sparkling along the way. I believe in open minds and open wines. It can be that more thirsty winelovers will want to join. More the merrier! Please state if you prefer your tour private. an additional fee maybe required based on seasonal demand.

Around late morning, it’s time to “line up” – by boat you’ll be heading to a beautiful Moselle town in around 20 minutes. After a short walk you can enjoy a hearty snack with ham, salami, cheese, tomato mozzarella, potato salad and bread. Well fortified, you start with a winemaker on a wagon ride through the vineyards. Enjoy magnificent views of the Moselle Valley and taste about five wines directly on board. Along the way you will learn interesting facts about wine growing. After the return journey by tarpaulin car, the ship will take you back to Bernkastel relaxed.

Discover Trier like never before with the Secrets of Trier City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and hidden stories! This GPS-based exploration game lets you experience Trier while exploring famous spots such as Trier Cathedral, the Constantine Basilica, the Main Market Square, the Palace Garden and the Roman baths. Play solo for a personal challenge or together with friends, family or colleagues. During the game you solve tricky questions, puzzles, riddles and creative photo tasks to score points, unlock extra clues and solve the final mystery. Pause whenever you want and continue later at your own pace. Compete for a place on the leaderboard or play competitively for team building, making this scavenger hunt and walking tour through Trier perfect for every type of explorer.

Trier becomes the crime scene in this self-guided detective game, where the clues are hidden in plain sight in the streets around you. The case is the murder of Balthasar, and the evidence is scattered across the old centre - past Judengasse, Liebfrauenkirche, Steipe and Dreikönigenhaus. You decode messages, photograph what does not add up and press digital witnesses whose stories never quite line up. Every puzzle you crack removes a name from the list of suspects. Play as a couple, bring the children along, or send two or three teams out at the same time and turn the investigation into a race - which is what makes this murder mystery game work as well for a team outing as for a day out. The last answer is waiting somewhere in the centre of Trier.

Skip the big group tours and explore Trier at your own pace on this self-guided audio tour. Using just your smartphone, follow GPS-guided spoken navigation to top city landmarks including the Porta Nigra, Hauptmarkt, St. Peter’s Cathedral, and more. Enjoy 27 richly detailed stories with photos, city info, and food and drink tips, all available offline in seven languages. Bring headphones and explore the city freely with a tour that never expires.

Experience with me an unforgettable city tour with wine tasting through Trier in a relaxed atmosphere. On your 2-hour guided city tour through Trier you will get to know the rich history of the city and wine of the region as well as 5 outstanding wines from renowned wineries (mostly V D P wineries) from the largest steep-sided growing region in the world (Moselle). Your tour leads past 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There are 5 different wines at different stages of the tour, each with a historical reference to the respective place and the history of the region’s viticulture. The tour is for teenagers with grape juice.

You’re looking for a fun way to explore the city at your own pace? Then, this city-exploration game is made for you! You’ll entertain all your group with interesting questions, while still teaching them fun facts about the city. Your mission (should you choose to accept it): Jackson Wilde, the famous city-explorer, needs your help… Help him solve quizzes to gather as many points as possible. With this activity, you will be guided through the following locations: Porta Nigra, Dreikönigenhaus, Marktkreuz, Market Square, St. Peter's Cathedral, Church of our Lady, Kornmarkt, Karl-Marx House, Basilica of Constantine, Electoral Palace. Download the app on Android or iOS (or access it directly through your browser) to get access to a fun mission, multiple quizzes, as well as city guides about each monument. So, are you ready to explore Trier?

Experience a picture book landscape by bike along the Moselle. In Bernkastel-Kues, bicycles are available in the morning. The route takes you to Traben. On the way, the wine shop has put together a picnic basket with delicious delicacies and drinks. Enjoy nature directly on the Moselle. In the afternoon, the boat will take you back to Bernkastel with your bike and a lock passage from Traben. Here you will visit the wine shop in the Wine Cultural Centre. There is also 1 glass of wine of your choice to taste and 1 bottle of wine per person as a gift. There is certainly still time to explore Bernkastel itself. Stroll through the beautiful shopping town with its many cafes and wine bars.

Discover Trier your way with Ciceru’s self-guided walking tour—audio and text in 7 languages, right on your phone. Together, we will witness Roman architectural brilliance, get to know their celebrities and learn about Trier's rich history. Starting with the Rheinische Landesmuseum, we will walk towards the Kaisertherme, an impressive and umissable Roman structure that depicts where emperors bathed at the time. Continuing towards a 'smaller collection' of imperial baths, we reach the Barbarathermen, which lead us on to the Römerbrücke. Taking a moment to marvel at the beauty of the Mosel valley, on either side of the bridge; from there, please turn around and head back into the city towards the Karl-Marx-Haus. Thereafter, your walk takes you to the Konstantin-Basilika and hidden behind it, is the glorious electoral palace with its garden. The two next stops are the Liebfrauenkirche and Dom. Finally, we move on to the city's striking gate, the Porta Nigra.

Discover Germany’s oldest city on this captivating walking tour, where Roman grandeur meets medieval charm and baroque elegance. Begin at Porta Nigra, the best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps, before stepping into the Middle Ages at Dreikönigenhaus, a Gothic residence with unique defensive architecture. Wander through the Hauptmarkt, Trier’s vibrant marketplace, surrounded by colorful half-timbered houses and historic landmarks. Visit the Constantine-Basilica, the world’s largest surviving Roman hall, and admire Trier Cathedral, Germany’s oldest church. With its UNESCO-listed treasures, picturesque streets, and scenic Moselle vineyards, Trier invites you to uncover its rich history and hidden secrets.

Get introduced to Trier in the most authentic way: through its highlights, history, local flavors, and with a trusted local guide by your side. Along the way, you’ll explore iconic landmarks such as Porta Nigra and Trier Cathedral with the Liebfrauenkirche, as well as local favorites and hidden corners loved by locals. Engaging anecdotes and personal insights from your local guide will connect Trier’s history, culture, and tradition, bringing the city to life in an authentic and memorable way. To complete the experience, enjoy a tasting of a local specialty. Whether sweet, savory, or regional, you’ll taste a real part of Trier’s everyday culture and traditions. By the end of the tour, you’ll have a great introduction to Trier, its local culture, and how to explore it on your own. You’ll walk away with personal recommendations and local tips on where to eat and what to see next, helping you make the most of your time in the city.

Dive into the splendor, hardness, and genius of Late Antiquity. This captivating journey transports you to a time when Trier was the "Second Rome" – a vast imperial capital that controlled the western border. Through the eyes of a skeptical historian and a passionate archaeologist, you decipher monumental architecture, hidden logistics, and the human cost of Roman ambition. From black gates to underground heating tunnels: Discover how a realm built for eternity survived its own downfall. 5.1 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 148 minutes Ideal for history, memory, urbanism, and innovation Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Dive into a world beyond the usual history of Germany's oldest city. This captivating journey explores the profound psychological, civic, and spiritual forces that have shaped Trier. From the awe-inspiring spectacle of the Holy Rock to the quiet defiance of medieval merchants, you will discover how faith was used as a tool of absolute power, as a trigger for bourgeois rebellion, and as a deeply intimate anchor for the human soul. Come with me and uncover the hidden tensions woven into the stones of Trier. - 3.0 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 108 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in spirituality, myths & nature and history & memory Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Trier. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique culture. From Porta Nigra to Hauptmarkt, get to discover the city's most defining landmarks. Your Local will also share insider tips on the best cafes, restaurants, and lively bars in Trier to ensure you get the most out of your stay. • See Trier through a local's eyes, uncovering the city's true essence. • Discover Trier's ancient ruins, showcasing the city's Roman past • Get top local tips on the best bars, cafes, and restaurants to visit. • Maximize your time, discovering more of Trier in less time. • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, with a maximum of 8 travellers.

Start your visit to Trier with this 2 hours walk led by a Local. You’ll discover its highlights, hidden gems, and get practical tips. This is the best introduction to Trier. Get to see places like Porta Nigra and Hauptmarkt, along with hidden corners of Trier 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 Trier through its highlights and hidden gems • Learn about local products and connect with Trier'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

Explore the highlights of one of Germany’s oldest cities and check off its UNESCO World Heritage sites with this private tour. Led by a private guide, you can learn about the city’s history and key landmarks as you pass by Trier Cathedral, the Electoral Palace, the Black Gate, and plenty more local gems.

Get a great introduction to this southwestern German city by prebooking this Trier Private Walking Tour that allows you to skip the busy group tours. A guide leads you on foot through the city and shows you the area’s most impressive historical sites such as Porta Nigra, St. Gangolf Kirche, Saint George's Fountain, and Electoral Palace. Plus, since it’s a private tour, you’ll get more from a guide who focuses on just your group and provides historical insight along the way.

Discover the beauty of the Moselle River, without having to keep up with a tour group, thanks to this combination of a self-guided e-bike ride and boat trip. Instead of planning your own logistics, enjoy the convenience of a digital tour map, as well as an e-bike rental, and a picnic basket full of goodies. Along the way, cycle through lush vineyard landscapes and enjoy a complimentary wine tasting, and souvenir bottle of wine too.