All Dortmund Tours & Excursions in 2026

Step into a world under the sea with a trip to SEA LIFE Oberhausen. Head inside to discover thousands of sea creatures including rays, reef sharks, and turtles, including Germany's largest shark nursing facility. Explore the center at your own pace, watch feedings take place, and enjoy exclusive "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" theme weeks in May and June for a unique experience.

Forget everything you think you know about the industrial Ruhr area. Accompany Tom and Elena on a Red Thread tour that shatters the cliché of the 'grey city' and shows how Dortmund has transformed its scarred, coal-mining-marked earth into one of Europe's most spectacular botanical oases. From a landfill reborn as a vast park to a bombed-out castle swallowed by nature – discover the breathtaking paradox of how industrial destruction unintentionally created ecological havens. 7.5 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 184 min. Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure & innovation and urbanism & innovation Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Start your visit to Dortmund 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 Dortmund. Get to see places like Berswordt Halle and Altes Stadthaus, along with hidden corners of Dortmund 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 Dortmund through its highlights and hidden gems • Learn about local products and connect with Dortmund'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

Discover the magical city of Münster at your own pace with this guided tour. With a tour of more than 3 hours, you can explore iconic attractions such as the Cathedral or Prinzipalmarkt. This option without schedules or groups allows you to enjoy the city flexibly, including recommendations on gastronomy and family activities. Available in six languages, this experience is ideal for those looking for hassle-free personalized tourism. - 2h self-guided tour with + 10 points of interest - This tour includes 2 routes: Münster essential and Promenade. - Access to information in 6 languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian and German Explore iconic attractions and receive food recommendations. - No groups or schedules, ideal for traveling at your own pace.

WHY CHOOSE FOR US? More than an audio tour - your complete Münster city guide in one app. Some audio tours cost a little less. With CityAppTour, you simply get more: 38 richly detailed stories, audio & written text, photos, spoken navigation, practical city information and carefully selected local tips. Follow our 4.6 km route through Münster's historic centre and discover Domplatz, Prinzipalmarkt, St. Lambert's Church and the Town Hall, where the Peace of Westphalia helped reshape the political map of Europe. Our stories go beyond short facts, giving you the background, details and context that bring Münster to life. - 38 richly detailed stories in audio & text - Spoken navigation between stops - Photos, city info & food and drink tips - Works offline - Yours to keep - the tour never expires - Explore at your own pace More stories. More information. More freedom.

Dortmund can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit with a local guide on this private walking tour. You’ll discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning fascinating stories about Dortmund’s culture and history. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your interests and can create a fully customized itinerary—if you’d like to include a museum visit, just let us know in advance. Explore the city’s iconic sites and hidden gems, gain insider knowledge, and enjoy a deeper connection to Dortmund that you won’t find on your own. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples.

Spend time at the LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre in Oberhausen where more than 4 million bricks wait to welcome you. After showing your entrance ticket, how you spend your time inside the family-friendly attraction is up to you. Discover build-and-play zones, admire miniature cities in the Miniland, and try out interactive rides. The center is aimed at children aged between three and 10 years old, but a Duplo jungle is on site for the little ones, too.

Step into Dortmund beyond the clichés of football and beer halls. On this self-guided walking tour, you'll wind through the heart of a city that rose from steel and coal to reinvent itself as a cultural and creative hub. Starting at the bustling Hauptbahnhof, discover architectural landmarks old and new, from the Dortmunder U-Tower — a former brewery turned cultural centre — to St. Petri Church with its 105-metre spire. Along the way, find a peaceful church courtyard hidden from city noise, sample a Salzkuchen at one of the city's oldest bakeries, and learn how Dortmund became one of Europe's largest beer producers. Whether you're here for a day or a week, this tour will leave you with a feel for Dortmund's grit, warmth, and surprises.

The German Football Museum in Dortmund is one of Europe’s top sporting museums, with fun and interactive exhibitions for football fans of all ages. Your ticket includes full-access to the museum exbibits, including the 3D cinema, the trophy room, the play zone, and mini soccer pitch.

UP, UP, and AWAY! Experience the fun of flying PRIVATELY in a small aeroplane. Discover the stunning Muenster region from above with a local private pilot who shares his passion for aviation and area with you. Plan the flight route with your pilot while adhering to local safety guidelines, meeting directly at one of the exclusive aerodromes in the suburbs of Muenster. Your pilot is key to this adventure, sharing the flights' direct cost, not making a profit. After booking, we will match you with a pilot, and send you all flight details when confirmed. Departure airfields can't be chosen beforehand as it depends on pilot and aircraft availability. Experience time capped at 4 hours for flexibility, with flights scheduled at any hour in your chosen morning or afternoon slot. Safety is our top priority! To ensure a smooth booking process, we request essential security details. Missing one detail could delay matching you with a pilot, so stay connected with us once you’ve booked.

Discover Münster your way with Ciceru’s self-guided walking tour—audio and text in 7 languages, right on your phone. No app, no hassle—just press play and explore! Start at the Historic City Hall, where the Peace of Westphalia shaped European history. Stroll along Prinzipalmarkt, Münster’s iconic marketplace, and admire Lamberti Church. Pass the Kiepenkerl statue, a symbol of the city’s merchant traditions. Visit Überwasserkirche, a stunning Gothic church, before stopping at Frauenstraße 24, a site of student resistance in World War II. Marvel at Schloss Münster, once a bishop’s palace, now a university building. Walk along Aasee, a scenic lake perfect for a break. Conclude at the Landesmuseum für Kunst und Kultur, home to artistic treasures, before reaching St. Paulus Cathedral, Münster’s spiritual heart, with its astronomical clock. With 9 stops and riddles, this self-guided tour lets you explore at your own pace. Solve Münster one riddle at a time!

Discover Dortmund like never before with the Secrets of Dortmund 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 Dortmund while exploring famous spots such as the Dortmund U-Tower, St. Reinoldi Church, the German Football Museum, Friedensplatz and the Museum für Kunst und Kulturgeschichte. 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 Dortmund perfect for every type of explorer.

If you want to experience Dortmund the way you might experience it with a friend, head out with a local and get the lowdown on where to eat, where to drink, and what to see. Your local host isn’t a professional guide, but a person who’s passionate about their city and all the things to do there, helping you to discover Dortmund’s lesser-known gems and landmarks, too.

Enjoy double the fun with a combined entry ticket to 2 attractions in Oberhausen — LEGOLAND Discovery Centre and SEA LIFE — located only 5 minutes away from each other by foot. Visit the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground and dive into the wonderful world of underwater creatures in Germany's largest SEA LIFE aquarium.

Dortmund, the largest city in the Ruhr area, was once dominated by the heavy industries of coal and steel and is today a high-tech manufacturing city. From a city that shows its modernity all around, there are still tell-tell signs of its ancient past. Admire the famous Dortmunder U tower, a landmark since 1927 and once home of the Dortmunder Union Brauerei, for a while the most productive brewery in West Germany. The “U” on top was added in the 60’s and stands nine meters tall. With the selection as European Capital of Culture in 2010, the former brewery was remodeled into a cultural center that includes the Ostwall Museum, that houses an expressionist exhibition, by artists like Kandinsky, Kirchner, Otto Dix, Paul Klee, Picasso, Chagall, Joan Miró and Salvador Dalí. Find your stomping grounds at Westenhellweg, one of Germany’s most frequented shopping streets. Walk through its old and modern streets, to see both signs of an ancient city and the throbbing heart of German ingenuity.

The Best Way to Discover Dortmund: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo at the Konzerthaus Dortmund or a stroll through Platz von Hiroshima and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: U-Tower, Football Museum, Museum of Art and Cultural History, Konzerthaus, St. Reinold’s Church, St. Johannes Baptist, Platz von Hiroshima, Altes Stadthaus, Museum “Hawk’s Tower”, and City Garden.

Münster is famous for bicycles, the Peace of Westphalia, and one of Germany's most beautiful market squares — this tour takes you to all three. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Münster on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Crack clues at the Dominikanerkirche, the arcaded Prinzipalmarkt, and the imposing St. Paulus Dom — landmarks that span centuries of Westphalian history • Set your own pace through the Old Town, stopping at coffee shops and cobbled lanes along the way • Great for any group size — the app's scoring system makes it as competitive or as relaxed as you like Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. Münster has 300,000 bicycles for 315,000 residents — you're walking, which already makes you unusual.

Dive into the rugged, stormy origins of Europe's largest industrial power center. This captivating journey takes you from the very first spark of a revolutionary ironworks in 1758 down into the terrifying depths of the coal mines and finally into the living rooms of the workers who created this empire with their bare hands. Discover the hidden human cost and the bold ambitions that have transformed a quiet valley into the beating heart of the industrial world. 3.2 km self-guided tour with 4 stations over 93 min. Ideal for everyone interested in history, memory, and urbanism innovation Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Avoid being stuck on crowded group tours, and opt for a much more peaceful and independent alternative—a self-guided tour and city game. Using an app on your smartphone and GPS, solve clues to progress your way around Münster and discover its many highlights. Sights passed on the tour route include Münster Cathedral, the Historical City Hall of Münster, and the City Museum.

Join a Local for a 90-minute visual exploration of Munster, discovering the city's vibrant lifestyle and its most Instagrammable highlights. Spice up your socials as you capture the picturesque St.-Paulus-Dom to the visually stunning Historic City Hall and immerse yourself into Munster’s everyday charm as your Local guides you through its lively neighbourhoods. From eye-catching scenery to vibrant local encounters, this experience with a Local is a definite must-do for those seeking a personal and authentic discovery of Munster. • Navigate Munster's most Insta-worthy spots with a Local. • Capture Munster’s landmarks, scenic spots and everyday life. • Experience Munster through the eyes of a Local and gain cultural insights. • Get local recommendations on trendy eateries to upcoming hotspots. • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, with a maximum of 8 travellers.

Discover Münster like never before with the Secrets of Münster 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 Münster while exploring famous spots such as Prinzipalmarkt, Historisches Rathaus (Friedenssaal), St.-Paulus-Dom, Domplatz, St. Lamberti and Überwasserkirche. 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 Münster perfect for every type of explorer.

Discover Münster, the historic University city in northwest Germany, with a local guide. With just 1-hour to explore the city, this walking tour provides the perfect introduction to the lively cultural hub. Admire the medieval monuments and Gothic Cathedral, see the botanical gardens and historic City Hall, and receive tips on the town’s best cafés, restaurants, and nightlife from an in-the-know local.

Explore the best of Münster, from a local’s perspective, when you book this small-group walking tour. Uncover the city's charm as you explore sites like St. Ludgeri Church, Westphalian Peace Square, City Hall, and the impressive St. Lambert Church. Pass by landmarks like St.-Paulus-Dom, Überwasserkirche, and the Castle of Münster. Conclude your authentic journey at the Tuckesburg, ending with the unique Giant Pool Balls sculpture.