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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 sample seven famous specialties including currywurst, corned beef, the famous Hamburg sailor's corned beef—and even 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.

Taste your way through Munich—and discover hidden gems you’d likely miss on your own—on this small-group walking tour. Follow your guide as you head to sample Bavarian classics including Leberkassemmel, Krapfen, and German beer. Along the way, learn about the city’s rich history and architecture, asking plenty of questions. With dinner, lunch, and alcoholic beverages included, you can enjoy a more seamless experience.

Explore Nuremberg’s World War II history on this private half-day tour with a dedicated driver-guide and round-trip transport from your hotel. Visit key historical sites, including the Nazi Party Rally Grounds, Zeppelinfeld, and the Nuremberg Palace of Justice, where Courtroom 600 became infamous. Please note that admission to the Palace of Justice is not included

Discover Berlin's rich history alongside its renowned brewing traditions on this small-group tour designed for history and beer lovers. Swap standard walking tours for something more exciting as you visit iconic World War II sites, hear stories behind the city's past, and finish by sampling 3-4 classic German beers in traditional pubs you'd never find on your own. Along the way, enjoy opportunities to ask your guide questions and receive personalized recommendations for what to do next.

Go beyond your basic sightseeing tour and learn about Dresden's 700-year history alongside a historian on this immersive walking tour. Join a group and check off top sites such as Augustus Bridge and the magnificent Residenzschloss—one of the city's oldest buildings. While you walk, your guide sheds light on the fascinating heritage, history, and architecture.

Explore the most popular places in Potsdam on this scenic hop-on hop-off bus tour. Visit many of Potsdam’s top attractions—like Sanssouci Palace, Cecilienhof, the Orangerie, and Potsdam's Gardens to name a few. Select a 1-day pass, then board at any of the stops and get to know the city in custom fashion, with live on-board commentary in English and German. Audio guides in French, Spanish, Italian and Russian are also available.

Expand your knowledge of Nuremberg’s World War II history with a tour that visits the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds. Instead of visiting alone, exploring Nuremberg’s historical sites with a private guide means you can listen to stories about their history as you walk around. Places showcased on the tour include the Congress Hall, the Zeppelin Field, and Courtroom 600.

Take a private tour of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, the first Nazi concentration camp, on a half-day trip from Munich. Led by an officially certified English-speaking private guide, the tour covers sites like the camp’s original administration headquarters, the ‘Arbeit macht frei’ gateway, and the crematoriums. You will not only learn about the history of the camp, but also how the victims are remembered today. You'll hear stories about Dachau’s former prisoners and, as the commentary can be tailored to suit you, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about the aspects of Dachau that interest you most. The guide will meet you at your centrally located Munich hotel or at the Munich train station (Hauptbahnhof) and you will poceed together by train to Dachau. All transport costs are covered in the tour price. Please note: children age 13 and under are not allowed by the memorial site to participate in tours of Dachau.

Explore the best Berlin has to offer on this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Choose from two different routes and visit many of Berlin’s top attractions, including Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and the Berlin Wall Memorial. Select a 24- or 48-hour pass, and then board at any of the stops and get to know the city with live onboard commentary, hopping off whenever you'd like. You can also upgrade to add a scenic boat cruise.

Explore the city of Hamburg, Germany with a 1-hour, small-group sunset cruise along the Alster. Enjoy a panoramic view of Hamburg from the lake, a right tributary of the Elbe River. See green parks, plenty of old buildings, some of the biggest churches in Hamburg, plus Alster fountain and the Elbphilharmonie, a new concert hall in the HafenCity quarter, in the distance. Relax, enjoy a refreshing beverage on board and admire the scenic view.

Our private tours are designed to cater to the unique interests of each group. Simply let us know what you'd like to see and experience, and we'll work to make it a reality. We specialize in both Nuremberg's medieval Old Town and its significant Third Reich sites. When making your request, please include your preferred start time and meeting point, if you have any preferences. Kindly note that prices may vary based on your specific requests.

Get a shortcut to the best local eateries in Cologne—and benefit from the insider knowledge of a guide—on a small-group food tour. Mix sightseeing with curated tastings as you go beyond the guidebooks, exploring Cologne Cathedral, the old town, Belgium Quarter, and more. Along the way, learn about regional food traditions and sample classics such as Reibekuchen and goulash. All food and drinks are included, with no hidden costs.

Escape the city bustle of Dresden with a full-day tour to the Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Parks. Get picked up at your hotel in Dresden for a small-group tour with stops at popular landmarks including Bastei Bridge, Neurathen Castle, and the Sněžník Lookout Tower. Relax over an included lunch and then visit the Tyssa Walls, filming site of the Chronicles of Narnia.

Get an insider’s look at Berlin on this private 3- or 4-hour walking tour. Enjoy personalized attention while visiting some of Berlin’s most popular attractions, including the Berlin Wall Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, and the Brandenburg Gate, plus some lesser-known locations. Learn about Berlin’s long history, from the time of the Teutonic Knights to the modern capital of unified Germany. A hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Tour the German capital from your personal East German Trabant limousine during this private tour. Relax in the throwback-vehicle-turned-luxury-cruiser as you explore Berlin’s top sights including Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin TV Tower, the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Museum Island, and much more. Multiple tour durations are available to suit your schedule. Admissions are at your own expense so you have full flexibility over where to go and where to skip.

Get all the benefits of sightseeing without navigating Heidelberg alone on this small-group tour. Beginning at Heidelberger Marktplatz, you’ll scout out top sights like the historical student prison, the Alte Brücke, and Heidelberg University—one of the oldest in Germany. As you walk, pick up fascinating facts from your guide and get recommendations for the rest of your trip.

Explore Potsdam on this morning tour and discover the Brandenburg town of gardens and royalty with a local guide. Taking in sights of major palaces such as Sanssouci, New Palace, and Schloss Cecilienhof as well as the baroque old town, the tour showcases the most interesting corners of the city as tales of Potsdam’s bygone kings ring in your ears.

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.

Ideal for beer lovers, explore Munich’s beer culture with ease on this small-group or private half-day tour. Meet your local guide, then go from famous Bavarian beer hall to famous Bavarian beer hall, sampling a range of brews including Oktoberfest beer tasters, and platters of authentic German fare such as regional dips, Bretzel, and cheese and meat platters. Enjoy lagers on the street—a German tradition—and dive into Munich’s infamous bar quarter.

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.

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.

Save time waiting in long queues and guarantee admission to Nymphenburg Palace with a skip-the-line ticket. Once inside, a knowledgeable guide will show you and a group of like-minded travelers around its beautiful grounds, grand architecture, and rich interiors. You’ll learn fun facts and hear cultural anecdotes, with plenty of time for questions.

During our tour we will talk about both the light and dark pages of German history. We will learn about the history of Bavaria from the Roman beginnings of the city, through 700 years during which it was ruled by one powerful family, the Wittelsbachs, to the unification of Germany by Bismarck in the 19th century. We will see the places where Nazism was born, but also those where Joseph Ratzinger, the future Pope Benedict XVI, worked while still an archbishop. During the morning tour we will also see the Glockenspiel - a show of knightly figure fights in the city’s carillon. Take a walk with us and get to know a city that combines like no other seemingly contradictory fields: history and motoring, art and technology, entrepreneurship and a specific lifestyle of Munich people, which is a mixture of self-confidence, freedom and cheerfulness. Perhaps all these contradictions are seamlessly united by what is most important to Munich people… beer!

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.