All Dortmund Tours & Excursions in 2026

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.

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.

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.

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.

See far more than you’d be able to on a walking tour by hopping aboard a rickshaw on this small-group experience. Relax as your guide peddles you around some of Munster’s most popular attractions, including the medieval Munster Castle (Schloss Münster), the Aasee lakeside park, and Munster Cathedral (St. Paulus Dom). Along the way, listen to a selection of anecdotes about the city’s history and cultural heritage.

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!

North Tour  Dortmund - Mining, panorama, harbour Exploring Dortmund's north area The Fredenbaumpark, the Dortmund-Ems-Canal, a miners' settlement on the Emscher, coking plants and mining grounds, the harbour...

On our tour through the Unionviertel - originally a workers' quarter, now a trendy district - we are on the trail of a Ruhr area phenomenon with cult character: Trinkhalle, Bude, Büdchen, kiosk... many names behind which a world full of useful and delicious things opens up. No matter whether you're still missing milk or toilet paper after the store closes, the beer runs out at the party, you suddenly feel an overwhelming desire for a mixed bag of sweets or chips that you've put together yourself, or you want to quickly buy a newspaper: in the booth you'll find (almost) Everything your heart desires. And by the way: street art

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Gelsenkirchen's history starts in 1150, but it remained a tiny village until the 19th century when the Industrial Revolution led to the growth of the entire area. In the early 20th century, Gelsenkirchen was called the "city of a thousand fires" for the flames of mine gasses flaring at night time. On this tour, you will visit one of the most important Renaissance castles of the North West region. Admire the Consol theatre, a theatre located on a former coal mine. See the Music Theater, planned, designed, and built by the Englishman Robert Adams, the two Germans Norbert Kricke and Paul Dierkes, the Swiss Jean Tinguely, and the French Yves Klein. Visit the artist's village Halfmanshof, a residential and working artistic community in 1931, which became a hub for famous artists in the 60s and 70s. All attraction entrances are to be paid on the spot by travelers since attractions are not mandatory. This tour does not include any attractions with require paid entrances.

Step into the world of Sherlock Holmes and solve a mysterious case during the Sherlock Holmes City Game - a self-guided adventure full of puzzles, plot twists, and hidden clues. This City Game is all about story-driven gameplay and immersive mystery solving, it pulls you into a captivating story that you solve together, making it a unique way to connect, play, and create memories with your group. Perfect for friends, families, colleagues or solo players who enjoy a challenge and love detective games. Whether you play solo or in teams, it's a flexible and fun experience that turns the city into your crime-solving playground. After booking, check your email for clear instructions, download the Loquiz app, and dive straight into your detective mission.

Experience Dortmund city centre in the mysterious glow of the evening hours and discover Dortmund's most beautiful sights in a completely new way. Between illuminated streets, historic squares and the special flair of the city centre, an exciting escape game full of gripping story and tricky puzzles awaits you. Spend an unforgettable time together with your loved ones between adventure and night atmosphere.

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.

Explore the city at your own pace while playing the Syndicate City Game, an unforgettable city escape game adventure that offers a lot of freedom and flexibility. You can play when, where and with who you want. Whether you want to play alone for personal excitement or with a group of people this is the game for you! Playing with more groups will turn into a competitive experience, perfect as a teambuilding activity. This game is a fun activity you can do while visiting a city. In this game, each member of your group becomes a character with a vital role in the mission. Everyone will play a fundamental part in achieving success. Our City Game offers the maximum independence, you can play pause & continue whenever you want. HOW TO PLAY: Book the City Game, check the email we send you with the simple instructions, download the Loquiz App, access the City Game and you are ready to begin your gaming experience!

Do you love sport? Is it your first time in Dortmund or would you like to get to know Dortmund from a different perspective? Standard tours in a double-decker bus are too boring for you? Do you want to see the city, but don't want to miss out on sport? But you have no idea how to explore Nuremberg on your own? Then you've come to the right place! Book your running tour now: - 6-12 kilometers - Individual pace Whether you're a beginner or a running pro, an early bird, a late riser or a night owl, traveling privately or for business. We have something for everyone. In our small groups, no one gets left behind - neither physically nor culturally. We combine a jogging session and a city tour in a unique way. No standard information that you can read up on yourself on Wikipedia. With us you will find out interesting facts, fun facts and insider tips for your stay.

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.

WHY CHOOSE US? Discover the charm of Münster at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour, perfect for history buffs and casual explorers alike. This engaging tour covers 4.7 km of the city's highlights, unveiling captivating stories about landmarks like the Domplatz and the Pablo Picasso Museum, while also revealing hidden gems such as Elbdrostenhof and St. Clemens Church. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Münster's past and present with this unique exploration. - Self-guided audio tour covering 4.7 km in 3-4 hours - Explore famous sites like Cathedral Square and the Principal Market - Access engaging narratives about Münster's history and culture - Downloadable app allows for flexible pacing and progress tracking - Works offline

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.