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Neuschwanstein Castle, the fairy tale castle on which Disney’s Cinderella castle is based, is a must-see when in Bavaria. Because it is so popular, this skip-the-line tour is essential for making the most of your time; no need to worry about tickets, lines or parking. Enjoy a comprehensive tour of the castle with a professional guide. Make your day unique with a horse-drawn carriage ride and a scenic walk around Lake Alpsee. Excellent opportunities for fantastic pictures at the castle, Mary’s Bridge and the lake.

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.

You'll discover Berlin's true food scene on this "secret" tour. With your guide, you'll sample traditional German dishes alongside multicultural treats in local eateries and beer halls. Journeying through historic neighborhoods, you'll experience street art, Soviet-era remnants, and more. Enjoy kebabs, currywurst, traditional meats, pastries, and an exclusive secret dish while exploring Berlin's rich culture and history.

Get a shortcut to the best local eateries in Munich on this small-group food tasting tour. Led by a local guide, set off to sample delicious Bavarian specialities, including pretzels, weisswurst, and artisanal cheeses. Enjoy visits to local markets, beer halls, and hidden restaurants. As you explore and eat, ask your guide about life in Bavaria's capital city, and gain insight you'd miss if exploring alone. Plus, alongside sampling delicious food, go beyond the guidebooks to discover hidden gems.

Tailor your Neuschwanstein Castle day trip from Munich by choosing your own morning adventure. Perfect for families and friends, this tour allows you to explore the woodcarving village of Oberammergau or ride the Alpine Coaster through the Bavarian Alps. Regroup for a traditional brewery lunch before your guided tour of Neuschwanstein, where you'll discover the secrets of King Ludwig II’s fairytale masterpiece.

Make the most of your time in Frankfurt with a seamless day trip to the Rhine River Valley. Instead of trying to plan trains, buses, and boats on your own, sit back and enjoy an organized journey that covers the region’s must-see highlights. Travel by bus or van through this UNESCO World Heritage–listed landscape, then cruise the Rhine on a steamer to see medieval castles, terraced vineyards, and storybook wine villages from the water. Pause for photo stops at famous viewpoints such as Loreley Rock or the Niederwald Monument depending on the boat route. A meal (lunch on the full-day option, dinner on the half-day) and a local wine tasting are included, so you can experience the flavors of the region as well as the sights.

Look behind the Berlin wall and its complex, tragic history on an in-depth walking tour focused on the city's most infamous architecture. See the longest section of the wall that remains, plus other Cold War landmarks like Checkpoint Charlie and a former DDR watchtower. A guide’s commentary goes beyond Communist kitsch and well-known headlines for an insightful look at life in Berlin before and after the wall.

Explore Berlin’s top attractions on this group tour ideal for cruise passengers. After convenient pickup from Warnemunde and Rostock Port, visit landmarks like Charlottenburg Palace, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, and Checkpoint Charlie. Learn about Berlin’s history and culture from your guide as you travel. The tour lasts approximately 10 to 11 hours with round-trip port transfers included.

See Neuschwanstein Castle’s fairytale turrets and Linderhof Castle, inspired by Versailles, on this convenient day trip from Munich, with snacks and soft drinks on board. It’s almost impossible to see both castles in a day on public transport, but this tour delivers, with a stop at a viewpoint to capture the perfect Neuschwanstein photo too. A live guide tells fascinating tales of Mad King Ludwig and so much more. Between May 1 and October 15th, the Venus Grotto at Linderhof is also included.

Discover the beauty of the Bavarian countryside on this full-day coach tour from Munich, visiting the iconic Neuschwanstein and Linderhof castles. Learn about King Ludwig II and his architectural masterpieces, with the flexibility to choose admission to one or both castles (entrance fees not included). Enjoy a hassle-free journey with stunning views and expert commentary along the way.

Discover Berlin as the frontier of the Cold War on this guided historical walking tour. After World War II, Berlin changed from the capital city of Nazi Germany into the pivotal city in a struggle to control war-torn Europe. Retrace the trail of the “death strip” and the Berlin Wall. Visit some of Berlin’s most popular Cold War attractions, like the Berlin Wall Memorial, underground "ghost stations," and more. Learn about the history of Berlin, from its founding to this divided city of the Cold War.

First time in Munich? Take in the best bits of the Bavarian capital on this 2-hour walking tour of Munich’s Old Town. Admire architectural wonders like the Old Town Hall, St Peter’s Church and the Munich Residenz; stroll through the lively Viktualienmarkt; and see the world-famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall. Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll have ample opportunities to learn more about Munich’s history, cultural heritage and beer-brewing legacy, while walking between the central squares of Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz.

Easily reach the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site with this guided tour from Munich, which includes train travel. Walk the grounds of Dachau with a guide to teach you about the history and operations of the first Nazi concentration camp—established by Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich. Your guide details the brutal system of oppression at Dachau during World War II and the suffering experienced by its prisoners.

Visit the historical sites of the Third Reich in Nuremberg with this private half-day tour. You’ll relax with round-trip transport direct from your Nuremberg hotel, and travel with a driver-guide to hear the history behind the Nuremberg Palace of Justice, the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds, and the Zeppelinfeld. Note that entry fees are payable at your own expense.

Gain insight into Munich’s dark past with a moving half-day tour of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, including transport by train from Munich. Take a guided tour of the camp’s cells, barracks and gas chamber, learn about Dachau’s role as Germany’s first concentration camp and read prisoners' stories of the atrocities carried out under the Nazi regime. You’ll also have the opportunity to pay your respects at the poignant memorial site and watch an emotional documentary about the camp.

Put the history books away and save hours of research time with this guided walking tour of Berlin. Your guide takes you to some of the city’s most significant sites from the Third Reich and Cold War eras, including the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and Hitler’s Bunker. Along the way, as well as lots of great photo opportunities, a guide helps deepen your historical understanding with insightful commentary throughout.

Sightsee and feast on German food at the same time on this dinner cruise along the Spree River. Begin your evening with a welcome drink and continue the night with included wine, beer, and soft drinks. Enjoy a 4-course meal featuring German cuisine with dishes such as a Swabian potato salad, salmon or falafel, and dessert. While you enjoy your meal, take in the illuminated monuments of the city.

With its scenic waterfront, grand bridges, and UNESCO-listed Cathedral, Cologne offers an atmospheric backdrop for a cycling tour. This bike tour ensures that you maximize your time, exploring much further than a walking tour. The circuit takes in landmarks such as Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge, and the Rhine River, including plenty of photo stops along the way.

Escape the bustle of Frankfurt—and maximize your sightseeing time—on a convenient, half-day tour that covers many of Heidelberg's top attractions. Make the short trip south by coach, then spend several hours exploring the medieval town with your guide. Learn the stories behind the sights as you admire the Old Town's Renaissance–era landmarks, spot highlights including the Karl Theodor Bridge, and visit the dramatic ruins of Heidelberg Castle.

Delve into Munich’s dark past and the birth of the Nazi ideology on a revealing city walking tour. Led by a guide, discover the sites that provided backdrops to Adolf Hitler and his followers as they set about founding the Third Reich, giving Munich its title as the ‘Capital of the Nazi Movement.’ See beer-halls where Nazi brown shirts first gathered, buildings from where Hitler delivered speeches, and memorials to opposers of the movement.

Dive into Berlin history and sights with total rudeness Berlin is where it happened! From the rise of the Prussian empire to Fall of the Wall, from the Threepenny Opera to the flourishing of techno, this city is full of happenings and histories. It may all seem a bit overwhelming at first, which is why we recommend that you begin your Berlin sightseeing with us! Our flagship Berlin walking tour, the Rude Bastards, is very different from the usual politically correct BS that you are likely to experience from the stodgy lecturing types. Think of this as the politically incorrect tour of Berlin. So bear in mind it will be full of bad language, unapologetic jokes and, yes, of course, wildly disrespectful history lessons! No snowflakes allowed!!! The Rude Bastards Berlin Walking Tour it’s also available in Spanish soon!

Visit Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, the first permanent concentration camp to be built by the Nazi Party, on this 6-hour tour from Munich. Travel by train from the Bavarian capital to Dachau, where you'll learn about the camp’s prisoners, gain insight into life under Nazi rule, and visit the visitors' center, reconstructed barracks, gas chambers and other rooms.

When a market is 200 years old, you know it must be good. On this tour, your local guide leads you through Munich’s timeless Viktualienmarkt, held daily since 1807 (barring Sundays). Explore the history of this city mainstay, get the downlow on the market’s vendors, and sit down to some of the city’s best street food—drinks included—just like the locals do.

Learn more about Germany’s past—the good and the bad—on a tour of Potsdam and the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp from Berlin. Discover how the camp was used by the Nazis and then again by the Soviets, and get a better understanding of the royal history of Potsdam with the help of your English- or Spanish-speaking guide.