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Learn about the rich history of Berlin from its foundation in the 13th century to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Beer in hand, this guided walking tour—led by a local—will journey you through the sights, sounds, and sips of the diverse city. Expect beer tastings at various historic locations and lessons on the evolution of brewing in Germany.

Visit the head of the former Prussian Empire on a half-day trip to Potsdam. Benefit from the perk of having an audio tour of the famous Sanssouci Palace included, as well as a walk through the gardens during the summer months. The route also visits the Russian colony of Alexandrowka, Cecilienhof Palace, and St. Nicholas Church with fascinating guide commentary along the way.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Discover the fairy tale castles of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, created by Germany’s 19th-century King Ludwig II, on a hassle-free, full-day trip from Munich. Let someone else take on the driving while you relax and admire Bavaria's magnificent scenery on route to the UNESCO World Heritage sites. At Linderhof, Ludwig’s rococo-style hunting lodge and last home, join an optional interior tour and enjoy free time to explore at your own pace. Then, continue to Neuschwanstein, a picture-book clutch of turrets and chambers that inspired Disney’s "Sleeping Beauty" castle.

Discover elegant Salzburg—historic birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart—on a day trip from Radius Tours Office and make your way with the group to the train, heading to Salzburg, Austria. Relax on the comfortable train ride to Salzburg, take a guided tour of city attractions like Domkirche Cathedral and the Festung Hohensalzburg fortress, then enjoy hours of independent time to explore. Soak up Austrian history, sample local delicacies, and snap photos of the city set against the striking backdrop of the Alps.

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.

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.

Get to know the best of Munich on this guided bike tour. Learn the history of this popular city, along with fascinating stories and facts, while riding around its wide open parks, elegant plazas, meandering riverbanks and winding, medieval alleyways. This tour includes stops at gathering spots like Marienplatz, Königsplatz, the Odeonsplatz and much more. Ride through Englischer Garten, Europe’s largest city park and stop at the Chinese Tower beer garden for a beverage.

Spirits, monsters, and ghosts run amok in Munich—or so you’ll discover on this spooky tour. Following your local guide, you’ll hear scary stories and wild tales of the city’s dark side, from shameful secrets to evil pasts to inexplicable terrors, executions, and even miracles. Make a few stops to gain some "liquid courage" as you discover the spooky side of town.

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.

Visitors unfamiliar with Cologne’s unusual brewhouse etiquette may find themselves confused by the system. On this brewhouse tour, find out how the ordering process works and—crucially—how to indicate you’ve had your fill. Visit four traditional brewhouses with a guide, and have time to relax and purchase a glass of kölsch—Cologne’s signature beer style—at each.

Pedal your way around the harbour city of Hamburg on this sightseeing bike tour. Glide around the atmospheric St. Pauli district, pass the modern waterfront of the HafenCity and cruise through the Speicherstadt, Hamburg’s famous warehouse district. Jump off along the way to admire architectural landmarks like the Elbphilharmonie concert hall, St. Michael's Church and the Rathaus, and soak up the scenery along the waterfront Jungfernstieg promenade and the Alster Lakes.

Visit the must-see sights of Nuremberg on a walking tour with an expert private guide at your side! This private sightseeing tour offers a flexible itinerary that’s tailored to your interests. Explore Nuremberg’s medieval Old Town to see attractions like the Beautiful Fountain, the Imperial Castle courtyards, and St Lawrence Church, one of the most beautiful Gothic churches in Germany. Then visit the Nuremberg Nazi party rally grounds or the courthouse where the Nuremberg war-crime trials took place and learn about the city during the days of the Third Reich (Nazi Germany) while seeing sites like the Congress Hall of the Nazi Party and Luitpold Arena. Please note that with the two-hour tour option it is normally only possible to see one area: the old town or rally grounds or courthouse. With the three-hour option you can visit two out of the three main areas. With the 4-hour options it is possible to to have an overview of all three areas or a more in depth look at two out of three.

Combine Nuremberg’s beautiful Old Town sights with a visit to the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds (Reichsparteitagsgelände) on this must-do 4-hour English-language tour. While exploring the medieval city by foot, seeing top sites like the marketplace (Hauptmarkt), Schöner Brünnen (Beautiful Fountain) and the Imperial Castle courtyards. Your expert guide will share the stories behind the history of this fascinating city. Take a break for lunch (at own expense) in the market, then spend time exploring the Nazi party rally grounds. Learn about the city during the days of the Third Reich (Nazi Germany) and hear about the infamous Nuremberg Rallies while visiting sites like the Congress Hall and Luitpold Arena. The area still contains some of the largest Third Reich ruins left in the world. Your guide will show you historical photos so you can see how the rally grounds have changed over time. All public transportation costs to and from the rally grounds are included in the tour price!

Raise a glass to German beer on this guided brewery tour in Cologne. Follow your guide, a fellow beer lover, as you visit three famous brew houses around the historic city. With space for 10 guests, you’ll get a taste for Kölsch beer, receive insider insights, and explore the fascinating brewing culture of Cologne in a relaxed way.

Visit the Eagle’s Nest in Berchtesgaden, Adolf Hitler’s famous mountaintop retreat, on this day trip from Munich. Travel by air-conditioned coach through Bavaria’s lush mountainscapes, and ride a bus and elevator to the lodge, 6,148 feet (1,834 meters) up Mt. Kehlstein. See where Hitler entertained dignitaries, view the hall where weddings and conferences were staged, and explore the terrace to admire the spectacular Alpine views—vistas that Hitler, ironically, found challenging due to his vertigo. Enjoy time for lunch (own expense) and the option to visit the Nazi Documentation Center Museum.

Explore Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site on this half-day tour from Munich. Travel by train from Munich to Dachau with a guide, and visit the former concentration camp. During your guided tour, gain insight into the brutality of the Nazi regime and learn of the 42,000 innocent prisoners who lost their lives there. Explore the history of the Third Reich in the visitors' center, and read of the camp’s historical context from the prisoners’ perspective.

This is the ultimate Munich beer tour for beer lovers and it's during the day! That's right! Don't lose a day of your vacation to a nasty hangover from one of those evening beer tours, and join us for a little day-drinking instead! Your guide will take you on a unique beer and schnapps experience, steering clear of the mainstream, mass-producing breweries and showcasing the lesser-known but locally-preferred beers. Discover the history of the local beer scene, while experiencing the drinking culture of Munich firsthand in an intimate, small-group setting. We promise you'll never look at Bavarian beer and schnapps the same way again. As a bonus, you'll support local business, as we are the only advanced beer tour in Munich run by a local, Munich tour company. WARNING: This is a serious drinking tour. Pre-drinking is not recommended.

Berlin’s most interesting stories aren’t always found at its most-visited landmarks. This guided walking tour takes you beyond the typical tourist trail to explore the city’s diverse neighborhoods and alternative scenes. Walk through Friedrichshain, Prenzlauer Berg, Kreuzberg, and Mitte as your guide explains how immigration, activism, and creativity have shaped these areas. Discover Kreuzberg’s Turkish community, visit Yaam Beach—known for its reggae and hip-hop culture—and step into hidden courtyards and quiet gardens. Along the way, see some of Berlin’s most striking street art and gain a deeper understanding of the cultures that define the city today.

Day tour to the beautiful city of Heidelberg, this historic old city on the Neckar is visited by millions of visitors from all over the world every year. In our tour we will show you the famous castle in Heidelberg, which has a historical history. The whole structure, the castle and the courtyard are impressive with their ruins and their construction. The castle is several centuries old and offers a wonderful view of the city from its huge terrace. Here you can see one of the largest wine barrels in the world. After the castle visit we will give you some private time and you can walk through the medieval center and visit the Renaissance Haus zum Ritter and the Heiliggeistkirche.

Gain fascinating insight into Berlin’s turbulent history on a private 2-hour walking tour of the German capital. Alongside a knowledgeable guide. Visit prominent landmarks like Checkpoint Charlie and the Palace of Tears. Peruse the interesting exhibits presented in the Berlin Wall Documentation Center; admire the vibrant street art that now covers the Berlin Wall; and ride one of the subways formerly known as ‘ghost trains’ due to their gloomy atmosphere. Receive undivided attention from your expert guide on this private tour.