Top Germany Tours by Duration

Avoid missing out on valuable information about Berlin’s past and present on this half-day guided walking tour through the city's Mitte district. Visit landmarks from the city’s Prussian, Imperial, Nazi, Cold War, and modern eras, offering insight into the evolution of this fascinating German capital. Stroll along the iconic Berlin Wall and follow Unter den Linden to the Brandenburg Gate. Then check out the rebuilt Reichstag and the Holocaust Memorial and hear the amazing stories of Cold War Berlin at Checkpoint Charlie.

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.

Maximize your time in Frankfurt, and see the city on a guided tour by foot. Visiting places where tour buses can't reach, you'll get up close to standout landmarks, find impressive photo points, and hear Frankfurt's history through engaging commentary. The Karmeliter Cloister, Roemerberg, and Frankfurt Cathedral are among the highlights.

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.

See the best of Europe’s undisputed capital of cool on a small-group bike tour of Berlin. As you follow your guide, cycle to iconic landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island. Stop regularly to capture photographs and learn about the history of the Reichstag, the Berlin Wall, and the Holocaust. Travel at a leisurely pace and see more than you would on a walking tour.

Get to know Berlin with ease on this group walking tour. Set off in the company of your guide and explore the city on foot. Learn about Berlin’s history and visit many of the city’s notable sites, including the Reichstag Building, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Holocaust Memorial, and more.

Add a bit of legend and enchantment to your German vacation with a full-day trip to the UNESCO-listed castles of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof from Munich. Relax for the scenic drive through the Bavarian Alps, then spend hours exploring both of the former royal residences. Conclude with free time in the charming village of Oberammergau.

Gain a deeper understanding of the Holocaust on a private tour to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial.  Meet your guide at your Munich hotel, then travel by included train transportation to the former camp. Listen to stories about individual survivors, learn this history of the camp, and more. You set the pace of the tour and can ask as many questions as you like for a more immersive experience.

See Munich through the eyes of a local, with a guide who is native to the city. This half-day tour puts the spotlight on the city's character through commentary about Munich's history, and cultural experiences like a Bavarian food and beer tasting. Even better: The experience is capped at just 15 people per group for a more intimate and sociable tour.

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.

First-time visitors to Heidelberg who want an interesting overview of its cultural attractions will enjoy this private half-day tour. Learn all about the city’s history from your guide when you visit Heidelberg Castle, the Old Bridge, the Church of the Holy Spirit, and more. Get around on foot and by public transport to get an intimate view of the city, or opt for a private car if you prefer.

Dachau was the first concentration camp the Nazis opened in 1933, and in these troubled times, its lessons have never been more relevant. Join a certified guide who has listened to the stories of many survivors over the years during this half-day tour for richer insights than you'd achieve if exploring independently. This tour includes entrance fees and transfers from Munich by train and shuttle bus with access to Wi-Fi.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn about the dramatic final days of World War II in Berlin during this half-day walking tour. Visit some of the most important historical sites in Berlin with your guide as you listen to your guide's narrative about the events that culminated in the German surrender. View the site of Hitler's bunker and learn about daily life for residents during the war, particularly those who opposed the Third Reich.

Benefit from the expertise of a specialist licensed guide on this tour of the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, with convenient transfers direct from downtown Berlin. Hear about the Nazi camp system as you travel to the site, then pay tribute as you tour barracks, see the places where murders happened, and learn how today’s Germans have come to terms with the horrors of the Holocaust.

History buffs are sure to love this tour that dives into Berlin’s checkered past. Join a private guide on a tour around the city that highlights World War II and Cold War history, with all of its dark secrets. See top landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial, and discover other hidden gems that relate to the time period.

Explore Adolf Hitler's famous Eagle's Nest on this guided group tour with round-trip bus transfers from Berchtesgaden. Hear the history of Obersalzberg and why the mountainside was so important to Hitler and the Third Reich, then travel to the Eagle's Nest for a guided tour. Enjoy free time to explore independently and opt to extend the tour, at no additional cost, to visit the Obersalzberg Documentation Center and bunkers.

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.

Gain insight into the Holocaust of World War II on this half-day tour of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site from Munich. Travel by train and bus to the memorial site, and take a guided tour of the compound, a place of memorial. Learn how Dachau provided a model for all Nazi camps, and see the exhibitions and memorials, together with the reconstructed barracks and cells, as your guide provides illuminating, informative and sensitive commentary.

Hop in the saddle for a half-day bike tour of Munich, and discover the charms of the Bavarian capital as you explore it on two wheels. With a local guide, pedal past major landmarks such as Odeonsplatz with its Italianate architecture and the landscaped English Garden. Hear fun facts about life in the city as you go, and enjoy an hour-long stop at the Chinese Tower beer garden for food and drink (own expense).