Top Germany Day Trips

Combine two of Saxony's most picturesque cities—Dresden and Meissen—on this private full-day tour from Berlin. Enjoy a flexible itinerary and travel at your own pace while exploring Meissen, the birthplace of German china. In Dresden, walk through the city to see baroque architecture and learn about its history through guided commentary. Hotel pickup and private transport ensure a comfortable experience.

Get the most out of your visit to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp by visiting alongside a private guide who has been trained and licensed by the Camp’s Memorial Foundation. Learn more about the concentration camp than you would if exploring independently including how it developed and who was imprisoned there.

Enjoy an action-packed day of adventures by opting for a Hanseatic Rostock and Warnemunde shore excursion. You won’t have to worry about figuring out public transport routes, as you’ll be picked up from the port upon arrival. A guide will take you on a walking tour of both Warnemunde and Rostock, so you can learn about their history, and see areas that can’t be accessed by car or bus. Walk past Warnemunde’s historic 18th-century houses, the Old Stream Canal, and explore Rostock’s scenic old town highlights.

Avoid the hassle of arranging a rental car by booking this comprehensive day trip from Munich, which includes a visit to the Berchtesgaden Alps. After a private pickup from your desired location, get ready to enjoy a boat ride on Lake Königssee, an informative tour around the Eagle’s Nest (Adolf Hitler's lodge), and a stroll through the streets of beautiful Salzburg.

Escape the city bustle of Dresden and spend time in nature with this group tour to the Bohemian (Czech) and Saxon (German) Switzerland National Parks. Once collected from your hotel, sit back and relax knowing everything is sorted for you. Enjoy guided hikes at both destinations, along with stops at Bastei Bridge, Neurathen Castle, the Sněžník Lookout Tower, and the Tyssa Walls, a filming site of "The Chronicles of Narnia".

Take a full-day excursion into the alps to explore a pristine alpine lake and a centuries-old salt mine. This all-inclusive private guided tour from Munich makes the journey easy. Traverse Königssee, the “King’s Lake,” by boat, making stops for sightseeing and to enjoy a Bavarian lunch in a local beer garden. Then head to the Berchtesgaden Salt Mines, where you will learn all about the mining operations and take another boat ride–this time, on an underground lake.

Group tours with the public can be annoying with people asking questions you may not be interested in or even moving slower than you’d like to. Skip a group tour and book this Cesky Krumlov Private Tour from Passau with Round-trip Transport. Tour the city with a private guide and just your own private group. See the State Castle and Chateau Český Krumlov and more before exploring on your own.

Sauna in Europe is a cultural experience most Americans are simply not accustomed to so let us teach you the etiquette and nuances associated with Europe's best kept secret. Our day tour includes towels, salt scrubs, orientation tour, and more. Upon arriving at the Krystal Therme your guide will walk you through the spa showing you each secluded resting area, sauna, and whirlpool while explaining Aufguss and the methods of relaxation associated with it. The entire goal of the experience being to remove the stress of travel and creating a comforting and safe experience.

Deepen your understanding of World War II and pay tributes to the victims of the Nazi regime of terror on this private tour to the Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen. Admission is included to save you time waiting at the ticket desk and a private guide takes you around key areas of the former Nazi concentration camp with in-depth commentary to broaden your knowledge.

Explore Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site and take a Third Reich walking tour of Munich on this full-day, small-group tour. Visit Dachau, the first Nazi concentration camp in Germany during the Holocaust. Learn how it served as a model for all the other camps that followed it and listen to the heart-wrenching stories of Dachau’s many prisoners. Then, return to Munich to see sites associated with Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, and gain insight into this dark period of Munich's past. This tour includes transport and the services of a guide.

Leave Munich behind and discover Königssee, and the highlights of the Obersalzberg and Berchtesgaden area with a private tour guide. The excursion offers a personalized experience without the rush of a standard sightseeing tour, making it easy to explore the area with private, luxury transportation and historical commentary. Let yourself be enchanted by the historic town of Berchtesgaden and enjoy a boat trip across the Königssee to St. Bartholomä. In Obersalzberg you can learn more about the history of the 3rd Reich and you can also visit the 1,828 m high Eagles Nest (open from the beginning of May to the end of October; in winter or also visit the salt mine in Berchtesgaden). Another highlight is the Roßfeld panoramic road with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, Salzburg and the Eagles Nest, before the excursion ends back in Munich.

Gain a deeper understanding of Sachsenhausen on this private tour of the former concentration camp from Berlin. Follow your guide as they lead you around the memorial site and museum, as you learn about Germany during the days of the Third Reich, and the atrocities that took place here, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions. Visit various locations inside the camp, including the command headquarters, execution trench, and more.

Small group guided tour from Munich to Dachau, the first concentration camp established by the Nazi regime in 1933. This guided tour is led by a licensed expert in the site's history. Your guide will walk you through the Visitor Center, roll-call square, museum, restored barracks and crematoria explaining the camp's origins and its role during the Nazi era. Along the way, you'll have time to reflect and ask questions in a respectful, unhurried setting. Time will be allotted at the end for visitors to inspect themes which are of a personal interest, and questions are always welcome an even encouraged. This tour is perfect for those with a personal, historical, or educational interest in learning about the Third Reich WWII and the Holocaust. Tour led by a licensed guide specializing in Dachau Walk through the camp's key sites, including the barracks and memorial grounds Learn about the camp's founding and function under the Nazi regime Time built in for quiet reflection and questions

The Seelow Heights, east of Berlin, saw almost a million German and Soviet troops do battle in one of the Second World War’s most brutal exchanges. Discover the battlefield on this fascinating small-group tour direct from your Berlin hotel. Explore the museum and the war cemeteries, see Marshal Zhukov’s command bunker, and visit the spots where key moments of the battle unfolded.

Sachsenhausen was a German Nazi concentration camp that opened in 1936. With this private tour, learn more about the atrocities that occured at this site during World War II and pay respects to the 10,000+ people who lost their lives there. Going on a private tour means you can ask your guide questions as you explore memorials together, and gain a deeper understanding of Germany’s past.

Bavaria is known for its beer and fairytale castles, and this day trip from Garmisch-Partenkirchen lets you experience the best of both worlds. After visiting King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle on a skip-the-line tour, you’ll head to the village of Murnau. Visit a local beer garden and tour the Griesbräu brewery, where you'll have time to raise a stein before your train back to Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Join highly recommended Grape Escapes Germany for this more personal tour through the Rheinvalley from the wine capital Mainz Enjoy the scenery and stunning vineyard views as you discover wines form historical & boutique Riesling estates. Take in the romantic medieval villages along the Rhine River as it curves its way down to the famous village of Rüdesheim. After tasting several wines we will stop for a light lunch of local wine tapas. Tour Highlights & Inclusions * Hotel pick up and drop off Mainz or Wiesbaden area. * Visit historical palace wine estates tasting some of the worlds most famous Riesling * We will go into the vineyards for stunning views with wine * taste wines from iconic vineyards with me as your expert guide tatsing about 20 wines * Try local wine tapas, like regional bratwurst charcuterie & baked goods * Water along the way. * Small group tour max 8 guests. * in summer this tour can start later afternoon sipping wines as the sun starts to go down!

With this private tour package, you’ll skip the lines and hassles and make the most of your day exploring Neuschwanstein Castle. Meeting your guide at your Munich hotel, you’ll head for “Cinderella’s Castle,” where you’ll get advanced entry into the most photographed castle in the world. After your tour, stop by the village of Murnau for sightseeing and lunch, getting a taste of village life outside the fairytale.

Get more out of your time in Munich by going further afield on this private guided tour to Nuremberg Old Town. Rather than going through the hassle of renting a car, this tour includes round-trip train tickets between Munich and Nuremberg. Then, once in the city, a guide shows you the best of the Old Town, including the Imperial Castle, the Frauenkirche, St. Lorenz Church, and St. Sebald.

For an excellent day trip from the bustle of Frankfurt, look no further than medieval Heidelberg. It’s easy with this private tour: Your English-speaking guide meets you at the Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, readying you for your adventure along Heidelberg’s narrow streets, market squares, and more. You’ll explore one of the oldest universities in the world, Schloss Heidelberg, and beyond—and be back in Frankfurt by dinner.

Swap Munich for a visit to the beautiful Austrian city of Salzburg. No need to worry about doing any planning—a full itinerary is organized for you, so you can tick off a mixture of historical sights, filming locations from “The Sound of Music”, and places linked to Mozart. As well as private luxurious car transfers, enjoy a walking tour to explore Old Town sights such as Salzburg Cathedral and Mozartplatz.

Relieve yourself of the bustle of Berlin for at least a half of a day by heading to enchanting and picturesque Potsdam on this 6-hour guided tour by train. Engulf yourself in the charm of this city by strolling around the red-brick-clad Dutch Quarter, the plus-sized palaces, the eye-pleasing lakes and the manicured leafy gardens. Learn about the long history of Potsdam from your guide, stretching from centuries ago all the way up to the Cold War.

Transfer from Berlin to Prague in style with this adventurous 10-hour private trip via Dresden. You can go straight from Berlin to Prague but then you wouldn't get to experience exciting Dresden. Leave your baggage in the vehicle and explore Dresden, about halfway between Berlin and Prague, as you embark on a 2-hour guided walking tour of the city. The relax in the comfortable vehicle on the way to beautiful Prague.

Discover Berlin in a single, unforgettable day on a shore excursion created especially for cruise passengers who want to make the most of their limited time ashore. This thoughtfully crafted itinerary combines the city’s most iconic landmarks with meaningful historic sites, offering both breadth and depth as you explore Germany’s capital. Coordinated precisely with your ship’s schedule, the tour begins promptly on arrival and brings you back with time to spare—ensuring a completely stress-free experience. Led by a team with nearly a decade of expertise and a flawless on-time record, this excursion blends comfort, knowledge, and care, giving you the chance to experience Berlin’s resilience, history, and beauty without worry.