Germany · GUIDED
The 15 best guided tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Tour Berlin’s Reichstag, plenary chamber, government district, and glass dome with an engaging guide, history, politics, and city views for $18.
“Our guide Stefan was brilliant. His knowledge was amazing.”
Tour Dresden’s Semperoper for 45 minutes, seeing its ornate rooms, Italian Renaissance design, reconstruction story, and famous auditorium acoustics.
“Tour was ok. Felt rushed due to lots of other tour groups. English guide struggled with language and content. Was very hard to hear her - perhaps mics??”
Walk Berlin’s government quarter from the Futurium to the Reichstag, with stories of politics, the Wall, architecture, and reunification.
“First a multi langual guide that, even on his birthday, would lead the group of 14 in an enthousiatic way around the reichstag buildings. Gave a lot of background information on the surroundings. Second the professional german guide of reichstag explained in a detailed but still humoristic way the proceedings of reichstag employees. Lastly a walk around the rooftop and dome with splendid view over Berlin. Explanation with free audioguide multiple (also dutch) language. Good value for maney, to skip the line when free tours are already sold out.Read more”
See Hamburg from the Elbphilharmonie Plaza, ride Europe’s longest escalator, and hear the dramatic story behind the city’s bold concert hall.
“Maika was an excellent guide and answered any questions the group might have. She was very well informed and knew a lot about the topic she was presenting. We were very pleased and enjoyed the tour.”
Explore Berlin’s secret courtyards, Jewish quarter, street art, and creative spaces on a two-hour guided walk through Mitte.
“Feeling so lucky to have met Minit, our tour guide and participated the tour. I had learnt a lot. Highly recommended”
Cruise Berlin’s Spree with a funny bilingual guide, panoramic views, and live stories of the Reichstag, Cathedral, Museum Island, and more.
“The guide was great with a fun sense of humor, the trip was informative - would recommend!”
Walk Bamberg’s UNESCO-listed old town for two hours, seeing the cathedral, Old Court, Rose Garden, Old Town Hall, and Little Venice.
“Trotz relativ großer Gruppe und Eiseskälte eine sehr schöne Stadttour mit wunderschönen Highlights Bambergs unter blauem Himmel. Vielen Dank für die vielen interessanten Informationen.”
Explore Bremen’s market square, Böttcherstraße, cathedral, Town Musicians, and Schnoor quarter on a lively two-hour walking tour.
“The tour was fantastic. Our guide was professional and brought things to life with interesting facts and a bit of humour. It was well worth doing the tour. It was great to hear the history behind the city and its past residents.”
See Berlin’s key sights by bike, from Brandenburg Gate and the Wall to Museum Island, with a lively local guide and an easy small-group route.
“An excellent way to see the highlights of the city before deciding what to visit. Our guide (Andy) was knowledgeable, engaging and considerate. it was a hot day and he ensured we cycled and paused in the shade. My teenagers thought it was great fun. Highly recommended.”
Tour Hamburg’s Chocoversum, taste chocolate through six stages, learn how cocoa becomes a bar, and make your own to take home.
“It was interesting and the guide had a fantastic sense of humour! Great activity with or without kids!”
Tour Dresden’s Frauenkirche, hear its wartime story, enter the restored interior, and enjoy an exclusive gallery view for $15.
Explore Nuremberg’s Old Town, castle views, churches, and hidden lanes on a lively 1.5-hour guided walk for $18.
“Enlightening overview of the history of Nürnberg. Our guide was very knowledgeable and interesting.”
Explore Hamburg’s St. Pauli, enter the Zur Ritze boxing cellar, hear Reeperbahn stories, and enjoy two drinks on this 2-hour tour.
“Really good tour with excellent guide Hans. Lots of information and cool places.”
Tour Borussia Dortmund’s Signal Iduna Park for $10, with access to the dressing rooms, player tunnel, dugouts, and Yellow Wall.
“I was happy to be there, but the pitch was all covered with ground as all turf had been removed. I really didn’t enjoy it fully. However, I just wanted to be there since I was in town.”
See Leipzig’s Old Town, Gohlis Castle, Plagwitz, and the Battle of Nations Monument on a $25 guided walk and bus tour.
“Professional counselor, speaking in a clear and pleasant The tour bus had a day off so there was no traffic congestion”
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