Germany · PASSAU TOURS
Good passau tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Take a two-hour German-language cruise from Passau to Kasten and Obernzell aboard the Crystal Ship, decorated with one million Swarovski crystals. You will pass St. Stephan’s Cathedral, Oberhaus Castle, and Haus am Strom while enjoying crystal water displays and family-friendly entertainment.
Take a 45-minute cruise from Anlegestelle A11 past Passau’s three-river confluence, Oberhaus Castle, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and Town Hall. A German-speaking guide provides commentary over the loudspeakers. Buy coffee, cake, cold drinks, or ice cream onboard. The tour is wheelchair accessible.
Walk Passau’s Old Town from dock A11 with a German-speaking guide. See Höllgasse’s painted cobbles, Town Hall’s knight murals, the Inn River, the town’s narrowest alley, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Guides such as Elizabeth and Doris have also provided English summaries when needed.
“Our guide Elizabeth was marvelous. It was supposed to be in German, but she made sure she translated in English for us. We learned a lot about the history of the city and it helped us to explore the sites further. Excellent job.”
Meet your certified German-speaking guide in Passau’s cathedral courtyard for a brisk one-hour walk through the Old Town. You’ll see the Old Town Hall, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Residenzplatz, the Inn promenade, Veste Niederhaus, and the Three Rivers confluence, with local stories and photo stops along the way.
“Sehr sympathischer älterer Herr mit absolut viel Insiderwissen. dass er auf amüsante Art und Weise näher gebracht hat.”
Spend four quiet hours on Til Schweiger’s BAREFOOT Boat from Passau to Engelhartszell and back. You’ll hear commentary through loudspeakers, pass the Jochenstein water gate, and enjoy broad Danube views. Food and drinks cost extra, and the boat is wheelchair accessible.
“A beautiful and peaceful trip. The ship is very well equipped.”
Spend 75 minutes aboard Passau’s Barefoot Boat, designed with Til Schweiger’s relaxed wood, linen, and straw style. From the sun deck, you’ll view the three-river confluence, Ilz estuary, Passau, and the Danube Valley before returning to Anlegestelle A11.
“Schöne Aussichten, schöne Stadt aus anderer Perspektive. Entspannende Reise. Die Kinder wahren zufrieden, deswegen auch ich. Danke.”
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