12 Train Experiences in Germany Worth Booking

1.Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour from Munich by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,637 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $64Our pick

Travel from central Munich to Dachau by local train and bus with a professional guide such as Nick, Jake, Nicola, or Aileen. Spend about three hours at the memorial site, seeing the camp gate, barracks, cells, guard houses, exhibition, and memorials. Bring snacks, and note that children under 13 cannot join.

“Patricia was very informative and patient with questions anyone had for her . She was extremely respectful of the loss and suffering that was experienced there at the camp .”

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2.City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,475 reviews · 40 min · from $12Best value

Ride the Bimmelbahn from Nuremberg’s Market Square past the Schöner Brunnen, Maxbrücke, St. Lawrence Church, Holy Spirit Hospital, and Imperial Castle. The 40-minute trip includes clear audio in seven languages, panoramic windows, and a coffee voucher collected at departure.

“Cute train ride around the town with major highlights to circle back to.”

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3.City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,322 reviews · 40 min · from $12

Ride Würzburg’s Bimmelbahn sightseeing train from the Residence through old-town streets and along the Main River. The 40-minute trip passes the cathedral and Marienberg Castle, with clear audio commentary in German, English, French, Italian, Russian, or Spanish. A coffee voucher is provided at departure.

“Great, nice warm carriage on a cold December day Clear large windows at the sides and above Clear guide via the audio system”

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4.City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,010 reviews · 45 min · from $12

Ride Regensburg’s electric Bimmelbahn from the cathedral through the city center and along the Danube. The 45-minute trip passes St. Emmeram Palace and includes an audio guide in six languages, with a coffee voucher collected at departure.

“Streckenführung nahezu ohne Altstadt, sehr lieblos aneinandergereihte Texte”

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5.Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour with Train from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 955 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $56

This five-hour English tour takes you from Marienplatz to Dachau by train and bus, then through the cells, barracks, museum, and gas chamber site. Guides such as Jessie, Michael, Aileen, and Mat provide historical context and survivor accounts. The 1:15 pm departure is quieter, while the tour demands walking and close attention.

“Jessie, our guide is very passionate about the events surrounding the concentration camps. She took a lot of effort to ensure the key massage and information were provided. We are blessed to have her as our guide.”

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6.Guided Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour with Train from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 920 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $90Top rated

Meet Alun Evans at Marienplatz for a five-hour English tour to Dachau Memorial. Travel by Munich train and bus, walk through the barracks, crematorium, bunker, and museum, then return to central Munich with time left in your day.

“Comprehensive tour. Navigates a sensitive subject brilliantly and manages to avoid the crowds. Very knowledgable guide who provides a lot of information while keeping it interesting.”

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7.Dachau Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Munich By Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 811 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $60

Travel from Marienplatz to Dachau by train and bus with an authorized guide, then spend about three hours at the memorial site. James and Samuel are named guides associated with this experience. Expect serious history, steady walking, indoor exhibits, and a carefully led visit.

“This is a must see when in Munich. James was knowledgeable and so respectful of the memorial site. Highly recommend.”

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8.Nuremberg Guided Day Trip from Munich by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 546 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Travel from Munich to Nuremberg by regional train for an English-guided walking tour of the medieval Old Town, Imperial Castle, and former Nazi Rally Grounds. Guides such as Paul, Sarah, Jason, and Elisabeth are praised for clear storytelling. Expect a long day, hills, limited free time, and no included meal or Documentation Centre admission.

“Would not recommend this tour to anyone. Start time of 10:30 was too late. The original tour time stated 8:30. Too much emphasis by the tour guide Achim on Nazi history and his personal history trying to convince everyone he was not a Nazi. Less than an hour in old town Nuremburg which did not allow for enough time to explore, eat and shop. Tour guide Achim would not wait on participants and kept a very fast pace making it hard for everyone to keep up. He left 2 participants behind at the rail station. We have taken a lot of tours in the past this one is by far…”

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9.Nuremberg Day Trip by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 357 reviews · 9 hours · from $93

Follow an English-speaking guide from Munich to Nuremberg by train, then spend about four hours seeing the medieval old town and Nazi Party rally grounds. Guides including Paul, Elisabeth, Achim, and Sarah bring local stories, historic photos, food tips, and practical help to this long but rewarding day.

“the tour was very informative. loved the old town and transportation. the guide was great. highly recommend”

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10.Nuclear Bunker in Main Railway Station

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 262 reviews · 1h 15m · from $15

Enter a Cold War nuclear bunker beneath Nuremberg’s main railway station. A German-speaking guide explains atomic weapons, chemical and biological threats, civilian protection, and bunker life, including pallets and cramped rooms. The 75-minute tour costs $15 and requires careful arrival at its easy-to-miss entrance.

“Auf jeden Fall interessant und sehenswert. Unser Führer hat es geschafft, die Atmosphäre des Bunkers mit Humor und einer großen Portion gesundem Menschenverstand auszugleichen.”

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11.Private Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp tour with train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $338

Travel from your Berlin hotel to Oranienburg by train with a private guide, then walk through the town and Sachsenhausen Memorial. Guides such as Martin, Ioana, Maria, and Nickolai bring Nazi history, prisoner life, and the camp’s later Soviet use into clear focus. Expect about six hours and plenty of walking.

“Maria was an amazing wealth of information. The tour was paced very well & we spent ample time exploring the camp. Unlike visiting Yad Vashem or the US Holocaust Museum, the focus of this tour was not the victims as much as the horror the Nazis maliciously & purposely planned. This site was the “innovation center” to the horrors that unfolded.”

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12.Private Day Trip to Potsdam from Berlin by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $336

Travel from Berlin to Potsdam by train with a private English-speaking guide. Walk through the red-brick Dutch Quarter, see Sanssouci Palace and its park, cross Glienicke Bridge, and visit Cecilienhof, site of the 1945 Potsdam Conference. Palace entry is not included.

“We got a super cool personalized tour, and our guide Glen was fantastic! We also got to learn how to navigate the German transit system. Glen learned what we were interested in, as our entire Europe trip had been WWII-focused, and really gave us details and insight around Potsdam, and the events and people that led up to both World Wars. Potsdam had a significant part to play, which I definitely did not know. There is also some beautiful and unique architecture around Potsdam, which I loved taking pictures of. Glen was very friendly and super knowledgeable, if you are looking for an excellent private tour to Potsdam definitely book…”

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