GERMANY
The standouts.
A run-down of the 15 best private tours in Germany: what each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Private Reichstag tour from the Brandenburg Gate to the glass dome. 90 minutes with a guide for up to 6 and skyline views.
“The tour guide was FABULOUS and we enjoyed the Dome.”
Private 6-hour walking tour through Berlin’s WWII and Cold War sights, from Brandenburg Gate to Alexanderplatz, with free-entry stops.
“Julian was a great guide. He downloaded a lot of history in this tour. If you are interested in a more comprehensive historical view of Berlin, I highly recommend taking this tour. The only thing that would make it better would be a little personalization.”
Private Munich walking tour with a local. Customize from Frauenkirche and Hofbräuhaus to English Garden and Marienplatz for 2–6 hours.
“Our tour with Linus was great. We wanted to learn about Bavaria and Munich with some history about Hitler mixed in and that is exactly what we got! Our tour guide took us inside some wonderful places that we never would have visited on our own. Highly recommend!”
Private Berlin walk through Third Reich and WWII sites, with hotel pickup, major memorials, and resistance stories in 3-4 hours.
“Jimmy was an amazing tour guide! He was knowledgeable and had so many great stories! He made the 4 hour tour fly by! I highly recommend this tour!”
A private 3-hour Hamburg drive with a former policeman, including lake views, UNESCO warehouse sights, churches, and a chocolate stop.
“A unique way to see the most important sights in the city and to discover the hidden secrets that only an experienced local would know.”
Private cruise on Strasbourg’s Ill River: Notre-Dame, Petite France, European institutions, and Vauban locks with live English/French commentary.
“The boat was extremely nice and the guide was amazing.”
A private Berlin walking tour with hotel pickup, a custom route, and Cold War to WWII stops, from Brandenburg Gate to East Side Gallery.
“We really enjoyed the tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable, and the tour both very educational and fun.”
A 90-minute private walk through Nuremberg’s Old Town, with Albrecht Dürer’s House, the castle views, and the Hauptmarkt sights.
“small group, knowledgable guide. many thanks!”
A 4-hour private Berlin walking tour linking landmarks like Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial with clear, expert storytelling in English.
“Luisa was a wonderful guide. Her knowledge and passion for Berlin was phenomenal. She articulated everything so clearly and succinctly that the tour was extremely enjoyable and I learned so much.”
A private 3–4 hour walking tour linking WWII and Cold War Berlin. Hotel pickup, personalized pacing, and major sites on foot.
“A very informative tour, tailored to our questions and interests, Jeff listened to what we were most interested in and provided a tour that was relevant and enjoyable.”
Walk Hamburg’s St. Pauli Red Light District with a private guide, from Reeperbahn legends to Davidwache and Große Freiheit.
“Paddy war einfach spitze, er hat uns viele nützliche Informationen und Tipps gegeben.”
Private couples photo walk in Hamburg with Liviu. Learn easy posing, visit iconic sights, and get 20 edited digital photos in 90 minutes.
“Super super Shooting! Es gab immer etwas zu lachen und es hat extrem Spaß gemacht. Können wir zwei nur empfehlen! Absolutes Muss für Pärchen!”
A private 4-hour Berlin WWII and Cold War walking tour with a local guide, key landmarks outside, and a route you can tailor.
“Excellent guide - Seth Brilliant guide, taught us so much about Berlins history And a lovely chap. It was just my husband and I and Seth so he tailored the tour to what we asked to see.”
Private Sachsenhausen tour by train from Berlin with hotel pickup. Expert guide, Oranienburg context, memorial walk, and English service.
“My brother and I had a fantastic private tour of Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp with Martin. Martin was extremely knowledgeable on all aspects of WW2, the Third Reich, Berlin, and the Concentration Camps. If you are ever in Berlin and want a top notch tour of Sachsenhausen, I definitely recommend this tour and Martin!”
Private Munich day trip to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof with Hohenschwangau, Ettal Abbey, Oberammergau, and an Austrian lunch stop, plus flexible extras.
“The ride from Munich to the castle was beautiful! Alex was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and took us to a wonderful lunch and pastry shop.”
