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.
“Jean-Pierre is an excellent guide. He is knowledgeable, interesting, and speaks excellent English. His personal story added to the experience. As for the overall cost, it is too expensive compared to our other tours and experiences during this three week trip.”
Private 6-hour walking tour through Berlin’s WWII and Cold War sights, from Brandenburg Gate to Alexanderplatz, with free-entry stops.
“It was great and very informative. I think it should be mandatory for everyone at some point so the world does not forget.”
Private Munich walking tour with a local. Customize from Frauenkirche and Hofbräuhaus to English Garden and Marienplatz for 2–6 hours.
“We had a wonderful tour, visiting so many interesting sites and engaging with this amazing city - and our guide was fantastic - thank you so much”
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.
“Haiko was an excellent tour guide. His knowledge of Hamburg made the tour enjoyable. We had the best time. A beautiful city with a rich history. We would definitely recommend this tour!”
Private cruise on Strasbourg’s Ill River: Notre-Dame, Petite France, European institutions, and Vauban locks with live English/French commentary.
“Great 2 hour boat trip around Strasbourg. Guide was great, lots of information on buildings as we placed them. Spoke in English or French”
A private Berlin walking tour with hotel pickup, a custom route, and Cold War to WWII stops, from Brandenburg Gate to East Side Gallery.
“Had a great time and my guide Ronja tailored the tour to my limited walking ability. She was so informative and I recommend this tour for everyone!”
A 90-minute private walk through Nuremberg’s Old Town, with Albrecht Dürer’s House, the castle views, and the Hauptmarkt sights.
“Toller Guide! kurzweilige Führung, perfekt!”
A 4-hour private Berlin walking tour linking landmarks like Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial with clear, expert storytelling in English.
“Reuben was a great guide. He is extremely knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information on the history of Germany as he showed us to as many historical points as possible. We had a great time.”
A private 3–4 hour walking tour linking WWII and Cold War Berlin. Hotel pickup, personalized pacing, and major sites on foot.
“We wanted an in-depth tour and historical recap of the events in Berlin and Germany, leading to the fall of the Berlin Wall. Hannah provided an outstanding experience as she was extremely knowledgeable and obviously a history buff, well spoken and enthusiastic, and took us to the top sites in Berlin. Her photos were interesting…”
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.
“Sara, our tour guide was great! Made the whole tour very interesting. Answered all our questions. Very knowledgeable of WWII.”
Private Sachsenhausen tour by train from Berlin with hotel pickup. Expert guide, Oranienburg context, memorial walk, and English service.
“I made a last-minute booking (24 hours) with the team at Insider Berlin tour team. Firstly, Mike - the representative from the tour company was a great communicator and promptly confirmed my tour, provided further information regarding the booking and answered all my queries. For a tour of such gravity, I had the pleasure of…”
Private Munich day trip to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof with Hohenschwangau, Ettal Abbey, Oberammergau, and an Austrian lunch stop, plus flexible extras.
“We had a group of 7 all varying ages and capabilities, Alex was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and extremely easy to get a long with. He went above and beyond when we couldn’t find a phone and were so appreciative. Our sons favorite part of the trip”
