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15 Best Tours In Germany

The standouts.

A run-down of the 15 best tours in Germany: what each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.

15 Best Tours In Germany

Berlin: Reichstag, Dome and Government District Guided Tour

Berlin: Reichstag, Dome and Government District Guided Tour - Crossing into the Reichstag area: Berlin’s government district in context

1.Berlin: Reichstag, Dome and Government District Guided Tour

Most Popular★ 4.7

Guided tour of Berlin’s Reichstag, Plenary Hall, and Foster’s dome, with panoramic rooftop views and clear politics made simple.

“Eva, our guide, was amazing. It was incredible how she brought the history and politics of the Regierungsviertel to life with such passion and clarity. Her deep knowledge of Berlin’s government district and her engaging storytelling made the tour both educational and entertaining. Eva managed to balance complex historical facts with personal anecdotes and humor,…”

18,288 reviews2 - 2.5 hoursFrom $18by Paaßens & Kniestedt Berlin kompakt GmbH

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Hamburg: Sex and Crime in St. Pauli Tour for Ages 18 +

Hamburg: Sex and Crime in St. Pauli Tour for Ages 18 + - Getting your bearings: from Millerntorplatz to the streets locals use

2.Hamburg: Sex and Crime in St. Pauli Tour for Ages 18 +

★ 4.7

2-hour St. Pauli sex-and-crime walk with Zur Ritze bar and a boxing cellar visit. Insider stories, photos, one drink included, $29.

“We were a mixed party of young adults & older adults. Everyone had a great time, our guide was excellent and very informative. A perfect activity for a Saturday night in Hamburg.”

17,793 reviews2 hoursFrom $29by Adventure World Tours

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Berlin: 1-Hour City Tour by Boat with Guaranteed Seating

Berlin: 1-Hour City Tour by Boat with Guaranteed Seating - Getting to the boat: Friedrichstraße and Am Weidendamm meetup

Dresden: Semperoper Tickets and Guided Tour

Dresden: Semperoper Tickets and Guided Tour - The 45-minute route: what you’ll actually see

4.Dresden: Semperoper Tickets and Guided Tour

★ 4.7

Enjoy a 45-minute Semperoper guided tour with admission, skip-the-line entry, and standout acoustics, plus a €3 interior photo license.

“Amazingly insightful tour of the Opera House, the tour guide was really nice and helpful, answering all the questions. Really happy that an English tour was available.”

12,102 reviews45 minFrom $18by Semperoper Erleben

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Berlin: Boat Tour Along the River Spree

Berlin: Boat Tour Along the River Spree - Where you meet at Friedrichstraße (and why “early” matters)

5.Berlin: Boat Tour Along the River Spree

★ 4.4

Relax on a 2.25-hour River Spree cruise in Berlin, passing key sights from Friedrichstrasse to Charlottenburg with 12-language audio.

“It was exactly as we had hoped for. A two hour tour along the river Spree, and even though the weather was... cold, and wet, we stayed on the upper deck where we could see everything. Absolutely recommendable.”

11,252 reviews2.3 hoursFrom $34by Stern und Kreisschiffahrt GmbH

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Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour

Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour - Meeting at Neue Promenade 3 and staying comfortable on the move

6.Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour

★ 5.0

A 3.5-hour Berlin walking tour with a live English guide, key Cold War and Nazi-era stops, and a smooth way to grasp the city’s layers.

“I chose this tour at the last minute and was hesitant to do it by myself. Walid, our guide, was fantastic! Engaging, funny, friendly, and knowledgeable. The tour was an excellent overview of some of Berlin’s iconic architecture and sights and gave me an idea of where I wanted to do more in-depth exploration.”

9,624 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $24.19by Original Berlin Walks

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Berlin: Government District around the Reichstag Guided Tour

Berlin: Government District around the Reichstag Guided Tour - Following the Spree: photo stops and the East-West shift

Berlin: Reichstag, Plenary Chamber, Cupola & Government Tour

Berlin: Reichstag, Plenary Chamber, Cupola & Government Tour - Price and value: why $18 can actually feel cheap here

8.Berlin: Reichstag, Plenary Chamber, Cupola & Government Tour

★ 4.6

German-guided Reichstag tour with Spree walk, plenary talk, and Foster glass-dome views. Skip the line, 2.5 hours, $18.

“Great tour. We had a very enjoyable local tour guide with deep knowledge of history and all the anecdotes you only can get from people living there a long time. Proceedings through the Reichstag were seamless, he was able to resolve a small problem stemming from a little snafu that happens because the event had…”

8,422 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $18by KULTUR BÜRO BERLIN - STADTVERFÜHRUNG

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Leipzig: City History Canal Sightseeing Tour on a Motorboat

Leipzig: City History Canal Sightseeing Tour on a Motorboat - Your route in order: from beach-bar departure to Stelzenhaus return

9.Leipzig: City History Canal Sightseeing Tour on a Motorboat

★ 4.7

Cruise Leipzig’s canals by motorboat in 70 minutes, passing Plagwitz, flood defenses, and old factories. Live German guide, optional audio.

“Sehr empfehlenswert- bequem und informativ. Ramon war unser Capitan, hat alles toll erzählt. Wir haben etwas über Geschichte der Stadt gehört und dazu hat er uns viele praktische Infos über Leipzig gegeben. Man kann sich was zu trinken auf dem Boot kaufen.”

7,671 reviews1.2 hoursFrom $18by Stadthafen Leipzig GmbH

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Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle-Fairytale Day Tour from Munich

Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle-Fairytale Day Tour from Munich - Oberammergau Drive-By: A Quiet Alpine Intermission

10.Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle-Fairytale Day Tour from Munich

★ 4.5

Munich day trip to Linderhof and Neuschwanstein with round-trip coach transport, guided castle interiors, Marienbrücke views, and free time.

“Well run tour. Be prepared for the number of steps to the castle, or take the bus or carriage. Enjoyed the markets and incredible food stops. The inside was amazing.”

7,275 reviews10 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $95.34by Gray Line Münchener Stadtrundfahrten

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Hamburg: 2-Hour XXL Port of Hamburg Cruise Tour

Hamburg: 2-Hour XXL Port of Hamburg Cruise Tour - Hamburg Port Stops: Fish Market to Elbtunnel Without the Guesswork

11.Hamburg: 2-Hour XXL Port of Hamburg Cruise Tour

★ 4.7

A 2-hour Port of Hamburg cruise with a live German guide and app audio, looping docks to show Speicherstadt, Elbphilharmonie, and the locks.

“I felt, that it was haotic and not easy to find the boat. The boat is good also in the rain weather. The guide spoke only German, but he was such a good actor. I felt sorry, that I do not understand German. The app is necessary, if you need another languages. It is fine…”

6,979 reviews2 hoursFrom $47by RAINER ABICHT Elbreederei GmbH & Co. KG

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Hamburg: Line A Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Hamburg: Line A Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Starting at Landungsbrücken: the view that sets the tone

Berlin: Third Reich and Cold War 2 Hour Walking Tour

Berlin: Third Reich and Cold War 2 Hour Walking Tour - Brandenburg Gate to the Reichstag Fire: Where One Era Swallowed Another

Munich: Third Reich & WWII Walking Tour

Munich: Third Reich & WWII Walking Tour - Hofbräuhaus: where early attention turned into a movement

15.Munich: Third Reich & WWII Walking Tour

★ 4.6

Trace Hitler’s rise in Munich on a 2.5-hour walk from Hofbräuhaus to Königsplatz, with a stop for the White Rose in the Hofgarten.

“Very very Interesting and informative! Very Good instractor ''Michael'' with good voice loud to hear!! Michael tour operator was very KEEN to transfer us his Knowledge for History of Munich. Advise to go , it is very worth your time and you will be informed for a dark period of the 2nd World war about…”

6,181 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $31by Munich Walk Tours

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