GERMANY
The standouts.
A run-down of the 15 best train experiences in Germany: what each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
English guided Dachau Memorial tour from Munich with train and bus included. Small group, 3-hour visit, bring snacks for the site.
“It was a bitterly cold day and of course the subject matter was depressing which may have affected our experience. The guide was very knowledgeable and everything ran on time.”
Take a 40-minute Bimmelbahn train ride through Nuremberg’s highlights, with audio narration in 7 languages and a medieval fortification stop.
“Nice city tour, which helped in seeing the best places in town, that helped in exploring them later in the day.”
Hop on the Bimmelbahn in Würzburg for a 40-minute audio-guided loop past the Residence, Cathedral, Main River, and Marienberg Castle.
“More room for adult legs. Go closer to the Fortress and the outlying countryside. Too much in city same streets.”
Ride Regensburg’s Bimmelbahn for 45 minutes with a multi-language audio guide, Danube views, and quick hits around the cathedral.
“Streckenführung nahezu ohne Altstadt, sehr lieblos aneinandergereihte Texte”
Guided Dachau Memorial tour from Munich by train, with museum time, a 22-minute film, and entry fees included. Heavy but worth it.
“Life changing, mind blowing., one can réad all They want But to visit Dachau will leave them fully aware it's happening aga8n”
Guided Dachau memorial tour from Munich with train transfer, small-group pacing, and museum time. English guide Alun Evans.
“Alan was an exceptionally informative tour guide. He provided great education on the way into Dachau and throughout the tour. It was also a great size group which definitely helped the experience”
A guided Dachau half-day tour with train-and-bus transport from Munich, focused stops, and a respectful, educational walkthrough.
“James was fantastic. He was so knowledgeable about the history, why it was built, and what happened. We learned so much on the tour. It was a great pace throughout the time at Dachau We spent enough time at each exhibit and given a few minutes to explore on our own but I never felt…”
Day trip by train from Prague to Kutná Hora with a guided walk. See the Sedlec Bone Chapel, St Barbara’s Cathedral, and medieval streets.
“My family and I had a wonderful time on this excursion. Jan was an amazing guide and kept the day fun and organized. I would highly recommend!”
Train to Nuremberg for a guided day of Old Town sights, Kaiserburg castle views, and the Nazi Rally Grounds, with a smooth return to Munich.
“Our tour guide Hein was nice but I felt he was not as knowledgeable as other guides we had on other excursions. We only had about 50 minutes to explore and get lunch on our own in the old section of nuremberg. Wish we had more time to do that. The rally grounds were a…”
Guided day trip from Munich to Nuremberg by train: medieval Old Town, towering fortifications, and the Nazi rally grounds—English-led.
“Paul was an incredible guide and his breadth of knowledge was outstanding. Thank you for such a great experience!”
Step into Nuremberg’s nuclear bunker beneath the main station. Learn civilian protection, see simulations, and feel bunker life in 75 minutes.
“Auf jeden Fall interessant und sehenswert. Unser Führer hat es geschafft, die Atmosphäre des Bunkers mit Humor und einer großen Portion gesundem Menschenverstand auszugleichen.”
Private Sachsenhausen tour by train from Berlin with hotel pickup. Expert guide, Oranienburg context, memorial walk, and English service.
“Daniel was fabulous! Very knowledgeable and read our family personality well. We all had a great time with him even learning about such a difficult subject.”
Private Dachau tour by train from Munich with a certified guide, guided memorial site visit, and free museum time in English.
“We enjoyed our guide Lucia’s knowledge and friendly conversation. She gave depth & eye opening insight to the gravity of the situation.”
Enclosed Regensburg little-train tour from Domplatz for 45 min with English audio. Heated cars help you orient and spot Christmas markets.
“I had some concerns because the reviews always said the announcements were too quiet. Here the organizer probably actually improved: it was all very easy to understand (I myself unfortunately hear a little worse). I found it informative, entertaining and the value for money fits so far. I think it's a pity that I paid…”
Private Potsdam day trip from Berlin by train with a local English-speaking guide: Dutch Quarter, Sanssouci grounds, and Cold War sites.
“Our guide Nickolay met us at hotel and we walk to train station. He was very personable, knowledgeable and it was a delightful day. We saw a lot of the castle area as well as downtown Potsdam. I highly recommend this tour”
