The 6 Best Black Forest Tours & Day Trips

1.Black Forest Tour by car – start Offenburg or Freiburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 347 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) Our pick

Set out from Freiburg or Offenburg for a six-hour private Black Forest tour by air-conditioned car. Your English-speaking guide shapes the day around your interests, pace, and comfort, with flexible stops and local guidance. Simone may lead your visit, and the tour ends back at the meeting point.

“We had the most wonderful experience on our Black Forest tour with Simone! From the moment we met her, her warmth and positivity set the tone for a truly special day. She’s incredibly knowledgeable not just about the history and culture of the region, but also about the hidden gems that make the Black Forest so magical.”

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2.Baden-Baden, Black Forest and Strasbourg Day Trip from Frankfurt

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 297 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $354

From Frankfurt, a small group of up to 16 people visits elegant Baden-Baden, Lake Mummelsee, and Strasbourg in France. Expect an English or German-speaking guide, an air-conditioned van or bus, a guided walk past the Kurhaus and casino, Black Forest scenery, Strasbourg’s Petit Train, and a cathedral visit when access allows.

“Beautiful set of 3 places. And to top it all a gem of a guide - George. Makes it a perfect day out! Such a beautiful country.”

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3.From Strasbourg: Black Forest and Baden Baden Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 95 reviews · 8 hours · from $253

Cross from Strasbourg into Germany with an English-speaking guide such as Thierry, Jerome, or Pauline. Visit Baden-Baden, pause at Mummelsee, ride the Black Forest High Road, and stop in flower-filled Sasbachwalden. The small van carries up to eight people, giving you more personal attention than a coach tour, though the day includes long drives.

“This was a wonderful tour! The guide was friendly and kind and the small tour group (8, plus guide) was a perfect size for an enjoyable experience. We saw some wonderful locations and the entire day was just enough- just the right number of stops, the right amount of time at each, and 8 hours was perfect for this tour. Highly recommend!”

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4.Black Forest: Ravenna Gorge Hike, Self-Guided

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 44 reviews · 4 hours · from $5Best value

Take a self-guided 8-kilometer hike from Hinterzarten into Ravenna Gorge. Follow streams and waterfalls, learn about old Black Forest mills, visit the area’s oldest chapel, and photograph its largest cuckoo clock. The English-language 2gotours app supplies offline maps, route guidance, pictures, and background information. Allow three to four hours, plus time in Hinterzarten.

“This was a great tour and hike. Substantially more challenging than the description suggests, but completely worth it.”

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5.The best in Baden-Baden surroundings and Black Forest. Start from Baden-Baden

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Spend about six hours with a private English-speaking guide, exploring Baden-Baden landmarks, Lichtental Abbey, waterfalls, Hohenbaden Castle, the Black Forest High Road, Mummelsee and a Baden winery. Martin and Cezar are named guides associated with this experience. Pickup is arranged individually, with Wi-Fi, water and child seats available.

“My guide was phenomenal. Knowledgeable and professional. Restaurant selection was excellent. Totally flexible.”

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6.Black Forest. From Baden-Baden to Strasbourg. Two countries in one day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Baden-Baden into the Black Forest and across to Strasbourg. You will see the casino, Mummelsee, Mehliskopf, Geroldsau Waterfall, and Strasbourg Cathedral in about seven to eight hours. Guides may include Caesar, Phillip, or Martin. Pickup within Baden-Baden is free, while tickets and food cost extra.

“Caesar was amazing!! We saw so much in just one day! Black Forest cake, the thermal baths, waterfall, Mummelsee, and Strasbourg!”

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