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The 15 Best Tours in Germany

701 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Sixteen states, a rail network that actually works, and far too much of it for one trip. The 15 below are the days that earn their slot, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Berlin: Reichstag, Dome and Government District Guided Tour - Meeting at Paul-Löbe-Allee and Konrad-Adenauer-Straße
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Berlin: Reichstag, Dome and Government District Guided Tour

1.Reichstag, Dome and Government District Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18,288 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $18Our pick

Walk through Berlin’s government district with guides such as Stefan, Andy, and Eva, then visit the Reichstag’s Plenarsaal and glass dome when access allows. Learn how Germany’s parliament works, hear stories of East and West Berlin, and enjoy broad city views from the rooftop terrace. The 2 to 2.5-hour tour runs in English or German.

“Really liked the tour guide. Well spoken and knowledgeable.”

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Berlin: 1-Hour City Tour by Boat with Guaranteed Seating - Choosing Friedrichstraße or Nikolaiviertel
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Berlin: 1-Hour City Tour by Boat with Guaranteed Seating

2.1-Hour City Tour by Boat with Guaranteed Seating

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 16,993 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

Spend one hour on the Spree with Stern und Kreisschiffahrt, passing the Reichstag, Government Quarter, Bellevue Palace, Victory Column, Hauptbahnhof, Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island, and Nikolaiviertel. Your seat is guaranteed, though not necessarily by a window. Food and drinks are sold on board, and audio commentary is available in 12 languages.

“easy to get to. good information via audio. good price!”

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Hamburg: Sex and Crime in St. Pauli Tour for Ages 18+ - Starting among the Reeperbahn’s famous streets
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Hamburg: Sex and Crime in St. Pauli Tour for Ages 18+

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15,447 reviews

Spend two hours in Hamburg’s St. Pauli district with a local guide such as Johanna, Axel, or Roberta. Visit Zur Ritze and its basement boxing club, hear stories about Herbertstrasse, the Nutella and GMBH gangs, Davidwache, and Jack the Ripper, then receive entry to a premier show club. Public tours are in German; private tours can be booked in English.

“Our tour guide Michael was fantastic, great tour to do, would highly recommend”

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Hamburg: 1.5-Hour Harbor and Speicherstadt Day Cruise - Speicherstadt canals and the tide question
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Hamburg: 1.5-Hour Harbor and Speicherstadt Day Cruise

4.1.5-Hour Harbor and Speicherstadt Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14,200 reviews · 1h 30m · from $40

Spend 90 minutes aboard a traditional Hamburger Barkasse, passing Speicherstadt, Hafen City, container ships, St. Pauli’s Pier, and Elbphilharmonie. The live guide speaks German, while a free audio app covers 11 languages. Tides control the Speicherstadt route, and you may leave at the Elbphilharmonie pier or return to Überseebrücke.

“Very nice tour with audioguide in different languages. Please prepare headphones and charge the your Phone in order to use audioguide if you are not German-speaking”

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From Munich: Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Full-Day Trip - Starting at Karlsplatz and settling into the coach
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From Munich: Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Full-Day Trip

5.Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12,494 reviews

Spend 10.5 hours visiting Linderhof Palace, Hohenschwangau, and Neuschwanstein from Munich. Your guide handles transport and, if selected, castle tickets. Expect a fast but well-planned day, a comfortable air-conditioned coach, lunch time in Hohenschwangau, and the best Neuschwanstein views from Marienbrücke.

“It was an awesome day! I highly recommend! I learned a lot about the history of the Baviera. The view is amazing! The castles worth the visitation. The guide is awesome! Just do it!”

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Dresden: Semperoper Tickets and Guided Tour - Why the reconstruction story matters
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Dresden: Semperoper Tickets and Guided Tour

6.Semperoper Tickets and Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12,102 reviews · 45 min · from $18

Spend 45 minutes inside Dresden’s Semperoper with a live English or German guide. See Italian Renaissance design, ornate rooms, the auditorium, and details of its reconstruction. Guides such as Richard and Thomas have been praised for clear, lively explanations. Photography requires a €3 license.

“Brilliant tour, guide was super. Very interesting to hear about the reconstruction over the years. All good.”

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Berlin: Boat Tour Along the River Spree - The government quarter from the River Spree
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Berlin: Boat Tour Along the River Spree

7.Boat Tour Along the River Spree

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 11,252 reviews · 2h 15m · from $34

Take a 135-minute round-trip cruise from Friedrichstrasse through Berlin’s central waterways. You’ll pass the Chancellery, Bellevue Palace, Victory Column, Central Station, Charlottenburg Palace, canals, ministries, and Hamburger Bahnhof. German commentary plays onboard, with audio devices available in 11 additional languages. Food and drinks can be bought onboard.

“Good way to spend a couple of hours on a sunny day in Berlin,,enjoyed it more than the sight seeing bus we had been on ,,app is easy to use ,no issues at all”

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Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour - Unter den Linden and the marks of Prussian power
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Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour

8.Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9,624 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Top rated

Walk through Berlin’s Prussian, Nazi, and Cold War past with guides such as Amanda, Tobi, Georgia, and Ruaridh. In about 3.5 hours, you’ll see Museum Island, Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, Holocaust Memorial, Berlin Wall sites, and Checkpoint Charlie. Expect a large amount of walking, outdoor commentary, and a group of up to 25.

“Gregor was a great tour guide. He gave personal anecdotes which fit the situation and gave a good idea of life in East Berlin. He stayed on-point but also sprinkled humour when appropriate. Very informative, and the tour was well-laid out.”

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Berlin: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Live Commentary - Kurfürstendamm, KaDeWe, and Berlin’s western side
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Berlin: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Live Commentary

9.Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Live Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 8,579 reviews · 1 day · from $22

Ride Berlin’s main sights with a live guide switching between German and English. You’ll pass Potsdamer Platz, Checkpoint Charlie, Museum Island, Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, Tiergarten, and more. Hop off to explore, or stay aboard for a city overview. The ticket is valid for one day, with buses about every 15 to 30 minutes.

“Dimetrie the guide was so knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. a total star”

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Berlin: Government District around the Reichstag Guided Tour - Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Haus and the federal ribbon
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Berlin: Government District around the Reichstag Guided Tour

10.Government District around the Reichstag Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8,447 reviews

Walk from the Futurium across the Spree through Berlin’s government quarter. Your live English or German guide explains the Berlin Wall, Chancellery, parliamentary buildings, and Reichstag exterior. The tour lasts 75 to 90 minutes and ends outside the Reichstag. Entry to the building and dome requires separate registration.

“It was a very hot day.The guide was excellent with a good sense of humor. We enjoyed the tour.”

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Berlin: Reichstag, Plenary Chamber, Cupola & Government Tour - The government district and its modern parliament buildings
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Berlin: Reichstag, Plenary Chamber, Cupola & Government Tour

11.Reichstag, Plenary Chamber, Cupola & Government Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8,422 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $18

Walk beside the Spree past Berlin’s parliament buildings, the Federal Chancellery, and a section of the Berlin Wall. Then enter the Reichstag for a German-language talk in the plenary chamber and free time on the roof terrace and glass dome. Guides such as Tobias and Ulrich have helped non-German speakers with brief summaries, but strong German is required.

“Very nice tour, our guide was fantastic! Really informative!”

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Berlin: Jewish Museum Berlin Entrance Ticket - Jewish life in Germany before the Nazi era
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Berlin: Jewish Museum Berlin Entrance Ticket

12.Jewish Museum Berlin Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8,393 reviews · 2 hours

Visit Berlin’s Jewish Museum for a self-guided look at Jewish life in Germany from the Middle Ages to today. Daniel Libeskind’s sharp, zig-zag building, Holocaust Tower, Memory Void, Jewish customs, art, objects, and interactive displays make this a serious but rewarding two-hour stop. Download the museum app and bring headphones.

“Very interesting, though quite depressive. However, it is not the fault of the Museum but of the scary ideology and politics of the Nazi Germany.”

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Hamburg: 90-Minute Evening Lights Harbor Cruise - Starting at Landungsbrücken and finding the right boat
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Hamburg: 90-Minute Evening Lights Harbor Cruise

13.90-Minute Evening Lights Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,728 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $27

Spend 90 minutes on a traditional barge with a German-speaking captain, passing Hamburg’s harbor lights, container ships, Speicherstadt when tides allow, and the Elbphilharmonie. Meet at Landungsbrücken, Bridge 10. Drinks are sold onboard, but bring cash. Special departures sometimes follow Queen Mary II or Hamburg Harbor anniversary events.

“It was my fault. I didn't realize it was only in German. I would have enjoyed it more. Probably if it was in english but it was a nice time”

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Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle-Fairytale Day Tour from Munich - Linderhof Palace at 10 a.m.
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Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle-Fairytale Day Tour from Munich

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,275 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Travel from central Munich to Linderhof and Neuschwanstein on a full-day coach tour with an English-speaking guide. Expect guided castle visits, Marienbrücke views, Bavarian scenery, and free time for lunch. Upgrade for a smaller group, entry fees, drinks, and snacks.

“If you get Pedro you will have a great day out. He goes above & beyond to make sure you are looked after you. He had 80 people to organise and did with such professionalism that no one missed the bus.”

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Hamburg: 2-Hour XXL Port of Hamburg Cruise Tour - St. Pauli Landungsbrücken and the first harbor views
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Hamburg: 2-Hour XXL Port of Hamburg Cruise Tour

15.2-Hour XXL Port of Hamburg Cruise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,979 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Cruise Hamburg’s working port for two hours aboard a compact, heated boat that can enter narrow canals and pass through locks. A German-speaking guide provides live commentary, while the free Rainer Abicht app offers audio in several languages. Bring headphones, check the departure bridge, and expect industry as much as city views.

“Amazing time to go around Hamburg and see places from another view. Recommend to everyone.”

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