The 4 Tours in Regensburg That Earn Their Price

1.Guided City Walking Tour of the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,395 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $18Our pick

Meet your certified German-speaking guide at Rathausplatz for a 90-minute walk through Regensburg’s Old Town. Expect the Stone Bridge, Porta Praetoria, St. Peter’s Cathedral, Old Town Hall, patrician houses, towers, broad squares, and narrow lanes. Guide Jolanta has been praised for her passion and local insight.

“The tour was absolutely awesome! We have learnt a lot, now we love Regensburg and although the day was grey and rainy, Jolanta made a bright a shiny tour! Thanks so much Jolanta, thanks for the passion you transmitted to us! Thanks to you, we will keep a beautiful memory from Regensburg and thanks to the Regensburg mouse, we will come back!”

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2.City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,010 reviews · 45 min · from $12Best value

Ride Regensburg’s electric Bimmelbahn from the Cathedral through the city center and along the Danube. You’ll pass St. Emmeram Palace, hear short historical notes and legends in German, English, French, Italian, Russian, or Spanish, and see the sights through the train’s fully glazed sides and roof. Arrive 15 minutes early to collect your ticket and coffee voucher.

“Streckenführung nahezu ohne Altstadt, sehr lieblos aneinandergereihte Texte”

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3.Klinger’s Sightseeing Boat Tour to Walhalla

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 507 reviews · from $23

Sail from Regensburg to Donaustauf aboard a comfortable sightseeing boat, listening to German or English commentary as the Danube unfolds. Choose a direct cruise or leave the boat to climb more than 350 steps to Walhalla, a white marble memorial with sweeping views. The $23 fare excludes Walhalla admission.

“Took this boat trip with my husband and 3 kids. We loved it! Enjoyed a few drinks there and back. The climb to the top of Walhalla was a bit hard, but definitely worth it. The view was spectacular.”

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4.Sightseeing Cruise to Walhalla

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 414 reviews · from $23

Cruise from Regensburg to Walhalla and back in two hours aboard the Crystal Queen or Crystal Princess, ships decorated with Swarovski crystals. An onboard guide and recorded commentary explain the sights in English and German. You can take photos from the sundeck, buy drinks onboard, and on selected sailings leave the boat to visit Walhalla before returning later.

“Short but gorgeous cruise to Walhalla with the option to disembark and re-embark at a later time so you can hike up to see the monument. The boat speakers play information about the area and landmarks in English and German. Snacks and drinks available onboard. Overall great value for the experience.”

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