The 11 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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5.City Highlights Historical Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 259 reviews · 45 min · from $17

Board the MS Bruckmadl beside the Historische Wurstkuchl for a 45-minute Danube cruise through Regensburg. You’ll pass beneath the 12th-century Stone Bridge, view St. Peter’s Cathedral and the Old Town from the water, and hear recorded commentary. Drinks and snacks are available onboard, while outside food and drinks are not allowed.

“Better audio, more information, menus available for drinks in every table,”

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6.Original Strudelrundfahrt

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 173 reviews · 50 min · from $17

Start beneath Regensburg’s Stone Bridge and cruise the Danube past historic buildings, green riverbanks, and the famous whirlpools. A German and English audio commentary explains the sights. The 50-minute round trip costs $17, with drinks and snacks available for an extra charge.

“Es war traumhaft schön wetter dazu strahlend blauer Himmel”

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7.Regensburg citytour rickshaw-pedicab

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 20 reviews · from $33

Ride through Regensburg’s old town in a private rickshaw with Attila or a fellow local driver. Expect about 60 minutes of sightseeing, pickup within 3 km, and views of the Old Town Hall, cathedral, Stone Bridge, and quieter lanes. The tour focuses on seeing more than hearing a long lecture, with German, English, or Turkish available.

“The rickshaw ride with Attila was great and a lot of fun. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to get to know a city in a comfortable and entertaining way. We would definitely do it again.”

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8.Private Walking Tour With Professional Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 16 reviews · 2 hours

Meet your private English- or German-speaking guide under the clock at Regensburg’s main train station. In two hours, walk through the UNESCO-listed Old Town, cross or view the Stone Bridge, see the Gothic cathedral and Thurn und Taxis Palace, and learn how Regensburg grew beside the river Regen. The tour is private for up to 15 people.

“Trivial, historical facts she told us were so interesting and helped us better understand life in Regensburg in the middle ages and 16th and 17th centuries.”

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9.Express Walk with a Local in 60 minutes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $93Top rated

Meet your local by Regensburg’s Old Stone Bridge for a fast-paced walk through the medieval center. You’ll see key sights such as St Peter Cathedral and Schloss St. Emmeram, hear stories about the city, and get personal tips for cafes, bars, and restaurants. Guides include Rainer and Ole, with English or German tours for up to eight people.

“Excellent tour with Rainer. He is a local who lives in old Regensburg. Knows all the shortcuts and history of city. Very personable. Highly recommend”

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10.Half-day trip to the Danube Gorge in Weltenburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 5 hours · from $148

Leave Regensburg in a private Mercedes with a German or English-speaking guide, stopping at Kelheim’s Liberation Hall before continuing to Weltenburg Monastery. You’ll have time for the Asam Church, monastery brewery, lunch, and Danube Gorge views. Guide Lothar has led several tours, sometimes adding local stops beyond the standard route.

“Durchführung mit Fahrzeug und Fremdenführer von airportLiner. Personal: aufgeschlossen, freundlich, eingehend auf Kundenwünsche. Wegen geringer Teilnehmerzahl wurden wir in einer S-Klasse Limousine chauffiert. Im Vorfeld hatte ich Zweifel wegen der Kosten. Im nachhinein war die Tour wertvoller als jeden Cent. Das Tour-Erlebnis wird nachhaltig in Erinnerung bleiben.”

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11.walking tour with italian wines and food tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 2h 30m · from $88

Walk Regensburg with Daniela or Andrea through the cathedral, Stone Bridge, Old Town Hall, and David and Goliath mural. Hear local legends and learn how the city connected to Italian wine routes, then meet Francesco for three Italian wines and Italian specialties at a central restaurant. A €10 same-day food credit is included.

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