Germany · TOURS IN ROSTOCK
The 13 best tours in Rostock you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Meet your German-speaking guide outside Rostock Tourist-Information for a 90-minute walk through the historic city center. You’ll see the Town Hall, learn how old and modern Rostock fit together, and gain useful context for the buildings around you. The tour costs $17 and includes the guide.
Travel by air-conditioned coach from Warnemünde or Rostock to Berlin, where a local guide leads you past Charlottenburg Palace, the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Museum Island, the Berlin Wall, and more. Expect about five guided hours in Berlin, a lunch break, and a careful return to your ship.
“What we loved best was our tour guide! He was truly so great. So informative and knowledgeable. There wasn’t one thing he missed.”
Meet your German-speaking guide at Rostock’s Rathaus beneath the griffin symbol for a private two-hour walk through the old town and harbor area. You’ll see the town hall, Gothic churches, medieval wall, university square, riverside boulevards, and tucked-away corners while keeping the focus on places, not a long lecture.
“Uns hat sehr gefallen, dass unser Guide uns wirklich gut herumgeführt hat. Andere hätten sicherlich 10 Minuten über die Hanse oder andere Themen gesprochen. Der Fokus lag hier wirklich auf einem Rundgang und keiner allzu tiefen Geschichtsstunde, wodurch die Tour sehr angenehm war :)”
Meet your skipper at Yachthafen Hohe Düne for a 30-minute to seven-hour yacht trip on the Baltic Sea. You can help set the sails and steer, or simply relax. Routes may head toward Kühlungsborn, Darß, Warnemünde, cruise liners, or central Rostock. English and German guidance is available for groups of up to 12.
“Skipper Kai ist toll! Als nicht erfahrene Seglerin konnte ich wunderbar von seinen Erläuterungen profitieren. Kai ist superentspannt und kann sehr gut erklären und nimmt sich auch viel Zeit für Nichtsegler. Man fühlt sich extrem sicher bei ihm und er weiß, was er tut. Ich mochte seine Art. Und natürlich, dass er uns immer wieder das Boot hat steuern lassen. Wir hatten einen Traumsegeltag auf einer großen Yacht. Wenn das Charterunternehmen jetzt noch Getränke oder zumindest Mineralwasser für seine Gäste bereit hielte, wäre das eine nette Servicegeste und dem Preis angemessen.”
Meet the Boat-Now Rostock team, learn the simple controls, and steer a quiet electric boat on the Warnow River. You need no driver’s license, and the private boat fits up to six people around cushioned seats and a table. Choose one, two, or three hours, with a life vest included.
Travel from your Warnemünde cruise ship to Berlin by air-conditioned bus, see the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, and major historic sites, then visit Sachsenhausen with an expert guide. Guides such as Nick, Campbell, Johnny, and Walid have led memorable days, but expect long bus rides and a fast pace.
“Walks was incredible and very informative. He supplied information about all the history”
Join a trained actor portraying Rostock’s executioner for a 1.5-hour walking tour through the old town. Hear about criminal justice, punishments, torture, and strange customs such as the sparrow tax and street cleaning. The tour is in German, costs $16 per person, and meets beneath the town hall arcades.
“Viele geschichtliche Informationen wurden super vermittelt. Es hat uns Spaß gemacht, zuzuhören. Die Zeit grenzt an viel zu schnell. Diese Tour ist wirklich zu empfehlen. Die Dresdener. 😉”
Take the wheel of a one-person Wenckstern mini hot rod for a three-hour guided drive through Rostock and Warnemünde. After a safety briefing, you follow your guide through the old town, along the Warnow, past the city harbor, and toward the coast. Helmets, vests, water, a photo stop, and a final drink are included. A driving license and strict zero-alcohol rule apply.
“The tour was fantastic. We thought the ad said the location was much closer to the cruise port so that may need to be clarified in the ad. Also the cost for a tunnel toll should be included in price. We were all more than fine paying but would have preferred that charge was included in booking.”
You drive a one-person Wenckstern Hot Rod through Rostock and nearby countryside with a guide such as Sven leading the group. Expect a safety briefing, test drive, helmet, vest, water, and two hours of eye-catching motoring. A valid B-class car license is required, and the tour is for adults only.
“Super fun driving the hot rods around the city and countryside. Sven was very thorough explaining how to drive and used hand signals that made us feel safe as a group. We had a blast!!!”
Join a German-speaking guide at MÆNNERHOBBY Brennerei & Brauerei for a 45-minute look at copper stills, distillate and liqueur production, and the bottling line. Afterward, taste the house spirits at your own pace at the tasting bar. Groups are limited to 20, and the tour is wheelchair accessible.
Join a German-speaking guide at MÆNNERHOBBY Brennerei & Brauerei for a close look at the BrauKon brewing area, raw materials, brewhouse, storage, and automated bottling line. You will taste several Moin! beers and hear a few stories about MÆNNERHOBBY. The tour is about 45 minutes, wheelchair accessible, and open to visitors aged 16 and older.
“The tour was short, crisp and very interesting. I got a good overview of how beer is made up close and personal.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Warnemünde Cruise Center, then ride the train and tram to Rostock for a 2.25-hour walking tour. See the university, Town Hall, city gates, and St. Mary’s astronomical clock. Public transport and church admission are included, with free time afterward.
“The guide, although very friendly, lacked emotion and sparkle, her tone of voice was very low and it was difficult to follow her.”
Join a private guide, including Jana, for a two-hour walk through Rostock’s New Market Square, churches, old fortifications, Stone Gate, and university quarter. You’ll hear about the Hanseatic League, WWII rebuilding, and the city’s seafaring role. The tour runs in English or German for up to 15 people, with some on-the-spot customization.
“Großartig. Jana hat uns wunderbar durch die Stadt geführt und hatte wirklich sehr schöne Insider für uns auf Lager. Klare Empfehlung!”
Pick a river, a century or a beer hall.
