Top 4 Tours in Trier

1.Cochem: Panoramic Cruise on the Moselle River

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,004 reviews · 1 hour · from $16Our pick

Spend one relaxed hour on the Moselle River, taking in Cochem Castle, vineyards, and timbered villages from the water. German and English commentary points out local sights and town history. You can buy snacks and drinks aboard, including wine, coffee, desserts, and apple pie, while enjoying open views and space for photos.

“The boat cruise was nicely paced and lovely - a beautiful, sunny day and a relaxing boat ride along the Moselle. I appreciated the occasional highlights along the way given in both German and English.”

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2.Guided City Walk with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 979 reviews · 2 hours · from $43Top rated

Meet Simon near Porta Nigra for a two-hour, barrier-free walk through Trier’s Roman and medieval center. Taste five regional wines in warmer months, or four mulled wines in winter when enough people register, with each pour linked to a city site or local story. Breadsticks, water, and a restaurant wine voucher are included.

“Great information from our guide together with delicious wine.”

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3.Guided Old Town Highlights and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 687 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $16

Meet your German-speaking guide outside the Mercure Hotel by the Porta Nigra for a 90-minute walk through Trier. You’ll connect Roman ruins, medieval streets, the cathedral, Main Market, and Karl Marx’s former home. Guides such as Patrick and Herbert are known for clear explanations, humor, and thoughtful answers.

“Patrick hat uns unterhaltsam an seinem großen Wissen teilhaben lassen.”

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4.Discovery Tour – Germany’s Oldest Wine Cellar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 218 reviews · 1 hour · from $20

Explore Trier’s Roman-era wine cellar, built around 330 AD as a storage building for citizens of the imperial city. A German-speaking guide explains its past, then serves two selected house wines. The one-hour tour suits visitors who want a compact taste of Trier’s wine culture, though wheelchair access is not available.

“Gesamteindruck gut. Ich hätte mir mehr Informationen zum einzigartigen historischen Keller gewünscht. Der Wein und das Weingut standen im Vordergrund.”

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