The 15 Best Walking Tours in Germany

1.Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour

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

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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2.Third Reich and Cold War 2 Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,830 reviews · from $23

Walk about 2 kilometers through Berlin with a live English or German-speaking guide. You’ll connect the Third Reich and Cold War at the Reichstag, Hitler’s Bunker, the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, and more. Guides such as Hannah, Jimmy, Ru, and Mikhail are known for clear storytelling, good pacing, and thoughtful answers.

“James is an excellent communicator- he is very knowledgeable and has a very clear delivery. We really enjoyed the tour and recommend it to others Thank you James Jeremy and Lucy from Somerset UK”

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3.Third Reich & WWII Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,181 reviews · 2.5 hours - 165 minutes · from $31

Walk through Munich’s role in Hitler’s rise and the Third Reich with guides such as Michael, Steve, Alex, Josh, and Danielle. The 2.5-hour route covers the Hofbräuhaus, Feldherrnhalle, Königsplatz, and the White Rose movement. Expect serious history, frequent stops, and plenty of time for questions.

“Excellent Munich walking tour. Alex was an outstanding guide. Very knowledgeable, well prepared, and clearly passionate about the history. The pace was just right, and he took the time to answer questions in depth without slowing the group. Informative, engaging, and well worth the time. Highly recommended.”

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4.Discover Berlin Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,998 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $23

Spend 2 to 4 hours walking central Berlin with a live English or German guide. See Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Museum Island, Bebelplatz, the Berlin Wall, and Hitler’s bunker site. Guides such as Anja, Philipp, Gregor, and Tobi add history, family stories, humor, and useful tips for the rest of your visit.

“Luisa our guide was very friendly & engaging. She had great knowledge & was very passionate & informative about the history of the area & country overall”

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5.Berlin’s Best: 2 Hour Walking Tour Third Reich and the Cold War

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,486 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Follow an English-speaking guide from Brandenburg Gate to Checkpoint Charlie, covering the Reichstag, Hitler’s bunker, the Holocaust Memorial, the Berlin Wall, and Nazi and Cold War sites. Guides such as Glen, Maggie, Mikey, and Peter F. use clear stories, historical images, and room for questions. Expect a brisk outdoor walk for up to 30 people.

“2 hour history walk through Berlin landmarks, focus on the city's history leading to WWII (rise or Nazism), post war and cold war.”

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6.Hidden Backyards Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,360 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Walk through Berlin-Mitte’s Spandauer Vorstadt with a live English or German guide. See Haus Schwarzenberg, Hackesche Höfe, Rosenhöfe, Sophienkirche, Auguststraße, and Heckmann-Höfe while learning how the area changed from a Jewish center into one of Berlin’s most creative neighborhoods. Guides such as Nick, Nicolas, Susanne, and Lydia are known for lively historical storytelling.

“Feeling so lucky to have met Minit, our tour guide and participated the tour. I had learnt a lot. Highly recommended”

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7.Third Reich Walking Tour Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,291 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Walk from Radius Tours to Königsplatz, Odeonsplatz, the Hofbräuhaus, Old Town Hall, and Marienplatz while learning how Hitler and the Nazi Party rose in Munich. Guides such as Michael, Jake, Nicola, and Aileen use stories and historic photos to explain the city’s role in the Third Reich. The tour is outdoors and limited to 25 people.

“Jake gave lots of helpful information. He was humorous and connected with the people on the tour. He was sensitive to the comfort of the group - getting us into the sun to try to stay warm too (it was bitter cold outside!). He helped paint a picture why/how/where the Third Reich rose to power in Munich.”

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8.Third Reich Berlin: Hitler and WWII Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,301 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $24

Spend three hours walking central Berlin’s key Third Reich and WWII sites, from Friedrichstrasse and the Reichstag to Hitler’s bunker, Wilhelmstrasse, and the Topography of Terror. Guides such as Maria, Paul, Ru, Chris, and Ciarán explain the rise of Hitler, wartime Berlin, resistance, and the regime’s final days. Expect about 5,000 brisk steps outdoors.

“Excellent knowledge and really interesting tour. Ru was a fantastic guide and really gave a great overview of everything. Highly recommend this tour.”

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9.Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,202 reviews · 2 hours · from $14Best value

Spend two hours walking Bamberg’s UNESCO-listed center with a German-speaking guide. Expect the cathedral exterior, Old Court, New Residenz, Rose Garden, Old Town Hall, bridges, half-timbered houses, and Little Venice. Guides such as Christine and Werner bring local stories and medieval history to life, but the cathedral interior is not included.

“Trotz relativ großer Gruppe und Eiseskälte eine sehr schöne Stadttour mit wunderschönen Highlights Bambergs unter blauem Himmel. Vielen Dank für die vielen interessanten Informationen.”

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10.Walking Tour in German with Night Guard

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,922 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $18

Meet a costumed German-speaking night guard beneath Bremen’s Town Musicians statue. Over 1.5 hours, follow the lantern through Market Square, Böttcherstraße, and Schnoor while hearing tales of misconduct, old city rules, and life in Bremen around 1637. Guides such as Edwin add humor and theatrical flair.

“Der Nachtwächter war gut. Trotz Regen und 3 Grad hat er uns humorvoll durch Bremen geführt. Für mich, als Hörgeräteträger war er super zu verstehen.”

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11.City Center Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,709 reviews · 2 hours · from $14

Explore Bremen’s market square, UNESCO-listed town hall, Roland statue, Böttcherstraße, and the old Schnoor quarter on a 2-hour guided walk. English tours are available, with guides such as Pierre, Rima, Guido, and Hans praised for clear stories and humor. Expect about 2 kilometers over some cobblestones and tram tracks.

“My guide Pierre was super friendly and very knowledgeable. Was an interesting tour and I learnt a lot!”

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12.Old Town Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,416 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $18

Walk Nuremberg’s Old Town with an English- or German-speaking local guide, visiting Hauptmarkt, St. Sebaldus Church, Dürer’s House, Weissgerbergasse, and more. Guides such as Manfred, Claudia, Gabriele, and Kurt bring history, personal stories, old photographs, and humor to this well-paced 90-minute introduction.

“Great insights into the history of Germany overall, as well as the rich history of the region!”

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13.Old Town & Viktualienmarkt City Walk in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,304 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $23

Walk Munich’s historic center with a German-speaking guide such as Emanuela or Alexandra. In 90 minutes, you’ll see Marienplatz, Frauenkirche, the Hofbräuhaus, Theatine Church, Odeonsplatz, and Viktualienmarkt, with stories, local anecdotes, and time to browse market stalls or pause in the beer garden.

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14.City & Semperoper Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,293 reviews · from $31

Follow a German-speaking guide through Dresden’s Baroque center, from Dresden Castle and Frauenkirche to the Zwinger and Theaterplatz. The 170-minute tour includes guided visits to the castle, Zwinger, cathedral, and Semperoper. You also get German audio support, skip-the-ticket-line access, and a return to the original meeting point.

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15.Walking Tour with Fuggerei

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,245 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Walk through Augsburg’s old town with a German or English-speaking guide, visit the Fuggerei and Römerlager/Brechthaus, and follow stories of the Fugger family, Mozart, and Brecht. The two-hour route includes major fountains, Lech canals, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Bring headphones and a smartphone if you want the optional sound system.

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