Germany · CITY TOURS
The 15 best city tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
One hour on the Spree with guaranteed seating, multilingual audio guide, and views of Berlin's Reichstag, Cathedral, and Museum Island.
“This trip is excellent value for money. Not crowed either, you can sit both up and downstairs.”
70-minute motorboat tour from Leipzig harbor, past Plagwitz, textile mills and flood defenses. Guided views, German live commentary.
“Very nice trip, the guide was fabulous. It was a cozy sailing trip, nice area but also a little bit the same all the way.”
Ride a Rhine panoramic cruise in Cologne for $23. See the cathedral and bridges from the water, with German and English audio plus onboard drinks.
“Great boat trip giving excellent views of the waterfront”
Hop on an open-top Berlin bus for major landmarks like Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie, with 13-language audio and free Wi-Fi.
“Great bus tour around the city - we saw so much & element so much too”
A 3-hour bus and walk through Potsdam’s royal sights, from the Dutch Quarter and Alexandrowka to Sanssouci terraces and Frederick II.
“I really enjoyed the tour - I selected the english speaking option, and had access to a thorough and informative audio guide while on the bus. During the 3 walking parts of the tour, the guide gave me a pamphlet in english with all the relevant information, and he was happy to answer any questions I might have / explain the sights in english for me. I had a wonderful time and would really recommend this experience to anybody wanting a 2-3h overview of the town of Potsdam, with a chance to then explore further on their own depending on the sights they found most interesting.”
A 1 hour Rhine cruise from Düsseldorf’s Rheinwerft with bilingual commentary, panoramic Old Town views, and drinks and snacks onboard.
“We met the loveliest woman at the ticket office who allowed us to change our booked time for an earlier trip after our flight was changed. We appreciate this so much and it really helped us relax and enjoy the experience. The boat itself was lovely and we enjoyed a cocktail while cruising the Rhine. A definite when visiting Dusseldorf to get a different view of the city.”
2-hour guided walk through Bremen’s center, from the UNESCO town hall and Roland to Böttcherstraße and the old Schnoor quarter for $14.
“Hans, our guide was simply amazing. Friendly and engaging like everyone I encountered in Bremen. It seems to be a truly friendly welcoming city. Plenty of chances to ask questions, time to really look at things. And such great value at around a little more than 10 euro!”
Freiburg’s old town in 1.5 hours: Gässle lanes, Bächle waterways, Münster gargoyles, and the morning farmers market, with a guide.
“Very good to cover the basics of the old town. Very friendly and knowledgeable guide!”
Lübeck Splash Bus turns into a boat for a 1-hour Trave cruise with live German stories, views of towers, and Holsten Gate.
“It was cold and wet out, wish the defroster was on so my pictures would have turned out.”
Hop on the Nuremberg Bimmelbahn city tour for a 40-minute loop from Market Square, past the Imperial Castle and Schöner Brunnen.
“If you have someone in your party with decreased mobility, this is a great way to go! If all participants are fully mobile and willing to walk, I would pass and explore the city on foot. Now that I’ve done both, I can say with certainty this is my recommendation :).”
Walk Nuremberg’s city wall tunnels and Imperial Castle secret passages, learning why the city resisted invasion on a 1-hour guided tour.
“It was exciting and informative. I have the feeling to have learned a kind of history below the surface.”
Old Town walk and air-conditioned bus loop in Leipzig. See Nikolai Church, Mädler Passage, Plagwitz canals, and the Battle of Nations.
“Short walking tour got us thru most of the sights in the old town then the tour bus thru the suburbs was very interesting. Got to see some interesting parts of Leipzig along waterways that I wouldn't have seen otherwise. Got to make it back to those spots after the tour was over. Tour guide was very good switching back and forth between English and German.”
Walk Dresden’s royal baroque landmarks, visit the restored Frauenkirche, and tour the Semperoper with a guided visit and audio in German.
“Unsere Tourbegleitung war super. Mit viel Wissen und Geschichten hat sie unseren Rundgang kurzweilig gestaltet.”
Join a 1.5-hour German city walk through Munich’s Old Town, from Marienplatz to Viktualienmarkt, ending with beer garden atmosphere.
Enjoy a 1-hour River Spree cruise from Hackescher Markt to Berlin’s key landmarks, with 8-language audio and roofed comfort.
“Our boat tour was cancelled and i received fantastic help in finding availability for the next tour or either taking a voucher for something else. However after choosing to stay on the boat tour it was a lovely experience with very helpful and friendly staff. The commentary was also very clear and informative.”
Every kind of German day out, and the best of each.
