Germany · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
The 15 best train experiences 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.
Dachau from Munich by train and bus with an English-speaking guide. 3-hour memorial tour, transport included, about 5 hours.
“Jake was very knowledgeable about this time in history, respectful and supportive with this heavy topic. He was able to guide our group through this location with sensitivity and compassion. Highly recommended experience”
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 :).”
Bimmelbahn city tour in Würzburg: 40 minutes, audio in six languages, and views of the Residence, Cathedral, and Marienberg Castle.
“A great way to see the city. The staff were smiley and friendly.”
See Regensburg’s top sights in 45 minutes by electric Bimmelbahn, with a multi-language audio guide and panoramic glazed-car views.
“Streckenführung nahezu ohne Altstadt, sehr lieblos aneinandergereihte Texte”
Dachau from Munich by train: 5-hour guided memorial tour with entrance, museum exhibits, and a 22-min English documentary.
“Very interesting & informative tour. The guide Mat seemed to be all over the subject of Dachau & the World Wars. He was very obliging with questions from the tour.”
Half-day guided Dachau Memorial tour from Munich with smooth train travel, small group and licensed guide, plus museum time.
“We were lucky enough to go in January or slower season. It was just us 2 and the guide. Less tourists and more time to take in what happened there. Our guide was excellent.”
Half-day guided Dachau tour from Munich by train with a small-group guide, round-trip transport, and English explanations at the memorial.
“Very somber experience that was incredibly educational and a stark reminder of what humanity is capable of. I would recommend this experience to everyone who could stomach it as the energy is palpable as soon as you walk through the gate, and can feel quite intense at times. Our guide James was amazing, telling the stories of Dachau during the rise of the 3rd Reich and during the course of WW2 and after. There were many other tour groups there and James did a great job ushering us through the different areas in a way where it never felt like we were waiting in a queue for too long. He…”
Munich to Nuremberg by train with a guide, Old Town sights, Kaiserburg views, and Nazi rally grounds context in one long day.
“The old town. Scott is a very knowledgeable guide and he made this trip fun while giving great insight in the history of Nuremberg and the Nazi party. I highly recommend”
A 9-hour Munich train day trip to Nuremberg, with a guided old town walk and a thoughtful tour of the Nazi rally grounds.
“the tour was very informative. loved the old town and transportation. the guide was great. highly recommend”
Walk through Nuremberg’s nuclear bunker under the main station, learn WWII to Cold War threats, and feel life underground on a 75-minute guided tour.
“Auf jeden Fall interessant und sehenswert. Unser Führer hat es geschafft, die Atmosphäre des Bunkers mit Humor und einer großen Portion gesundem Menschenverstand auszugleichen.”
Private Sachsenhausen tour from Berlin by train with hotel pickup, a licensed memorial guide, and time to reflect at the grounds.
“Our Guide Paul was wonderful and we learned so much about history and Hitler's rise to Power. The only downside, which is why I rated it a 4, is there was a lot of walking getting to and from the Train to the Camp,. That was remedied by hiring a couple of Taxi's.”
Private Potsdam day trip from Berlin by train, with a guide through Dutch Quarter, Sanssouci exteriors, and Cold War sites. Palace entry not included.
“We got a super cool personalized tour, and our guide Glen was fantastic! We also got to learn how to navigate the German transit system. Glen learned what we were interested in, as our entire Europe trip had been WWII-focused, and really gave us details and insight around Potsdam, and the events and people that led up to both World Wars. Potsdam had a significant part to play, which I definitely did not know. There is also some beautiful and unique architecture around Potsdam, which I loved taking pictures of. Glen was very friendly and super knowledgeable, if you are looking for an excellent private tour to Potsdam definitely book…”
Salzburg history and food day trip from Munich with train add-on. Small private guide, schnitzel lunch, Mozart stops, tastings, free time.
“I purchased the Fork and Walk tour with train ticket add-on. My trip was originally scheduled for 9:30 but I was asked if we could accommodate moving our tour up to 8:55 departure time which we agreed. An email advised I would receive our train tickets via email. Payment was applied to my card on Saturday March 22. I never received an email with tickets. Phone number temporarily unavailable, office not open over weekend and opens at 9 am Monday after the confirmed departure time of 8:55. I spoke to Viator and discussed if I miss that early train then tour guide will think I missed tour and I will…”
Private guided Lübeck day trip from Hamburg by train with a 2-course lunch, local tips, and flexible pacing.
“Deniz showed up on time at the hotel and we started our wonderful journey to Lubeck at my pace and in no hurry. The transfer by train was an an enjoyable experience both there and back to Hamburg. Deniz asked questions of what I was interested in seeing and doing and tailored the day to my interests. He shared his knowledge of Lubeck during our walking tour and we took a very nice break to eat some cake at a very famous marzipan cafe which was excellent. For an older guy with arthritis in both knees I found the tour itself was perfect. Deniz was did an outstanding job taking…”
A private half-day from Berlin to Sachsenhausen with expert narration, plus Topography of Terror and Berlin’s Holocaust memorial sites.
“The visit to the concentration camp was a profoundly striking experience, and the guidance of the guide Sara made all the difference. With a lot of sensitivity, respect and historical knowledge, she managed to convey the importance of the place without ever losing empathy and care for the group. His clear way of explaining the facts, coupled with a humane and welcoming attitude, made the visit even more meaningful and reflective. Sara demonstrated professionalism, mastery of content and, above all, a great commitment to memory and education. It was an unforgettable and extremely enriching experience thanks to his performance.Auto-translated”
Every kind of German day out, and the best of each.
