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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Germany

745 tours  ·  from $2 a head

Everything with a guide, a boat or a coach attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Berlin: Reichstag, Dome and Government District Guided Tour - Starting at Bundestag station and the government district
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Berlin: Reichstag, Dome and Government District Guided Tour

Berlin: 1-Hour City Tour by Boat with Guaranteed Seating - Friedrichstraße and the first stretch of river
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Berlin: 1-Hour City Tour by Boat with Guaranteed Seating

Hamburg: Sex and Crime in St. Pauli Tour for Ages 18+ - The Reeperbahn, Herbertstrasse, and the red light district
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Hamburg: Sex and Crime in St. Pauli Tour for Ages 18+

3.Sex and Crime in St. Pauli Tour for Ages 18+

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15,447 reviews

Explore St. Pauli’s red light district, Zur Ritze’s boxing cellar, Herbertstrasse, local crime stories, and Hamburg nightlife in two hours.

“My girlfriend and I loved every minute of the tour! Johanna was an excellent guide making it a really fun yet informative tour. The two hours flew by!”

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Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour - From Hackescher Markt to Museum Island
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Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour

6.Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour

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

Berlin’s key sights and difficult past come alive on this affordable 3.5-hour walk from Museum Island to Checkpoint Charlie.

“Jonathan is a great and knowledgeable guide. Did a great job showing and explaining all of Berlin’s top attractions. He offers a warm welcoming introduction to the city with great humor.”

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Berlin: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Live Commentary - Starting at Kurfürstendamm or choosing a central stop
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Berlin: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Live Commentary

Berlin: Government District around the Reichstag Guided Tour - Starting at the Futurium and the Spree
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Berlin: Government District around the Reichstag Guided Tour

8.Government District around the Reichstag Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8,447 reviews

Tour Berlin’s government quarter from the Futurium to the Reichstag, with stories of the Wall, modern architecture, politics, and photo stops.

“We were able to book this tour very last minute and glad we did so. The tour takes you from the Brandenburg Gate, through the area around the Reichstag that houses the representatives and different ministries and then allows you access to the "Plenarsaal", the room where the German Bundestag meets. The grand finale of the tour was the hike up the glass dome of the Reichstag. Our tour guide was phenomenal and the information was well presented and fascinating. I had booked the tour in German, so I can't speak for the English speaking guides, but the content presented and the price makes this an experience you don't want…”

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Berlin: Reichstag, Plenary Chamber, Cupola & Government Tour - Why the modern buildings matter
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Berlin: Reichstag, Plenary Chamber, Cupola & Government Tour

9.Reichstag, Plenary Chamber, Cupola & Government Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8,422 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $18

Walk Berlin’s government district, enter the Reichstag plenary chamber, and enjoy free time in Norman Foster’s glass dome for $18.

“Firstly, we booked this tour in English but it was cancelled a few days beforehand, therefore we had to re-book it in German as we really wanted to go into the Reichstag building. We had to agree via email that we accepted no translation would be available. However, our guide Tobias translated everything in a brief summary which we didn’t expect. He asked us if we wanted to go into the plenary chamber for the 45min German presentation. Even though we wouldn’t understand it, we wanted to go inside for the experience. He authorised it with a staff member that we could leave after 10mins if we’d had enough. This…”

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Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle-Fairytale Day Tour from Munich - Linderhof Palace, the small royal surprise
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Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle-Fairytale Day Tour from Munich

10.Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle-Fairytale Day Tour from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,275 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Review of the Munich day tour to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, with honest advice on price, walking, castle tickets, timing, and winter visits.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our day. The guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. The only downside was we felt rushed through both castles. The bus we travelled on was quite new and well equipped. We could buy water, juice and even beer! The driver was excellent and we felt safe at all times Thank you Viator”

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Hamburg: 2-Hour XXL Port of Hamburg Cruise Tour - Starting at the St. Pauli Landungsbrücken
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Hamburg: 2-Hour XXL Port of Hamburg Cruise Tour

Hamburg: Line A Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Starting at Landungsbrücken and meeting the harbor
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Hamburg: Line A Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

12.Line A Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,958 reviews · 1 day · from $24

See Hamburg’s harbor, Alster, Speicherstadt, HafenCity, and Reeperbahn on a flexible one-day bus tour with 11-language audio.

“It was great experience. However, There were Japanese and Chinese audio guide available, but not Korean language service. It would be lovely if Korean audio guide is also available! otherwise perfect!”

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Berlin: Third Reich and Cold War 2 Hour Walking Tour - Starting at Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag
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Berlin: Third Reich and Cold War 2 Hour Walking Tour

13.Third Reich and Cold War 2 Hour Walking Tour

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

Trace Berlin from Nazi rule to the Cold War on a lively 2-hour walk covering the Reichstag, Berlin Wall, Holocaust Memorial, and Checkpoint Charlie.

“Jimmy was an incredible guide! The pace was perfect, he had so much interesting history to tell us, with great stories. He was so easy to listen to and learn from and was also funny. He was happy to answer questions. Highly recommend!!!”

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Leipzig: City History Canal Sightseeing Tour on a Motorboat - Starting at Leipzig City Harbor
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Leipzig: City History Canal Sightseeing Tour on a Motorboat

15.City History Canal Sightseeing Tour on a Motorboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,232 reviews · from $18

Cruise Leipzig’s canals past Plagwitz, Buntgarnwerke, Palmengartenwehr, and Karl Heine Canal on a scenic 70-minute motorboat tour.

“The ride is very enjoyable with beautiful views of the city and the lovely nature. An absolute must for boat lovers! The guide was very charismatic and funny, but I didn't understand all the explainations due to my poor German.”

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