13 Black Forest Tours, Compared

1.Black Forest Tour by car – start Offenburg or Freiburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 347 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $1,208.63Our pick

Private Black Forest tour by car from Offenburg or Freiburg, tailored in English with a warm guide, comfortable transport, and flexible stops.

“We had the most wonderful experience on our Black Forest tour with Simone! From the moment we met her, her warmth and positivity set the tone for a truly special day. She’s incredibly knowledgeable not just about the history and culture of the region, but also about the hidden gems that make the Black Forest so magical.”

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2.Baden-Baden, Black Forest and Strasbourg Day Trip from Frankfurt

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 297 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $354.43

A full-day coach trip from Frankfurt to Baden-Baden, Lake Mummelsee, and Strasbourg, with guided walking and an included Petite Train ride.

“I was traveling solo and I wanted to see as much as possible in my first visit to Germany. This small group tour certainly hit the mark…so much fun, beauty and information shared throughout this lovely day…and such a joy to see two countries in one day. The icing on the cake, our fabulous guide, Thomas. I would not hesitate to take another tour with him…he is extremely knowledgeable, very organized, kind, helpful…and a very safe driver. Thank you so very much for the wonderful day, Dawn”

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3.From Strasbourg: Black Forest and Baden Baden Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 95 reviews · 8 hours · from $253

Small-group day trip from Strasbourg to Baden-Baden, Mummelsee Lake, Black Forest viewpoints, and the Badischerweinstrasse wine route.

“Great trip to Baden Baden and nearby villages. We walked around the town, went to the Black Forest, did some hiking (just what the weather allowed), visited the Lake Mummulsee, drank local drinks and enjoyed awesome views of the wine road and its beautiful villages. The guide was a really kind and thoughtful Alsatian girl. It was flawless, a really amazing way to spend the day in Strasbourg.”

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4.Black Forest: Ravenna Gorge Hike, Self-Guided

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 44 reviews · 4 hours · from $5Best value

Self-guided Ravenna Gorge hike from Hinterzarten: waterfalls, mills, oldest chapel, cuckoo clock photos, and app navigation.

“This was a great tour and hike. Substantially more challenging than the description suggests, but completely worth it.”

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5.Baden-Baden, Black Forest, Strasbourg Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 35 reviews · 11 hours · from $347

11-hour guided trip from Frankfurt to Baden-Baden, the Black Forest, and Strasbourg, with Petit Train ride and Gothic cathedral time.

“Everything was good. It was unfortunate that when we got to the last destination, it was already evening so we cannot see a lot of stuff but not the guide’s fault.”

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6.The best in Baden-Baden surroundings and Black Forest. Start from Baden-Baden

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $903.59

Private 6-hour Baden-Baden and Black Forest loop with pickup: casino, abbey, roses, waterfall views, Mummelsee, and castle wine stop.

“Cezar Sanduleac was our guide for this tour. He was not very informative and seemed to be a little upset with my husband and I because we explored Baden-Baden when we arrived and saw some of the sights that were on the tour. He also did not like the fact that we are an older couple (76 and 81) and I was recovering from pneumonia and could not climb up hills rapidly because of shortness of breath. He cut several activities down to not at all or drive by rather than stop and let us explore. Very disappointed with the entire tour, especially given the high price and length of…”

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7.Black Forest. From Baden-Baden to Strasbourg. Two countries in one day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,192.74

One day from Baden-Baden to Strasbourg with Black Forest High Road views, Mummelsee, waterfalls, and Notre-Dame Cathedral, by private driver.

“Journey with Phillip was pleasant and Fun. Helped us in buying a Cuckoo clock and took us to a finest wine tasting place. Also he is Supportive in Nature.”

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8.Black Forest: Treetop Walk & Lookout Tower Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 19 reviews · 1 day · from $15

Walk the Black Forest treetops at Sommerberg in Bad Wildbad, climb a 40m tower for views, and slide a 55m tunnel when open.

“Dobry jest sam pobyt w naturze. Stacje z ciekawostkami że Szwarcwaldu tylko w dwóch językach. Dodatkowa atrakcja jaką jest zjeżdżalnia była zamknięta.”

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9.Feldberg: Guided Snowshoeing Tour in the Black Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 6 hours · from $46

Guided snowshoeing near Feldberg in the Black Forest, with a quick lesson, scouted trails, and a Todtnauer Hütte stop, plus gear provided.

“Begeisterung pur! Angefangen vom Guide, der alle sicher, souverän durch das Feldberg Winterparadies geführt hat bis zur Einkehr in der Todtnauer Hütte, alles entspannt, tolle Eindrücke von der Natur , alles in allem absolut gelungen!”

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10.romantic Black Forest & brewery, private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $290.80

Private Black Forest day trip from Frankfurt with Mummelsee lake views, Vogtsbauernhof, Alpirsbacher brewery tasting, waterfalls, and cuckoo clocks.

“Maik, gave us the option to visit Rothenburg instead of the Black Forest tour due to all the rain from the hurricane. We chose Rothenburg due to the days of rain they had. It was exceptional!! He planned for the rain and had umbrellas etc for us. There were many wonderful shops and beautiful historic buildings to visit and learn about. It was a perfect day thanks to Maik. He knew all the best places to see!! He went above and beyond!! He also helped us with a few other details of our stay in Germany to make the trip perfect! He had wonderful stories and history to tell us…”

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11.Black Forest Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $602.06

Private 8-hour Black Forest day trip from Heidelberg with round-trip pickup, waterfalls, Lake Mummelsee, cake, and an English guide.

“Our recent tour in the Black Forest with Henry was exceptional. Henry's expertise in helping to create a unique and personalized experience truly stood out. From snowy hikes to delightful dining experiences and engaging conversations, our small group had a wonderful day. The blend of nature, food, and camaraderie made this tour memorable. I highly recommend Henry for an unforgettable adventure in Germany's beautiful landscapes.”

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12.Private Full Day Tour in Baden’s Black Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $3,096.98

Private 6-hour Black Forest day from Karlsruhe with waterfalls, Mummelsee, and Sasbachwalden, led by guide Martin in English.

“Martin was great. Knowledgeable and very tuned to what we wanted to see and do. Highly recommend him and the tour.”

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13.Culture and Traditions Hike through the Black Forest with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $211.74

Small-group Black Forest hike from Triberg to Triberger Waterfall, plus local legends and the House of 1000 Clocks.

“Though our travel guide was very nice and informative about the area, I didn’t think the cost was equal to the experience. This hike was overpriced by at least 100euros per person.”

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