15 Tours & Day Trips Across Germany

1.Reichstag, Dome and Government District Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18,288 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $18Our pick

Guided visit to Berlin’s Reichstag, Plenarsaal and dome with rooftop views, political context, and a free dome registration for about 2 hours.

“Learnt a lot about German history and its path to democracy, I recommend it.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17,793 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

2-hour Hamburg St Pauli sex and crime tour for ages 18+. Visit Zur Ritze, a basement boxing club, and end on the Reeperbahn.

“I had a great tour of the St. Pauli area with Axel. He had a lot of stories to share about Hamburg and the area and we went to quite a few interesting places that an ordinary tourist may usually miss. I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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3.1-Hour City Tour by Boat with Guaranteed Seating

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 16,993 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

1-hour Spree cruise with guaranteed seating, multilingual audio, and views of the Reichstag and Berlin Cathedral, from $25.

“There was so many sights & buildings to see from the river cruise which had really comfortable seats & the staff were great too. Highly recommend this cruise.”

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4.Semperoper Tickets and Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12,102 reviews · 45 min · from $18

A 45-minute guided Semperoper tour in Dresden with skip-the-line entry, reconstructed rooms, and a close look at the house’s acoustics.

“The most knowledgeable guide we have ever had. Professional. Friendly.”

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5.Boat Tour Along the River Spree

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 11,252 reviews · 2h 15m · from $34

Float past Berlin’s government district and palaces on a 2.25-hour Spree cruise with audio in 12 languages for $34.

“Cool activity for families, also convenient with audio guides available.”

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6.Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9,624 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24.19Top rated

A 3.5-hour guided walk through Berlin’s biggest landmarks, from Prussian roots to the Nazi era and the Cold War, for $24.19.

“Tour takes you to most important landmarks in Berlin - the information & history given by our tour guide Giles was excellent.”

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7.Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Live Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 8,579 reviews · 1 day · from $22

Hop-on hop-off Berlin with live German and English commentary, covering Potsdamer Platz, Unter den Linden, Brandenburg Gate, and more.

“Great time, the guide was very informative and funny. Was really impressed how she changed between languages with ease. Great way to see Berlin.”

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8.Reichstag, Plenary Chamber, Cupola & Government Tour

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

German guided tour of Berlin's government district, including Reichstag plenary chamber, glass dome, roof terrace views, and Wall Memorial.

“Really great tour. Very informative. The tour guide was able to capture my attention throughout, partially because he had a voice and offered a few personal insights. The lecture in the plenary room was of high quality. Well worth it.”

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9.Third Reich & Cold War Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8,378 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Berlin in 2 hours: Third Reich and Cold War sites, 200 m of the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, and memorial stops.

“Super interesting tour: our guide was really knowledgeable and was able to summarize all the relevant facts linked to the tour. Really recommended!”

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10.City History Canal Sightseeing Tour on a Motorboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,671 reviews · 1h 10m · from $18

Glide Leipzig’s canals on a 70-minute motorboat tour, passing Baedeker, Plagwitz, flood defenses, industrial mills, and the Stelzenhaus for $18.

“Nice boat ride, beautiful surroundings, knowledgable and funny guide, wirth making the tour!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,275 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95.34

Munich day trip to Linderhof and Neuschwanstein with guided tours, UNESCO stops, coach transport, and optional small-group upgrade with tickets.

“Fanstatic trip with family. We had Pedro the tour guide looked after the whole group well despite the group was huge. He recommended a tasty lunch at Alpenstuben Restaurant which served great food with great service !!”

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12.2-Hour XXL Port of Hamburg Cruise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,979 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

2-hour Hamburg Port cruise through locks and docks, with HafenCity and Elbphilharmonie views, live German guide, multilingual app.

“I enjoyed the tour and laid back atmosphere. Interesting information too.”

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

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

See Hamburg’s port, Speicherstadt, Alster villas, and the Reeperbahn from a red double-decker with GPS audio in 11 languages.

“The tour bus was good,no complaints. The tour operators were very helpful and polite.”

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14.The Original Night Watchman Tour in Lantern Light

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,653 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $17Best value

A 1.5-hour lantern-lit night watchman walk through Dresden’s biggest landmarks, with eerie stories, a small liqueur, and easy photo stops.

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15.Third Reich & WWII Walking Tour

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

Trace Hitlers rise in Munich on a 2.5-hour WWII walking tour. Stops include Hofbräuhaus, Feldherrnhalle, Königsplatz, plus White Rose.

“Very nice tour , you can learn many things about ww2 and Munich. It was outside and the weather was very cold , bring warm clothing.”

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