GERMANY HISTORY TOURS
Good germany history tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Cruise Leipzig’s canals past Plagwitz, Buntgarnwerke, and historic villas on a 70-minute motorboat tour for $18.
“Interesting but not as vsried as i had hoped. The tour 8nly covers a snall area of the city and the boots could use a roif when it rains”
Explore Leipzig’s landmarks, legends, music, and modern history on a lively 90-minute German walking tour for $17.
Cruise from Wannsee to Potsdam past palaces, bridges, and lakes. See Prussian history, enjoy bilingual commentary, and relax for three hours.
“We were able to spend 3 hours in Potsdam which we enjoyed”
Explore Heidelberg after dark with a night watchman, medieval stories, old lanes, castle views, and a 1.5-hour private walking tour.
“Die Tour mit Konrad durch HD hat uns als Gruppe begeistert. Info toll rübergebracht weiter so !”
Explore Hamburg’s historic center in two hours with a local guide, from the town hall and Speicherstadt to St. Michael’s Church.
“Excellent tour with about 20 people. Guide was excellent and provided great history and information regarding Hamburg . He was very patient. I would recommend”
Explore Dresden’s Baroque center on a two-hour German walking tour covering the Frauenkirche, Zwinger, castle, cathedral, and Semper Opera.
“Es war eine informative Führung mit einer gutgelaunten Natalie, die sehr viel geschichtliches Wissen hat. Man hat ihre Leidenschaft für ihre Aufgabe gespürt.”
Explore Nazi Berlin on a two-hour guided walk covering Luftwaffe headquarters, Gestapo ruins, Soviet memorials, and Hitler’s bunker site.
“The leader was very good. He showed us the important locations of the Third Reich. The time taken was perfect.”
Explore Bamberg’s beer story, UNESCO sights, Frankish customs, and optional tasting on this lively 1.5-hour German-language tour.
“Pünktlich, sehr netter Guide mit viel Fachwissen, toll erklärt!”
Explore Trier’s Roman roots, medieval center, Porta Nigra, Cathedral, Main Market, and Karl Marx’s home on a lively 90-minute tour.
“Patrick hat uns unterhaltsam an seinem großen Wissen teilhaben lassen.”
Review of Berlin’s Charité history tour, covering 300 years of medicine, Nobel winners, Nazi-era history, and the Animal Anatomical Theatre.
Explore Cologne’s Old Town beerhouses, taste four Kölsch beers, and learn local customs, brewing history, and city traditions from a lively guide.
“the guide was super knowledgeable and showed us some awesome spots that we would never have known about without him.”
Walk Berlin from Potsdamer Platz to Museum Island, tracing Nazi, Cold War, royal, and modern history with a private guide.
“J’ai tout aimé ,guide formidable ,on ne sent surtout pas la marche vu l’explication fantastique des monuments et de l’histoire en général .incroyable moment”
Ride Erfurt’s historic tram for 90 minutes, see key sights and Art Nouveau districts, and hear lively German commentary for $25 per person.
Review of Berlin’s six-hour private history walk, covering Nazi, Cold War, and city landmarks with expert guides and flexible pacing.
“Learning about the history of Berlin, from a knowledgeable and experienced guide was fantastic. I can’t imagine visiting this city without knowing the details of it’s complex history.”
Explore Bamberg’s old town, taste smoked beer and local treats, and learn about brewing traditions on this two-hour German-language tour.
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