The 15 Best Private Tours in Germany

1.Private Reichstag and Glass Dome Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,226 reviews · 1h 30m · from $288Our pick

Review of Berlin’s private Reichstag and glass dome tour, with Brandenburg Gate history, government district sights, pricing, access tips, and honest drawbacks.

“From the instant we met our guide Tobias we were made to feel in safe hands. There was a really heavy downpour of rain, however Tobias guided us to places were we were shielded from the rain. He was extremely informative, and his delivery of the information was excellent; he has extensive knowledge. such an interesting tour, and one which was very much a highlight of our 4 day trip to Berlin. would highly recommend...don't forget your passport! Thanks again Tobias, lovely to meet someone who is so passionate about their work 🙏”

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2.Berlin Private Complete History All Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 474 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $253Top rated

Review of Berlin’s six-hour private history walk, covering Nazi and Cold War sites, Museum Island, expert guides, cost, pace, and practical tips.

“We had the best tour guide! Paul was exceptional—knowledgeable, engaging, and incredibly informative. He provided a wealth of historical and cultural insights at every major stop in Berlin. Thanks to him, we saw all the key landmarks, and at each location, Paul shared fascinating details and context that brought the city’s rich history to life. The walking pace was relaxed and tailored to our preferences, which made the day enjoyable and comfortable. We had full flexibility to decide how long we wanted to spend at each site. Paul’s deep understanding of Berlin’s history, as well as his awareness of different cultures and global perspectives, added an extra layer of depth…”

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3.Munich Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 469 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $112

Explore Munich with a private local guide, from Marienplatz and Frauenkirche to beer halls, parks, history, and lesser-known neighborhoods.

“Phillip is truly a local expert, passionate about his city and very charming too!. The off the beaten track tour was really eye opening. You would never imagine such parts of Munich. Cool, edgy places, beautiful nature and environmental regeneration and unusual and inspiring architecture.”

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4.Private Walking Tour Berlin Third Reich Hitler and World War II

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 360 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $192

Berlin private walking tour tracing Hitler, WWII, Nazi terror, resistance, the Holocaust, and the city’s road back to democracy.

“Ariel the tour guide was on time and helpful in showing us how to navigate the Hbf in Berlin. He was knowledgeable and kept our interest most of the time but seemed to have his own agenda in parts. We would have preferred a native Berliner instead of him because he was an Israeli emigre.”

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5.Your private 3-hour Hamburg driving tour with a former policeman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $337

See Hamburg’s top sights by private car with a former policeman, local stories, flexible stops, snacks, and port or hotel pickup.

“We enjoyed seeing different parts of the city. Heiko Was great! We would recommend to friends and family”

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6.Strasbourg: Private City Sightseeing Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 294 reviews · from $171

Cruise Strasbourg’s Ill River on a private boat, passing Petite France, the cathedral, locks, Vauban Dam, and key city sights.

“Great experience, even stopped for a beer along the way!”

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7.Private Guided Classic Old Town E-Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 153 reviews · 1h 15m · from $77

Explore Erfurt’s old town by private e-rickshaw, with the cathedral, Old Synagogue, Krämerbrücke, photo stops, and local stories.

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8.Private Guided Rickshaw City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 143 reviews · from $33Best value

See Münster’s cathedral, Schloss, Prinzipalmarkt, Aasee, and old walls on a private rickshaw tour with local stories.

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9.Private Guided Circular City Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 129 reviews · 2 hours · from $218

Explore Stuttgart’s palace quarter, opera, Market Hall, and city center on a private two-hour walk with a flexible local guide.

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10.Private 3-Hour Tour with Castle Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 128 reviews · 3 hours · from $230

Explore Heidelberg’s old town, Old Bridge, Philosopher’s Walk, and castle ruins on a flexible private three-hour tour.

“We enjoyed our day with Isabella. She was easy to talk with, showed us all around Heildelberg. She was knowledgable and kind. The castle is amazing and the history behind it was fascinating.”

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11.Former Government District Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 1h 30m · from $117

Explore Bonn’s former government district, Adenauer monument, UN Campus, and postwar landmarks on a private 90-minute walking tour.

“Unser Guide war super, seine Fühung unfassbar lehrreich, sehr unterhaltsam & kurzweilig, wir können ihn nur weiterempfehlen.”

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12.Private Sport Boat Tour – Speed, Fun & Skyline

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · 1h 15m · from $329

Race the Main, take in Frankfurt’s skyline, and enjoy a private 75-minute speedboat tour with a captain and welcome drink.

“Really enjoyed the sightseeing by boat, speed boat option definitely was worth it. We got some lovely apple wine as welcome drink and even could put on our own music. 75min of fun!”

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13.Braunschweig: Private City Walking Tour with Certified Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 35 reviews · from $113

Explore Braunschweig’s Burgplatz, Hanseatic Old Town, cathedral, lion statue, and quirky architecture on a private guided walk.

“der Stadtrundgang mit dem Guide hat uns sehr gut gefallen, es gab viele tolle Informationen”

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14.Munich History Tour: Private & Personalized with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $111

Review of Munich’s private history walk, with custom sights, local tips, hotel pickup, pricing, pacing, and practical booking advice.

“Michelle was a wonderful guide who went at our speed, was a wealth of information and imparted her knowledge clearly. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with her.”

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15.Historic Dresden Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $240

Review of Dresden’s private 2-hour walking tour, with expert guides, royal sights, flexible timing, pricing, itinerary, and practical tips.

“We had a wonderful time on this tour! It was a great introduction to Dresden, both the historical sites and the history of the people and culture as well. Seema was an excellent tour guide and really brought the city to life!”

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