The 15 Best Tours in Germany

Berlin: Reichstag, Dome and Government District Guided Tour - Starting at Paul-Löbe-Allee and the U5 station

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

Tour Berlin’s Reichstag, plenary chamber, dome, and government district with a lively guide, practical tips, and sweeping city views.

“Our tour guide was from East Berlin and lived the story he told. It was an amazing experience. I feel so lucky we got to tour the Berlin Government complex by an individual who experienced communist Berlin. He was a wealth of knowledge. The Reichstag Dome was an amazing architectural design of asethitics and practicality. Great tour, great value, GREAT Guide.”

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Berlin: 1-Hour City Tour by Boat with Guaranteed Seating

2.1-Hour City Tour by Boat with Guaranteed Seating

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

Cruise Berlin’s Spree past the Reichstag, Cathedral, and Museum Island with guaranteed seating, multilingual audio, and good value at $25.

“This trip is excellent value for money. Not crowed either, you can sit both up and downstairs.”

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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 · from $295

Explore Hamburg’s St. Pauli red-light district, Zur Ritze boxing cellar, Herbertstrasse, gang lore, and crime stories on this adult tour.

“The guide Mara ses very good. She told a lot of stories that made the tour very interresting”

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Hamburg: 1.5-Hour Harbor and Speicherstadt Day Cruise

4.1.5-Hour Harbor and Speicherstadt Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14,200 reviews · 1h 30m · from $40

Review of Hamburg’s 90-minute harbor cruise through Speicherstadt, container terminals, and Hafen City, with German commentary and multilingual audio.

“Very informative guide. Nice trip with exciting views. Nice and heated boat.”

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From Munich: Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Full-Day Trip

5.Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12,494 reviews

Review of Munich’s full-day trip to Neuschwanstein, Linderhof, Hohenschwangau, and Oberammergau, with ticket, timing, and value advice.

“A really great day out. Really well organised and good time management - appreciated really clear instructions from the guide on how to get the best out of the trip. Monika had useful insights and we enjoyed listening to her historical commentary on the bus there and back.”

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Dresden: Semperoper Tickets and Guided Tour

6.Semperoper Tickets and Guided Tour

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

Tour Dresden’s Semperoper for 45 minutes, seeing its ornate interiors, Italian Renaissance design, reconstruction story, and famous auditorium acoustics.

“Knowledgeable guide, interesting facts, great facility. We’re hoping for a taste of the acoustics, but didn’t happen.”

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Berlin: Boat Tour Along the River Spree

7.Boat Tour Along the River Spree

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

Cruise Berlin’s River Spree for 135 minutes past government buildings, palaces, canals, and museums with multilingual audio commentary.

“We had a great time. I am a resident of Berlin, and I still loved the experience. Seeing all of the city from a different angle and just smoothly cruising around my favorite parts of the city was very satisfying.”

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Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour

8.Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour

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

Explore Berlin’s Prussian, Nazi, and Cold War past on a 3.5-hour guided walk covering Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and more.

“Luisa was friendly and knowledgeable with excellent English. Great stories with a personal insight throughout which was very interesting. Luisa was happy to give advice on areas to visit/restaurants. Thankyou for an enjoyable day.”

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Berlin: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Live Commentary

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

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

Review of Berlin’s live guided hop-on hop-off bus tour, covering major sights, practical stops, value, route limits, and who should book.

“Loved it! Our guide Otti was so fun!! Would do again !”

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Berlin: Government District around the Reichstag Guided Tour

10.Government District around the Reichstag Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8,447 reviews · from $284

Walk Berlin’s government quarter, hear Wall and Reichstag stories, and see modern political architecture on a 75-minute guided tour.

“Very nice trip, a lot of informations, we really emjoyed the day”

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Berlin: Reichstag, Plenary Chamber, Cupola & Government Tour

11.Reichstag, Plenary Chamber, Cupola & Government Tour

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

Tour Berlin’s government district, Reichstag plenary chamber, roof terrace, and glass dome with a German-speaking guide for $18.

“Very informative and had fun, the view from the dome is nice”

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Berlin: Jewish Museum Berlin Entrance Ticket

12.Jewish Museum Berlin Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8,393 reviews · 2 hours · from $0

Review of Berlin’s Jewish Museum, from Libeskind’s symbolic architecture to Jewish life, culture, memory, and practical visiting tips.

“Very interesting, though quite depressive. However, it is not the fault of the Museum but of the scary ideology and politics of the Nazi Germany.”

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Hamburg: 90-Minute Evening Lights Harbor Cruise

13.90-Minute Evening Lights Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,728 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $27

See Hamburg by night on a 90-minute barge cruise through the harbor, Speicherstadt, and illuminated container terminals for $27.

“It was my fault. I didn't realize it was only in German. I would have enjoyed it more. Probably if it was in english but it was a nice time”

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Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle-Fairytale Day Tour from Munich

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

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

Review of Munich’s Neuschwanstein and Linderhof tour, with castle tips, costs, walking demands, transport details, and advice on the VIP upgrade.

“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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