Day Trips & Excursions in Germany

Discover the castles and scenery of Bavaria with a day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle, Oberammergau village, and Linderhof Palace. After leaving Munich, you'll first spend time in Oberammergau to explore the village streets and shop for souvenirs. Travel onward to Linderhof Palace for a visit at your own expense, then continue along the Romantic Road to Neuschwanstein Castle for a tour with a prebooked entry ticket.

Explore the East German city of Dresden on a full-day private tour from Berlin. Stroll through the "Florence of Germany" with your guide and visit popular sights like the Catholic Cathedral and the famous Semperoper Opera House. Discover the city's history and the effects World War II had on its infrastructure from your guide. Enjoy some free time to walk around the city, shop, or have lunch before heading back to Berlin.

Discover the treasures of southern Germany on this full-day tour of Heidelberg and Rothenburg ob der Tauber! Depart Frankfurt for a scenic journey to riverside Heidelberg, where you'll marvel at stunning city sites from the ruins of Heidelberg Castle and the town's bustling university. Then travel along German Castle Road to the walled city of Rothenberg to admire beautifully preserved medieval homes and Renaissance attractions like St Jacob's Church.

Visit the cities of Nuremberg and Rothenburg on this guided, full-day sightseeing adventure from Frankfurt. Combine two best-selling tours at one discounted price. First, explore the medieval city of Nuremberg. Learn about its history - from the days of the Holy Roman Empire to the German Renaissance, Third Reich, Nazi rallies and Nuremberg Trials - and see many of its popular attractions. Then visit the picturesque town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, perhaps the most well-preserved medieval old town in all of Germany. Round-trip coach transportation from Frankfurt included.

Visit three of Bavaria's most beguiling castles on a private day trip from Munich. Formerly the castles of the eccentric King Ludwig II, Neuschwanstein, Hohenschwangau, and Linderhof are loved by visitors around the world for their fairy tale architecture and mountain settings. Explore them with your own private guide, enjoy coffee breaks to break up the history, and travel in comfort by luxury vehicle.

Discover beautiful Nuremberg - site of Hitler's infamous propaganda rallies  - on a 10-hour rail tour from Munich. Relax on the comfortable train ride to Nuremberg, take a guided tour of city attractions like Congress Hall and medieval old town, then enjoy some free time to make an optional visit to the Documentation Center. Soak up German history, sample local delicacies, and snap photos of the medieval and gothic accents that decorate this modern city.

Discover two of the gems in Germany's crown in one day on this 8.5-hour Heidelberg and Schwetzingen Castles day trip from Frankfurt. Visit Heidelberg Castle, a Renaissance fortress nestled in the Baden-Württemberg countryside. Explore the ruins with your guide and admire the artifacts on display. Discover top attractions in Heidelberg's Old Town including the Old Bridge, Karlstor Gate and the Church of the Holy Spirit. Then, visit the 18th-century Schwetzingen Castle with your guide. Take the German Wine Road back to Frankfurt and explore the heart of the Palatinate region.

Combine visits to Wannsee and Potsdam with personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour from Berlin. During the journey, stop to see the Bridge of Spies and the Olympic Stadium. In Potsdam, stroll through the Dutch Quarter, the baroque Old City, Cecilienhof, and Sanssouci.

Discover top attractions in Bavaria's bustling capital city on this Munich day trip from Frankfurt. Travel through Munich by double-decker bus and admire the Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady, the Old Town Hall, the Marienplatz and the famous Hofbrauhaus beer hall. Pass popular museums and galleries, and listen as your guide shares insight into Munich's thriving Arts scene. See the pretty English Garden and marvel at Baroque architecture at Nymphenburg Palace. Enjoy free time to sightsee further or browse the shops at your leisure, and perhaps sample traditional Bavarian beer!

Discover Nuremberg's rich and storied past on a full-day bus and walking tour from Munich. Relax on the comfortable ride to Nuremberg, then take a guided tour of the city, famous as the epicenter of the Nazi propaganda campaign. See attractions like Congress Hall and historic old town, and learn about the birth of the Third Reich empire. Afterward, enjoy some free time to explore, sample local foods and snap souvenir photos.

Combine two of Saxony's most picturesque cities - Dresden and Meissen - with personalized attention on this private tour from Berlin. Enjoy a flexible itinerary and the ability to travel at your own pace while exploring Meissen, the birthplace of German china. In Dresden, walk through the city to see the baroque architecture and learn about its history through your guide's commentary.

Explore Munich and take a trip to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site on this private, full-day sightseeing tour. Begin with a guided tour of Munich  - the capital of Bavaria and one of Germany's most-visited destinations - during which you'll enjoy personalized attention from a dedicated guide while visiting top sites such as Marienplatz, the Deutsches Museum and Hofbräuhaus. Then take a trip to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, the first Nazi concentration camp in Germany. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Munich is included, but entrance fees and meals are at your own expense.

Tailor your trip to Neuschwanstein Castle by adding on either a Hohenschwangau Castle tour, a Lake Alpsee bike ride, or a hike to the village of Schwangau. Perfect for family and friends who are traveling together but don't have the same interests, this day trip from Munich offers an experience that everyone can enjoy. After your choice of morning excursion, you'll regroup for a tour of Neuschwanstein, learning about eccentric King Ludwig II as you explore.

Spend the day exploring Munich's enchanted surroundings with your own private guide and vehicle. Visit the popular sights of the Ettal Monastery, the village of Oberammergau, the opulent Linderhof Palace, and finish the day with a guided tour of the famous Neuschwanstein Castle. Discover the rich history of Bavaria and get insider tips from your informative guide during this private tour.

Get to know the Bavarian city of Regensburg, the only authentically preserved large medieval city in Germany, on this full-day rail trip from Munich. Enjoy a guided walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site and its Old Town district. See the Old Stone Bridge, crossing the Danube River; the Regensburg Cathedral, a twin-spired Gothic landmark; and the historic Wurstkuchl, the oldest sausage kitchen in the world, to name a few. Then enjoy ample free time to explore the town at leisure. Round-trip train ticket and Regensburg city map included.

Explore Munich and take a trip to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site on this guided, full-day tour from Frankfurt. First, visit the first Nazi concentration camp in Germany. Then, after lunch, see many of Munich's top sights, including Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady (Frauenkirche), Hofbräuhaus am Platzl beer hall, Old Town Hall at Marienplatz, and visit the famous watering hole Hofbräuhaus on a comprehensive city tour.

Discover the regal heritage of Potsdam, Berlin's posh royal suburb. See the Dutch Quarter and well-preserved palaces of Frederick the Great and other Prussian kings, including Cecilienhof and splendid Sanssouci, with a driver and guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off makes this an easy way to escape the urban grind of Berlin for a day among Potsdam's lush gardens, plentiful fountains, and fascinating history.

Experience the sights and sounds of Koblenz on this full-day, small-group sightseeing tour from Frankfurt. Along the way, enjoy the scenic trip through the beautiful Rhine Valley. See the historic Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and soak up the beautiful panoramic view from above the shores of the Rhine. Then take a cable car ride down to explore the ancient city of Koblenz at leisure. Finally, top off the day with a hearty dinner at a traditional German restaurant along the banks of the Rhine. Dinner and roundtrip transportation from Frankfurt included.

Your local guide will collect you from your accommodation in Hamburg for a half day city sightseeing tour in a private vehicle. The vehicle will be at your disposal within the city limits for the duration of the service and your local guide will remain with you throughout the tour. You can expect your local guide to have a good overall knowledge of the city sights but if you require exceptionally in-depth commentary on a particular attraction, this may not be possible. Your local guide will be happy to discuss any specific requirements with you and at the end of the tour, will either arrange for you to be returned to your accommodation in Hamburg, or for you to remain in the city to explore further at your leisure.

Check out the grand Herrenchiemsee Castle on a private day trip from Munich. After traveling to the banks of Lake Chiemsee, you'll cruise across the water to Herrenchiemsee Island where the sprawling castle estate is set. Switch to a horse-drawn carriage to travel in style to the gates, then head inside for your tour and a lunch break. In the afternoon, you'll have time to spend on the neighboring lake island of Frauenchiemsee before your return to Munich.