Walking Tours in Germany

Vibrant, progressive and multicultural, Berlin has been a pioneer in the gay rights movements since the late-19th century. Delve into the city's LGBT history on this 3.5-hour walking tour through the historical and culturally rich neighborhoods of Schöneberg and Kreuzberg. Visit one of the city's oldest trans* bars; stroll through Tiergarten and learn about the LGBT figures who have shaped the city's history; and visit the Gay Museum* (Schwules Museum*), the world's first gay museum.

Step into a dark time in Munich's past with a 2-hour walking tour of the city's most significant Third Reich sites. Learn about German history and culture as you stroll the broad Marienplatz, and get a local perspective on how and why the Nazi party was founded here. See the Hofbrauhaus where Hitler gave early speeches and the site of a failed revolt against the ruling party. Follow a route past other Nazi landmarks then finish your tour near a new museum that explores the history of National Socialism.

Retrace history of Germany's kings during this 6-hour guided walking excursion in Potsdam with a small group. Explore the distinguished lineage of this royal city of the German "˜Kaisers' situated at the outskirts of Berlin, discovering its collection of elegant palaces and castles, baroque-style architecture, and its key role in the events following the end of World War II.

Discover Berlin as the frontier of the Cold War on this guided, 4-hour historical walking tour. After World War II, Berlin changed from the capital city of Nazi Germany into the pivotal city in a struggle to control war-torn Europe. Retrace the trail of the "death strip" and the Berlin Wall. Visit some of Berlin's most popular Cold War attractions, like the Berlin Wall Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate and much more. Learn about the history of Berlin, from its founding to this divided city of the Cold War.

Explore the Warehouse District and HafenCity on this 2.5-hour Hamburg walking tour. Follow a guide along Hamburg's bustling harborside and admire fine views over the busy waterways. Gain insight into the city's coffee-, tea- and spice-trading heritage, and explore the historic boiler house "” a source of energy in the early 20th century. Head onward into HafenCity and admire top local attractions such as the iconic Elbe Philharmonic Hall. Along the way, see fine examples of Hamburg's impressive urban regeneration and watch cruise boats anchoring in the harbor.

Explore the Red Light District and the Reeperbahn on this 2.5-hour Hamburg walking tour. Follow a guide from St Pauli along the infamous Reeperbahn, home to some of Hamburg's most colorful bars and nightclubs. Head deep into the city's red light district, where neon lights illuminate your path. Mingle with drinkers and gamblers, and soak up the atmosphere in this vibrant corner of Hamburg. Along the way, hear tales and legends from the Reeperbahn's checkered past and see the bars where the Beatles played to packed crowds in the 1960s.

Experience what life was like "˜behind the Iron Curtain' during this 3-hour guided walking tour of East Berlin's onetime Soviet sector. Join a group of no more than nine guests as you get a first-hand look at life in Communist East Germany, learning about the regime's notorious Stasi secret police, daring escape attempts, and exploring sites like embassies of the major Cold War powers, plus much more.

Discover the history and heritage of one of Bavaria's most picturesque cities on this 2-hour walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town. Stroll around the medieval city walls, snap photos of the colorful half-timbered buildings and see the Hauptmarkt, where Nuremberg's famous Christkindlesmarkt is held. Learn about Nuremberg's Roman roots and links with the Third Reich from your guide, as you walk along the River Pegnitz and visit landmarks like the Albrecht Dürer House, St Lawrence Church and Nuremberg Castle.

Explore the sights and memorials of the Berlin Wall on this 2.5-hour walking tour. Start in the "Square of November 9, 1989" and learn about the 28-year history of the Cold War in Berlin and Germany from your guide. Visit key sights such as the Berlin Wall Park, Bernauer Strasse Memorial, and the Church of Reconciliation as you follow the old boundaries and the "˜death strip' of the former structure.

Explore the seedy side of vibrant Hamburg on this 2-hour St Pauli and red-light district walking tour. Follow a guide through the bustling streets of Hamburg's St Pauli district, where vibrant bars jostle for space among neon-lit sex shops. Head along Herbertstraße to the bar where the Beatles started their career. Discover top local attractions and hidden gems known only to the locals, and see a side of Hamburg many visitors miss. Along the way, admire fine views over the pretty waterfront and gain insight into Hamburg's colorful past.

Follow the route of the Berlin Wall on this 3-hour walking tour. With an expert historian guide leading the way, you'll explore Berlin's city center where the "˜Iron Curtain' once stood. See exhibits, street art, memorials and landmarks along the way, including the Nordbahnhof S-Bahn "˜ghost station,' and learn about the Wall's construction, expansion and collapse. Hear, too, about what life was like for those living in the free West vs. the Soviet-run East. This small-group tour is limited to just six participants, ensuring a more intimate experience.

Explore the lively St. Pauli neighborhood in Hamburg on a walking tour, and learn about the infamous Reeperbahn among other sights. The enclave is a nightlife hotspot, so the itinerary includes quirky drinking dens such as the Zur Ritze boxing club. See the Davidwache police station with its gabled architecture, and pass the red lights of Herbertstrasse as you learn about the neighborhood's history.

Delve into the history of Russian Berlin on this 2-hour walking tour. Follow a guide through Wittenberg Square and gain insight into Europe's complex history. Gain insight into the Soviet Revolution of 1917 and learn of the plight of Russian refugees in Berlin. Discover landmarks such as the Petrograd House of Arts "” where many famous Russian writers socialized and performed in the early 20th century "” and the house of Rudolph Steiner, who founded the Walldorf education system. See where Russian author Vladimir Nabokov lived and worked, and explore Prague Square.

Explore two of Hamburg's most exciting districts in one day on this private 2-hour Speicherstadt and HafenCity walking tour in Hamburg. Delve into the Speicherstadt district with a private guide, and gain insight into the area's development as a 19th- and 20th-century trading center. Visit an exotic spice shop and oriental carpet store, and perhaps upgrade to sample rare coffee varieties like Kopi Luwak or Panama Esmerelda at the Kaffee-Roesterei. Head onward though HafenCity - home to ultra-modern apartments, hotels and offices - and admire gigantic yachts moored in the harbor.

Delve deep into Germany's rich history on this 2-hour Berlin Wall and Cold War walking tour in Berlin. Follow a guide from the Palace of Tears (Tränenpalast) along the line where the infamous Berlin Wall once stood. Along the way, discover bridges leading nowhere and ghost stations fallen into disuse. Explore the new government district straddling the border between Eastern Germany and West Berlin, and admire famous landmarks including the Brandenburg Gate. Then, visit Potsdamer Platz and touch the small section of the Berlin Wall still standing.