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Classic city tour in the World Heritage City of Augsburg

Learn everything interesting about Augsburg on this classic city tour. You will encounter big names such as Mozart, Brecht, and Fugger. This highlight tour leads, …More

Augsburg, Germany

4.2 (41)

Classic city tour in the World Heritage City of Augsburg

Learn everything interesting about Augsburg on this classic city tour. You will encounter big names such as Mozart, Brecht, and Fugger. This highlight tour leads,...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.2 (41)

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$21

Private walking tour of Cologne's old town

During the tour you will learn something about the history of the second oldest city in Germany, e.g. why a Roman empress absolutely wanted to …More

Cologne, Germany

5.0 (24)

Private walking tour of Cologne's old town

During the tour you will learn something about the history of the second oldest city in Germany, e.g. why a Roman empress absolutely wanted to...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (24)

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$92

Leipzig's Communist Past: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Step behind the Iron Curtain and explore the "City of Heroes" on your own terms with this self-guided audio tour. Using your smartphone and the …More

Leipzig, Germany

4.8 (15)

Leipzig's Communist Past: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Step behind the Iron Curtain and explore the "City of Heroes" on your own terms with this self-guided audio tour. Using your smartphone and the...

115 to 230 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (15)

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$10

Lübeck Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

The Best Way to Discover Lübeck: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour! Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. …More

Kiel, Germany

4.5 (30)

Lübeck Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

The Best Way to Discover Lübeck: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour! Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity....

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (30)

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$6

Frankfurt Treasure Quest - Old Town Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure

Discover the medieval heart inside "Mainhattan." Peel back the modern skyline to reveal the city of Emperors on this interactive walking tour. Play a game …More

Frankfurt, Germany

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Frankfurt Treasure Quest - Old Town Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure

Discover the medieval heart inside "Mainhattan." Peel back the modern skyline to reveal the city of Emperors on this interactive walking tour. Play a game...

1 hour 10 minutes Free Cancellation

4.6 (33)

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$9

Discover Koblenz: Old Town, Rhine Promenade & Deutsches Eck

Discover the charm and history of Koblenz as you stroll through the picturesque streets of Koblenz Old Town, admire centuries-old architecture, and uncover stories that …More

Koblenz, Germany

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Discover Koblenz: Old Town, Rhine Promenade & Deutsches Eck

Discover the charm and history of Koblenz as you stroll through the picturesque streets of Koblenz Old Town, admire centuries-old architecture, and uncover stories that...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (11)

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$26

Free Tour: History of the Port, Red Light District and the Beatles

Discover a unique experience with our Free Walking Tours, an alternative option where there is no predetermined price. Here, you will have the freedom to …More

Hamburg, Germany

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Free Tour: History of the Port, Red Light District and the Beatles

Discover a unique experience with our Free Walking Tours, an alternative option where there is no predetermined price. Here, you will have the freedom to...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (19)

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$3

from Frankfurt: historic treasure Rothenburg, private 1 day Tour

Discover the most magnificent middle age town in Germany on a private Tour. You will see all Rothenburg sights, and learn a lot about the …More

Frankfurt, Germany

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from Frankfurt: historic treasure Rothenburg, private 1 day Tour

Discover the most magnificent middle age town in Germany on a private Tour. You will see all Rothenburg sights, and learn a lot about the...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (11)

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$277

Private Tour of Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens

Discover the grandeur of Nymphenburg Palace on a private half-day tour that brings Bavarian royal history to life. After meeting in central Munich, travel together …More

Munich, Germany

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Private Tour of Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens

Discover the grandeur of Nymphenburg Palace on a private half-day tour that brings Bavarian royal history to life. After meeting in central Munich, travel together...

5 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (32)

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$161

The best in Baden-Baden surroundings and Black Forest. Start from Baden-Baden

The beautiful and natural excursion destinations in the Baden Baden region encourage you to special individual experiences. The famous Lichtentaler Allee, the rose gardens and …More

Karlsruhe, Germany

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The best in Baden-Baden surroundings and Black Forest. Start from Baden-Baden

The beautiful and natural excursion destinations in the Baden Baden region encourage you to special individual experiences. The famous Lichtentaler Allee, the rose gardens and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (27)

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$861

Take a 2 hour guided tour of the Heidelberg Old Town & learn about it's famous Castle. Please note on this tour we do NOT …More

Heidelberg, Germany

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Heidelberg old Town Tour.

Take a 2 hour guided tour of the Heidelberg Old Town & learn about it's famous Castle. Please note on this tour we do NOT...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (89)

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$63

Cologne Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

The Best Way to Discover Cologne: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour! Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. …More

Cologne, Germany

4.5 (31)

Cologne Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

The Best Way to Discover Cologne: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour! Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity....

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (31)

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$5

Private Munich Old Town Tour with Local Guide & Breakfast Option

Explore the highlights of Munich´s old town within the former 1st and 2nd city walls on a private 2-hour tour. This exclusive tour is ideal …More

Munich, Germany

5.0 (10)

Private Munich Old Town Tour with Local Guide & Breakfast Option

Explore the highlights of Munich´s old town within the former 1st and 2nd city walls on a private 2-hour tour. This exclusive tour is ideal...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (10)

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$75

Jewish Berlin Extended (private Walking tour - 5 Hours)

Discover the history of Berlin's Jewish Community, which is as old as the history of the city itself. Learn how from very simple beginnings, Berlin …More

Berlin, Germany

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Jewish Berlin Extended (private Walking tour - 5 Hours)

Discover the history of Berlin's Jewish Community, which is as old as the history of the city itself. Learn how from very simple beginnings, Berlin...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (12)

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$597

Berlin: Private Tailor-Made Rickshaw Tour for 2 Guests

Experience Berlin's highlights in style. Berlin Mitte is too long for walking and too short for public transport. Your private rickshaw seats up to 2 …More

Berlin, Germany

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Berlin: Private Tailor-Made Rickshaw Tour for 2 Guests

Experience Berlin's highlights in style. Berlin Mitte is too long for walking and too short for public transport. Your private rickshaw seats up to 2...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (8)

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$227

Berlin Off the Beaten Path: Neighbourhoods & Street Culture

Step beyond Berlin’s famous landmarks and discover the real city on this off-the-beaten-path walking tour through its most creative neighbourhoods. From Kreuzberg to Friedrichshain, explore …More

Berlin, Germany

5.0 (11)

Berlin Off the Beaten Path: Neighbourhoods & Street Culture

Step beyond Berlin’s famous landmarks and discover the real city on this off-the-beaten-path walking tour through its most creative neighbourhoods. From Kreuzberg to Friedrichshain, explore...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$64

Private Cold War, Espionage, Berlin Wall, & the East Side Gallery

Explore the intense history of Berlin’s Cold War era on this immersive private walking tour, designed to reveal both the architecture and the pivotal moments …More

Berlin, Germany

5.0 (19)

Private Cold War, Espionage, Berlin Wall, & the East Side Gallery

Explore the intense history of Berlin’s Cold War era on this immersive private walking tour, designed to reveal both the architecture and the pivotal moments...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (19)

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$84

Half-Day Guided Bike Tour of Central Berlin's Highlights

Experience the main highlights of central Berlin with this guided bike tour. It includes the main highlights as: Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, Alexanderplatz, Gendarmenmarkt, Bebelplatz, …More

Berlin, Germany

4.9 (17)

Half-Day Guided Bike Tour of Central Berlin's Highlights

Experience the main highlights of central Berlin with this guided bike tour. It includes the main highlights as: Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, Alexanderplatz, Gendarmenmarkt, Bebelplatz,...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (17)

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$39

Jewish Life in Berlin - Private Walking Tour

Take a stroll through Berlin and its pre-war Jewish neighborhoods. Accompanied by an expert guide, Berlin's Jewish history will come alive on this fascinating walking …More

Berlin, Germany

4.5 (21)

Jewish Life in Berlin - Private Walking Tour

Take a stroll through Berlin and its pre-war Jewish neighborhoods. Accompanied by an expert guide, Berlin's Jewish history will come alive on this fascinating walking...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (21)

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$343

Guided tour of the historic South Cemetery for a private group

In the shadow of the Battle of Nations Monument lies one of Germany's most impressive surface monuments : the Leipziger Südfriedhof. Already at the end …More

Leipzig, Germany

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Guided tour of the historic South Cemetery for a private group

In the shadow of the Battle of Nations Monument lies one of Germany's most impressive surface monuments : the Leipziger Südfriedhof. Already at the end...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (16)

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$181

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Which Germany Historical & Heritage Tours have Free Cancellation?

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