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Potsdam: Private Walking Tour – Time for Palace Entries Included!

Potsdam was a city of kings – a German Versaille where the Hohenzollern monarchy of Prussia constructed lavish palaces in which they could spend their …More

Berlin, Germany

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Potsdam: Private Walking Tour – Time for Palace Entries Included!

Potsdam was a city of kings – a German Versaille where the Hohenzollern monarchy of Prussia constructed lavish palaces in which they could spend their...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$58

Half-Day Bike Tour of Berlin's Lesser Known And Historical Sites

Enjoy a half-day bike tour in Berlin and see the lesser known but equally interesting parts of Berlin's history. This tour accommodates the wish of …More

Berlin, Germany

5.0 (2)

Half-Day Bike Tour of Berlin's Lesser Known And Historical Sites

Enjoy a half-day bike tour in Berlin and see the lesser known but equally interesting parts of Berlin's history. This tour accommodates the wish of...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$24

Munich Private Walking Tour including the BMW Museum and BMW Welt

Experience Munich’s diverse highlights on this 4-hour tour that goes beyond major landmarks. Begin in the historic center, using public transportation to explore the city’s …More

Munich, Germany

4.6 (9)

Munich Private Walking Tour including the BMW Museum and BMW Welt

Experience Munich’s diverse highlights on this 4-hour tour that goes beyond major landmarks. Begin in the historic center, using public transportation to explore the city’s...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (9)

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$656

City tour and guided tour in the New Green Vault and in the Semperoper

Feb. to Dec. │ Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat │10: 30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (incl. 1 hour break) │Price including admission │Up …More

Dresden, Germany

5.0 (1)

City tour and guided tour in the New Green Vault and in the Semperoper

Feb. to Dec. │ Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat │10: 30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (incl. 1 hour break) │Price including admission │Up...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$51

Nuremberg Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests: 2-hour: Old Town Highlights Book this walking tour of Nuremberg’s Old Town …More

Nuremberg, Germany

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Nuremberg Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests: 2-hour: Old Town Highlights Book this walking tour of Nuremberg’s Old Town...

2 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (6)

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$29

The Third Reich in Dresden- private tour

Third Reich Tour in Dresden provides an insight to how the Nazis came to power and sustained it to the bitter end against the backdrop …More

Dresden, Germany

5.0 (3)

The Third Reich in Dresden- private tour

Third Reich Tour in Dresden provides an insight to how the Nazis came to power and sustained it to the bitter end against the backdrop...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$258

Cologne Heritage Tour: Cathedral, Historic Sites & Museums

Discover Cologne’s rich history and culture as you stroll along Europe’s busiest shopping street, blending modern and Roman architecture with landmarks like Antoniterkirche and the …More

Cologne, Germany

4.7 (7)

Cologne Heritage Tour: Cathedral, Historic Sites & Museums

Discover Cologne’s rich history and culture as you stroll along Europe’s busiest shopping street, blending modern and Roman architecture with landmarks like Antoniterkirche and the...

3 hours

4.7 (7)

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$23

Explore Konstanz in 60 minutes with a Local

Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Konstanz. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique …More

Konstanz, Germany

5.0 (2)

Explore Konstanz in 60 minutes with a Local

Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Konstanz. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$78

Explore Leipzig in 60 minutes with a Local

Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Leipzig. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique …More

Leipzig, Germany

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Explore Leipzig in 60 minutes with a Local

Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Leipzig. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.4 (5)

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$78

A Frankfurt Meander: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Germany's Cradle of Democracy

Frankfurt is a small city with a big history. Did you know the first ever German parliament was held here? This self guided audio tour …More

Frankfurt, Germany

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A Frankfurt Meander: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Germany's Cradle of Democracy

Frankfurt is a small city with a big history. Did you know the first ever German parliament was held here? This self guided audio tour...

60 to 75 minutes Free Cancellation

4.6 (10)

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$6

Dusseldorf: City Walk Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone

WHY CHOOSE US? More than an audio tour - your complete Dusseldorf city guide in one app. Some audio tours cost a little less. With …More

Düsseldorf, Germany

4.4 (13)

Dusseldorf: City Walk Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone

WHY CHOOSE US? More than an audio tour - your complete Dusseldorf city guide in one app. Some audio tours cost a little less. With...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (13)

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$9

Corpses, Leprosy, Lucifer 75-minute Tour at the Old Cemetery

Our Gravedigger invites you to explore with him the dark secrets of the deceased in the Old Cemetery of St. John. It will be a …More

Leipzig, Germany

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Corpses, Leprosy, Lucifer 75-minute Tour at the Old Cemetery

Our Gravedigger invites you to explore with him the dark secrets of the deceased in the Old Cemetery of St. John. It will be a...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (9)

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$21

Private Historical Walking Tour in Konstanz

Meetingpoint: in front of the Imperia Statue, in the Marina or Meeting Point at hotel possible if central, without extra charge Duration: 2h Maximum 15 participants per …More

Konstanz, Germany

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Private Historical Walking Tour in Konstanz

Meetingpoint: in front of the Imperia Statue, in the Marina or Meeting Point at hotel possible if central, without extra charge Duration: 2h Maximum 15 participants per...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$279

Discover Leipzig Through Bach, Luther & the City’s Landmarks

Discover the rich history, musical heritage, and architectural beauty of Leipzig as you stroll through its charming historic center. This engaging tour allows you to …More

Leipzig, Germany

5.0 (1)

Discover Leipzig Through Bach, Luther & the City’s Landmarks

Discover the rich history, musical heritage, and architectural beauty of Leipzig as you stroll through its charming historic center. This engaging tour allows you to...

1 hour 30 minutes

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$17

Self Guided Walk Through Dresden's Historic Old Town

Marvel at iconic architecture in the city once called the Florence of Germany on this self-guided audio tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on …More

Dresden, Germany

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Self Guided Walk Through Dresden's Historic Old Town

Marvel at iconic architecture in the city once called the Florence of Germany on this self-guided audio tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on...

60 to 75 minutes Free Cancellation

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$11

Nuremberg WWII History and Nazi Party Rally Grounds Tour

How did Nuremberg go from the heart of the Nazi movement to a symbol of justice? Walk its medieval streets and infamous Rally Grounds with …More

Nuremberg, Germany

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Nuremberg WWII History and Nazi Party Rally Grounds Tour

How did Nuremberg go from the heart of the Nazi movement to a symbol of justice? Walk its medieval streets and infamous Rally Grounds with...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$60

Embark on an enriching odyssey through the heart of Berlin with our captivating "Essential Berlin" walking tour, where the city's history, culture, and iconic landmarks …More

Berlin, Germany

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Private Berlin Walking Tour

Embark on an enriching odyssey through the heart of Berlin with our captivating "Essential Berlin" walking tour, where the city's history, culture, and iconic landmarks...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$93

Hamburg - Private Peppercorn Tour for 2 Persons

You dive with us into the world of the most successful German children's crime series, the "Peppercorns". We will guide you to the original film …More

Hamburg, Germany

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Hamburg - Private Peppercorn Tour for 2 Persons

You dive with us into the world of the most successful German children's crime series, the "Peppercorns". We will guide you to the original film...

1 hour 30 minutes

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$118

Exciting, multimedia and emotional. The true story of the wall. A must for anyone who wants to grasp one of the most dramatic historical events …More

Berlin, Germany

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Your ticket to The Wall Museum Berlin

Exciting, multimedia and emotional. The true story of the wall. A must for anyone who wants to grasp one of the most dramatic historical events...

45 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation

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$11

City tour through Nuremberg with the little train - Christmas tour

Drive through the old town and through the unique history of Nuremberg. From Hallplatz past the Maxbrücke, the St Lorenz Church, the Holy Spirit Hospital …More

Nuremberg, Germany

4.1 (21)

City tour through Nuremberg with the little train - Christmas tour

Drive through the old town and through the unique history of Nuremberg. From Hallplatz past the Maxbrücke, the St Lorenz Church, the Holy Spirit Hospital...

40 minutes Free Cancellation

4.1 (21)

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$12

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