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3 Hour Walk of Hamburg’s Most Famous Brew Pubs with a Local

This experience is provided by a private local. Do you want to discover a selection of the best pubs in Hamburg and get to enjoy …More

Hamburg, Germany

5.0 (2)

3 Hour Walk of Hamburg’s Most Famous Brew Pubs with a Local

This experience is provided by a private local. Do you want to discover a selection of the best pubs in Hamburg and get to enjoy...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$90

Join a Local Host for a Surprise Walk through Konstanz and experience the city in a more spontaneous and authentic way. Instead of following a …More

Konstanz, Germany

5.0 (2)

Konstanz: Surprise Walk with a Local

Join a Local Host for a Surprise Walk through Konstanz and experience the city in a more spontaneous and authentic way. Instead of following a...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$101

Discover Nuremberg’s Christmas Market Magic with a Local

Step into the winter magic of Nuremberg's iconic Christmas Market on a guided tour. Immerse yourself in the twinkling lights, savory scents, and delightful sounds …More

Nuremberg, Germany

5.0 (5)

Discover Nuremberg’s Christmas Market Magic with a Local

Step into the winter magic of Nuremberg's iconic Christmas Market on a guided tour. Immerse yourself in the twinkling lights, savory scents, and delightful sounds...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$102

1896: Uncover Munich's Untold Stories - Self Guided Sightseeing

Experience Munich in a whole new way this summer ☀️ Forget traditional sightseeing or smartphones. With us, you’ll dive into a real Munich criminal case …More

Munich, Germany

4.8 (8)

1896: Uncover Munich's Untold Stories - Self Guided Sightseeing

Experience Munich in a whole new way this summer ☀️ Forget traditional sightseeing or smartphones. With us, you’ll dive into a real Munich criminal case...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (8)

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$40

Beethoven’s Birthplace Self Guided Tour through Bonn’s Old Town

Explore Bonn’s rich history on this self-guided walking tour, starting at Münsterplatz. Discover the birthplace of Beethoven and see how the city has evolved from …More

Bonn, Germany

4.3 (6)

Beethoven’s Birthplace Self Guided Tour through Bonn’s Old Town

Explore Bonn’s rich history on this self-guided walking tour, starting at Münsterplatz. Discover the birthplace of Beethoven and see how the city has evolved from...

60 to 75 minutes Free Cancellation

4.3 (6)

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$10

Greifswald Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

Welcome to Greifswald, a beautiful city in northern Germany. Explore this lovely Hanseatic town with its renovated brick Gothic-style buildings. Our walk along the barricades …More

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Greifswald Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

Welcome to Greifswald, a beautiful city in northern Germany. Explore this lovely Hanseatic town with its renovated brick Gothic-style buildings. Our walk along the barricades...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$268

Munich Residenz Palace, Museum and Treasury Private Tour

Discover the architectural and artistic splendor of Munich Residenz on a guided tour of the palace interiors, the museum and treasury. Visit also the Cuvilliés …More

Munich, Germany

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Munich Residenz Palace, Museum and Treasury Private Tour

Discover the architectural and artistic splendor of Munich Residenz on a guided tour of the palace interiors, the museum and treasury. Visit also the Cuvilliés...

2 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.4 (13)

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$71

Cologne: WWII History & EL-DE Haus Private Guided Tour

What was life like in Nazi-era Cologne? Uncover personal stories, tragic fates and dark history of World War II on a private tour. Optional: visit …More

Cologne, Germany

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Cologne: WWII History & EL-DE Haus Private Guided Tour

What was life like in Nazi-era Cologne? Uncover personal stories, tragic fates and dark history of World War II on a private tour. Optional: visit...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (10)

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$32

Private Walking Tour through the Fascinating Bremen's City Center

Wander through the city center and while contemplating its amazing architecture, learn about the highlights of Bremen's history. Discover that here is beauty and history …More

Bremen, Germany

5.0 (6)

Private Walking Tour through the Fascinating Bremen's City Center

Wander through the city center and while contemplating its amazing architecture, learn about the highlights of Bremen's history. Discover that here is beauty and history...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (6)

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$19

Christmas City Nuremberg - Culinary and Tradition

People from all over the world visit the Christmas City Nuremberg and its famous Christmas Market "Christkindlesmarkt". Why is it so unique? You will find …More

Nuremberg, Germany

4.5 (10)

Christmas City Nuremberg - Culinary and Tradition

People from all over the world visit the Christmas City Nuremberg and its famous Christmas Market "Christkindlesmarkt". Why is it so unique? You will find...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (10)

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$59

Private Dachau Memorial Site Tour meeting in Dachau

On this private guided tour, your highly experienced and qualified guide will meet you directly at the Dachau memorial site. The guide will help you …More

Munich, Germany

5.0 (5)

Private Dachau Memorial Site Tour meeting in Dachau

On this private guided tour, your highly experienced and qualified guide will meet you directly at the Dachau memorial site. The guide will help you...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$52

Sachsenhausen Memorial Private Half Day Tour

Why This Tour? This private tour offers a deeply personal and respectful journey into one of the darkest periods of human history. With expert storytelling …More

Berlin, Germany

5.0 (9)

Sachsenhausen Memorial Private Half Day Tour

Why This Tour? This private tour offers a deeply personal and respectful journey into one of the darkest periods of human history. With expert storytelling...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$448

Berlin World War II and Cold War Self Guided Tour via Mobile App

Explore Berlin's rich history with this engaging walking tour that reveals the city's powerful stories from World War II and the Cold War. You'll visit …More

Berlin, Germany

4.7 (7)

Berlin World War II and Cold War Self Guided Tour via Mobile App

Explore Berlin's rich history with this engaging walking tour that reveals the city's powerful stories from World War II and the Cold War. You'll visit...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (7)

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$7

Private Full-Day Tour in Baden-Baden Black Forest Heritage

EEnjoy a private full-day tour through the Black Forest’s historic and cultural heritage. Travel through landscapes shaped by ancient traditions and natural beauty. Discover villages …More

Karlsruhe, Germany

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Private Full-Day Tour in Baden-Baden Black Forest Heritage

EEnjoy a private full-day tour through the Black Forest’s historic and cultural heritage. Travel through landscapes shaped by ancient traditions and natural beauty. Discover villages...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (8)

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$3,999

Munich Beer Halls and Baroque Old Town Self Guided Tour

Step through an ancient city gate where a thousand peasants were massacred, peer inside Munich's most outrageously opulent church (built as a marketing stunt), and …More

Munich, Germany

5.0 (7)

Munich Beer Halls and Baroque Old Town Self Guided Tour

Step through an ancient city gate where a thousand peasants were massacred, peer inside Munich's most outrageously opulent church (built as a marketing stunt), and...

90 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (7)

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$7

Guided tour of the New Town Hall in Hanover

City hall tour provides insights Have you always wanted to peek behind the doors in the magnificent New Town Hall that are normally closed to …More

Hannover, Germany

4.9 (8)

Guided tour of the New Town Hall in Hanover

City hall tour provides insights Have you always wanted to peek behind the doors in the magnificent New Town Hall that are normally closed to...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.9 (8)

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$13

Private Day Tour to Germany and Poland - Traces of World War 2

Take this private day tour to follow the traces of the Second World War in Germany and Poland. Visit the Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum of …More

Berlin, Germany

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Private Day Tour to Germany and Poland - Traces of World War 2

Take this private day tour to follow the traces of the Second World War in Germany and Poland. Visit the Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum of...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (6)

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$688

Private Walking Tour Berlin 3 Hours: IIIrd Reich, WW2, Cold War

On this tour, you willexplore the Brandenburg Gate, original remnants of the Berlin Wall, former sites of the 3rd Reich, WWII & Cold War and …More

Berlin, Germany

5.0 (8)

Private Walking Tour Berlin 3 Hours: IIIrd Reich, WW2, Cold War

On this tour, you willexplore the Brandenburg Gate, original remnants of the Berlin Wall, former sites of the 3rd Reich, WWII & Cold War and...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$382

Berlin WWII Rickshaw Tour: Government Quarter & Tiergarten

Our private Berlin rickshaw tour is ideal for couples, friends and solo travellers. A rickshaw is also an excellent option for guests with limited mobility, …More

Berlin, Germany

5.0 (4)

Berlin WWII Rickshaw Tour: Government Quarter & Tiergarten

Our private Berlin rickshaw tour is ideal for couples, friends and solo travellers. A rickshaw is also an excellent option for guests with limited mobility,...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$227

Enjoy a private city tour of Berlin without the need to adhere to the schedule of a large sightseeing group. Book your personalized city tour …More

Berlin, Germany

5.0 (7)

Private City Tour OF Berlin by Car

Enjoy a private city tour of Berlin without the need to adhere to the schedule of a large sightseeing group. Book your personalized city tour...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (7)

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$333

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What are the best options for Germany Historical & Heritage Tours?

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Which Germany Historical & Heritage Tours have Free Cancellation?

Germany Historical & Heritage Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which Germany Historical & Heritage Tours have Hotel Pickup?

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