Germany · BAVARIA TOURS
The 15 bavaria tours worth booking today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Walk Augsburg’s old town with a live German or English guide, visit the Fuggerei and Römerlager/Brechthaus, and see the Augustus Fountain, Lech canals, and other UNESCO-listed water sites. The 2 PM tour is bilingual, while an extra English option runs Thursday to Sunday from July 19 through September.
Meet your certified German-speaking guide at Rathausplatz for a 90-minute walk through Regensburg’s Old Town. You’ll see the Stone Bridge, Porta Praetoria, St. Peter’s Cathedral, Old Town Hall, patrician houses, towers, broad squares, and narrow lanes. Guide Jolanta has earned praise for bringing the city’s past to life.
“The tour was absolutely awesome! We have learnt a lot, now we love Regensburg and although the day was grey and rainy, Jolanta made a bright a shiny tour! Thanks so much Jolanta, thanks for the passion you transmitted to us! Thanks to you, we will keep a beautiful memory from Regensburg and thanks to the Regensburg mouse, we will come back!”
Ride Regensburg’s electric Bimmelbahn from the Cathedral through the city center and along the Danube. The 45-minute trip passes St. Emmeram Palace and other key sights while an audio guide explains local history, legends, and landmarks in six languages. It is a simple way to get oriented before exploring on foot.
“Streckenführung nahezu ohne Altstadt, sehr lieblos aneinandergereihte Texte”
Cruise the Danube from Passau toward Kasten and Obernzell aboard the Crystal Ship, decorated with one million Swarovski crystals. A German-speaking guide points out Passau sights, while crystal water games, Neptune’s kingdom, and a fountain theater keep families busy. The round trip lasts about two hours and includes no food or drinks.
Sail from Regensburg to Donaustauf aboard a comfortable sightseeing boat, then choose a quick Walhalla visit or a longer stop. You’ll hear German and English audio commentary, see Regensburg from the Danube, and climb more than 350 steps to the white marble temple. The boat departs at 10:30, 12:30, and 14:30.
“Very pleasant trip, staff was really friendly and accommodating. We had an hour and a quarter to walk up to Walhalla, spend some time there and walk back, which was easily done. Very good value for money, I would recommend it.”
You’ll cruise Passau’s Danube, Inn, and Ilz for 45 minutes aboard a comfortable sightseeing boat. A German-speaking guide provides commentary by loudspeaker as you pass St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Oberhaus Castle, the Town Hall, and the colorful old city. In high season, the electric MS SUNLiner may run every 30 minutes.
You’ll cruise the Danube from Regensburg to Walhalla and back aboard the Crystal Queen or Crystal Princess, ships decorated with Swarovski crystals. Onboard announcements explain the sights in English and German, while the sundeck gives you clear photo views. You can also leave the boat at Walhalla and return on a later sailing, allowing time to visit the memorial.
“Short but gorgeous cruise to Walhalla with the option to disembark and re-embark at a later time so you can hike up to see the monument. The boat speakers play information about the area and landmarks in English and German. Snacks and drinks available onboard. Overall great value for the experience.”
Walk Passau’s Old Town from dock A11 with a German-speaking guide, visiting Höllgasse Artists Alley, the Town Hall, the Inn River, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Guides such as Elizabeth and Doris have offered English summaries when needed. Expect a compact introduction to the city, plus practical advice on lunch, museums, and ice cream.
“Our guide Elizabeth was marvelous. It was supposed to be in German, but she made sure she translated in English for us. We learned a lot about the history of the city and it helped us to explore the sites further. Excellent job.”
Start at Passau Cathedral with a German-speaking local guide, then walk through the Old Town to the Old Town Hall, ScharfrichterHaus, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Inn promenade, and the meeting point of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz. Expect local stories, flood marks, photo stops, and a flexible route.
“Sehr sympathischer älterer Herr mit absolut viel Insiderwissen. dass er auf amüsante Art und Weise näher gebracht hat.”
Board the MS Bruckmadl beside the Historische Wurstkuchl for a 45-minute Danube cruise through Regensburg. You’ll pass under the 12th-century Stone Bridge, see St. Peter’s Cathedral and the medieval Old Town, and hear recorded facts over the loudspeaker. Drinks and snacks are available on board.
“Better audio, more information, menus available for drinks in every table,”
Start below Regensburg’s Stone Bridge for a 50-minute Danube cruise past the old town and green riverbanks. German and English audio commentary explains the sights, while the captain guides you through the historic river channel. Drinks and snacks may be available for an extra charge, but the route can change with water levels.
“Es war traumhaft schön wetter dazu strahlend blauer Himmel”
Walk Augsburg’s Old Town, the Lech quarter, and the Rotes Tor waterworks with a live German- or English-speaking guide. You’ll see the Augustus, Merkur, and Herkules fountains, learn how the city managed water for centuries, and may use the free elysium® audio system with your smartphone and headphones. Brigitte Plonner is one named guide associated with the tour.
“Was für eine besondere Tour mit unserem Guide Brigitte Plonner. Sie versteht es sehr anschaulich uns die Augsburger Wasserwirschaft nahe zu bringen. Es war eine interessante kurzweilige Tour. Fast hätte sie nicht stattgefunden, weil wir leider nur zwei Teilnehmende waren. Mit so einen Enthusiasmus dann dennoch für letztlich 3 Teilnehmer in die Tour zu gehen,.fand ich sehr bemerkenswert. Wir haben viel im Austausch erfahren und sind nun bestens informiert. Ich kann Frau Plonner und ihre Tour uneingeschränkt empfehlen..jederzeit wieder!”
Walk through Augsburg’s illuminated center with a German-speaking guide, beginning at the town hall and continuing past three fountains, the cathedral, St. Ulrich and Afra Basilica, and Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo buildings on Maximilianstraße. The route is wheelchair accessible, lasts 1.5 hours, and suits anyone who wants the city’s landmarks explained after sunset.
Meet your guide at Outdoor Center Baumgarten, suit up with safety gear and neoprene socks, then ride by bus to the river near Lofer. After a 15-minute safety talk, paddle as a team through Bavaria’s white water and stop for a 4-meter jump into a natural pool. River conditions shape how wild the ride feels.
“It was a really enjoyable experience. The team kept participants engaged from start to finish, which I found very fair and well done. The rafting itself naturally depends on the river conditions, but even on a relatively calm day like ours, the guide managed to create fun and exciting moments, which we greatly appreciated. The only aspect that I think could be improved is the cleaning of the neoprene suits. From what I observed, dipping 30–40 suits briefly into two buckets of water didn’t seem very hygienic. I hope this part of the process will be enhanced in the future.”
Canyoning Starzlachklamm takes you through a steep Bavarian gorge with jumps, slides, rappels, climbing, and swimming. Meet Canyonauten in Sonthofen for a roughly four-hour outing led in English and German. Neoprene clothing, shoes, helmet, harness, socks, and downloadable photos are included. Expect moderate fitness demands and a 20-minute uphill walk in your wetsuit.
“- Einfache Buchung - unkompliziertes Anpassen der Tourzeiten in Abstimmung mit Wettervorhersage - viel Spaß und gute Abstimmung in relativ kleiner Gruppe - professioneller Guide - Safety first”
A city, a river, a castle ridge, a brewery.
