Lake Constance Tours: 15 Worth the Detour

1.Mainau Island Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 539 reviews · 1 day · from $15Our pick

Spend a full day exploring Mainau Island on Lake Constance with a pre-booked entry ticket. Walk through seasonal flower displays, palm and citrus plantings, the 1746 Teutonic castle, St. Marien church, and family adventure playgrounds. The island welcomes wheelchairs, and your ticket lets you skip the entry line.

“This island is open for visiting 365 days a year. However please don’t go around 26 Dec as there is literally nothing to see or do. Gardens are mid-winter so no leaves or flowers. Nothing on island was open. Lots of Christmas lights which I’m sure would be nice but island closes at 4pm so nothing to see as not turned on. Palace/Schloss closed, water feature not running. Altogether very disappointing and an expensive waste of money.”

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2.SEA LIFE Konstanz Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 218 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Follow the Rhine from Lake Constance to the North Sea, rainforest, Red Sea, and Antarctica at SEA LIFE Konstanz. You’ll see penguins, sharks, rays, seahorses, sturgeon, and a large sea turtle, plus the Lake Constance Museum of Natural History. Plan on one to two hours, with no guaranteed skip-the-line entry.

“Hätte es mir großer vorgestellt und war deswegen über den günstigen Eintrittspreis verwundert. Letztendlich haben Eintrittspreis und Geborenes Erlebnis dann zusammengepasst. Preisleistungsverhältnis vollkommen ok. Interessante Erklärungen einer Mitarbeiterin zu den Fischen im Bodensee.”

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3.Constance: 1.5-Hour Night Watchman City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 212 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $22

Meet the German-speaking night watchman at Constance Cathedral and follow a 90-minute walk through the Niederburg, the city’s oldest quarter. Expect medieval duties, amusing anecdotes, songs, and explanations of how familiar expressions began. The tour is wheelchair accessible and costs $22 per person.

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4.Ticket to SEA LIFE Konstanz

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 206 reviews · from $25

Spend a full day tracing the Rhine from Lake Constance to the North Sea, tropical reefs, and Antarctica at SEA LIFE Konstanz. See gentoo penguins, rays, sharks, seahorses, and green turtles, then visit the included Lake Constance Museum of Natural History. Daily feedings and family activities add structure, while the narrow paths can make strollers awkward.

“Bien mais surtout pour les enfants et manque d’entretien”

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5.Friedrichshafen: Zeppelin Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 83 reviews · from $16

Spend about two hours at Friedrichshafen’s lakeside Zeppelin Museum, where original airship parts, films, documents, and a full-size Hindenburg passenger-area replica explain the age of air travel. You’ll also find medieval, Baroque, and modern art, including works by Otto Dix, Max Ackermann, Erich Heckel, and Willi Baumeister.

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6.Constance: Public city tour with wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47

Walk from Konstanz harbor through the medieval old town with a German-speaking guide and wine ambassador. You’ll taste at least five Lake Constance wines, including Burgundy styles and Müller-Thurgau, with bread and mineral water. Tastings take place at scenic city stops, ending near St. Stephan’s Church.

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7.Meersburg: Buggy Rental at Lake Constance

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26 reviews · 3 hours

You pick up a two-seat buggy at Torenstraße 2/1 in Meersburg, receive a German briefing and local route tips, then drive your own self-guided outing around Lake Constance and nearby Allgäu or Upper Swabia. Max’s rental includes a second driver, unlimited kilometers, and car parking. Fuel and any insurance excess cost extra.

“Creo que no entendí bien la actividad… pensé que era una experiencia de aventura en caminos divertidos o diferentes. Pero uno tiene que firmar que no puede hacer eso para no ensuciar la unidad… ya que tiene un costo de 50€ extras es como alquilar un auto que hace mucho ruido y sin protección de lluvia al doble de precio de un alquiler de un auto convencional. Solo que por 3 horas. No repetiría la experiencia.”

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9.Konstanz Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $13Best value

Use the Explorial app to explore Konstanz at your own pace. Follow map clues to Haus zum Hohen Hafen, Münsterplatz, the Emperor’s Fountain, and other sights, then answer questions and complete creative photo tasks. The route takes about one to two hours, has no strict time limit, and is offered in English for private groups.

“Is recommended, price-performance fits! There were nine of us playing each other. Was informative and well illustrated, also the involvement of the route planner was top and worked well.Auto-translated”

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10.Meersburg: Public city tour with wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47

Walk through Meersburg’s lower and upper towns with a live German or Spanish-speaking guide, stopping for at least six Lake Constance wines and Prosecco. You’ll see the old and new castles, Vineum wine museum, Schlosskirche, vineyards, lakefront, and Peter Lenk’s Magic Column. The tour requires at least eight participants.

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11.Private Stadtführung mit Weinprobe

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Meet at Constance’s historic harbor clock for a private two-hour walk through the Old Town. Your German- or Spanish-speaking guide covers Celtic roots, medieval rulers, the Council of Constance, old houses, taverns, and even the sewage system. Tastings include Bodensee wines, sparkling wine or wine spirits, fresh bread, and mineral water.

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12.Day Trip Flower Island of Mainau including Meersburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $300

You’ll travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from accommodation around Lake Constance to Meersburg, then cross the lake by boat to Mainau’s famous gardens. Expect 7 to 8 hours, hotel pickup, bottled water, and a flexible route. Castle, museum, and Mainau entry fees are extra, totaling about €50 per person.

“Stunning! Wonderful place to enjoy floral , fauna and have a leisurely stroll. The ferry ride is relaxing and provides a beautiful view from the lake.”

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14.Lake Constance (Untersee!!): Private & guided Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews Top rated

Take a private two-hour Sea Ray SPXE190 cruise on Lake Constance’s calm Untersee with a professional skipper. Up to five people can swim, sunbathe, sightsee, or simply cruise from Gaienhofen-Horn. Nicole and the team can adjust the timing and plan to suit your group, with fuel, bottled water, and harbor pickup included.

“Very friendly and experienced skipper, pleasant atmosphere and a lovely experience including swimming with the family. Thank you very much for that :-)”

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15.Constance: Private City Tour – The Mystical Constance

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 2 hours

Follow a private guide through Konstanz from the Historic Port Clock to Obermarkt. You’ll see the harbor, Niederburg, Münsterplatz, cathedral, and more while hearing about mystics, miracles, ghosts, strange symbols, and dark medieval tales. Tours run in German or Spanish, and Ms Baumann is available in both languages.

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