The 15 Best Walking Tours in Germany

1.Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9,624 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Our pick

Spend about three and a half hours walking from Hackescher Markt through Museum Island, Unter den Linden, Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, Berlin Wall sites, and Checkpoint Charlie. Guides such as Tobi, Rebecca, Georgia, and Ruaridh are praised for clear stories, humor, and care with difficult history. Expect a brisk route, outdoor stops, and no included food or entry tickets.

“Tobi our guide was very knowledgeable of the areas covered during our tour. He was very attentive to the individual needs of the group. He was very funny and entertaining. Tobi was able to converse in a couple of languages to help get certain points across. He made a very cold day enjoyable. I would highly recommend Tobi and the tours to anyone considering a walking tour of Berlin”

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2.Third Reich and Cold War 2 Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,830 reviews · from $23

Walk about 2 kilometers through Berlin’s 20th-century story, from Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag to Hitler’s bunker, the Berlin Wall, and Checkpoint Charlie. Guides such as Hannah, Jimmy, Peter, Mikhail, and Marie bring the facts to life in English or German. Choose a shared or private tour, and expect all-weather walking.

“Peter was great with the tour and very knowledgeable. The little incidents that he narrated about the points of interest were great. He answered all the questions which we had while we were walking from one point to the other.”

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3.Third Reich & WWII Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,181 reviews · 2.5 hours - 165 minutes · from $31

Walk through Munich with an English- or German-speaking guide such as Michael, Steve, Alex, Josh, or Danielle. Follow Hitler’s rise from early party meetings at the Hofbräuhaus to the failed Beer Hall Putsch, visit Königsplatz, and learn about the White Rose resistance. Expect a serious, story-led tour, frequent stops, and outdoor walking in all weather.

“Excellent. Would highly recommend. Michael, our guide, was very knowledgeable and a likeable fellow. The tour was informative and interesting.”

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4.Discover Berlin Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,998 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $23

Walk central Berlin with a German or English-speaking guide for 2 to 4 hours. Visit the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Museum Island, Bebelplatz, and the former Hitler bunker site. Guides such as Anja, Gregor, Joel, and Georgia blend clear historical context, local stories, humor, and time for questions.

“We enjoyed the knowledgable guide Georgia who was able to give us a full historical context to our vist.”

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5.Berlin’s Best: 2 Hour Walking Tour Third Reich and the Cold War

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,486 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Follow an English-speaking guide from Brandenburg Gate to Checkpoint Charlie, linking Nazi Germany, the Berlin Wall, and reunification. You’ll see the Reichstag, Hitler’s bunker site, the Holocaust Memorial, the Topography of Terror, and Soviet tanks. Guides such as Glen, Maggie, Mikey, and James are praised for clear stories, historic images, and thoughtful answers.

“Mikey was absolutely amazing! Very thorough, knowledgeable, and engaging. Honestly, even though it was cold out, the whole experience was still amazing!”

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6.Hidden Backyards Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,360 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Walk through Berlin-Mitte’s Spandauer Vorstadt with an English- or German-speaking guide. See Hackesche Höfe, Haus Schwarzenberg, Rosenhöfe, Sophienkirche, Auguststraße, and Heckmann Höfe while learning how Jewish life, industry, art, and daily life shaped the district. Guides such as Nick, Nicolas, Susanne, Lydia, and Alex have led especially engaging departures.

“Feeling so lucky to have met Minit, our tour guide and participated the tour. I had learnt a lot. Highly recommended”

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7.Third Reich Walking Tour Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,291 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Follow an English-speaking Radius Tours guide through Munich’s Nazi-era landmarks, from Königsplatz and Odeonsplatz to Hofbräuhaus, the Old Town Hall, and Marienplatz. Expect a serious, well-paced outdoor tour with photos, questions, and stories about Hitler’s rise, Nazi propaganda, resistance, and the people who suffered under the regime.

“Our guide, Michael, was extremely knowledgeable and shared generously with our group. He answered questions openly and honestly, as uncomfortable as some may have been. Would highly recommend.”

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8.Third Reich Berlin: Hitler and WWII Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,301 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $24

Spend three hours walking from central Berlin through the sites of Nazi power and the final Battle of Berlin. See Hitler’s bunker location, Goebbels’ propaganda headquarters, the Reichstag, Soviet War Memorial, Holocaust Memorial, and Topography of Terror. Guides such as Paul, Maria, Ru, and Chris explain the history in clear, human terms.

“Ru was a great tour guide - highly knowledgeable and a great story teller. I’d recommend him in the future.”

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9.Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,202 reviews · 2 hours · from $14Best value

Meet at the Bamberg Tourist Information office for a two-hour German-language walk through the UNESCO old town. See the cathedral, Old Court, New Residenz, Rose Garden, Old Town Hall, and Little Venice. Guides such as Christine and Werner bring local history to life, but the cathedral interior is not included.

“Trotz relativ großer Gruppe und Eiseskälte eine sehr schöne Stadttour mit wunderschönen Highlights Bambergs unter blauem Himmel. Vielen Dank für die vielen interessanten Informationen.”

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10.Walking Tour in German with Night Guard

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,922 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $18

Follow a German-speaking night guard carrying a lantern and halberd through Bremen’s Market Square, Böttcherstraße, and Schnoor. You’ll hear about old rules, misconduct, and life in the Hanseatic city while guides such as Edwin use humor and period character to bring 1637 to life. The 1.5-hour tour begins beneath the Town Musicians statue.

“Der Nachtwächter war gut. Trotz Regen und 3 Grad hat er uns humorvoll durch Bremen geführt. Für mich, als Hörgeräteträger war er super zu verstehen.”

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11.City Center Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,709 reviews · 2 hours · from $14

See Bremen’s UNESCO-listed town hall, Roland statue, cathedral, Town Musicians, Expressionist Böttcherstraße, and old Schnoor quarter with an English-speaking guide. The $14 tour covers about 2 kilometers, uses cobbled streets, and has featured guides such as Pierre, Rima, Guido, Hans, and Viveka.

“The tour and the guide were wonderful. The guide was cheerful, kind and well informed. She really brought the history the alive.”

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12.Old Town Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,416 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $18

Walk Nuremberg’s Old Town with an English or German-speaking local guide, visiting Hauptmarkt, Old City Hall, St. Sebaldus Church, Tiergärtnertorplatz, Albrecht Dürer’s House, and Weissgerbergasse. Guides such as Manfred, Claudia, Gabriele, and Kurt add history, humor, old photographs, and useful local tips.

“Historical perspective was very good. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Nuremberg. It would be very helpful if he could speak louder.”

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13.City & Semperoper Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,293 reviews · from $31

Spend 170 minutes walking Dresden’s historic center, from the castle and Frauenkirche to the Zwinger and Theaterplatz, then tour the Semperoper. The experience is led in German, with German audio support. Natalie is named among the tour team, and the route returns to its starting point.

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14.Walking Tour with Fuggerei

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,245 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

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.

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15.1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,217 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $17

Walk Leipzig’s Old Town with a certified German-speaking guide and hear lively stories about the Central Station, fountains, Greenlanders, and Shakespeare’s stockings. The 90-minute route includes the Opera House, Gewandhaus, university, Mädler Passage, Old Town Hall, and St. Thomas Church. Guides may include Uwe Lange or Thorsten.

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