On foot · GERMANY WALKING TOURS

Best Germany Walking Tours — Our Top 15

102 walks  ·  from $4 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 germany walking tours worth the money, each with its price, its walkers’ verdict and the one thing to know before you turn up.

Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour - Museum Island starts the story beside Berlin’s oldest power centers
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Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour

1.Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour

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

Start near Hackescher Markt and walk through Berlin’s royal, Nazi, and Cold War past with guides such as Tobi, Georgia, Rebecca, and Ru. In about three and a half hours, you’ll see Museum Island, Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, the Berlin Wall, and Checkpoint Charlie.

“Jonathan is a great and knowledgeable guide. Did a great job showing and explaining all of Berlin’s top attractions. He offers a warm welcoming introduction to the city with great humor.”

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Berlin City walk Government District and Places of Democracy - Berlin Hauptbahnhof and the new federal center
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Berlin City walk Government District and Places of Democracy

2.Berlin City walk Government District and Places of Democracy

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8,467 reviews · 75 minutes - 1.5 hours

Walk from Futurium across the Spree through Berlin’s government quarter. See the Chancellery, Parliament of the Trees, White Crosses, Paul-Löbe-Haus, Wall memorials, and Reichstag exterior. Your guide explains Berlin’s divided past and today’s political center. English and German tours run separately.

“Interesting,detailed. Minor obstacle for me - no possibility to choose guide in English for this precise tour.”

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Berlin: Third Reich & Cold War Guided Walking Tour - Starting beneath Brandenburg Gate
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Berlin: Third Reich & Cold War Guided Walking Tour

3.Third Reich & Cold War Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8,378 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Spend two hours walking about 2 kilometers through Berlin’s most important Nazi and Cold War sites. Guides such as Maggie, Maria, Mikey, and Rohan bring the facts down to human stories, with group and private options in English or German.

“It was our very first time in Berlin we had the tour in a very cold day where the roads and pavements were slippery. Mikey, our guide was very kind and helpful to all of us, super knowledgeable, with real interest at history and his own way to transmit his knowledge! In spite of the cold, we really enjoyed our tour and we heard informations and events that we didn't know. Mikey was open to the discussion, welcoming our questions and observations, with a special interest in all kind of art, and the way history is blended and expressed through art... The next time in Berlin, hopefully with a better…”

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Munich: Third Reich & WWII Walking Tour - Hofbräuhaus and the first mass meetings
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Munich: Third Reich & WWII Walking Tour

4.Third Reich & WWII Walking Tour

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

Walk through Munich’s Nazi-era landmarks with guides such as Michael, Steve, Alex, Josh, and Danielle. Over about 2.5 hours, you’ll visit the Hofbräuhaus, Feldherrnhalle, Königsplatz, and Hofgarten while learning about Hitler’s rise, the Third Reich, and the White Rose resistance.

“Fantastic tour! Steve was so kind and great at explaining complex moments in history. Not only was he very knowledgeable, he took extra care of us every step of the way with tea and cushioning to sit on. I learnt so much and would highly recommend to anyone visiting Munich, whether you have studied history or not.”

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Berlin: Discover Berlin Walking Tour - Brandenburg Gate and the changing face of Berlin
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Berlin: Discover Berlin Walking Tour

5.Discover Berlin Walking Tour

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

Trace Berlin’s story from medieval origins through Nazi rule and the Cold War on a 2 to 4 hour walk. You’ll see Checkpoint Charlie, Museum Island, Bebelplatz, the Brandenburg Gate, and Hitler’s bunker site with an English or German guide. Private groups are available.

“our guild Walid was great. The tour was a good pace and regular stops to give out information about the buildings abd historic information. Was always available for questions and kept it easy to follow which my 13year old son liked”

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Berlin's Best: 2 Hour Walking Tour Third Reich and the Cold War - Meeting at Brandenburg Gate
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Berlin’s Best: 2 Hour Walking Tour Third Reich and the Cold War

6.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, stopping at the Reichstag, Holocaust Memorial, Hitler’s bunker site, Berlin Wall, and Topography of Terror. Guides such as Glen, Maggie, Mikey, and James use stories, questions, and historic photos to make Berlin’s past clear.

“Ronja was a great guide. The tour was well organised and covered the iconic Berlin landmarks and history.”

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Berlin: Hidden Backyards Guided Walking Tour - Meeting at Hackescher Markt
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Berlin: Hidden Backyards Guided Walking Tour

7.Hidden Backyards Guided Walking Tour

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

Walk Berlin-Mitte’s Spandauer Vorstadt with a live English or German guide, visiting Haus Schwarzenberg, Hackesche Höfe, Rosenhöfe, Sophienkirche, and Heckmann Höfe. Expect art, architecture, Jewish history, and stories about how ordinary courtyards became creative local spaces.

“Fab atmospheric and hidden gems tour. Should also be in English please.”

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Explore Berlin: See All The Iconic Sights & Some Hidden Gems - Bebelplatz and the memory of book burning
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Explore Berlin: See All The Iconic Sights & Some Hidden Gems

8.Explore Berlin: See All The Iconic Sights & Some Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,429 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $24

Walk central Berlin with guides such as Joseph, Tina, Jimmy, Hannah, or Paul, depending on the date. In three hours, connect the Palace of Tears, Museum Island, Checkpoint Charlie, Hitler’s bunker site, the Holocaust Memorial, Reichstag, and Brandenburg Gate. Expect about three miles on foot.

“The route was interesting supported by Tina, our amazing guide. She knows the history of the various places through hundreds of years and managed to keep us on time to finish the tour. She was a lovely guide and managed to make some complex history understandable. Very much recommend with Tina as your tour guide!”

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Third Reich Walking Tour Munich - Starting at Radius Tours on Dachauerstrasse
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Third Reich Walking Tour Munich

9.Third Reich Walking Tour Munich

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

Walk through Munich’s Nazi-era landmarks with an English-speaking guide for 2.5 hours. Hear how Hitler and the Nazi Party rose in Munich, see sites tied to propaganda and political power, and pause at memorials honoring those who resisted. Guides such as Jake, Michael, and Nicola use photos and clear storytelling.

“Knowledgeable tour operators, rich history, and educational. Also the meeting point is easy to locate, very important when you are in foreign country and trying to navigate.”

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Third Reich Berlin: Hitler and WWII Walking Tour - Trains to Life, Trains to Death
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Third Reich Berlin: Hitler and WWII Walking Tour

10.Third Reich Berlin: Hitler and WWII Walking Tour

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

Spend three hours walking central Berlin with guides such as Maria, Paul, Ru, Chris, or Ciarán. Visit Hitler’s bunker site, the Reichstag, Soviet War Memorial, Goebbels’ former offices, the Holocaust Memorial, and Topography of Terror while learning how the Nazi regime rose, ruled, and fell.

“This trip is very educational and gives you an up close and personal encounter with the history of WW2 and the Third Reich. Georgia was a fabulous and knowlegable guide. Thank you Georgia!”

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Bamberg: Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Geyerswörthstraße 5
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Bamberg: Guided Walking Tour

11.Bamberg: Guided Walking Tour

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

Join a German-speaking guide such as Christine or Werner for a two-hour walk through Bamberg’s UNESCO-listed center. Expect medieval churches, Baroque facades, the Old Court, New Residenz, Rose Garden, Old Town Hall, and Little Venice. 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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Dortmund: BVB Self-Guided Stadium Walk - The South Stand and the Yellow Wall
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Dortmund: BVB Self-Guided Stadium Walk

12.Dortmund: BVB Self-Guided Stadium Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,195 reviews · 1 day · from $14

Walk through Signal Iduna Park without a guide, following yellow floor markings and scanning QR codes for club videos and facts. See the South Stand, changing rooms, mixed zone, player tunnel, coaching area, and dugouts. The route is relaxed and affordable, but some sections may close for matches or stadium work.

“the qr codes played YouTube videos recorded by the club, enhanced the whole experience massively”

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Bremen: Walking Tour in German with Night Guard - Market Square and Bremen’s public face
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Bremen: Walking Tour in German with Night Guard

13.Bremen: Walking Tour in German with Night Guard

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

Join a costumed German night guard beneath Bremen’s Town Hall for a 1.5-hour walk through Market Square, Böttcherstraße, and Schnoor. Expect lantern-lit storytelling, old city rules, tales of misconduct, and a strong sense of 1637. German is the only tour language.

“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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Bremen: City Center Guided Walking Tour - Bremen’s market square and the city’s public face
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Bremen: City Center Guided Walking Tour

14.Bremen: City Center Guided Walking Tour

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

Join a live English or German-speaking guide for a two-hour, roughly 2-kilometer walk through Bremen’s market square, Böttcherstraße, and Schnoor quarter. Guides such as Pierre, Rima, Guido, and Hans are praised for clear stories, humor, and local pride. Expect cobblestones, tram tracks, and plenty of history.

“very enjoyable and informative tour, starting just ri the back of Radisson Blu hotel, and going to the Schnoor where there is lots of history to hear about. Continues back to the City Centre with more history uncovered, finishing in the centre near the markets. a few stops along the way to sample some delicacies from local shops, which was welcome. Guide was friendly, knowledgeable and amusing, recommended”

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Nuremberg: Old Town Guided Walking Tour - Hauptmarkt and the story of imperial Nuremberg
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Nuremberg: Old Town Guided Walking Tour

15.Nuremberg: Old Town Guided Walking Tour

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

Explore Nuremberg’s Old Town in 1.5 hours with an English or German-speaking guide. Visit Hauptmarkt, St. Sebaldus Church, Dürer’s House, Weissgerbergasse, and more while hearing stories about imperial power, wartime change, local culture, and hidden corners.

“It was great - very cold but definitely a good way to spend a couple hours before going for the Christmas markets.”

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