Germany Train Tours: 13 to Book

1.Salzburg Sightseeing Day Trip from Munich by Rail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,125 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Travel from Munich to Salzburg by train with a guide such as Markus, Maxine, Susan, or Christian. Walk the historic center, see cathedral and fortress sights, hear Mozart and Sound of Music stories, then enjoy about three hours on your own.

“Thomas was knowledgeable as a guide and very helpful. After seeing some interesting sites we had time on our own to have lunch and then coffee and cake at 3 PM.”

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2.City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,475 reviews · 40 min · from $12Best value

Ride the Bimmelbahn from Nuremberg’s main Market Square through the Old Town. An audio guide in seven languages explains the Schöner Brunnen, Maxbrücke, St. Lawrence Church, Holy Spirit Hospital, and Imperial Castle. It is a quick, low-cost way to get your bearings before exploring on foot.

“A perfect tour of Nurnberg-45 minutes that explained the highlights and gives one an idea of where to go back and explore. We loved that it started and finished in the market!!!”

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3.Würzburg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,322 reviews · 40 min · from $12

Ride a small sightseeing train from the Würzburg Residence through the old town, past the Cathedral and Main River, toward Marienberg Castle. A clear audio guide in six languages explains local stories and legends. Your ticket also includes a coffee voucher collected at the departure point.

“This tour is a nice way to quickly see parts of the town while staying comfortable in a coach.”

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4.Regensburg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,010 reviews · 45 min · from $12

Ride Regensburg’s electric Bimmelbahn from the Cathedral through the city center and along the Danube. Your six-language audio guide covers local stories and legends, while the glass-sided train gives you clear views in any weather. Arrive 15 minutes early to collect your ticket and coffee voucher.

“Streckenführung nahezu ohne Altstadt, sehr lieblos aneinandergereihte Texte”

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5.Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour with Train from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 955 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $56

Travel from Marienplatz to Dachau by train and bus with a guide such as Jessie, Michael, Aileen, or Mat. Spend about three and a half hours at the memorial, seeing the barracks, cells, gas chamber, museum, and English documentary. The 1:15 pm departure is quieter.

“Our tour guide Michael was exceptional. His breadth of knowledge of the history of the Dachau Concentration Camp and WWII, including pre and post war, was presented in a most informative and totally relatable manner and with great historical perspective. I would highly recommend this tour and if you are lucky enough to have Michael as your guide, it would be well worth your while.”

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6.Guided Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour with Train from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 920 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $90Top rated

Travel from Marienplatz to Dachau by train and bus with licensed guide Alun Evans. Spend about three hours at the memorial, covering the barracks, crematorium, gas chamber area, bunker, museum, and camp history, with time to explore the exhibition alone.

“This is a difficult look at a horrible time in our history, and Alun was a perfect guide through Dachau. He is extremely well informed and professional. This was a very emotional and educational tour, but it's one that every single person should experience.”

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7.Nuremberg Guided Day Trip from Munich by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 546 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Travel from Munich to Nuremberg by regional express train for a guided day of medieval streets, Gothic churches, the Imperial Castle, and the former Nazi Rally Grounds. Guides such as Paul, Jason, Sarah, and Elisabeth have led especially strong outings, but the pace and free time can vary.

“What could have been a tough tour in the old town, with getting up to the castle, was a great pace for all, with plenty of options to see what anyone who comes to Nuremberg wants to see.”

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8.Erfurt Tour – City tour with the historic tram

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 503 reviews · 1h 30m · from $25

Ride Erfurt’s historic electric tram for 90 minutes while a German-speaking guide explains the city’s major sights, older history, and well-preserved Art Nouveau districts. Meet at the Erfurt Tour stop on Domplatz-Süd. The tram is wheelchair accessible.

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9.Nuremberg Day Trip by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 357 reviews · 9 hours · from $93

Travel from Munich to Nuremberg with an English-speaking guide such as Paul, Elizabeth, or Achim. Walk the medieval old town, see churches, bridges, markets, and castle views, then take a guided tour of the Nazi Party rally grounds. Expect a full, history-heavy day with plenty of walking.

“Paul our guide was very knowledgable. He made our day out a very good experience”

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10.Private Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp tour with train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $338

Travel by train from Berlin to Oranienburg with a private guide, then walk through the town and Sachsenhausen Memorial. Guides such as Martin, Ioana, Maria, and Klaus explain Nazi persecution, forced labor, camp life, and the Soviet prison era. Expect about six hours and plenty of walking.

“Totally misleading write up on what to expect. We decided to spend over $400.00 for this in that we thought with hotel pickup and drop off, a vehicle was involved. But it was not, the tour guide comes to your hotel and everyone takes a train to the city and if the bus is gone, you walk 25 minutes to the museum after a 30 minute train ride . First, they assumed we had a train ticket and the worst part was that the actual tour was only 2 hours at best. The guide was knowledgeable but we felt like he was in a hurry and rushed us. Don’t spend…”

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11.Dachau Concentration Camp Private Tour by Train from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $266

Meet a private guide at your Munich hotel or Hauptbahnhof, then take the train and bus to Dachau. Spend about three hours at the memorial, museum, crematorium, barracks, and gatehouse. Guides such as Lucia, Nick, Jason, and Achim provide historical context and careful personal guidance.

“This tour was sobering and humbling. We took our teenage sons (one has been already) and he was just as powerful the second time. Must do while in Munich.”

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12.Herrenchiemsee Palace and Fraueninsel Rail Trip from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $81

Travel from Munich to Chiemsee by train, small steam railway, and boat, then tour Herrenchiemsee Palace and Fraueninsel with a guide such as Stephanie, Maxine, Michelle, or Susanne. Expect a full nine-and-a-half-hour day, extra fees for the palace and boat, and plenty of walking.

“Worth the trip - good experience of the steam railway to reach the harbor to take the boat ride to the island.”

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13.Potsdam Bike Tour with Rail Transport from Berlin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Join Fat Tire Tours at Alexanderplatz for a small-group ride through Potsdam. A cruiser bike, train fare, and English-speaking guide are included. Expect about 17 kilometers of mostly gentle cycling, palace gardens, the Dutch Quarter, Cecilienhof, and Glienicke Bridge, with lunch on your own.

“Simon is the best guide! Ask for him. Great pace, lots of interesting facts. Bridge of spys was great, lots of history along the way.”

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