Day/walking tours in Germany

Posted by Adam (NJ) on 12/23/16 05:09 PM

Hi all,

We are going to Germany/Czech Republic at the end of May - Berlin 4 nights, Prague 3 nights, Munich 4 nights (possible day trip to Salzburg), Boppard 3 nights.

We are interested in any recommendations on walking tours or day trip tours in those areas. We did 2 tours in Italy that Rick recommended - a wine tour (Tours by Roberto) and a driving "tour" of the Almafi Coast. It didn't seem like there was many recommended for Germany/Czech Republic in his books. Any recommendations/past experiences would be appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Posted by Russ

Paradise

12/23/16 05:29 PM

7072 posts

Grab yourself a copy of Earl Steinbicker's Daytrips Bavaria. It's a very useful resource for DIY day trips with all the necessary maps and tour details.

Online sample for an outing to Mittenwald: http://hastingshouse.typepad.com/hastings_house_us/2007/04/mittenwald_germ.html

Try Daytrips Germany for other places around the country.

Posted by Fred

San Francisco

12/23/16 06:11 PM

14980 posts

Hi,

On walking tours in Berlin: Your hotel will have brochures on such available tours. There is also the Tourist Office at Berlin Hbf (central train station) and another one at Brandenburg Gate just east of the columns on the right hand side, where this sort info is available as well tickets.

Posted by Ms. Jo

Frankfurt, Germany

12/24/16 03:09 AM

9222 posts

Rick has walking tours recommended for most of the cities listed in his book.

For Munich, I'd recommend either Radius Tours or Mikes' Bikes. They get the best reviews on Trip Advisor and have the best guides. If you have the money, you could spring for a private tour with Dark History Tours. You will leave Munich thinking this is the best use of money possible, as the tours are that fantastic.
http://www.dark-history.eu/

For Berlin, I'd recommend Insider Tours as I have gone on 5 of their themed tours and been extremely happy - Original Tour, Cold War, 3rd Reich, Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, and Potsdam. Their guides are very professional but also entertaining.
http://www.insidertour.com/

Posted by padams

Sacramento, CA

12/25/16 04:25 PM

691 posts

We loved the food tour we did in The Mitte in Berlin. We learned about local food specialities, some of the history of East Berlin, and had a wonderful time! Took about 2 hours, and Bastian (the owner/guide) is a delight. I highly recommend it. (https://www.berlinfoodtour.de/tours/berlin-mitte-food-tour/). Check it out.

Posted by Adam OP

12/26/16 02:44 AM

74 posts

Great, thanks everyone for the suggestions! We'll have to check them out.