Top 15 Germany Train Journeys

1.Nuremberg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,475 reviews · 40 min · from $12Our pick

Ride the Bimmelbahn from Nuremberg’s Market Square for a compact tour of the Old Town. The route passes the Schöner Brunnen, Maxbrücke, St. Lawrence Church, Hospital of the Holy Spirit, and Imperial Castle. Your audio guide is available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, and Chinese. A coffee voucher is provided at departure.

“As two elderly people my husband and I found the Bimmelbahn an excellent way of seeing the main parts of the old city. Thoroughly enjoyed it”

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2.Würzburg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train

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

Ride Würzburg’s Bimmelbahn sightseeing train from the Würzburg Residence through the old town and along the Main. You’ll pass the Cathedral and view Marienberg Castle while an audio guide explains local history, legends, and landmarks in German, English, French, Italian, Russian, or Spanish. A coffee voucher is provided at the departure point.

“A very pleasant and informative quick 40 minute train ride around the stunningly beautiful gem of a Town, Wurzburg. Travels down windy streets you may not necessarily have walked. Wurzburg is a real hidden gem, definitely worth visiting. Loved it here ❤️”

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3.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. You’ll pass St. Emmeram Palace, hear an audio guide in six languages, and enjoy broad views through the train’s glass sides and roof. The 45-minute trip is a useful first look before exploring on foot.

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4.Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour with Train from Munich

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

Travel from Munich's Marienplatz to Dachau by train and local bus, then spend about three and a half hours at the memorial with an English-speaking guide. Expect the former cells, barracks, gas chamber, museum displays, survivor accounts, and an English documentary. Jessie, Michael, Aileen, Mat, and Stephanie are among the guides praised for clear, sensitive teaching.

“This tour was amazing! Michael was so informed and a great guide. I learned so much and was honestly so surprised about a lot of it. I highly recommend this tour.”

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

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

Travel from Munich’s Marienplatz to Dachau with licensed guide Alun Evans, using public transport and spending three hours at the memorial. Expect a serious, carefully explained visit covering the barracks, crematorium, gas chamber, bunker, and museum. Groups are limited to 15, and the tour returns to central Munich around 2pm.

“Alun was one of the best guides that I have ever had at a historical site. He limits he size of his groups so he can properly guide everyone through this important, complex place.”

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6.Nuremberg: Nuclear Bunker in Main Railway Station

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 262 reviews · 1h 15m · from $15

Enter a Cold War nuclear bunker beneath Nuremberg’s main railway station with a German-speaking guide. See exhibits on nuclear, biological, and chemical threats, watch a computer simulation of weapons development, and sit or lie on bunker pallets as you picture life with several hundred people. The 75-minute tour costs $15.

“Auf jeden Fall interessant und sehenswert. Unser Führer hat es geschafft, die Atmosphäre des Bunkers mit Humor und einer großen Portion gesundem Menschenverstand auszugleichen.”

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7.Private Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp tour with train

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

Travel by train from Berlin to Oranienburg, then explore Sachsenhausen with a private guide licensed by the memorial authority. Guides such as Martin, Ioana, Maria, and Klaus explain Nazi persecution, forced labor, the camp’s design, and its later Soviet use. Expect about six hours, substantial walking, and a serious day of remembrance.

“My brother and I had a fantastic private tour of Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp with Martin. Martin was extremely knowledgeable on all aspects of WW2, the Third Reich, Berlin, and the Concentration Camps. If you are ever in Berlin and want a top notch tour of Sachsenhausen, I definitely recommend this tour and Martin!”

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8.Herrenchiemsee Palace and Fraueninsel Rail Trip from Munich

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

Travel from Munich to Lake Chiemsee with a guide such as Stephanie, Maxine, Michelle, Susanne, or Franz. Visit Herrenchiemsee Palace, modeled after Versailles, then cross to peaceful Fraueninsel. The 9.5-hour trip includes return train travel and guided visits, but palace admission and boat fares cost extra. Expect plenty of walking and a full day outdoors.

“Although visiting the palace is definitely the highlight of this excursion, the entire experience is enjoyable. We took the regular train, an old -fashioned small train, a ferry boat and a horse carriage to get to the palace. The palace itself is gorg”

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9.Potsdam Bike Tour with Rail Transport from Berlin

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

Ride about 10.5 miles through Potsdam with an English-speaking guide, city-cruiser bike, helmet, and train transport from Alexanderplatz. See Sanssouci, Cecilienhof, the Bridge of Spies, Alexandrowka, and the Dutch Quarter. Guides such as Simon, Maggi, Nick, and Thor bring the royal and Cold War stories to life.

“This is a fantastic tour. Marco is a very knowledgeable and charismatic guide. The pace of the tour was perfect and the historic context that was provided at each stop was really exceptional. Highly recommended.”

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10.City tour through Regensburg with the little train

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 67 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $13

Ride through Regensburg’s old city and nearby streets aboard a small sightseeing train for about 45 minutes. Start at Domplatz, choose your audio-guide language, and return to the cathedral. The tour gives you a quick sense of the city’s layout, history, shopping streets, and key sights, but it does not stop for detailed visits.

“Seems like they were just going too fast to really understand what the site was that they were talking about.”

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11.Salzburg History & Food Private Tour with Munich train add-on

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $120

Travel from Munich to Salzburg for a private guided day of Mozart sites, old-town history, Austrian schnitzel, local beer, Salzburger Nockerln, and Sacher Torte. The tour lasts about seven hours. The return train must be purchased as an add-on, and guide Annabelle is praised for her warm, personal approach.

“This was an amazing trip. We have been to Munich before and decided to add a little day trip to our weekend. Salzburg was perfect. Annabelle gave us a tour of the city including history, cool points, little insider tips and, of course, delicious foods. You can somewhat tailor the food choices to your preference. It was nice that my husband could continue to sample beer and I could sample the wine!! Would highly recommend, if you are considering it, just go ahead and do it!”

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12.City tour through Nuremberg with the little train – Christmas tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $13

Ride a small Christmas train from Hallplatz around Nuremberg’s old town and the outside of its medieval walls. The 40-minute tour uses recorded English commentary, enclosed carriages, and assigned seats. It gives you a quick city orientation for $13.25, but tight seating, basic narration, and dark winter departures can affect the ride.

“it was so fun to go around the city and get an overall tour. Just love the little train and I think you should do it before you go on any other tour.”

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13.Stuttgart: Curling rail rental

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 9 reviews · 1 hour

You rent a private plastic curling rink and all the equipment for one hour in Stuttgart. Aim your curling rod at the stave, compete for points, or see who can slide farthest. A nearby standing area lets your group watch and chat. German and English support is available, but rule instruction may not be provided on site.

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14.From Berlin to Sachsenhausen Camp: Private Tour by Car or Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $327

Spend about six hours exploring Sachsenhausen with a private English-speaking guide, traveling by car or train from Berlin. The day also includes the Topography of Terror, the Holocaust Memorial, and Berlin’s former Jewish Quarter. Guides such as Sara and Nathalie bring a careful, humane tone to this difficult history.

“The visit to the concentration camp was a profoundly striking experience, and the guidance of the guide Sara made all the difference. With a lot of sensitivity, respect and historical knowledge, she managed to convey the importance of the place without ever losing empathy and care for the group. His clear way of explaining the facts, coupled with a humane and welcoming attitude, made the visit even more meaningful and reflective. Sara demonstrated professionalism, mastery of content and, above all, a great commitment to memory and education. It was an unforgettable and extremely enriching experience thanks to his performance.Auto-translated”

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15.Take the U Train: An Audio Story of Berlin’s Oldest Elevated Railway Line

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews · from $14

Walk and ride along Berlin’s oldest overhead U-Bahn route with a GPS-triggered VoiceMap audio tour. Start at Warschauer Straße, cross Oberbaumbrücke, follow the steel viaduct through Kreuzberg, and finish at Gleisdreieck. Bring headphones, a smartphone, and a valid BVG ticket. The tour works offline and lasts about two hours.

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