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Giessen

Welcome to Giessen, Germany – a charming little gem bursting with personality! This vibrant university town offers cozy cafés, eclectic street art, and beautiful parks. Don’t miss the impressive Alte Universität or the peace of Botanius Gardens! With friendly locals and a laid-back vibe, Giessen is perfect for a delightful day of exploration and relaxation. Pack your curiosity!

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Recommendations

Outdoor4.5/5

Giessen Botanical Garden

Landmark4.1/5

Alte Aula

Nestled at Obertorstraße 20, the Alte Aula is an architectural gem in Wetzlar, renowned for its stunning blend of historical charm and academic legacy, making it a must-visit for history enthusiasts and architecture lovers alike.

Culture4.7/5

KUNSTHALLE GIESSEN

Landmark4.4/5

Stadtkirchenturm

Eat$$$4.7/5

Tora - Sushi Bar & Asia Cuisine

At Tora - Sushi Bar & Asia Cuisine, indulge in exquisite sushi and authentic Asian dishes, all crafted with fresh ingredients; the vibrant atmosphere and exceptional service make it a must-visit culinary gem in Gießen.

Eat$$3.6/5

Ditsch Gießen Bahnhof

Eat4.5/5

Hellas

Eat$$$4.5/5

Mirch Masala

Eat4.2/5

Eiscafé Venezia

Cafe$$$4.4/5

Schwätzer & Söhne

Eat$$4.4/5

Lokal International

Stays

Stay4/5

Altes Eishaus, Hotel & Restaurant

Stay3.95/5

B&B HOTEL Gießen-City

Stay3.95/5

Best Western Plus Hotel Steinsgarten

Stay3.9/5

Trip Inn Cityhotel Gießen

Stay3.9/5

Parkhotel Friedrichstrasse

Stay3.3/5

SmartHotel Flamingo self Check-in

Stay4.1/5

Tannenhof Garni Haas

Things To Do
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5/5

Private Tour to Burg Eltz and Moselle Valley with Wine Tasting

Visit the enchanting Burg Eltz, one of Europe's most stunning castles nestled in the Moselle Valley, on this personalized private tour. Your guide will meet you at a location of your choice and escort you to Burg Eltz for a captivating guided tour. Continue your adventure through charming Moselle towns like Cochem and Beilstein, where you can explore quaint streets and indulge in a regional lunch or coffee & cake. The tour includes a visit to the steepest vineyard in Europe, capped off with a private wine tasting featuring the renowned Moselle Riesling, ensuring a memorable experience tailored to your special wishes & preferences. - Private excursion with hotel pick-up and drop-off - Guided tour of Burg Eltz and its interior - Picturesque towns of Cochem & Beilstein with time for lunch or coffee & cake - Europe's steepest vineyard - Private wine tasting in a prestigious winery - Competent and entertaining driver guide - In-depth information on the history, viticulture & way of life

$826.38

5/5

Private Xmas Market Hopping with wine tasting and gondola ride

On this private tour you will experience three of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany- Mainz, Rüdesheim and Wiesbaden. And the best thing: all of this can be done in a relaxing day trip from Frankfurt. At each location you will have time to soak up the special character of the market, taste the typical specialties and of course the famous Glühwein. I will naturally provide you with profound explanations of the various Christmas traditions and culinary delights. The best way to enjoy the quaint little town of Rüdesheim is by cable car from where you'll be spoiled with fantastic views of the vineyards & the Rhine Valley. One of Germany's oldest monasteries, the world's first Riesling winery and of course some wine tastings here and there will also be included. Anyhow you will be having an unforgettable day, enjoy delicious food & excellent wines, mingle with the locals and listen to a lot of entertaining little anecdotes that you certainly won’t find in your travel guide.

$826.38

4.9/5

8 h 30 mins

from Frankfurt: Heidelberg, Mercedes Museum / Schwetzinger Schloß

On this private full day Tour, you will enjoy the most important tourist attractions in the "Kurpfalz" region in just 1 day. First you will see magnificent Heidelberg with its romantic castle and beautiful baroque old town. Than you can choose to see the Dr. Benz Museum, birthplace of the automobile and the worlds first car factory (if open) or world famous Schwetzingen palace gardens (May to Oct.). In an easy and entertaining manner, you will learn a lot about the area’s history and spectacular sights. Lunch break (not included) will be in a typical, cozy German restaurant, offering local specialties as well as international or vegetarian cuisine. During the car ride in a luxury SUV your guide will supply lots of information about Germany in general and it´s exciting histrory. In Heidelberg you can skip the lines with your VIP-ticket included in the tour. Your guide will be fluent in German and English also speaks "easy English" for guests who don´t speak English very well.

$320.68

4.9/5

10 h

from Frankfurt - romantic Black Forest & brewery, private tour

The High Black Forest is considered one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Germany. This great tour combines the highlights of the northern and central Black Forest. Enjoy untouched nature, fantastic views, romantic mountain worlds and unique traditions and sights in comfort and safety. For guests from abroad we are happy to offer the tour in English. If your English is not so good, we use "easy English", with short sentences, simple choice of words and support through gestures.

$316.25

4.9/5

Private day trip to the Romantic Rhine Valley with river cruise and wine tasting

More than 40 castles, world class wines and breathtaking landscapes- the UNESCO world heritage site Rhine valley is deemed to be Germany’s most romantic region. At the tour you will get to know the landscape and the culture of the Rhine Valley, visit quaint villages, prestigious wineries, at least one castle and experience several impressive lookouts. Meanwhile I will provide you with profound information about the area, its history, culture and way of life- in a very entertaining way. After exploring some of the main attractions and maybe a light lunch at a cozy place in Rüdesheim, you'll be boarding your river cruise ship and enjoy a fascinating two-hour cruise along the Rhine. After that traditional German coffee & cake at a wonderful café above the vineyards is just waiting for you, before you get ready for a private wine tasting at a gorgeous family-run winery with an excellent reputation. The tour can always be customized according to your interests, wishes and special needs.

$826.38

4.8/5

Rhine Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Frankfurt and Mainz

Join this highly recommended and thirst quenching, more personal wine tour by Grape Escapes Germany. This is a full day wine tour for wine lovers to the Rhine Valley wine regions of Rheingau & Rheinhessen. Learn about the king of white wines Riesling, try unique sparkling and German pinot . Visit vineyards from noble 900yr old Grand Estates to hidden gem family Wineries. Sip back and relax as we cruise along the Romantic Rhine as it curves its way down to Rüdesheim. You will have many opportunities to swirl, sniff and slurp a variety of wines of your choice. Guided by the makers. With all those tastings we will need to stay balanced with a stop to try delicious regional food specialties Tour inclusions: * Hotel pick up - return Frankfurt /Mainz area. * 3 wine tastings at a mix of boutique and historical wineries - tasting a variety of 8+ wines per tasting. * local wine tavern lunch specialised in dishes like Schnitzel, there are vegetarian options also. * Help shipping wines

$46,698.21

4.6/5

Beer, Saints and Sinners Self Guided Tour of Bamberg

A German king gave his wife a hilltop as a wedding gift — then asked for it back to build a second Rome. This app-based self-guided walking tour of Bamberg traces that power struggle through 20 stops across the UNESCO-listed old town. You'll hear how citizens built their town hall on a river because the bishop refused them land, why a one-Pfennig beer price hike sparked a citywide revolt, and how a brass doorknob inspired the author of The Nutcracker. The route winds from the merchants' island to the cathedral hill, where a mysterious medieval horseman and the only papal tomb north of the Alps await. Start whenever you like, pause for a Rauchbier at Schlenkerla, and pick up where you left off — audio works offline at your own pace. If you'd rather wander than be herded on someone else's schedule, this is your kind of tour. Over 20,000 travelers have used this self-guided tours, backed by a full refund guarantee.

$8.99

4.5/5

6 h 30 mins

magnificent historic Heidelberg, private Tour, from Frankfurt

Enjoy the comfort of a fully private tour in a luxury SUV and skip the waiting lines as a VIP guest Heidelberg with it´s magnificent old town and world renowned romantic palace/castle is one of the top sights in Europe and on this private tour you will enjoy all important sights and attractions. In an easyto understand and entertaining manner, you will learn a lot about its history and the spectacular sights. Lunch break (lunch not included) will be in a very cozy German restaurant, offering local specialties as well as international or vegetarian cuisine. During the car ride -if booked- your guide will supply lots of interesting information about Germany in general. Your guide is fluently bilingual in German and English and upon request can do the tour in what we call "easy English" (for guests with English as a foreign language), too.

$176.19

4/5

Rhein valley Castle & Palace winery tour from Frankfurt

*currently my Listing has a technical glitch - showing not bookable : please reach Out direct to Grape Escapes Germany website Sip back and relax and take a more personal experience to the beautiful UNESCO Rhein valley and its surrounding wine regions. Visit a less touristy medieval Castle to experience Rhein romantic royalty from the 1800’s. We will also visit charming old wine villages where we will find an opportunity for a quaint lunch stop and we will visit 2 historic wineries where you can learn about local mostly dry Riesling and Pinot varieties. During Dec there are also Christmas markets to stroll through for a real Glühwein Let me know if you have any special requests and I will customise the tour and while making new wine friends while traveling can be fun… I try to keep groups small and personal. I will provide some baked snacks and refreshments. The tour can also be made private on request. A seasonal fee may be requested.

$472.89

Private excursion to Heidelberg with river cruise & beer tasting

Experience the different facets of Germany's most romantic city on a private day trip. In a comfortable premium car, you will first head to the Philospher's path, where you can enjoy the most magnificent view of the old town before you get to know all the important sights within the Old Town, especially the Old University- and all that in a very entertaining way. A 50-minute cruise on the Neckar offers you the opportunity to experience the city from the river and you will learn a whole lot about Heidelberg's history. The old cog railroad will then take you to Heidelberg Castle, where you will find the world's largest wine barrel and once again enjoy a fantastic view of the beautiful Old Town. Of course, you will also have some free time for shopping, lunch and- as it's so important in Germany- coffee & cake. Your guide knows the best spots for all kinds of culinary adventures and local specialties. A beer tasting in the time-honored Vetter brewery rounds off the fun day.

$708.16

Private Tour Würzburg and Rothenburg with Wine Tasting

Your private guide will pick you up in the morning in a comfortable vehicle and take you on an unforgettable excursion to fascinating Franconia. Discover the Würzburg Residence, one of the most beautiful Baroque palaces in Europe, with the world's largest ceiling fresco and the magnificent Court Garden. Afterwards, the fantastic landscape of the Franconian Wine Country awaits you with breathtaking views and a private wine tasting where you learn about the specialties of the Franconian wine. After a brief visit to the quaint little town Volkach, the tour continues to of Germany's top attractions: Rothenburg ob der Tauber. During a guided tour through the country's best preserved medieval town, you'll experience the most important sights, such as the town hall, the city walls, St. James's Church and the famous Christmas store. Of course, you'll also have plenty of free time to sample delicious food, visit the idyllic beer garden or do some shopping before you return to Frankfurt.

$826.38

1 h 40 mins

Bamberg Walking Tour 1h40 and 20 audio reviews

Bamberg, nicknamed the "Rome of Franconia", offers a fascinating exploration of its rich architectural heritage. In one day, discover 20 iconic attractions, from the majestic Bamberg Cathedral to the picturesque Rose Garden. Wander through the historic districts of Bergstadt and Inselstadt, admire the famous Altes Rathaus and taste the famous Rauchbier in the Schlenkerla brewery. With an easy-to-follow itinerary, this walking adventure reveals the secrets and history of this UNESCO World Heritage city. - Travel 4 km in 1h40 through the wonders of Bamberg - Discover UNESCO-listed sites and historical monuments - Enjoy an itinerary suitable for families and culture lovers - Access audio guides to enrich your experience with captivating stories