What to do and see in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany: The Best Tours

October 8, 2021 Enedina Augsburger

North Rhine-Westphalia (German: Nordrhein-Westfalen, pronounced [ˈnɔʁtʁaɪ̯n vɛstˈfaːlən] ( listen), commonly shortened to NRW) is the most populous state of Germany, with a population of approximately 18 million, and the fourth largest by area. Its capital is Düsseldorf; the largest city is Cologne. Four of Germany's ten largest cities (Cologne, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, and Essen) are located in this state, as well as the second largest metropolitan area on the European continent, Rhine-Ruhr.
Restaurants in North Rhine-Westphalia

1. Live Escape Game Professor Jones in Muenster

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Enjoy a magical and enigmatic escape game. You probably do not believe that is so simple, right? Aunt Polly and Uncle Justus are already out of the race...now your turn! Only those who can solve the tricky puzzles and tasks of the professor and get behind the mysteries of space, is worthy of the treasure...

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Reviewed By ashturley

Really enjoyable. The time flies by so you need to get a move on. We needed a little bit of help... and we got it.... but not enough to spoil the fun. Excellent Staff on hand.

2. Discover Frankfurt and its region with a local pilot

Am Flugplatz, Am Flugpl., 63329 Egelsbach, Germany Wingly
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Go on an unforgettable adventure and discover the beauty of Frankfurt in the most unique way...from a private micro plane! You’ll see stunning views of Frankfurt Skyline, Frankenstein Castle...and many more for you to discover with a local pilot! Your pilot is key to this adventure. They are sharing the flights' direct cost, not making a profit. They just love to fly and want you to understand their passion for aviation. So be sure to meet your pilot directly at the airfield provided, as there are several private airfields around. ++Confirm weather conditions with your pilot before++ --> Access a local airfield --> Discuss the flight route together with your pilot --> Pre-flight check --> Up you go, enjoy the view from a whole new perspective! The flight can depart between 9-17h, depending on the availability of the pilot, aircraft, and weather. Please let us know your flexible hours/days upon booking, and make sure that you've been in touch with us beforehand!

Inclusions: 30-Min or 1 Hour Private Sightseeing Flight, Access a private and exclusive airclub around Frankfurt, Pilot Headset, Discuss the route with your pilot, make it special

Exclusions: Transporation to/from the airfield, Food & Water

Reviewed By zurvad

we took awesome pictures. The pilot was very kind. Fortunately the weather was great.we get around the center of the city and the main aeroport.

3. The legendary German Autobahn - experience it in one of the best limousines in the world

Heidelberg, Germany a friend in heidelberg
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The German Autobahn is special for a number of reasons. The most famous one is the absence of a general speed limit. There are foreign visitors who dare to drive on the German Autobahn themselves, while others prefer to be driven. The name of my boutique-style chauffeur and limousine service is "a friend in heidelberg". Many guests of mine told me that this very name is the perfect choice. With me as your chauffeur, you will enjoy this trip on the German Autobahn with all comfort and in absolute style. Since I lived and worked in the US, I speak fluent English. I got my driver's license back in 1980 and have never had a single accident on the Autobahn. Therefore, you can be sure that it will be an absolutely safe ride. Your car will be a Mercedes S-Class, virtually a private jet for the road, equipped with all state-of-the-art features.

Inclusions: WiFi on board, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking Fees, Soda/Pop, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Speeding tickets bill ;-)

Exclusions: Travel exceeding the mileage allotment of 100 kilometers per hour will be charged with 1.00 € per kilometer.

Reviewed By 645bernadetter

Manfred is the BEST! He will go 'over & above' to make sure that you have the best tour possible. He is smart, interesting, fun and very knowledgeable. If we make it back to Germany, we will be sure to ask for another tour with Manfred!

4. Visit your ancestral homeland

Heidelberg, Germany a friend in heidelberg
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Thanks to the Internet genealogical research has become way easier. Nowadays you have an unparalleled opportunity to trace your roots to a certain town and to explore where your ancestors originated. You might even get lucky and meet some distant relatives. If your ancestors are from Germany, I am here to help you explore the places and points of interest related to your ancestors. Actually, a lot of Germans who emigrated came from the region I serve as a driver guide or better your "concierge on wheels". I am located in the renowned historic city of Heidelberg and my primarily geographical area of operations stretches from Frankfurt in the north, Stuttgart and Strasbourg in the south, Saarbrucken and Kaiserslautern, known as "K-town" by US army personnel, in the west and Würzburg and Rothenburg ob der Tauber in the east. The name of my boutique-style chauffeur and limousine service is "a friend in heidelberg". Many guests of mine told me that this very name is the perfect choice. I was not only born in the famous historical city of Heidelberg and know the area extremely well, but also lived and worked in the US and hence speak fluent English. If you wish I can help you with the organization of your trip ahead of time. In contrast to the famous movie "Back to the Future", I cannot serve with a DeLorean with a built-in time machine, but offer a fully equipped first-class Mercedes S-Class limousine for travels back to one’s past.

Inclusions: WiFi on board, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking Fees, Soda/Pop, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Travel exceeding the mileage allotment of 20 kilometers per hour will be charged with 1.00 € per kilometer.

Reviewed By 645bernadetter

Manfred is the BEST! He will go 'over & above' to make sure that you have the best tour possible. He is smart, interesting, fun and very knowledgeable. If we make it back to Germany, we will be sure to ask for another tour with Manfred!

5. Traveling Spoon French Quiche Private Online Cooking Class

Cologne, Germany Traveling Spoon
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Enjoy a private and authentic online cooking class and learn to make Leonie's family recipe for French quiche, a heartwarming tart consisting of a flaky crust filled with a savory custard and vegetables. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. A fun and cultural virtual cooking experience with a French native! • Learn to make traditional French vegetable quiche and chocolate mousse • Private, one-on-one online instruction with a French native • Introduction to France's culture and cuisine • Scheduled mutually at your convenience (host lives in Cologne, Germany (GMT +2) ) • Recipes and ingredients list will be emailed in advance of class • Customization available for dietary restrictions or preferences • Travel from your own home and learn culinary traditions of France!

Inclusions: Private online French cooking class with Leonie, Traditional French family recipes

Exclusions: Ingredients: please ensure you have the ingredients at least 2 days before your class

6. Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine

Petrusbrunnen, Papstterrasse des Kölner Doms, Roncalliplatz 2, 50667 Köln, Germany SDS Stadtführungen
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DISCOVER UNKNOWN DETAILS OF COLOGNE Welcome to an interesting and exciting journey through 2000 years of city history - from the Roman city foundation (CCAA) Colonia to "Kölle" to today's Cologne. Discover on this special Cologne CITY TOUR not only the already obvious, but especially for visitors Cologne rather hidden and thus less known attractions of the internationally famous Rhine metropolis. "Unknown details": Experience has shown that many tour visitors - even if they live and / or work in and around Cologne - have come to know many new, previously unknown, fascinating backgrounds, places and details of Cologne on our tours ... Learn the The popular, cosmopolitan city of the cathedral can be known to us in a different way by discovering surprising and unexpected details that are only really known to a few people at the KÖLN-CITY TOUR.

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Exclusions: We would be happy to give you recommendations on where to eat and drink, We are happy to recommend where you can buy bottled drinking water, We would be happy to give you recommendations on where to eat and drink

Reviewed By jakeyjakejake

Everything you would want for a tour full of fascinating information and humour. A personalized experience left us feeling better settled in Cologne and excited to explore some more parts of the city. Great time - I'd really recommend this experience to anyone visiting Cologne!

7. Cologne Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

Willi Ostermann Brunnen, Köln-Altstadt-Nord, 50667 Cologne, Germany Willi Ostermann Brunnen, Köln-Altstadt-Nord, 50667 Cologne, Germany
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Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Inclusions: Local guide "Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

8. Nostalgic Rhine Cruise from Koblenz to Rudesheim

Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer, 56068 Koblenz, Germany Köln-Düsseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt AG
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Koblenz is the gateway to the Middle Rhine UNESCO World Heritage site and is happily situated on not one but two world-famous rivers - the Rhine and the Moselle. What better way to experience this stunning area than on a ship. Travel along the Middle Rhine and dream of castles and fairy tales while enjoying the breathtaking scenery all around you.

Inclusions: One day Rhine Pass, featuring the Nostalgic Route, All taxes, fees and handling charges

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Reviewed By Gretchen R

The tour was very nice. We drove 3 hours to visit Cologne and our 1st thing to do was this. We bought online tickets to save time. We had an extremely hard time finding it because of construction and one way streets. We finally found a parking deck but we had quite a long walk to get there so we were rushed to get out of the car and get going. Half way there we realized my husband forgot his mask in the car. If we went back to get it we would miss the boat. We were hoping to find a place to buy one on the way or buy one on the boat. We did not find a place on the way there. When we arrived at the boat at 10:27 for the boat to leave at 10:30, the person who greeted was extremely rude about my husband not having a mask. He fussed at him like my husband was a child. After we got on the boat, we asked for directions to get to the upper deck. This employee was as rude as the first. We are new in Germany but have visited several places. Everyone has been extremely nice at the other places so I was shocked at the rudeness of the people in the service industry in Cologne.

9. Private-Group Bike Tour of Cologne with Guide

Gereonswall 2-4, 50668 Köln, Germany Colonia Aktiv Tours
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On this tour our guide will be exclusively there for you and your friends, family, clubmates or colleagues. Combine classic sightseeing with a relaxing bike tour of Cologne. You will ride along a scenic route 10m (15km) that takes you to the city's highlights. See the legendary cathedral city located along the Rhine River, dating back about 2,000 years. Enjoy numerous photo stops with great panoramic views, the personalized experience only a private (group) activity provides, and commentary from your professional guide. This tour is the best and most compact way to get to know the city and asorb it's atmossphere. Bike and helmet is included.

Inclusions: Guide, Use of bicycle, Bike helmet, Rain poncho (in case of rain)

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Reviewed By Duchess1985

Really informative and friendly guide. You see and learn things about cologne not on the usual tourist trail

10. Private Cologne Ghost Tour: Haunted City Center Exploration Game

Aachener Str. 204, 50931 Köln, Germany Questo Cologne | City Games & Tours
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Embark on a quest around Cologne by solving clues that will take you to the most haunted places in the city, all with the help of your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own Cologne Cathedral, Domplatte, the historic Old Town, and more. + Discover the most haunted streets, villas, and squares in the city + Find out the horror stories of the people who used to live there + Solve clues on your phone while you visit the haunted Cologne You are invited to discover the captive souls, the spirits and the mysterious skeletons of Cologne with an interactive city exploration app. Each clue will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions, so you won’t need a map, a GPS or a guide. When you solve it and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked. Along the way, you’ll find horror stories that will give you the chills. Dare you go on this tour?

Inclusions: Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later, This tour is always available to book. We are open 24/7, every day of the week., This is the safest tour you can book: private, no human contact, you will avoid crowds., Play offline: you DON'T NEED an internet connection to play this city game

Exclusions: A physical tour guide

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