Something different: eight original city tours

Bremen: stories from the smartphone

Bremen: Bronze statue of Bremen Town Musicians in the city centre ©WFB Bremen (WFB Carina Tank)

Donkey, dog, cat, rooster: the Bremen Town Musicians are legendary. But what about the 'Spitting Stone'? And what stories surround the 100-year-old three-master ship Alexander von Humboldt? Using a QR code, you can explore seven different 'listening spots' in Bremen's city centre with just your smartphone, enjoying the literary texts and songs that local authors and musicians have written.

Rostock: paddle through the city harbour

City harbor and skyline of Rostock`s old town with St. Peter`s Church from the banks of the Warnow River ©DZT (Francesco Carovillano)

A white-tailed eagle in the city? An encounter with Europe's largest eagle is not unusual on a guided kayak tour through Rostock harbour. Two-person kayaks paddle from meeting point to meeting point as a guide explains the milestones in the development of this Hanseatic city, starting with the first Slavic castle. And if the white-tailed eagle is feeling shy, perhaps a kingfisher will fly in front of your camera lens instead.

Trier: on the road with the Romans

Trier: Porta Nigra, UNESCO World Heritage Site ©DZT (Loïc Lagarde)

What was it like to be a Roman? You can find out more in Trier, one of the oldest cities in Germany. On a tour in the footsteps of the Roman city founders, guides are authentically dressed in togas. They explain everyday life in that period and take you to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Porta Nigra, the cathedral and the magnificent Imperial Baths.

Düsseldorf: pop history on the Rhine

Düsseldorf: Rhine Tower and Neuer Zollhof building ©DZT (Francesco Carovillano)

The band 'Kraftwerk' is one of the most influential pioneers of electronic music and paved the way for electro-pop and techno. And the cult Krautrock band 'NEU!' influenced David Bowie, Depeche Mode and Sonic Youth with their experimental sound. On their city tour 'Sounds of Düsseldorf' , two expert music journalists will take you to legendary clubs and music pubs – and of course there's plenty of music to listen to along the way.

Berlin: the vibrant world of street art

Berlin: Street art; Teufelsberg ©Stadt Donaueschingen (Michal Maj)

Graffiti, murals, stencils: the terms are as diverse as street art itself. In Berlin, the works of street artists have long been an integral part of the city's cultural scene. Whether large-scale murals or small stencil art, a tour on foot and on the underground through colourful neighbourhoods will introduce you to the artists and their individual styles as you discover secret corners of the city.

Munich: relaxing on three wheels

Munich: Marienplatz and Frauenkirche from above ©DZT (Dietmar Scherf)

The Bavarian capital is both a village and a cosmopolitan city. A sightseeing tour by rickshaw offers a touch of Far Eastern flair. The guide shares exciting details about Munich's history – from the old trading centre to the modern industrial and cultural metropolis – while you enjoy the highlights of the old town from the comfort of your carriage.

Stuttgart: culinary stroll

Stuttgart: Swabian ravioli (Maultaschen) with potatoe salad, a regional speciality ©Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH (SMG) (Jean-Claude Winkler)

A different kind of dinner: each course of a three-course menu in the capital of Baden-Württemberg is linked to a different location. The city guides accompany this culinary walk with entertaining stories from Stuttgart and, of course, typical Swabian cuisine. Spaetzle or pasta – as an alternative, you can also choose a Mediterranean version.

Hamburg: the home of true crime

Hamburg: Reeperbahn Great Freedom ©Hamburg Marketing GmbH

Many of Hamburg's crime dramas in literature and film are set in St. Pauli, Europe's largest red-light district. Discover what real crime stories have also taken place here on the 'True Crime Tour'. Whether it's the mafia, murder or white-collar crime: intimate connoisseurs of the neighbourhood create a creepy atmosphere on guided tours of historical crime scenes around the Reeperbahn – with goosebumps guaranteed.