Things to do in Rostock, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania: The Best Tours

When your cruise ship docks at the port of Warnemünde, take an attraction-packed private excursion to Potsdam, a scenic town near Berlin that was long home to Prussian kings and German emperors. With your knowledgeable guide, design an itinerary that suits your particular interests. You may discover the lovely castle of Babelsberg, the lakeside Marble Palace or the breathtaking Sanssouci Palace. Or you could visit the Cecilienhof Palace, the site of the Potsdam Conference where Germany's fate was sealed after World War II. This scenic tour shows you the many fascinating sights that have helped earn Potsdam UNESCO World Heritage status.

Inclusions: Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Local guide, Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Leave your cruise ship at Warnemünde Port, and visit Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial and Berlin on a full-day private shore excursion! With a private guide, unravel the complexities of the Holocaust during the Nazi era of the Third Reich, and hear harrowing tales of prisoners’ fates and bravery. After traveling to nearby Berlin, explore the city on a sightseeing tour and discover a collection of Third Reich sights such as Hitler’s bunker and the Holocaust Memorial, as well as landmarks such as Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag.

Inclusions: Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Private guide, Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

If you are traveling on a cruise ship to the port of Rostock/Warnemünde and have only one day on shore, let us take you on a fascinating journey to Berlin, focusing on the city's Jewish Heritage and sights!  This semi-private shore excursion includes shared (bus) transportation from the cruise ship to Berlin and a private tour in Berlin with a personal driver, vehicle and tour guide. The tour is adjusted to each ship’s docking times and starts promptly after your vessel’s arrival, returning with plenty of time to spare before its departure. Our expert team has been organizing these tours for nearly a decade. We have never missed a cruise ship’s departure and imparted our knowledge and enthusiasm for our unique and beautiful city to thousands of satisfied passengers!

Inclusions: 3-hour shared transportation from the port to Berlin, 5- to 5.5-hour private tour of Berlin, 3-hour shared transportation from Berlin back to the port, The transportation to Berlin and back is shared with other passengers from your cruise ship. Please note there is no tour guide present in the bus during the journey from the port and during the journey back., Upon arrival in Berlin, the tour includes a private vehicle, driver and a professional tour guide for a total duration of approximately 5 to 5.5 hours

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance fees (none will be required during your tour)

All sights! What connects all of Rostock's sights? The Rostock city tour with the double-decker convertible bus! From the city harbor through the Kröpeliner Tor, over the Neuer Markt to the zoo, we don't miss any sights. Double-decker convertible bus - When the weather is nice, of course open at the top, we are on the streets of Rostock from March to New Year Live tour guides on board: Our experienced tour guides (in German and English) make your city tour an experience and bring you personally closer to Rostock Hop-on Hop-off - You can pause the journey at any stop to shop or explore the city on foot. Then just get in again - our day tickets are valid for 24 hours Timetable - The current timetable as well as a practical city map can be found in our brochure and on our website www.rostockerstadtrundfahrt.de

Inclusions: Experienced guide

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For more than 25 years we have been showing important, hidden, and forgotten Third Reich and World War Two sights to guests from all over the world. This tour offers you a unique opportunity to see the heart of the German capital during its most tragic and regrettable moments. With the use of your private air-conditioned vehicle we will be able to take you to sights that many guests don't get to see: from the Olympic Stadium in the West of the city to the Soviet War Memorial in the heart of Berlin's largest park, the Tiergarten. We will show you the Reichstag, where Hitler came to power in 1933, and the site of the bunker, where he took his own life in 1945, just as WWII was coming to an end. Throughout the day you will see memorials for several different victim groups of the Nazi regime, including homosexual, mentally and physically disabled, Jewish, and Sinti and Roma victims, amongst others. At the end of the tour your driver will bring you back to the port of Warnemünde.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking guide, Driver

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Stay Local!  Discover the enchanting port city of Warnemünde plus the heart of the nearby city of Rostock. On this walking tour, you will stay close to the port and experience Germany with your expert, local tour guide the way it was meant to be: up close and personal. Enjoy a walking tour of the former fishing village of Warnemünde and the Hanseatic city of Rostock. Lunch is included on this tour. This tour is available for guests docking in Rostock or Warnemünde.

Inclusions: Local tour guide, Lunch + beer (or soft drink), Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities to the guide (optional), Coins for bathroom stops (0.50€ coins required)

If you are travelling on a cruise ship docking in the port of Rostock and Warnemünde, this private shore excursion will be perfect for you! Explore the area with a private knowledgeable tour guide. This shore excursion is adjusted to each ship’s docking times and starts promptly after your vessel’s arrival, returning with plenty of time to spare before its departure. Our expert team has been organizing these tours for nearly a decade. We have never missed a cruise ship’s departure and imparted our knowledge and enthusiasm for our unique and beautiful city to thousands of satisfied passengers!

Inclusions: Professional guide, Transport by public transportation or with a private vehicle & driver depending on the chosen option

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Leave your cruise ship behind at Warnemuende Port and visit Berlin on a full-day shore excursion with a private guide! Traveling by both minivan and on foot, get to know the city’s highlights on a comprehensive guided tour. The itinerary is flexible so if there’s something you want to see more or less of, simply let your guide know! Sites that you may visit include the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin Cathedral and Potsdamer Platz. Learn about the city’s history and soak up its cultural energy with personalized attention from your guide!

Inclusions: Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Local guide, Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Those who don't want to go far (to Berlin) are welcome to explore what port proximity has to offer: Warnemuende & Rostock, two charming Hanseatic towns with stunning architecture, interesting history and lots of photo opportunities! 

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking tour guide for 5 hrs, Round-trip transfer by public train and tram from Warnemunde to Rostock, Walking guided tour in Warnemuende, Walking guided tour in Rostock, Entrance fee to the St. Marien Church

Exclusions: Meals / snacks, Any other admissions, Gratuities

When your cruise ship docks at Warnemünde Port, spend a day in Berlin with a private guide and learn all about the city’s Jewish history. The itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to your preferences, but the Jewish sights that are typically covered include the New Synagogue, the Jewish Museum, the Holocaust Memorial and Otto Weidt’s Workshop for the Blind, a factory where Weidt protected his blind and deaf Jewish workers. Photo stops at Charlottenburg Palace and the Mitte neighborhood are also part of this history tour. Please note that all entrance fees are at your own expense.

Inclusions: Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Private guide, Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks