Best Fortress and Citadel Tours in Germany — Our Top 4

1.Erfurt: Guided Tour of The Petersberg Citadel

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 674 reviews · 1 hour · from $12Our pick

Explore Erfurt’s Petersberg Citadel on a one-hour German tour through dark passageways, steep steps, and centuries of fortress stories.

“Sehr viele Informationen bekommen. Für ältere Menschen sind die oft hohen Stufen beschwerlich,wird aber vom Guide vor der Tour darauf hin gewiesen. Wäre wichtig schon vor der Buchung zu wissen. Absolut zu empfehlen”

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2.Königstein Fortress Paddle Steamer Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 591 reviews · 270 - 570 minutes · from $36

Cruise from Dresden to Königstein by paddle steamer, passing Elbe castles, Bastei rocks, Pillnitz, and Saxon Switzerland for $36.

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3.Erfurt: Flashlight tour of the petersberg citadel

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 74 reviews · 1h 30m · from $20

Explore Erfurt’s Petersberg Citadel by flashlight on a 90-minute German tour through bastions, stories, and mysterious underground passages.

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4.Erfurt: Guided Petersberg Citadel Tour by E-Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · 1h 15m Top rated

Explore Erfurt’s Petersberg Citadel by private e-rickshaw, with city views, expert guiding, photo stops, and return transport included.

“Sehr zu empfehlen, wenn man viel Wissenswertes erfahren möchte .”

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