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Rostock: Baltic Sea Sailing Trip on Historic Tall Ship

1. Rostock: Baltic Sea Sailing Trip on Historic Tall Ship

After a brief welcome and safety briefing with the captain, the journey begins. Depart from Warnemünde Pier and set sail towards the Baltic Sea. Lean back and enjoy the fresh sea breeze, and chat with the captain. He will explain the history of the ship and share some local legends about the Baltic Sea. If desired and in exchange for a fee, you can climb up the sailing mast to get an even better view across the ocean.

Rostock: Guided tour of the historic city center

2. Rostock: Guided tour of the historic city center

Marvel at Rostock's cityscape in the company of a professional guide. Join a fascinating walking tour that will bring you all around the city center, including the iconic Town Hall. Allow your guide to teach all there is to know about local history. Enjoy some time to stroll leisurely through the city. See its buildings from a new perspective, by acquiring deeper knowledge about them.

Rostock: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour

3. Rostock: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour

Discover the Hanseatic city of Rostock on a flexible hop-on hop-off tour and see the most interesting sights of the city. Decide which attractions and neighborhoods are appealing, and simply disembark. Enjoy the evolutionary Darwineum, spot the animals at the zoo, or gaze at the city's many churches. Take an open-top tour and get the perfect view over the harbors, St. Peter's Church, the Nikolaikirche and the central station. Stop and resume your tour at any of the 7 stops to see the sights up close or wander the city and go shopping during the time in between. Continue with a visit to the educational Darwineum or discover a myriad of species at the Rostock Zoo. Ride further and hear information about the history and highlights of the city, at your own leisure.

Rostock: Half-Day, Full-Day or Sunset Catamaran Cruise

4. Rostock: Half-Day, Full-Day or Sunset Catamaran Cruise

Embark on a relaxing cruise on the Baltic Sea aboard a modern catamaran with your own skipper. Take in stunning views of the seascape and picturesque towns along coastline as you spend your day at sea, or choose to cruise at sundown for an unforgettable sunset experience. The catamaran is waiting for you in the modern marina "Yachthafen Hohe Düne". Onboard, the skipper welcomes you and gives you a quick introduction to the boat as well as a safety briefing. Then, head out to sea and if you are interested, you can help the skipper to manoeuvre the catamaran. Or you lean back, relax and enjoy the wind, the water and the fantastic atmosphere on the sea. Depending on the sea and wind conditions the catamaran travels in the direction of Kühlungsborn, Darß or down the Warnow to the city centre of Rostock, passing Warnemünde, the cruise liners and more. With good weather conditions there are also possibilities to drop the anchor for you to jump in for a quick swim. The marina has a lot of parking possibilities and good connection to public transport. Furthermore you will find nice restaurants, very good sanitary facilities and a beautiful beach right by the marina.

Rostock: Hop-On Hop-Off City Bus Tour with German Guide

5. Rostock: Hop-On Hop-Off City Bus Tour with German Guide

Experience the Hanseatic city of Rostock on a hop-on hop-off bus tour with live German commentary. Sit back and relax on a convertible double-decker bus while your Rostock tour guide provides you with information about the main sights of the city. Explore the most beautiful corners of Rostock and experience the spirit of the Hanseatic League. Get off at any of the stops along the bus route to go shopping or simply explore the city on foot.  Discover the alpine gardens of the Rostock Botanical Garden. See St. Mary’s Church and its 15th-century astronomical clock in the old town. Walk the cobblestone streets of the Neuer Markt main square and admire the gothic and baroque styles of the Rathaus (town hall). If the weather is good, be driven around the city with the top down. Feel a touch of seafaring romance and admire the unique brick architecture of the historical buildings.

Rostock: Whatsapp Murder Mystery Interactive City Tour

6. Rostock: Whatsapp Murder Mystery Interactive City Tour

Solve a murder and at the same time see all the highlights of the city center of Rostock. Play this unique game with a group of friends or your family. You will receive instructions, a photo frame and an answer form in advance via email. You'll also receive a map of the city where the murder took place. The center is divided into sections where you have to look for a location where you can take a group selfie. Once you've located the spot, send a selfie via WhatsApp to your game instructor. If the location's correct, they'll send you the next clue about the murder. As you walk along the nicest places in the centre of the city, you will collect more and more clues about the murder. During the game you will have enough time to enter a cafe or shop that you pass and to admire some of the highlights of Rostock.

Rostock: Full-Day, Half-Day, or Sunset Sailing Experience

7. Rostock: Full-Day, Half-Day, or Sunset Sailing Experience

Come aboard a beautiful yacht and enjoy a half-day, full-day, or sunset excursion on the Baltic Sea. To begin, you will arrive at the modern "Yachthafen Hohe Dune" marina, where the skipper will welcome you on board and give you a quick introduction to the boat. If you'd like, you're invited to assist the skipper in setting sail and steering the boat. Otherwise, just relax and enjoy the wind, water, and waves while out on the high seas. Travel in the direction of Kühlungsborn and Darß, or down the Warnow to the center of Rostock, where you will pass Warnemunde, the cruise liners, and more. After several hours at sea, the yacht will return to the harbor, where you will find several restaurants, bathroom facilities, and a beautiful beach right in the marina.

Rostock: electric boats - without driving licence - 6 people

8. Rostock: electric boats - without driving licence - 6 people

Discover the beauty of the Warnow river with this boat rental service in Rostock. Have the freedom to explore the city's waterways with a 1, 2, or 3 hour electric boat rental. Enjoy the quiet hum of the eco-friendly electric engine as you go.  Stay safe with the included life vest. Check in and collect your boat and life jacket from the tour provider's centrally-located office. Watch as a staff member shows you how to work this boat which is easy to steer without any prior boating experience. Hop aboard and explore the city's harbor aboard a well-maintained ship. Enjoy views of massive industrial crane and shipping boats. Capture pictures of the city's charming skyline from the water. Lounge on comfortable seat cushions and have the use of a table. Return the boat to the activity provider at the end of the rental period.

Rostock: City Walking Tour

9. Rostock: City Walking Tour

Enjoy a two-hour walking tour of the Hanseatic City of Rostock and get a great overview of its key sites. Explore the old town and the historic harbor area on a tour that spans from the medieval architecture to the 20th-century . Converse with an expert guide about the major city sites, like the town hall, gothic churches, and the medieval city wall. Stroll through old-town alleys, riverside boulevards, and the university square.

Rostock: Self-guided City Center Walk

10. Rostock: Self-guided City Center Walk

A walk through Rostock is like a walk through the Renaissance of the Hanseatic period. The city with all its beautiful gabled houses, city gates and secular buildings from the Brick Gothic period, is also called "City of the Seven" because the "7" has a special role in history. You will know more after this tour. Discover Rostocks history and its myths! At the stops, there are entertaining tasks to solve and fun questions to answer. Who knows, for example, what ... but no, we won't tell you yet! The tour is a great way to get outside and discover new things with family, friends or on your own. It's like being shown Rostock by a good friend. Many anecdotes will enrich your walk through the city. You can start the tour at any time and as often as you like in the browser of a smartphone. On site or even from the comfort of your sofa. Enjoy your time in Rostock! *** Good to know *** You will receive the link to start the tour in an email directly after booking.

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Booked the 3 hour sunset cruise, it was amazing! Our skipper, Marvin, was very kind and funny. He made the trip enjoyable, taught us all the safety information we needed, allowed us to wander the boat as we wish. We were even allowed to eat/drink anything we brought. My boyfriend actually proposed to me on this cruise and Marvin and the others on the boat with us turned it into a party/celebration. I couldn’t have asked for a better time! We cheers and sat around and talked, it felt like a big family! It was a bit chilly out on the water so bring a coat! We will be coming back in two years and will definitely rebook this cruise.

We booked a private city tour for Rostock and were very enthusiastic. Our actual city guide was ill, which is why Tom now showed us Rostock. He did it incredibly well, showing us little corners and side streets away from the tourist attractions. As a native of Rostock, he really had complete knowledge and a very pleasant voice! The booking as such was super uncomplicated and everything was very clear. I will book more often via the platform in the future.

This was a wonderful tour. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and made sure we had enough time to enjoy each place and have a bit of shopping and snack time as well. Loved getting to use public transportation. Both Rostock and Warnemunde were surprise gems on our cruise.

arrived on time at cruise terminal.. brought us back with time to spare. Very professional.

It was a pleasant ride on warnow. Silent and calm, best way to enjoy with the group.