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Essen: Segway Tour Along the Baldeneysee
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Essen: Segway Tour Along the Baldeneysee

Duration: 2 hrs
Free cancellation
5% off
Limited-time sale
FromBRL 481.65BRL 507.01
Museum Folkwang: Following Damaskus...– Islamic Art in Essen
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Museum Folkwang: Following Damaskus...– Islamic Art in Essen

Free cancellation
FromBRL 239.27
Private charter day tour: Rhine embankment promenade + Schloss Jegerhof + Classic Remise Dusseldorf + MedienHafen
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Private charter day tour: Rhine embankment promenade + Schloss Jegerhof + Classic Remise Dusseldorf + MedienHafen

Duration: 9 hrs
English
Free cancellation
FromBRL 3,471.57
1-day round-trip tour from Amsterdam featuring a hall walk in Cologne Cathedral and a riverside stroll along the Rhein
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1-day round-trip tour from Amsterdam featuring a hall walk in Cologne Cathedral and a riverside stroll along the Rhein

Duration: 9.3 hrs
English
Free cancellation
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FromBRL 4,773.82
Half-day walking tour of Cologne old town: Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge and Rhine riverside
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Half-day walking tour of Cologne old town: Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge and Rhine riverside

Duration: 2.4 hrs
English
Instant confirmation
FromBRL 500.38
Roermond Designer Outlet Day Trip Incl. 10% Extra Discount Voucher
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Roermond Designer Outlet Day Trip Incl. 10% Extra Discount Voucher

Duration: 10 hrs
English
Free cancellation
FromBRL 627.75
1-day private charter tour to Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge and Chocolate Museum from Frankfurt
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1-day private charter tour to Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge and Chocolate Museum from Frankfurt

Duration: 9.6 hrs
English
Free cancellation
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FromBRL 4,015.17
Hohenzollern Bridge + Beethoven House + Cologne Cathedral + Rheinauhafen District private charter day tour
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Hohenzollern Bridge + Beethoven House + Cologne Cathedral + Rheinauhafen District private charter day tour

Duration: 7.5 hrs
English
Free cancellation
FromBRL 3,764.22

Featured Cultural experiences in Essen

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Essen Audio Tour: A Journey Through Time and Faith
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Essen Audio Tour: A Journey Through Time and Faith

Duration: 1 hr
English
Free cancellation
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20% off
Limited-time sale
FromBRL 36.41BRL 45.52
Roermond outlet Designer Outlet Roermond combo ticket with free parking, extra 10% off and drink voucher
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Roermond outlet Designer Outlet Roermond combo ticket with free parking, extra 10% off and drink voucher

4.4/5
· 15 reviews· 1.1k booked
Duration: 8 hrs
English
FromBRL 39.02
Roermond Designer Outlet Self Driving Package - Free Parking+extra 10% off+Drink voucher
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Roermond Designer Outlet Self Driving Package - Free Parking+extra 10% off+Drink voucher

4.5/5
· 2 reviews· 91 booked
Duration: 8 hrs
English
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FromBRL 39.02
Dusseldorf Card Plus [includes public transport/museums/no ticket redemption needed]
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Dusseldorf Card Plus [includes public transport/museums/no ticket redemption needed]

5.0/5
· 2 reviews· 32 booked
Duration: 48–96 hrs
English
Free cancellation
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5% off
Limited-time sale
FromBRL 161.82BRL 170.34
Cologne City Card
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Cologne City Card

3.0/5
· 3 reviews· 24 booked
English
Free cancellation
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FromBRL 51.28
Designer Outlet Roermond Self Driving Package (including Free Parking+extra 10% off)
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Designer Outlet Roermond Self Driving Package (including Free Parking+extra 10% off)

Duration: 8 hrs
Book now for today
FromBRL 39.02
Brühl Audio Tour: Surreal Castles, Sacred Spaces & Unseen Stories
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Brühl Audio Tour: Surreal Castles, Sacred Spaces & Unseen Stories

Duration: 1 hr
English
Free cancellation
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20% off
Limited-time sale
FromBRL 29.58BRL 36.98

Featured City sightseeing in Essen

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24-hour Dusseldorf hop-on hop-off bus tour
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24-hour Dusseldorf hop-on hop-off bus tour

Duration: 90 mins
English
Free cancellation
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FromBRL 136.73
Düsseldorf Highlights Audio Tour: Cultural Treasures and Riverside Charm
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Düsseldorf Highlights Audio Tour: Cultural Treasures and Riverside Charm

Duration: 2 hrs
English
Free cancellation
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20% off
Limited-time sale
FromBRL 36.41BRL 45.52
Cologne Highlights Audio Tour: Old Town Treasures and Cathedral Wonders
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Cologne Highlights Audio Tour: Old Town Treasures and Cathedral Wonders

Duration: 1.5 hrs
English
Free cancellation
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20% off
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FromBRL 36.41BRL 45.52
Duisburg Audio Tour: Echoes of Altstadt-From Mercator to Modern Marvels
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Duisburg Audio Tour: Echoes of Altstadt-From Mercator to Modern Marvels

Duration: 1.5 hrs
English
Free cancellation
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20% off
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FromBRL 36.41BRL 45.52

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Private Tours in Essen

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4D3N • Essence of Mongolia 4 Days

4D3N • Essence of Mongolia 4 Days

5/5
1 review
EnglishPrivate Tours
From BRL 6,734
3D2N • 3-Day Amazon Essence: Private Culture & Nature Journey

Level 23D2N • 3-Day Amazon Essence: Private Culture & Nature Journey

EnglishPrivate Tours
From BRL 6,205
3D2N • Private Tour: 2 Half Days & 1 Full Day Easter Island Essentials

3D2N • Private Tour: 2 Half Days & 1 Full Day Easter Island Essentials

4.6/5
8 reviews
EnglishPrivate Tours
From BRL 4,810
3D2N • Essence Korea 3days Ptivate Tour(West/East)

3D2N • Essence Korea 3days Ptivate Tour(West/East)

5/5
3 reviews
EnglishPrivate Tours
From BRL 4,051
2D1N • Private 2 Days Essential Tour of Easter Island

2D1N • Private 2 Days Essential Tour of Easter Island

5/5
3 reviews
EnglishPrivate Tours
From BRL 3,494
17D16N • Essence of magnificent India and Nepal

17D16N • Essence of magnificent India and Nepal

5/5
28 reviews
EnglishPrivate Tours
From BRL 2,937
7D6N • Essential Poland - 7 day budget tour

Level 37D6N • Essential Poland - 7 day budget tour

EnglishPrivate Tours
From BRL 7,298
8D7N • An essential Colombian Tour to Bogota, Medellin and Cartagena 8-Day

8D7N • An essential Colombian Tour to Bogota, Medellin and Cartagena 8-Day

4.3/5
3 reviews
EnglishPrivate Tours
From BRL 10,952

Group Tours in Essen

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9D8N • Essential Japan with Hiroshima and Nagasaki

9D8N • Essential Japan with Hiroshima and Nagasaki

English/SpanishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From BRL 14,147
14D13N • Tokyo, Kyoto, Kyushu Island and Essential Korea

14D13N • Tokyo, Kyoto, Kyushu Island and Essential Korea

English/SpanishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From BRL 23,198
11D10N • The whole of the Czech Republic and the Essentials of Poland

11D10N • The whole of the Czech Republic and the Essentials of Poland

English/SpanishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From BRL 8,203
15D14N • Essences of China and Japan

15D14N • Essences of China and Japan

English/SpanishNo mandatory shoppingArr. & dep. transfers incl.Group Tours
From BRL 26,210
11D10N • East Coast Essential End Toronto

11D10N • East Coast Essential End Toronto

English/SpanishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From BRL 13,671
11D10N • The Essence of Thailand and Jewels of Laos

11D10N • The Essence of Thailand and Jewels of Laos

English/SpanishNo mandatory shoppingArr. & dep. transfers incl.Group Tours
From BRL 11,175
9D8N • The Czechia and Poland Essentials

9D8N • The Czechia and Poland Essentials

English/SpanishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From BRL 6,319
11D10N • Essential Italy, Austria, Germany, and Czech Republic End Vienna

11D10N • Essential Italy, Austria, Germany, and Czech Republic End Vienna

English/SpanishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From BRL 9,228

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What are the recommended tours and excursions in Essen?

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Essen: Segway Tour Along the Baldeneysee, Museum Folkwang: Following Damaskus...– Islamic Art in Essen, and Private charter day tour: Rhine embankment promenade + Schloss Jegerhof + Classic Remise Dusseldorf + MedienHafen. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 18 October 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Essen is around BRL 239.27 – BRL 4,773.82. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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