11 Black Forest Tours to Plan a Day Around

1.Black Forest Tour by car – start Offenburg or Freiburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 347 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $1,208Our pick

Private English-speaking car tour of the Black Forest from Offenburg or Freiburg, with flexible stops, a local guide, transport, and water.

“We had the most wonderful experience on our Black Forest tour with Simone! From the moment we met her, her warmth and positivity set the tone for a truly special day. She’s incredibly knowledgeable not just about the history and culture of the region, but also about the hidden gems that make the Black Forest so magical.”

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2.Baden-Baden, Black Forest and Strasbourg Day Trip from Frankfurt

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 297 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $354

Baden-Baden, Black Forest, and Strasbourg in one day from Frankfurt, with a guided Baden-Baden walk, Lake Mummelsee stop, and Petit Train in Strasbourg.

“This tour has potential to be a great tour. Yes, you spend a long time traveling, however, I would not take the train in Strasberg. We were not given the option and felt like we wasted 90 minutes that could have been spent exploring the town. The other stops were well presented, but remain disappointed in the 20 minutes we had to explore Strasberg.”

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3.From Strasbourg: Black Forest and Baden Baden Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 95 reviews · 8 hours · from $253

Small-group Black Forest and Baden-Baden day trip from Strasbourg: villas, Mummelsee Lake, and the Badischerweinstrasse wine road.

“We had a wonderful day trip to Baden Baden and the Black Forest. It was a very small group (3 including me) and Thierry was able to be flexible to our requests. Thierry was an excellent guide and great company. This trip is highly recommended as you will be able to access sights off the beaten track.”

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4.Black Forest: Ravenna Gorge Hike, Self-Guided

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 44 reviews · 4 hours · from $5Best value

Self guided Black Forest hike at Ravenna Gorge from Hinterzarten, with waterfalls, chapel, mills stories, and a cuckoo clock.

“This was a great tour and hike. Substantially more challenging than the description suggests, but completely worth it.”

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5.Baden-Baden, Black Forest, Strasbourg Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 35 reviews · 11 hours · from $347

One day from Frankfurt to Baden-Baden spa and the Black Forest to Strasbourg, with a Petit Train ride and cathedral visit.

“Everything was good. It was unfortunate that when we got to the last destination, it was already evening so we cannot see a lot of stuff but not the guide’s fault.”

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6.The best in Baden-Baden surroundings and Black Forest. Start from Baden-Baden

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $903

Private Baden-Baden and Black Forest day trip with casino, rose gardens, waterfalls, Hohenbaden castle views, and Mummelsee scenic road time.

“My family and I had the best day touring Baden-Baden & the Black Forest with Cesar. We started with a lovely introduction of the different parts of Baden-Baden. Cesar was extremely knowledgeable and very personable. We then spent the afternoon exploring the Black Forest. We enjoyed wineries, adorable little towns, waterfalls, and the most beautiful views! Cesar kept the tour upbeat and fun.”

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7.Black Forest. From Baden-Baden to Strasbourg. Two countries in one day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,192

One day from Baden-Baden to Strasbourg, with Black Forest High Road views, Mummelsee, waterfalls, and Notre Dame de Strasbourg.

“Caesar was amazing!! We saw so much in just one day! Black Forest cake, the thermal baths, waterfall, Mummelsee, and Strasbourg!”

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8.Black Forest: Treetop Walk & Lookout Tower Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 19 reviews · 1 day · from $15

Sommerberg Treetop Walk in Bad Wildbad: 1,250 m above the Black Forest, a 40 m lookout tower, and a 55 m tunnel slide.

“Dobry jest sam pobyt w naturze. Stacje z ciekawostkami że Szwarcwaldu tylko w dwóch językach. Dodatkowa atrakcja jaką jest zjeżdżalnia była zamknięta.”

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9.romantic Black Forest & brewery, private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $290

Private Black Forest day from Frankfurt with Mummelsee views, Vogtsbauernhof museum, Alpirsbacher brewery tour and beer test, and waterfall walks.

“Long day with lots of stops packed in but we had a blast! Our guide was awesome and full of knowledge and we learned a ton about Germany and German culture. Would highly recommend as we never would have found any of the places on this tour on our own.”

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10.Black Forest Tour by car – Quick Tour from Freiburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $948

A private English-speaking car tour from Freiburg to the Black Forest highlights, including Blackforestline suspension bridge and Lake Titisee.

“Simone is amazing! She curated the entire trip to ensure we enjoyed the tour. She was probably more worried about us having a good time than we were! We learned a lot about the culture of Freiburg. She took us to such unique spots and eRead more”

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11.Black Forest Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $602

Private Black Forest day tour from Heidelberg with forest waterfalls, Lake Mummelsee cuckoo clocks, cake, and scenic hikes.

“Our recent tour in the Black Forest with Henry was exceptional. Henry's expertise in helping to create a unique and personalized experience truly stood out. From snowy hikes to delightful dining experiences and engaging conversations, our small group had a wonderful day. The blend of nature, food, and camaraderie made this tour memorable. I highly recommend Henry for an unforgettable adventure in Germany's beautiful landscapes.”

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