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  • Admission to the German Football Museum

    Dortmund
    User reviews, 4.6 out of 5 stars from 141 reviews
    Free cancellation available
    Current price from US$23.14
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  • Legoland and Sea Life Combo Ticket

    Oberhausen
    Duration: 3 hours
    User reviews, 4.1 out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
    Free cancellation available
    Current price from US$38.19
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  • SEA LIFE Oberhausen Admission

    Oberhausen
    User reviews, 4.2 out of 5 stars from 91 reviews
    Free cancellation available
    Current price from US$23.14
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  • Dortmund German Football Museum Skip-the-Line Admission Ticket

    Dortmund
    Duration: 2 hours - 3 hours
    User reviews, 4.2 out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
    Current price from US$23.14
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  • City Sightseeing River Cruise

    Dusseldorf
    Duration: 1 hour
    User reviews, 3.9 out of 5 stars from 132 reviews
    Free cancellation available
    Current price from US$20.83
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  • Dusseldorf: City Walk Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone

    Dusseldorf
    Duration: 2 hours - 3 hours
    User reviews, 4 out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
    Free cancellation available
    Current price from US$11.51
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  • Altbier brewery tour in Düsseldorf

    Dusseldorf
    Duration: 2 hours
    User reviews, 5 out of 5 stars from 1 reviews
    Free cancellation available
    Current price from US$19.67
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  • Brewery Tour with Beer Tastings

    Dusseldorf
    Duration: 2 hours
    User reviews, 4 out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
    Free cancellation available
    Current price from US$31.82
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