Night watchman, Rothenburg, Germany. In the admittedly touristy medieval town of Rothenburg, the most admittedly touristy thing you can do is take the Night Watchman Tour -- but still you should do it, if you happen to be there between April and Christmas. The one-hour circuit (starting at 8 p.m. in English, and 9:30 p.m. for German, is an enjoyable introduction to some of the history and architecture, as well as a look at daily life from centuries past.

For a taste of the tour without the jet-lag, you can visit the night watchman at his web site.