Germany · OLD TOWN TOURS
The Altstadt is the point of a German city, and almost every one has kept or rebuilt its own. These 15 walks cover the guild halls, the market squares and the bits that were reconstructed after 1945, with prices and how far each actually walks.
Tour Dresden’s Semperoper and Old Town with a local guide, seeing baroque landmarks, restored interiors, and the Frauenkirche from outside.
“Our guide, Alexander, spoke excellent English and was easy to understand. He was very informative and answered our questions well. The tour was at an easy pace and lasted for 2 1/2 hrs. Overall, very enjoyable and good value.”
Explore Nuremberg’s medieval center, Main Market, Dürer’s House, and secret corners with a local guide in 90 informative minutes.
“Very informative and enjoyable with extra titbits of knowledge. Great tour. Thank you Manfred.”
Explore Munich’s old town, Marienplatz, Hofbräuhaus, and Viktualienmarkt on a lively 90-minute German-language walking tour.
Review of Dresden’s 1.5-hour night watchman tour, with baroque sights, old legends, practical tips, pricing, and who should book.
“Schöne kleine Geschichten über die verschiedenen Epochen Dresden's”
Explore Heidelberg’s Old Town, Holy Spirit Church, university, Students’ Prison, and side streets with a lively guide for $15.
“Lots of interesting facts and stories from Dr Elizabeth. Really enjoyed hearing about Heidelberg's history.”
Explore Erfurt's Old Town on a two-hour German walking tour featuring the cathedral, Krämerbrücke, patrician homes, and local tales.
Follow Cologne’s lantern-lit night watchman through medieval streets, hearing dark legends, old customs, and city secrets on a German tour.
Review of Regensburg’s $18 German-language old-town walk, covering the Stone Bridge, cathedral, town hall, access, value, and practical tips.
“The tour was absolutely awesome! We have learnt a lot, now we love Regensburg and although the day was grey and rainy, Jolanta made a bright a shiny tour! Thanks so much Jolanta, thanks for the passion you transmitted to us! Thanks to you, we will keep a beautiful memory from Regensburg and thanks to the Regensburg mouse, we will come back!”
Explore Frankfurt’s reconstructed Old Town, Römerberg, St. Paul’s Church, Eiserner Steg, and Museumsufer on a German tour.
“Very interesting tour and different to the usual walking tours. David covered the history of Frankfurt from Roman times to current day. It did not. Involve a lot of walking which was good.”
See Munich’s top old-town sights, hear its stories, visit Viktualienmarkt and Hofbräuhaus, and get local tips on this two-hour walking tour.
“Dani was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of interesting history. She was easy to hear and understand. I would recommend this tour to others!”
Explore Munich’s darker old town on a 105-minute German walking tour of witches, hangmen, cursed places, and medieval crime.
See Cologne Cathedral, Roman ruins, Rhine views, and Old Town landmarks on a lively two-hour walking tour for $34.
“Our guide was excellent. A mix of humor and history! He was very knowledgeable about the history of Cologne. I would do this tour again if I brought others to Cologne.”
Walk Weimar from Market Square to Theaterplatz, tracing Classicism, Bauhaus, and the Weimar Republic with a German-speaking guide.
“Sehr gelungener Rundgang durch die Altstadt von Weimar. Die zwei Stunden vergingen wie im Flug. Frau Hose hat geschickt notwendige Daten, Fakten und unterhaltsame Geschichten kombiniert.”
Explore Munich’s Old Town, Viktualienmarkt, Hofbräuhaus, and Odeonsplatz on a lively 90-minute guided walk.
“Our family of four had an unforgettable experience on our tour with Karen in her beautiful and historic city. Karen not only showed us many key sights but also shared captivating stories about the city’s history, local customs, and personal anecdotes, making the tour feel like a stroll with a knowledgeable friend. She went above and beyond by patiently engaging with my son, who is learning German, encouraging him to practice the language and boosting his confidence for the remainder of our visit. Karen tailored the tour to our interests and preferences, offering invaluable tips for the rest of our trip, including recommendations for activities and even pointers to convenient…”
Explore Görlitz on a 1.5-hour guided walk through Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque streets, filming sites, historic squares, and the Whispering Arch.
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