On Foot · OLD TOWN WALKING TOURS IN GERMANY
Good old town walking tours in Germany cap their group size and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Nuremberg’s 1.5-hour Old Town walking tour, with medieval sights, local stories, practical tips, price advice, and honest drawbacks.
“Enlightening overview of the history of Nürnberg. Our guide was very knowledgeable and interesting.”
Review of Munich’s German-language Old Town and Viktualienmarkt walk, with Marienplatz, Hofbräuhaus, churches, shopping, price, and practical tips.
Explore Heidelberg’s old town, university, Students’ Prison, and hidden lanes on a lively 90-minute guided walk for $15.
“The tour informed us about so many interesting details about landmarks in tbe city that we would never have heard. We felt more connected to the city and were happy to enjoy a leisurely walk through the city.”
Explore Cologne’s Old Town by lantern with a costumed night watchman, medieval tales, local humor, and practical tips for this German-only tour.
“Super Tour, gute Gruppengröße, Interessante Infos über die Stadt Köln, lustiger und angenehmer Guide!”
Explore Erfurt’s Old Town on a two-hour German walking tour featuring the Cathedral, Krämerbrücke, patrician homes, and local tales.
Explore Regensburg’s UNESCO Old Town, Stone Bridge, cathedral, and Roman gate on a lively 90-minute German guided walk.
“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!”
Review of Munich’s two-hour Old Town walk, with Marienplatz, Viktualienmarkt, Hofbräuhaus, local guides, price, and practical tips.
“Patrick was an exceptional tour guide. He shared lots of knowledge and stories making the tour very interesting. I learnt lots about Munich that I would not have known otherwise. I would highly recommend this tour, and Patrick!”
Explore Cologne’s cathedral, Roman ruins, Rhine views, old markets, and town hall on a lively two-hour guided walking tour.
“It was a great tour but probably could have been reduced to 2 hours.”
Review of Weimar’s $11 German guided walk, covering Classicism, Bauhaus, the Weimar Republic, route details, value, and practical tips.
“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 Trier’s Roman roots, Porta Nigra, Cathedral, Main Market, and Karl Marx’s home on a lively 1.5-hour guided walk.
“Patrick hat uns unterhaltsam an seinem großen Wissen teilhaben lassen.”
Review of Nuremberg’s Old Town and Nazi Party Rally Grounds tour, with costs, stops, guide tips, walking demands, and practical advice.
“Our guide’s knowledge of the city and history was unbelievable. Would highly recommend him and rate him five stars!”
Explore Nuremberg’s medieval Old Town and Nazi Rally Grounds on a four-hour English tour with transport, history, food tips, and castle views.
“Great guide - Nickolai was fabulous and gave so much information.”
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