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Tübingen: Private Guided Walking Tour

Tübingen: Private Guided Walking Tour

The university town of Tübingen is picturesquely located in the Neckar valley between the Black Forest and the Swabian Jura. Travel in time and discover the old town dating back to the Middle Ages which stretches along the Neckar River and looks much as it would have in the 15th and 16th centuries. The remarkably well-preserved medieval centre contrasts with the colourful bustle and lively atmosphere of a young and cosmopolitan student town. Eberhard Karl’s University, one of Germany’s most famous and oldest universities, marks the city of our days. Enjoy this fascinating city with its rich history on a tour that covers all the major highlights.

Genussvoll durch Tübingen: Kulinarische Stadtführung

Genussvoll durch Tübingen: Kulinarische Stadtführung

Join a delicious walking food tour with a local guide in Tübingen Old Town and visit 3 traditional restaurants. Meet your guide at Tübingen Neckarinsel/ Vogelhaus, where your tour begins. At the first restaurant, enjoy a delicious German appetizer and learn about the ingredients and cuisine from your guide. Next, head to the next restaurant for your main course, stopping to admire some of the Old Town's most iconic landmarks along the way. The itinerary includes the Holderlin Tower, the town hall, the Neckarinsel, and of course the iconic Castle. At the final restaurant, enjoy a traditional local dessert. Throughout your tour, learn about the culture and history of Tübingen and the food traditions in this area. Your local guide will answer any questions you might have.

Stuttgart City walk - Private tour

Stuttgart City walk - Private tour

Located centrally in the city, you will visit the Markthalle, an Art Nouveau building. Consisting of a hall which is 60 meters long and 25 meters wide, this food paradise consists of 33 different stalls with numerous service providers and dealers. Next, you will visit The Bean Quarter (also known as “Bohnenviertel”) which is a relic of the historic Stuttgart. This place features shops unlike those in the city center. Those who are interested in antiques, jewelry and craft and like to survey secondhand bookstores, must definitely discover this place. As we continue, you will see the ancient gathering place “Marktplatz” and town hall (Rathaus). Dating back to the year 1304, the marketplace is situated in front of the city hall. After the destruction from the Second World War, this square was rebuilt at the request of Lord Mayor. You will walk across the Friedrich Schiller square which is named in honor of the great German poet, philosopher, historian, and dramatist “Friedrich Schiller”, this square is located centrally in the old city. Here, you will also see the Collegiate Church and the Fruchtkasten building (which houses the Ministry of Justice and the Old Chancellery. Walk by the Old castle from the 10th Century which was once the residence of the Counts and later, the Dukes of Wurttemberg is now serving as the home of the Landesmuseum Wurttemberg. The church inside the castle is still an active place of worship. The wings of the New castle (Neues Schloss Stuttgart) house the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Economics, Labor and Housing. Finally, you will see the three-branch theater complex (opera. Playhouse and ballet) which is the largest three-division theater in Europe.

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It was a great tour with Ms. Schwelling. We saw an incredible amount, she told us interesting and humorous stories. Her knowledge is amazing... it was really nice with her, we ALL really enjoyed it. (a group of 8 people was of course brilliant)

The best city guide we have ever experienced. A natural talent, with his Swabian dialect and his anecdotes about the city of Tübingen and its people, we couldn't stop laughing. We will always remember this city tour.

Very enthusiastic and well-informed tour guide! I can only recommend him!