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Karlsruhe: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

Karlsruhe: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

Join this approx. 130-minute tour of the fan-shaped city of Karlsruhe and learn more about the rather short history of the former royal seat. Hop on a sightseeing bus and enjoy the main attractions of Karlsruhe from the open-top deck. Enjoy fantastic views of the city as you listen to the audio guide commentary. Discover the city at your own pace with this 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket. There are 11 stops along the route through central Karlsruhe, and you can get on and off as many times as you like. If you prefer to stay aboard and enjoy the city from the comfort of your set, a full loop takes approximately 2 hours. Bus stops: 1) Station Forecourt (departures at 10 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.) 2) ZKM / Municipal Gallery 3) Baden State Theater 4) Ettlinger Tor/Tourist information/Market Square 5) Europaplatz 6) Tourist Information Karlsruhe/Zirkel 7) Schlossbezirk (Waldhornstraße) 8) Creative park "Alter Schlachthof" (old slaughterhouse)/Gottesaue Palace 9) Observation deck Turmberg10) Karlsburg/old town Durlach11) Station Forecourt (arrivals at last stop at 12:10 p.m., 2:55 p.m. and 5:40 p.m.)

Karlsruhe: Guided City History & Culture Walking Tour

Karlsruhe: Guided City History & Culture Walking Tour

Experience history, explore the present and imagine the future on a 1.5-hour walking tour of Karlsruhe with an experienced local guide. Even though Karlsruhe is only 300 years old, it has a colorful past. As a Baroque planned city, Karlsruhe was a novelty of its time and the city has preserved this pioneering spirit to this day. With your city guide, you will learn about the fascinating Karl III Wilhelm, Margrave, who founded the city in 1715 and discover what made him decide to build a completely new city and leave his old capital of Durlach behind. Your tour will be spiked with funny anecdotes and personal insider tips from your guide. Please note that Tuesdays will be guided on the theme "Hometown Karlsruhe - Residence of Law".

The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse adventure

The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse adventure

Go on an adrenaline-pumping adventure with the group activity 'The Hunt’. Feel the thrill of chasing or dodging as you are divided into teams - the criminals and the police. Imagine being immersed in a world of tension and strategy as the clock starts ticking and the hunt begins. It's a battle that requires strategy. The teams needs to hide, chase and run. Every minute is crucial, every minute is exciting! It's a game for people who like action and strategy. Enjoy 'The Hunt' with your friends, family or colleagues.

Frankfurt: Private transfer Frankfurt Airport & City Centre

Frankfurt: Private transfer Frankfurt Airport & City Centre

OVERVIEW: Experience hassle-free travel with our exclusive Frankfurt: Private transfer b/w Frankfurt & Anywhere European destination at the most reasonable fares. Our team monitors flight tracking, provides 24/7 customer support, and our drivers provide high-quality professional chauffeur services. OUR FLEET: We have a fleet of 4 vehicles to cater families, groups, business people. Our fleet includes! - Volkswagen Sedan (Economy class): accommodates 4 people & 4 luggage. Minimum Fare: €30 & Average rate/km: €1,59 - Mercedes Benz E-Class (Business class): accommodates 4 people & 4 luggage. Minimum Fare: €45 & Average rate/km: €1,98 - Mercedes Benz Vito (Economy Van): accommodates 8 people & 8 luggage. Minimum Fare: €45 & Average rate/km: €1,98 - Mercedes Benz V-Class (Premium class): accommodates 6 people & 8 luggage. Minimum Fare: €55 & Average rate/km: €2,50 OUR DEMANDING ROUTES: (Within Germany) - Travel b/w Frankfurt Airport & Frankfurt City Centre starts as low as €30. - Travel b/w Frankfurt & Heidelberg starts as low as €125. - Travel b/w Frankfurt & Düsseldorf starts as low as €301. - Travel b/w Frankfurt & Cologne starts as low as €245. - Travel b/w Frankfurt & Munich starts as low as €559. - Travel b/w Frankfurt & Berlin starts as low as €778. - Travel b/w Frankfurt & Karlsruhe starts as low as €192. - Travel b/w Frankfurt & Kassel starts as low as €283. - Travel b/w Frankfurt & Nuremberg starts as low as €323. - Travel b/w Frankfurt & Nürburgring starts as low as €234. - Travel b/w Frankfurt & Hannover starts as low as €500. - Travel b/w Frankfurt & Hamburg starts as low as €704. - Travel b/w Frankfurt & Dortmund starts as low as €323. - Travel b/w Frankfurt & Stuttgart starts as low as €288. OUR DEMANDING ROUTES: (International) - Travel b/w Frankfurt & Brussels starting from €540. - Travel b/w Frankfurt & Luxembourg starting from €351. - Travel b/w Frankfurt & Amsterdam starting from €603. - Travel b/w Frankfurt & Zurich starting from €540. - Travel b/w Frankfurt & Paris starting from €785. - Travel b/w Frankfurt & Strasbourg starting from €296. - Travel b/w Frankfurt & Vienna starting from €1,007. - Travel b/w Frankfurt & Milan starting from €919. - Travel b/w Frankfurt & Prague starting from €721. - Travel b/w Frankfurt & Warsaw starting from €1,511.

Karlsruhe Genesis - underground art by Markus Lüpertz

Karlsruhe Genesis - underground art by Markus Lüpertz

It is the largest continuous ceramic artwork in Germany and the history of the GENESIS cycle by the prince of painting Markus Lüpertz in the Karlsruhe light rail tunnel was already spectacular. The new underground 365-day gallery in Karlsruhe is special for several reasons: the lighthouse project was realized entirely without public funding thanks to generous donations and sponsorship. It was financed through the enthusiasm of companies and private sponsors by the initiator Anton Goll, who had the idea for the art project and supervised the unique art project for seven years up to the opening. This enabled the work to be literally put on the rails - the Karlsruhe "subway" as the carrier of a top-class total work of art. A creative journey from DARKNESS into LIGHT. Get to know our cultural mile with 14 individual highlights at seven stations. Learn interesting facts about the masterful work of all those involved in the production and installation of the largest continuous ceramic work of art in Germany and discover the creative creation of the Genesis cycle. Our guided tour will give you an insight into the artistic interpretation of Markus Lüpertz, but there is still plenty of exciting scope for interpretation for the viewer.

Karlsruhe: Karlsruhe light rail tunnel

Karlsruhe: Karlsruhe light rail tunnel

After its completion in December 2021, the interest in the new light rail tunnel in Karlsruhe's city centre was huge. Thousands of passengers now travel through the tunnel every day and get on or off at the seven underground stops. The masterful engineering work behind the construction project, why "real" miners were employed between the stops Marktplatz and Ettlinger Tor, why the passengers are up to their necks in water - the participants will learn these and many other anecdotes during this themed tour. The motto is "From A for Aquarium to Z for Zen: What you always wanted to know about the Karlsruhe light rail tunnel".

Karlsruhe Private Guided Walking Tour

Karlsruhe Private Guided Walking Tour

The city has always been a bit more liberal than most in Germany, allowing art and culture to flourish and creating an atmosphere of vitality. Branching out of Karlsruhe's grand palace, this city has no old quarter, and that leaves guests usually puzzled. Karlsruhe is a young city, having been founded in 1715, and therefore lacking in a medieval urban structure so seen in most German cities. This city is the product of the mind of Baden's Margrave Karl-Wilhelm, with the palace at its centre and 32 streets radiating outwards. This made it an open city, without walls and therefore tolerant and liberal from the get-go. Even the location of the city centre in a former munitions factory can be seen as a symbol of the ever-changing rhythm of time.

Karlsruhe - Private Tour

Karlsruhe - Private Tour

Firstly you are going to visit The marketplace which is the central square of Karlsruhe. The dominant buildings of the square are the town church and opposite the town hall, as well as the entire square classicist, designed by Friedrich Weinbrenner. On the square is the Karlsruhe Pyramid. which is the landmark of the city. Next, you will be visiting The State Museum of Natural History Karlsruhe and is one of the two states of Baden-Württemberg's natural history museums. Together with the State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart, it is one of the most important repositories for state-owned natural history collections. You will see The Friedrichsplatz which is a central square in the city. In the year 1730, the construction of the first garden and park was made in the style of an English garden. This park existed until the 1870s and was named after the hereditary prince Ludwig Erbprinzen Garten. Visit the St. Stephanis, which is the oldest Catholic church in Karlsruhe. It was built by Friedrich Weinbren­­ner as a parish church in 1814. Your next visit will be to The Ludwig place which is in the Karlsruhe Downtown West. In October 1977, the Ludwigsplatz was inaugurated after major renovations. The course is located south of the Erbprinzenstraße at the height of the forest road. After that, you are going to visit The Europe Place which is one of the beliebtesten places in the Karlsruhe city center. The Europaplatz has its name since 1979, previously it was called the main post office and before Loretto square. Next, you will get to see the Prince Max Palace, which was initially known as Palais Schmieder. It is a villain Wilhelminian style in Karlsruhe and is named after Prince Max of Baden, who was the last Chancellor of the German Empire. Finally, our tour will finish at the Botanischer Garten Karlsruhe which is a municipal botanical garden.

Karlsruhe : ClueBreak Murder Mystery City Game in English

Karlsruhe : ClueBreak Murder Mystery City Game in English

ClueBreak is an outdoor activity in English, that takes place centrally in the city and cities around the world. Through the CLUEBREAK app, you will watch testimonies in videos with real actors to gain information about the case. Before each witness, you first have to answer a riddle, or question, to collect points. This way you get a nice walk through the city and get to do something fun by solving a murder mystery. We estimate that it takes at least 2h to complete the assignment. In Karlsruhe, the game starts in Schlossplatz, Karlsruhe, and ends in Wasserspiele am K-Punkt. When booking, you will receive an email with instructions about the case, witness list and unique login code to access the game. Download the ClueBreak app where apps are available, enter the code and start the game. In the app you will find a map with marked places and witnesses. Visit the locations to get their testimonials and collect information that makes you eliminate suspects and weapons. Your mission is to find out who the guilty one is and which murder weapon that was used. THE CASE The game takes place in a fictional small town called Glenndale. A man and a woman named Carl Brown and Jennifer Wallin has been found dead in their own homes. Someone had called in noise from Carl Brown’s house, but no one had seen anything. When the police arrived, they found Carl laying dead on the living room floor, brutally beaten to death. Why did someone want to kill Carl? Who had the motive and opportunity? ** Good to know** When booking, you will receive all information via email a couple of days in advance, so check your inbox carefully.

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4.5
(149 reviews)

Very nice driver, I didn't expect to see so much. The tour lasted over 2 hours. I am very happy that I took part in the tour. Karlsruhe is a very beautiful city. The trip gave me a lot of inspiration. That's why I'm going there again. 3 days is too short.

This was a really fun activity for our group of friends. We became more and more fanatic during the game. The explanation was clear and the contact with Qula was nice. We will definitely play this game again in another city.

We played very fanatic and we had so much fun. It was cool to hunt for my colleagues :)) The beautiful city and the weather were of course also a big plus. My team agreed that this was the best company outing yet.

Not such long breaks in between, you have to wait a long time for the next bus, and it only runs 3 times, would be good if it runs hourly

The driver came into the airport and found us. This made it very easy on us. Thank you for a nice ride to our hotel.