Guided tour

Karlsruhe: Guided City History & Culture Walking Tour

4.3 / 5

24 reviews

Activity provider: Karlsruhe Tourismus GmbH
Guided tour

Karlsruhe: Guided City History & Culture Walking Tour

Activity provider: Karlsruhe Tourismus GmbH
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From US$ 11.86 per person

Likely to sell out

Discover the history and culture of Karlsruhe on this 1.5 hour walking tour. Walk in the footsteps of Karl III Wilhelm, Margrave of Baden-Durlach and learn about classical city architect Friedrich Weinbrenner.

About this activity

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
German
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Experience Karlsruhe with a knowledgeable local guide
  • Discover the unique atmosphere of the city
  • Hear funny anecdotes and learn personal insider tips
Full description
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.
Includes
  • Local German-speaking guide
  • Insider tips
  • Funny anecdotes
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Admission tickets
  • Cost of optional activities

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Meeting point

Start your tour at the Tourist-Information Karlsruhe by the market square, Kaiserstraße, 72-74, 76133 Karlsruhe.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • Please remember that tours take place in all weather and this is an outdoor tour. Be sure to dress according to the weather.
  • Children under 3 years old may participate free of charge.
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 24 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    3.9/5
  • Value for money
    3.8/5
  • Service
    3.3/5
  • Organization
    3/5

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Sehr gut für einen ersten Überblick. Hat Spaß gemacht.

November 6, 2022

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Es war eine tolle Führung !

October 10, 2022

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October 4, 2022

Product ID: 244762