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Neckar River

Castle Hohenzollern

Titisee

Lake Mummelsee

Schluchsee Reservoir

Weikersheim Castle

Tauber

Europa-Park

Technik Museum Sinsheim

Mercedes-Benz Museum

MHPArena Stuttgart

Wilhelma

Museums & exhibitions

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Garden & park tours

Archaeology

Wellness & spas

Stuttgart

Heidelberg

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Sinsheim

Ulm

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Konstanz

Baden-Baden

Sasbachwalden

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Louvre MuseumAttraction in Paris, France

Eiffel TowerAttraction in Paris, France

Lake ComoAttraction in Province of Como, Italy

Notre Dame CathedralAttraction in Paris, France

Seine RiverAttraction in Paris, France

Charles BridgeAttraction in Prague, Czechia

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Karlsruhe: Guided City History & Culture Walking Tour

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
87 reviews
Activity provider:
Karlsruhe Tourismus GmbH
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Karlsruhe: Guided City History & Culture Walking Tour
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
87 reviews

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 Weinbrenner.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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  • Experience Karlsruhe with a knowledgeable local guide
  • Discover the unique atmosphere of the city
  • Hear funny anecdotes and learn personal insider tips

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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".

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  • Local German-speaking guide
  • Insider tips
  • Funny anecdotes
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Admission tickets
  • Cost of optional activities

Meeting point

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

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  • 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.

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