Markthalle Stuttgart

Embark on a 3-hour walking tour that unveils Stuttgart's unique blend of tradition and modernity. This immersive journey provides a thorough overview of the city, guiding you through grand palaces, bustling squares, and hidden gems. Each carefully selected stop on the itinerary showcases Stuttgart's rich history and dynamic present, ensuring an enriching experience. Traverse through the city's landmarks, from opulent palaces reflecting its royal heritage to vibrant squares bustling with contemporary life. As you explore, your guide will share fascinating insights into Stuttgart's evolution, highlighting its cultural, architectural, and historical significance. This tour is designed to encapsulate the essence of Stuttgart, offering a memorable and comprehensive exploration of its most iconic and lesser-known attractions. Whether you're drawn to its past glories or its modern-day vibrancy, this tour promises to leave you with a deep appreciation for the city's unique charm.

This experience is provided by an independent Local. You will be part of a small, 2 to 6 people group. Find out the different cultural and artistic characteristics that make this city unique, and enjoy the buzzing community and city ambience! Whether you are visiting Stuttgart as a returning tourist who wants to get to know the city a bit better, or if this is your first time, this Experience is for you! While walking the streets of Stuttgart and looking at the amazing St.John’s Church and Altes Schloss or getting to know more about the city’s galleries and museums, you will hear about contemporary artists and their close connection to Stuttgart. I will share with you the art and cultural world of my city, where you will see, hear, and experience how colorful and multifaceted Stuttgart is! Who is a Local? A Local is someone who is passionate about sharing authentic experiences based on their interests. As LocalBini, we bring together passionate people from all around the world giving them the opportunity to offer unique experiences via our marketplace.

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.