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Step into the past on this guided walking tour of the 1,270-year-old city of Erfurt's Old Town. Pass through the old quarter and pass by the Merchants’ Bridge, the 19th-century Town Hall, the University District, and townhouses that are steeped in tradition.  Meet your guide at the Denkmal Eulenspiegel sculpture and begin your walking tour. Admire the outside of the Cathedral of St. Mary with its 500-year-old "Gloriosa" bell, which is famous throughout the world for the beauty of its tone. Follow your guide down streets lined with wealthy patrician townhouses, half-timbered buildings, and a great many churches, which together make it a veritable picture-book of German history. End your guided walk with a deeper appreciation for the town, its architecture, and its history. 

Experience Quedlinburg's rich history up close and immerse yourself in the medieval half-timbered streets with one of our traditionally dressed city guides. Be fascinated by the stories and personalities of bygone times and enjoy the mystical atmosphere in the winding half-timbered streets. As you stroll through the city's charming, illuminated streets, you'll hear stories and anecdotes from times gone by. Your city guide will report up close about medieval life, the conflicts and challenges of this time. At the end of this tour, you will better understand Quedlinburg's rich history and culture and retain one of Germany's oldest cities with captivating impressions and memories.

Immerse yourself in the unique World Heritage Site in Quedlinburg. Our expert guide leads you through the picturesque historic old town and the surrounding area of the majestic Schlossberg. During the tour you dive up close in over 1,100 years of history. This fascinating excursion offers you a comprehensive insight into the impressive history of Quedlinburg. We visit the striking landmarks such as the imposing town hall, the historical churches, the picturesque medieval alleys, the impressive half -timbered houses and much more. The tour begins right in front of the friendly city information at the picturesque market square. The highlight of the trip is the Schlossberg on which our imposing collegiate church is located.

Explore the unique world heritage in Quedlinburg. Our guide shows the most beautiful places in our historic old town and around castle hill. You'll experience and learn about 1.100 years of history. This two hour tour gives an perfect insight in Quedlinburgs rich history, our most famous buildings including town hall, churches and an selection of more than 2.000 timber framed houses. You'll start with our guide right in front of the tourist information centre on market square. Castle hill right next to our collegiate church is the end of the tour and you have the opportunity to visit our most famous sight.

Embark on an evening journey into medieval times on a walking tour of Quedlinburg's Old Town. Hear stories about the nights watchmen's safety rounds and the Stiftshauptmann's tough job defending the ladies convenant on castle hill, among other famous local stories. Walk along Quedlinburg's historical streets and watch as the town lights come to life. Listen to your guide, dressed up as a historical figure, recount tales about the important role nights watchmen played defending the town's inhabitants from fire and general safety. Continue your Old Town journey listening to the story of the town's famous midwife, Mutter Griebsch, as you pass by medieval houses. Olden times weren't always peaceful, as your guide recounts tales of conflict between the town's past inhabitants. Leave your tour full of rich, cultural stories of one of Germany's oldest towns.

Let the capital of Thuringia invite you for a walk in its picturesque old town. Visit the impressive Gothic cathedral of St. Mary, also known as Erfurt Cathedral, the unique Krämerbrücke, a medieval bridge lined with numerous shops and cafés and a landmark of the city, and many other iconic building on this old town walk. But it's also the many little details along the way that make Erfurt so exciting: The Sandman and Käptn Blaubär, the house of the wild man, the Mikwe, the Hosenkraatsch, the Kraultier, the "boozing boys" and much more. You will get background infos, surprising and exciting facts, solve entertaining quiz questions on current and historical events, while strolling through the small alleys. The tour starts at the main station and takes you on a 3.5 km route through the city. The tour is a great way to get outside and discover new things with family, friends or on your own. It's like being shown Erfurt by a good friend. Many anecdotes will enrich your walk through the city. You can start the tour at any time and as often as you like in the browser of a smartphone. On site or even from the comfort of your sofa. Enjoy your time in Erfurt! *** Good to know *** You will receive the link to start the tour in an email directly after booking.

During a leisurely stroll through the city, all guests who are less mobile are welcome. The route comfortably leads on flat ground without stairs or inclines, allowing easy access to the main highlights (without interior visits).

Explore the city comfortably in 75 minutes We show you the most beautiful spots in the city of Handel with the comfortable and air-conditioned Halle-Hopper. The tour takes you through the historic city center, past Halle's sights and all the way to the idyllic Saale river. During the approximately 75-minute journey, you will be entertained by our audio guide. Sights along the route: Hallmarkt | Marktplatz | Steintor Varieté | Wasserturm | Oper Halle | Kunstmuseum Moritzburg | Leopoldina | Burg Giebichenstein | Zoo | Landesmuseum für Vorgeschichte | Landgericht | Franckesche Stiftungen | Salinemuseum | Planetarium Halle Dates: April-October: Wednesday-Saturday 12:00 & 14:00 Saturday additionally 16:00 November-March: Friday & Saturday 14:00 Saturday additionally 12:00 pm * Als ermäßigt gelten Kinder von 6 bis 18 Jahren, Schwerbehinderte und Gruppen ab 20 Personen. Kinder bis 5 Jahre und Begleitpersonen für Schwerbehinderte (mit Vermerk B) fahren kostenfrei. Der Betreiber behält sich vor, bei Nichtbuchung die jeweilige Tour am Vorabend zu stornieren. Wir bitten deshalb um rechtzeitige Buchung Ihrer Tickets bis 17 Uhr des Vortages, um Leerfahrten zu vermeiden.

You will explore a city with a changeful history of eight hundred years. The tour shows how the Bauhaus came to Dessau, what the city has to do with the Basic Law and why some of its children are better known abroad than in their birthplace. The tour brings urban spaces to life and gives contemporary witnesses from a wide variety of epochs a chance to speak, in order to unite the city of Prince Leopold III. Friedrich Franz, Friedrich Wilhelm Erdmannsdorff, Moses Mendelssohn and Kurt Weill, Max and Wilhelm Müller, Hugo Junkers, Walter Gropius, Wassily Kandinsky and many others into a picture full of contrasts.

This tour is only available in German. Get to know Wernigerode in a relaxed way. Start the self-guided tour whenever you like and spend a varied and enjoyable time in this beautiful city. The tour starts at the market square, the heart of the city, where you can admire the impressive half-timbered ensemble and the unique town hall. From there, the tour continues to the Leaning House and the Smallest House. Breite Straße with its many small shops and cafés invites you to stroll and linger. The Krummel House with its unique carved façade is particularly worth seeing. The highlight of the tour is a visit to the towering castle, which has been used as a film set several times. From there, you have a breathtaking view of the city and the surrounding countryside. At the tour stops, there are entertaining tasks to solve and fun questions to answer. Who knows, for example, what ... but no, we won't tell you yet! Plan a leisurely 3,5 hours for this 4,5 km walk so that you can take your time to look at everything and have time for small breaks here and there. The tour ends at the starting point. The tour is a great way to get outside and discover new things with family, friends or on your own. It's like being shown Wernigerode by a good friend who knows the city like the back of his hand and has many exciting stories and anecdotes to tell. You can start the tour at any time and as often as you like in the browser of a smartphone. On site or even from the comfort of your sofa. Enjoy your time in Wernigerode! *** Good to know *** You will receive the link to start the tour in an email directly after booking.