Schlossgarten

Your personal guide will take you on an entertaining and informative circular tour through the heart of Stuttgart. Get to know the city's main attractions and their histories on this guided walk. Your tour begins in the Upper Palace Gardens (Oberer Schlossgarten), before taking you past the theater and the internationally renowned Stuttgart Opera. You will continue at a leisurely pace past the Eckensee Lake, and the seat of the Landtag, the regional parliament. You will then advance towards both the New and Old Palaces, with a look at the inner courtyard. When you arrive on Palace Square, you've reached the true heart of the city. On Schiller Square you'll hear all about the history of the city, which was originally founded back in the 10th century as a stud farm. In the Market Hall you can embark on a culinary trip round the world, while only a stone's throw away there's the Marketplace with the Town Hall.

Stuttgart is a must-do destination for every fan of wine and cars as the only city in Germany where wine grapes are grown within the urban area and the “cradle of the automobile”. Explore Stuttgart’s Old Town with a Private Guide to learn about the city’s history, culture and economy. Add a touch of adventure to your stay in Munich! This 9-hour tour includes a round-trip car transfer from your accommodation in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle, so traveling from Munich to Stuttgart will be as easy and convenient as possible. Upon arriving in Stuttgart, you will join a Private Guide on a walking tour of the historic Old Town, starting with the elegant city square featuring a landmark, fairytale-inspired Hans im Glück fountain. Take a stroll towards the Market Square to see Stuttgart Town Hall, a bastion of post-war functional architecture. Step inside the Stiftskirche (Collegiate Church) to admire art, stained-glass windows, ancient bells and a pipe organ, and learn about the Württemberg rulers who were buried there. See the 10th-century Old Castle and the grand, baroque New Palace. Discover the wonders of the inner city park Oberer Schloßgarten, featuring a charming like, a piece of the Berlin Wall, and elegant monuments such as the State Opera. Throughout the tour you will learn about the events and personalities that shaped the city's history, including bits of WWII history as well as an introduction to the city's automobile industry - from Mercedes-Benz to Porsche. We offer 2 versions of this tour. A fully guided option includes all the way service of a Private Guide, who will accompany you on the journey from Munich so that you can enjoy the commentary and ask questions along the way. Alternatively, you can choose the guide on site option to meet a Local Guide in Stuttgart. Both options include the same walking route and a round trip car transfer from Munich.