Worms

Join Heike on an immersive walking tour, unraveling the adventurous history of Worms. Our unique approach ensures a captivating experience, as we convey significant historical facts in an easily comprehensible manner, avoiding the constraints of claustrophobia. Navigate Worms' intriguing past through the lens of medieval imagery and broader historical contexts. Discover places of remembrance and Worms Memoria, with a focus on spiritual locations like the cathedral. Our local guides bring forgotten symbolism of architecture and iconography to life, using regional dialect, clear pronunciation, and a pleasant pace of speech. This culture-packed tour is designed for your comfort, considering your main interests, walking pace, and providing occasional moments to sit and absorb the surroundings. Join us for an exclusive journey to the impressive sights of Worms, where history comes to life with every step."

Start at the Luther Monument which is dedicated to Martin Luther. Designed by Ernst Rietschel, this monument is the largest of all, dating to the year 1868. You will see the gothic architecture of St. Peter’s Cathedral and learn about the historical events important for the town and the church. Walk by the Siegfried Fountain which pays tribute to one of the main characters of the Nibelungen saga. Visit the Nibelungen Museum with the 12th century city wall alongside. Dedicated to the Nibelungensage, you will get to see rare exhibits. Next, Discover the 11th-century synagogue (oldest-existing), also known as Rashi Shul, built in the year 1034. Finally, you will be visiting the two-track railway bridge which crosses over the beautiful Rhine River.

Are you prepared to discover 2000 years of history and legends in only two hours? Then book our guided tour of Worms and its Romanesque cathedral and dive into the history of one of Germany’s oldest cities, rich in history. Meet us at Siegfriedsbrunnen, the fountain named after the hero of the Nibelung Saga, Germany’s most important heroic epic and listen to the legend of Prince Siegfried. Discover the Cathedral of Saint Peter, a Romanesque cross basilica with four round towers, two large domes and a choir at each end. Step inside and marvel at the Baroque high altar made of gilded wood and marble. Stroll through Heylshof Garden, the site of the Diet of Worms, an imperial court that banished Martin Luther into exile in 1521. Discover the “Lutherdenkmal”, the largest Reformation monument in the world with nine statues and eight portrait medallions of the most important figures in the Reformation. Learn about the myths and legends of the Nibelung, Germany’s most important saga and pay a visit to the largest Reformation Monument in the world. Visit the amazing Cathedral that played an important role in the Nibelung Saga, Germany’s oldest synagogue and Europe’s oldest Jewish cemetery. All this, and more, in our walking tour where you will discover the highlights of Worms.