Stuttgart Tours: The 15 We Would Take Twice

1.Stuttgart 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,647 reviews · 1 day · from $28Our pick

Spend a day touring Stuttgart by open-top double-decker bus. Choose the 100-minute Blue Tour, the 60-minute Green Tour, or combine both. Get off at museums, vineyards, Schlossplatz, the TV Tower, and more. Audio commentary comes in 10 languages, plus Swabian and children’s channels.

“As Stuttgart attractions are spread over a large area this is the best way to get to them . Very interesting commentary on board.”

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2.Mercedes-Benz Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,400 reviews · 1 day · from $18Top rated

Enter Stuttgart’s Mercedes-Benz Museum for a self-guided journey through automobile history. Follow the Legend and Collection routes across 12 rooms and 16,500 square meters, seeing more than 160 vehicles, racing cars, aircraft-related engines, classic models, and futuristic concepts. An audio guide is included in eight languages, and you can spend from 90 minutes to five hours depending on your pace.

“Really cool exhibits. Very clean and organized. Only issue is that 2 headsets were not functional out of 4.”

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3.Tickets SWR Fernsehturm Stuttgart

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 674 reviews · 1 day · from $14

Ride up Stuttgart’s 217-meter TV Tower and visit the observation deck and panorama café. You’ll see the city, Neckar Valley vineyards, Swabian countryside, Black Forest, Odenwald, and, on a clear day, the Alps. The ticket is valid for one day, wheelchair accessible, and cancellable up to 24 hours ahead.

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4.Guided Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 662 reviews · from $17

Join a live English or German guide for a night walk through Stuttgart’s Old Town. You’ll hear tales of headless horsemen, shadowy figures, old graveyards, and the stream linked to the city’s past while visiting the Market Square, Collegiate Church, Old Castle, and Schlossplatz. Some departures may feature Annette, praised for her dramatic storytelling.

“The tour is as described in the app. The guide was on time and I was with 9 others. The tour in city centre Stuttgart was very animating. Not only the ghostly urban legend was told, but also a bit of the history of Stuttgart. It was a nice walk, even when it was raining. The guide was friendly!”

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5.Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 507 reviews · from $16

Use your one-day entry ticket to explore Stuttgart’s Museum of Illusions at your own pace. Walk through the Mirror Room, Infinity Room, Anti-Gravity Room, and Vortex Tunnel, pose at the Clone Table and Head on the Platter, and learn how vision and perception create each trick.

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6.Vineyard Tour by Covered Wagon

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 217 reviews · 2 hours · from $46

Join guides such as Werner or Sascha for a two-hour covered-wagon ride from Münster along the Neckar to Mühlhausen. You’ll see Max-Eyth-Lake, steep vineyard slopes, and river scenery, then taste five local wines with water and small salty snacks. The tour runs in German, with private groups available.

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7.City Highlights – Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 189 reviews · 1 hour

Spend one hour walking through Stuttgart’s city center with a live English or German guide. See Palace Square, the New Palace, palace gardens, fountains, lakes, and the art museum facade while learning local history and fun facts. Private groups are available, and guides such as Frau Kaufmann have been praised for lively, clear storytelling.

“Unterhaltsam aber gleichzeitig mit viel wissenswerter Info zur Stuttgarter Geschichte”

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8.“Kehrwoche” Tour in Swabian

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 183 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Meet Frau Schwätzele, or her husband, at the old orphanage courtyard for a two-hour German-language walk through Stuttgart’s center and Bean Quarter. Armed with a broom and duster, your guide shares Swabian dialect, local gossip, cooking tips, and stories about Stuttgart personalities before ending at the old castle courtyard. Coffee and cake are optional.

“Als Tourist ist das schwäble schwierig zu verstehen, da muss man sich als NRW-Touri 🤣 echt dran gewöhnen, ABER die Schwaben holen einen direkt ab und sind herzlich dabei, DANKE”

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9.Guided Vineyards Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 146 reviews · 3h 30m

Spend 210 minutes hiking Stuttgart’s Steinhalde vineyards with an English- or German-speaking guide in traditional clothing. Taste five regional wines, including Cannstatter Zuckerle, enjoy water and snacks, and take part in lighthearted wine games. Expect steep slopes and stairs, with meeting details varying by booking option.

“It was really fun. The tour guide was so nice and friendly! Games were fun and the wine was tasty. It’s a great way to socialize and see the vineyards.”

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10.Private Guided Circular City Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 129 reviews · 2 hours

Take a private two-hour circular walk through Stuttgart with an English- or German-speaking guide. See the Opera, Eckensee, Landtag, Old and New Palaces, Palace Square, Schiller Square, Market Hall, and Town Hall. The route suits groups of up to 25 and can be adapted to your interests.

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11.Wilhelma Zoological-Botanical Garden Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 121 reviews · from $26

Spend a full day at Stuttgart’s Wilhelma Zoological-Botanical Garden, where Moorish architecture, themed animal habitats, orchids, palms, and seasonal gardens share one historic park. See koalas, giraffes, quokkas, great apes, and wildlife from every continent. Your ticket covers all animal and botanical exhibits, with wheelchair access and skip-the-ticket-line entry.

“It was nice to look at the animals and birds at close quarters. We reached in the afternoon and so weren't able to visit the botanical garden as well as the aquarium they showcased. I would suggest that you spend an entire day with family there, to be able to fully enjoy what Wilhelma has to offer.”

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12.Esslingen am Neckar: Altstadtrundgang

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 118 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $11Best value

Meet your German-speaking guide at the Stadtinformation in Marktplatz for a 1.5-hour walk through Esslingen’s old town. You’ll see the Renaissance Old Town Hall, St. Dionys Church, narrow lanes, and half-timbered houses while hearing local stories and daily-life details. The route returns to Marktplatz.

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13.Canadian Canoe Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 107 reviews · 1 - 2 hours

At Riverhouse in Stuttgart Münster, you get a canoe, paddles, life jackets, and a short German or English briefing before exploring the Neckar for up to two hours. Use the route map to plan your outing, then relax with food and drinks at the riverside beach. At least two people must share each canoe.

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14.StuttCard – One card, all attractions

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 84 reviews · from $27

Use the StuttCard for free entry to 27 museums and many leisure sites, plus discounts at theaters, shops, restaurants, and the Stuttgart Citytour. Choose StuttCard Plus to add unlimited second-class VVS public transport for 24, 48, or 72 hours. Your PDF ticket and QR code are used directly at participating attractions.

“Value of money as all attractions were free. All worth it”

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15.Culinary Excursion through Bad Cannstatt

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 82 reviews · 2h 30m · from $46

Spend 150 minutes exploring Bad Cannstatt, Stuttgart’s oldest and largest district, with a German-speaking guide. Walk about 2 kilometers through the old town, hear local stories, see sights such as the city church and Cannstatt Wells, and sample regional favorites including Hefezopf and Maultaschen. Meet at the restaurant Schreinerei parking lot.

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