Germany · WALKING TOURS IN THURINGIA
A fortnight in Germany never has enough free days in it. These 6 walking tours in Thuringia are the ones that justify a slot, each with its price, its running time and what you actually walk away with.
Spend two hours walking Erfurt’s Old Town with a German-speaking guide. You’ll see the Cathedral of St. Mary, the 500-year-old Gloriosa bell, Krämerbrücke, patrician townhouses, half-timbered buildings, churches, the University District, and the 19th-century Town Hall. Guides such as Nick and Frau Messerschmidt bring the route to life with humor and local tales.
This 1 to 2-hour German-language walk leads you from the Neptune Fountain across Weimar’s Market Square, Democracy Square, Schillerstraße, and Theaterplatz. You’ll connect Goethe and Schiller with Weimar Classicism, learn why the city matters to Bauhaus history, and hear useful facts and amusing stories. Frau Hose is one praised guide.
“Sehr gelungener Rundgang durch die Altstadt von Weimar. Die zwei Stunden vergingen wie im Flug. Frau Hose hat geschickt notwendige Daten, Fakten und unterhaltsame Geschichten kombiniert.”
You guide yourself through Weimar with a box of 11 numbered envelopes, each containing directions, riddles, facts, and the next location. Begin at the Bauhaus Museum and walk past Goethe and Schiller’s homes, the Anna Amalia Library, the castle, and Ilm Park. There is no guide, fixed start time, or need to finish in one day.
“Wir waren 16 Personen, davon 5 Kinder, die alle Spaß hatten, auf diese Art und Weise Weimar zu entdecken. Regen und Kälte hätte es jedoch nicht geben dürfen!! Da wäre es wohl günstiger gewesen, für die Tour mit so einer großen Gruppe nicht nur eine Box mit den Aufgaben zu erhalten. (Bezahlt war ja für 2 Gruppen.) Die Gefahr, dass die Gruppe sich dann etwas verliert, zumal aufgrund angekündigter Demonstrationen sehr viel Polizei unterwegs war, ist einfach zu groß! Ansonsten ist diese "Schnitzeljagd" zu empfehlen, da sie in erster Linie für die Kinder veranstaltet wurde!Read more”
Join Reinhard Schwalbe in costume for a two-hour German-language walk through Erfurt’s old center. Hear stories of merchants, Martin Luther, Dr. Faust, and more, visit the Brückenkeller under the Krämerbrücke, and taste Goldhelm bridge truffles plus Erfurt Classic herbal liqueur.
“The tour was very entertaining and we learned a lot about the city. We also got to try two typical Erfurt delicacies. Highly recommended.”
Walk Eisenach with a private English or German-speaking guide, starting at Bach House. See St. George’s Church, Luther’s school-day home, the former cloister school, the Tiny House, and landmarks tied to Bach, Luther, Saint Elizabeth, Wagner, and the city’s long car-making tradition. The Wartburg Castle is presented in its wider historical setting, while entrance fees are extra.
Spend about 60 minutes walking from Angerbrunnen through Erfurt’s medieval center to Krämerbrücke, Erfurt Cathedral, and Petersberg Citadel. An English- or German-speaking local shares cultural details, points out less obvious corners, and gives personal tips for cafes, bars, and restaurants. Groups stay small, with private options available.
“Our guide was able to share lots of details regarding the cultural history of Erfurt in English. Our tour took us to places we would not have visited by ourselves. We highly recommend this walk for new visitors to the beautiful town.”
A city, a river, a castle ridge, a brewery.
