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Rothenburg ob der Tauber · Bavaria · Germany
Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber Private Walking Tour
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The Experience
What your day looks like
If you ever take the Romantic Road, then a stop in Rothenburg ob der Tauber (meaning ”above the Tauber River”) is a must. Considered by many as the perfect German fairy tale town, this place will make the travelers feel like they live in a medieval theme park. And, because of this, Rothenburg has the strictest conservation orders from all of Germany. As a Free Imperial City from the 13th century onwards, Rothenburg became one of the most important city-states of the middle ages. During the 17th century Thirty Years War, the Ex-Mayor Nusch drank 3 liters of wine in a single gulp, the so-called "Master draught", therefore saving the city from destruction. One walk through its old town, with its web of cobbled lanes and the 14th-century defensive wall, will make everyone understand why this is an unmissable location. You will learn about: - The life in the medieval Rothenburg as a free imperial city - How Bürgermeister Heinrich Toppler transformed this town into one of the most important cities in the area - The very strict urban conservation orders from Rothenburg - The story of the Town Hall and its tower - The Master-Builder's House with its stone sculptures with the seven virtues and seven deadly sins - How Walt Disney’s “Pinocchio” was influenced by sketches of Rothenburg ob der Tauber - The "Master draught" story You will see: - The Market Square - The Town Hall Tower - Baumeisterhaus (Master-Builder's House) - Marienapotheke (St. Mary's Pharmacy) - The Medieval Crime and Punishment Museum - The Plönlein, considered to be one of the most photographed spots in Germany - The Town Wall - Church of St. James
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Enjoy a 1.5hour walking tour of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
- Explore the life in the medieval Rothenburg as a free imperial city
- Learn about the story of the Town Hall and its tower
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
City/Town Tour.
Continued
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Sightseeing at St. James's Church, Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Local Guide who will be with your group only Private guided Tour Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spot Entry/Admission - Rothenburg Town Hall (Rathaus) Entry/Admission - Medieval Crime Museum (Mittelalterliches Kriminalmuseum) Entry/Admission - Das Plonlein Entry/Admission - Town Walls Entry/Admission - Old Town
Not Included
Gratuities Entrance Fees
Restrictions
Not recommended for travelers with back problems. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. No heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
Meeting & Pickup
Meet us at Plönlein, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany. End location: Any central point in the city.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2025-12-14
5.00 / 5
Ina was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable and very personable. We thoroughly enjoyed the walking tour.
2025-09-11
5.00 / 5
Our tour was lovely! Our guide was so sweet, knowledgeable and flexible. Our family of 7 felt right at home in Rothenburg! Highly recommend this excursion! :)
2023-11-20
5.00 / 5
Our guide, Evelyn ( I think) was less than enthusiastic. She appeared less than thrilled to be guiding us, was late for the beginning of the tour and somewhat surly towards us. The meeting point was not very well described nor was it very convenient. The weather was less than ideal, and there was nowhere to get out of it while we waited for our guide who was late! We were supposed to end our tour at the market square, but after she ran into a friend on our way, all of the sudden the tour was over. She should not be working as a guide.
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