Walking Tour How Stuttgart Became What It Is

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

We invite you to join your historical city tour of the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg—and the global birthplace of the modern automobile

Over the course of 2 hours, your guide—who holds a degree in Sociology and Communication—will help you discover (and understand) why Stuttgart stands today as one of the very best destinations to visit in Germany.

On this tour, we will chronologically trace the various stages of the city's evolution. We will cover everything from its counts, dukes, and kings (in that specific order) to its meteoric rise following the Industrial Revolution and the invention of the car—an innovation that catapulted Stuttgart onto the global stage.

Naturally, we will also highlight its political significance as a state capital, its signature annual festivals (home to some of Germany’s most popular wine and beer festivals, as well as your renowned Christmas markets), and its delicious traditional cuisine.

We look forward to seeing you there!

What's Included

Our guide will always let you try the Schwäbische Wibele, a local cookie :)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Next do the statue of Herzog Cristoph, you will see a man wearing a white hat!

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    New Castle (Neues Schloss)

    The residence of the kings of Württemberg until the First World War.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Beautiful building located in the heart of the old town city center, close to the New Palace.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The memorial museum of the Stauffenberg brothers, symbols of the ressistance against Adolf Hitler.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    "Hotel Silber" - Gedenkstatte

    Headquarters of the Gestapo during the nazis times.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Marktplatz

    Headquarter of the weekly local market, the Christmas markets and the local wine festival, among other events across the year.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    One of the oldest churches of Stuttgart.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Know the finance center of the city.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Join Stuttgart
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Culture
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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