15 Old Town Walking Tours in Germany We Would Walk Twice

1.Old Town Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,416 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $18Our pick

Walk Nuremberg’s Old Town with an English- or German-speaking local guide, beginning at the Tourist Information under the arcades at Hauptmarkt 18. See the Main Market, Old City Hall, St. Sebaldus Church, Dürer’s House, Tiergärtnertorplatz, and Weissgerbergasse. Expect local stories, uphill streets, city views, and a brisk introduction to Nuremberg’s past and present.

“Our tour guide, Martina was great and so knowledgeable. Really great way to spend the afternoon learning about Nuremberg!”

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2.Old Town & Viktualienmarkt City Walk in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,304 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $23

Meet at Marienplatz for a 90-minute German-language walk through central Munich. Your guide covers the Frauenkirche, Theatine Church, Hofbräuhaus, Odeonsplatz, Fünf Höfe, Dallmayr and Viktualienmarkt. Guides such as Emanuela and Alexandra add lively stories, humor and local color. Food, drinks and transfers are not included.

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3.Heidelberg: Walking Tour of the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,742 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $15

Walk Heidelberg’s Old Town with an English- or German-speaking guide such as Ana, Ralf, or Gabrielle. In 90 minutes, visit the Church of the Holy Spirit, Jesuitenviertel, Germany’s oldest university, the Student Prison, and the long Hauptstrasse pedestrian zone. Private groups are available.

“excellent. our guide gave us a lot of information.”

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4.Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,638 reviews · 1h 30m · from $18

Meet the traditionally dressed Kölngeflüster guide by Cologne Rathaus and follow a lantern through the Old Town for 90 minutes. This German-language tour explains the night watchman’s work, medieval daily life, churchyard pig-beating, well-fed stray dogs, and Cologne’s colorful legends. It is for ages 16 and up.

“Super Tour, gute Gruppengröße, Interessante Infos über die Stadt Köln, lustiger und angenehmer Guide!”

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5.Erfurt: Old Town Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,617 reviews · 2 hours · from $15

Walk Erfurt’s Old Town with a German-speaking guide for two hours, beginning at the Eulenspiegel monument behind the Tourist Information. You’ll see the Cathedral of St. Mary, Krämerbrücke, patrician houses, half-timbered buildings, the University District, and the 19th-century Town Hall. Guides have included Nick and Frau Messerschmidt.

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6.Regensburg: Guided City Walking Tour of the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,395 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $18

Meet your certified German-speaking guide at Rathausplatz for a 1.5-hour walk through Regensburg’s Old Town. See the Stone Bridge, Porta Praetoria, cathedral, Old Town Hall, patrician houses, towers, squares, and narrow lanes. Guides such as Jolanta add local stories and plenty of background.

“The tour was absolutely awesome! We have learnt a lot, now we love Regensburg and although the day was grey and rainy, Jolanta made a bright a shiny tour! Thanks so much Jolanta, thanks for the passion you transmitted to us! Thanks to you, we will keep a beautiful memory from Regensburg and thanks to the Regensburg mouse, we will come back!”

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7.Munich Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,287 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Walk Munich’s historic center with a local English-speaking guide, visiting Marienplatz, the Glockenspiel, Frauenkirche, Viktualienmarkt, St. Peter’s Church, Alter Hof, the Residenz, and Odeonsplatz. Guides such as Anna, Patrick, Dan, and Aileen are praised for lively stories, humor, and useful advice. Expect a brisk overview, not lengthy interior visits.

“Michelle was warm, and friendly and her tour covered all the big spots with great stories and recommendations for our stay”

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8.Old Town Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,093 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Meet your guide at the Petrusbrunnen beside Cologne Cathedral for a two-hour walk through the old town. You’ll see Roman remains, the cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge, Rhine panoramas, historic markets, and the town hall. Guides such as Sascha and Ralph add humor, stories, and local detail in English or German.

“Sacha was an exceptional tour guide and was very knowledgeable. He put in every effort, as the weather was snowing, which added to the charm of the tour. I would highly recommend this tour, especially if you have Sascha as a guide. Thank you Sascha.”

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9.Weimar: Old Town Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,080 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $11

Walk through central Weimar with a German-speaking guide, from the Neptune Fountain and Market Square to Theaterplatz. Along the way, connect Weimar Classicism, the Bauhaus, and the Weimar Republic through facts and amusing stories. The route lasts one to two hours and includes Goethe’s residence, Schillerstraße, and the famous poet monument.

“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.”

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10.Walking Tour Old Town and Viktualienmarkt

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 839 reviews · 1.5 hours

Spend 1.5 hours walking Munich’s historic center with an English- or German-speaking guide. You’ll see Marienplatz, St. Peter’s Church, Viktualienmarkt, Alter Hof, Hofbräuhaus, Maximilianstraße, the Residenz, and Odeonsplatz. Private groups are available, and guides such as Karen, Claudia, Gitti, and Gerhard have tailored walks to guests’ interests.

“Michael was an amazing story-teller and a professional guide. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to get an in-depth history about the city of Munich as well as the inside scoop on how to explore the city, the Bavarian way!”

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11.Görlitz: Old Town Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 723 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $9Best value

Spend 90 minutes walking from Obermarkt to Peterskirche with a local German-speaking guide. You’ll see Schönhof, the Biblische Haus, Trinity Church, Napoleon House, the Town Hall clocks, film locations on Untermarkt, and the Whispering Arch. Guides including Herr Vetter and Herr Vater bring extra detail to Görlitz’s unusual architectural story.

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12.Trier: Guided Old Town Highlights and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 687 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $16

Meet your German-speaking guide near the Porta Nigra for a 1.5-hour walk through Trier’s Roman, medieval, and modern past. See the Porta Nigra, Trier Cathedral, Main Market, and Karl Marx’s former home. Guides such as Patrick and Herbert are known for clear explanations, humor, and friendly answers to questions.

“Patrick hat uns unterhaltsam an seinem großen Wissen teilhaben lassen.”

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13.Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 589 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Spend two hours walking Munich’s historic center with an English-speaking guide such as Noel, Claudia, Emanuela, or Michael. See Marienplatz, the Frauenkirche, the Residenz, beer halls, and the English Garden, including its famous surfers. The route is easy-paced, wheelchair accessible, and available as a private tour.

“Noel gave us an amazing tour. Despite it being a cold and rainy day in January, we were completely enthralled by his stories for over two hours. He answered all of our questions and told us tons of interesting and funny things about Munich. He was extremely helpful and thoughtful.”

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14.Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi Party Rally Grounds Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 504 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $44

Meet your English-speaking guide at Nuremberg Central Station for a four-hour tour combining the Old Town and Nazi Party Rally Grounds. See the castle, churches, market square, medieval walls, Congress Hall, and Great Street. Guides such as Hannes, Natasha, Nick, and Niklas are known for lively storytelling and strong historical knowledge.

“It was AMAZING! We were soooo lucky to have Hanne (John) as our guide. Incredibly knowledgeable and so very accommodating to all his guests. Shared things we never would have known. Would highly recommend this company and tour!”

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15.Old Town Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 479 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Start at the Tourist Information Office on Marienplatz and follow an English-speaking certified guide through Munich’s Old Town. Expect stories about the New Town Hall, Frauenkirche, Residenz, Odeonsplatz, Maximilianstrasse, beer, war, and the city’s rebuilding. Guides such as Markus, Paola, Vanessa, and Valerie bring different personalities to this compact two-hour introduction.

“Victoria was a great guide! She provided interesting details and answered our questions throughout the tour. I think a headset would be very helpful.”

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