Private tour in Esslingen Tom H
up to 6 people
1 hour 30 minutes
Walking
1
Tom H.
I have a passion for history and showing my guests the unique cities of Esslingen and Stuttgart. I...
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The historical city tour is a walking excursion by an experienced and native-English-speaking tour guide Tom, a local who has lived in Esslingen for 18 years. You will be fascinated and impressed with the history and stories about this unique city. Esslingen am Neckar is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Germany, with over 200 preserved buildings from this period. Visitors are in awe of its rich history and beauty, as it is nestled in a valley, surrounded by canals and vineyards. See Esslingen from a perspective of a local, who will show you many hidden things that one would not find on his own. This particular tour is recommended tour for your first visit to Esslingen and if you have limited time. The tour duration is approximately two hours, depending on questions etc. There are many opportunities to take pictures.
I will meet you at the Esslingen train station, your local hotel or at the easy-to-find Esslingen Tourist Information Center at the Market Square, where the tour begins. After a brief introduction, we will make approximately 11 stops: - Half-timbered homes, old churches, old city wall, tower gates and view of the castle (Burg) - Beautiful "Little Venice", romantic canals, charming "inner bridge", which connected Esslingen to the outside world. - The important Church of St. Dionysius - 1250 years of history on this site! - Insider and hidden sites, which are not easily found on your own - The beautiful park on the Maille island with the view of one of Germany's oldest stone bridges and canal works - The old city hall building with its "Glockenspiel" and astronomical clock - Several stories about Esslingen's history told in Tom's humorous way Return to your desired location within Esslingen. Special, extended tours may be arranged upon request
Contact your local guide to know more!!
This is a walking historical tour. No transportation included in the standard tour. There are about 3500 steps (paces) and about 10 stairs to navigate.
16 Marktplatz, Esslingen am Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, 73728 Germany
Market Square by the City Information building (Address: Marktplatz 16 in the center of Esslingen) or I can meet you up at the train station or at your Esslingen hotel.
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 6 people
Duration:
1 hour 30 minutes
Transportation:
Walking
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 6 people
Duration:
1 hour 30 minutes
Transportation:
Walking
1
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