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Heidelberg is best experienced slowly, with someone who already knows the city. The shared tour is limited to six people. You walk beside your guide. Ask a question the moment it occurs to you. If a stop feels dull, we move on. This tour also works well for: Kids, Neurodivergent guests, and anyone who prefers a conversation to a twenty‑minute monologue. Your guide lives here; this is her city, not a script. You’ll learn why the university locked up its own students instead of calling the police, what one church did with a wall down its middle, and which doorways on Europe’s busiest street are worth slowing down for. There are also bonus places; none appear on the itinerary or any map. If the group moves smoothly and the day cooperates, your guide will take you there happily. You leave with a list of the spots where locals actually eat and drink.

Embark on a profound and personal journey through Heidelberg and follow in the footsteps of 19th century German romantics. We navigate the tension between the silent poetry of Hölderlin and Eichendorff and the bubbly reality of modern mass tourism. From the corn market full of selfie sticks to the iconic Old Bridge and the steep, walled serpentine path up to the quiet Philosopher's Way, this tour poses a crucial question : Can we still hear the 'sound of romance' in a world that has commercialized it? Join us on our journey from superficial consumption to deep, authentic reflection. - 2.7 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 93 min. - Ideal for anyone interested in art, design & aesthetics and history & memory - Exciting podcast-style narration by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation via the app

A tour on a bike is the best way to get to know winter Heidelberg. Our tour shows the famous old town and the beautiful Christmas markets with time to linger. At a relaxed pace, we are in the middle of it by bike and also come back comfortably to the starting point at the Heinsteinwerk.

Leave the romantic postcard idyll of Heidelberg behind and discover a hidden, highly exclusive world unfolding right before your eyes. On this Red Thread Tour, you will explore the mysterious German student fraternities – student corporations that have shaped academic and political life for centuries. From secret mensa rings and ritual facial scars to historical student fraternities and million-dollar alumni networks, we move on the narrow ridge between lifelong brotherhood and controversial elite. Prepare to view this advanced university city from a completely different, provocative perspective. 1.8 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 89 min. Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and society and everyday life Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

WHY CHOOSE US? More than an audio tour - your complete Heidelberg city guide in one app. Some audio tours cost a little less. With CityAppTour, you simply get more: 31 richly detailed stories, audio & written text, photos, spoken navigation, practical city information and carefully selected local tips. Follow our 4.1 km route through Heidelberg's romantic old town and discover Heidelberg Castle, the Old Bridge, Market Square, the Neckar and the Student Prison - with centuries of university traditions and royal history. Our stories go beyond short facts, giving you the background, details and context that bring Heidelberg to life. - 31 richly detailed stories in audio & text - Spoken navigation between stops - Photos, city info & food and drink tips - Works offline - Yours to keep - the tour never expires - Explore at your own pace More stories. More information. More freedom.

Forget the immaculate, postcard-ready fairy tales. Reutlingen is a city built on beautiful mistakes, catastrophic fires and poisonous medieval crafts. Join Luke, a skeptical sociologist, and Maria, a passionate local historian, as they uncover the gloriously absurd soul of this Swabian city. From squeezing through the narrowest street in the world (according to Guinness World Records) to decoding the grinning bronze faces of medieval bakers, this tour reveals the rough, quirky and sometimes hilarious reality of history. You'll never see a half-timbered house with the same eyes again. - 2.0 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 83 min. - Ideal for anyone interested in society & everyday life and history & memory - Exciting podcast-style narration by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation via the app

Descend into the Stuttgart Basin, where royal ambitions, medieval roots, and the history of the automobile meet. Find out how the narrow valley produced magnificent castles and world-famous sports cars. Engage with the concrete heritage of the self-sufficient city, discover the historic cogwheel railway Zacke, and climb the old vineyard stairs, the Stäffele. From the talkessel to the panoramic heights, this tour shows a city shaped by its geographical boundaries and the urge to overcome them. 5.0 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 147 min. Ideal for urbanism, infrastructure, and innovation. Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals. With audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app.

Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Heidelberg. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique culture. From Old Bridge Heidelberg to Heidelberg University Library, get to discover the city's most defining landmarks. Your Local will also share insider tips on the best cafes, restaurants, and lively bars in Heidelberg to ensure you get the most out of your stay. • See Heidelberg through a local's eyes, uncovering the city's true essence. • Discover Heidelberg's ancient castle ruins, showcasing the city's rich history. • Get top local tips on the best bars, cafes, and restaurants to visit. • Maximize your time, discovering more of Heidelberg in less time. • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, with a maximum of 8 travellers.

Dive into a radical, 30-year urban experiment. Vauban emerged from the ashes of a French military base, was occupied by anti-nuclear activists, and was transformed into a world-famous eco-district. But what happens when a utopian, car-free neighborhood becomes so desirable that its original creators can no longer afford to live there? Accompany a city planner and an architectural historian as they examine the brilliant engineering, the bitter struggles of the community, and the uncomfortable gentrification of Europe's most famous sustainable suburb. - 3.0 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 108 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure & innovation Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Dive deep into the Stuttgart basin, a city completely shaped by its dramatic topography. Discover how the bowl-shaped valley determined everything – from the placement of royal palaces to the birth of the global automotive industry. We rise from the historical air of the workers' cauldron over the iconic terraces to the wealthy slopes. Experience the social, industrial, and ecological tensions of a city walled in by nature. 5.4 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 152 min. Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure, and innovation Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

This is not a typical historical city tour. It is a guided psychological and sensory experience that is meant to help you navigate the complex landscapes of loss, change, and resilience. We use the old streets, flowing rivers, and the crooked architecture of Ulm as our canvas and explore the profound art of letting go. Through guided mindfulness exercises, profound conversations, and the physical environment, you will discover how a city that has survived centuries of change can teach us to find strength in our own imperfections. 5.4 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 144 min. Ideal for everyone interested in the senses and emotions of the city and senses and emotions Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Konstanz sits where Lake Constance narrows into the Rhine, and for four years in the fifteenth century it hosted the Council that ended the Great Western Schism, healing a papacy that had split three ways. The city has been needling that history ever since: a nine-metre concrete courtesan rotates at the harbour mouth, holding up small caricatures of a pope and an emperor. This self-guided walking tour follows that streak of civic irreverence through eight stops in the old town, from the medieval Rhine gate tower to the Council Building where a pope was elected. Everything runs from your smartphone, with no app to install and no physical guide to keep up with. You get a map of all eight stops, walking directions through Google Maps, and a short audio story with an interactive quiz at each location. Walk at your own pace, stop for a coffee by the lake whenever you like, and pick the route back up when you are ready.

Embark on an emotional ascent from the historic streets of Reutlingen to the wide, romanticized summit of the Achalm. Together we will explore the untranslatable concept of home; this deep feeling of belonging, memory, and connection to the land. You wander from urban history through cozy allotment gardens, follow in the footsteps of shepherd hikers, and climb through ancient forests. Crowned with breathtaking panoramic views and a descent through traditional fruit orchards, this tour reveals the fragile, beautiful, and deeply human history of a landscape shaped by hard work and love. - 7.2 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 197 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in spirituality, myths & nature and society & everyday life Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

City tour in Constance with pleasure - wine tasting with wine from Lake Constance A special experience is a historic city tour through the old town of Konstanz in conjunction with the enjoyment of selected Lake Constance wines! We will guide you on an entertaining tour of Constance. We will open your eyes to the secrets and treasures of the beautiful medieval Council city and introduce you to personalities who have been involved here. During your tour you can enjoy delicious, selected Lake Constance wines in beautiful places with a view of Lake Constance and in the middle of Konstanz's old town. Bread and mineral water are also served. Our guide and wine ambassador will tell you what makes Lake Constance wines so special. Facts and anecdotes about viticulture complete your special guided city tour experience. We are also happy to welcome you to our public guided tours with wine tasting : every Saturday from 5 pm.

Explore the charming city of Tübingen at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour. Unravel the rich history as you wander through medieval alleys and admire half-timbered houses along the scenic Neckar River. With interactive quizzes that unlock as you progress, this tour offers an engaging way to discover landmarks like the Historical University Building and Castle Hohentübingen. Perfect for solo travelers or groups looking for a unique adventure, this 3.1 km tour typically lasts about 1.5 hours and can be enjoyed in any weather. - Self-guided tour available any day, anytime - Features 8 quizzes to test your knowledge as you explore - Enjoy a leisurely walk covering 3.1 km of Tübingen's highlights - Ideal for individuals, friends, or family groups seeking a fun and educational experience

Enter a matrix from the 17th century. Mannheim is not just a city; it is a huge, alphanumeric chessboard, designed by absolute rulers and shaped by centuries of human resilience. On this Red Thread Tour, we decode the square city and find out how a rigid, control-built grid unintentionally fostered radical tolerance, devastating efficiency, and ultimately incredible adaptability. Discover the hidden psychology behind the streets without names. - 1.5 km self-guided tour with 4 stations over 58 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure & innovation and urbanism & innovation Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Discover how a destroyed medieval city has transformed into a world-leading eco-metropolis. On this captivating journey through Freiburg, you will follow the gentle lapping of the old water canals, stand beneath a wondrous Gothic tower, and explore vibrant markets and green, pedestrian-friendly alleys. We examine the radical decisions of the post-war period that placed human coexistence and climate resilience over self-serving boulevards. Come and uncover the secrets of a city that looked to its past to save its future.

Discover Meersburg at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour you play right from your smartphone — no app to download and no physical guide needed. Follow a clear map through this two-level lakeside town, from the medieval Old Town beside Lake Constance up to the Baroque heights above. At each of the 10 stops you'll hear short audio stories and tackle interactive quizzes, exploring Germany's oldest inhabited castle, half-timbered lanes, and the prince-bishops' palace. Start whenever you like, pause whenever you want, and explore solo or with friends.

Leave behind the industrial hum of Pforzheim, the legendary 'Gold City', and cross the invisible border into the mythical Black Forest. On this captivating tour, you will follow the lifelines of three old rivers – the Enz, the Nagold, and the Würm. Discover how generations of jewelry workers, romantic poets, and dedicated volunteers negotiated the boundary between the mechanical city and the spiritual forests. This is a journey full of sensual changes, forgotten folklore, and the profound German concept of forest solitude. - 3.4 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 114 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in spirituality, myths and nature and society and everyday life Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

The miniature worlds of Stuttgart offer a fascinating city model that is Europe's largest of its kind. With over 450 meticulously reproduced buildings in 1:160 scale, this unique model shows Stuttgart in all its splendor, from Königstraße to Bad Cannstatt. Visit this impressive attraction and experience the craftsmanship and creativity in every detail. Ideal for families, model-building fans, and everyone interested in the city's history.

We tell you everything you need to know about the sunniest town in Germany. This is not your typical city walk – instead, we try to keep our tour fun and not overwhelm you with lots of historical data. Packed with lots of background info, local stories, and recommendations on where to eat, shop, and drink you will get to know Freiburg as a local, not a tourist. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. The tour uses GPS technology to play the appropriate audio tracks as you go. It follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. Detailed instructions are available on your ticket which you will receive after booking. Before arrival, please install the 2gotours mobile app and use the code provided on your ticket. Everything you need is included in one download. Once you download the tour, everything is entirely contained on your device, you do not need a data plan.

On our outdoor puzzle tours, you will only reach your destination if you can solve a series of tasks. Private detective Morgan communicates with you via text and audio recordings using an encrypted messenger service and keeps you busy with one or two challenges on your scavenger hunt. You will only receive the coveted awards if you solve the tasks.

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Start your visit to Ulm with this 2-hour walk led by a Local. You’ll discover its highlights, hidden gems, and get practical tips. This is the best introduction to Ulm. Get to see places like Ulm Minster and Ulmer Rathau, along with hidden corners of Ulm only known to locals that reveal the city’s everyday charm. You'll also receive local insights on where to eat, drink, and how to get around, helping you explore with confidence and make the most of your time. • Get the best intro to Ulm through its highlights and hidden gems • Learn about local products and connect with Ulm's traditions • Get local tips on where to eat, drink, and how to move around the city • Make the most of your time with this 2-hour walking experience • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, up to 8 travellers