Top Dortmund Cultural Tours

Dortmund can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit with a local guide on this private walking tour. You’ll discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning fascinating stories about Dortmund’s culture and history. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your interests and can create a fully customized itinerary—if you’d like to include a museum visit, just let us know in advance. Explore the city’s iconic sites and hidden gems, gain insider knowledge, and enjoy a deeper connection to Dortmund that you won’t find on your own. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples.

Dortmund, the largest city in the Ruhr area, was once dominated by the heavy industries of coal and steel and is today a high-tech manufacturing city. From a city that shows its modernity all around, there are still tell-tell signs of its ancient past. Admire the famous Dortmunder U tower, a landmark since 1927 and once home of the Dortmunder Union Brauerei, for a while the most productive brewery in West Germany. The “U” on top was added in the 60’s and stands nine meters tall. With the selection as European Capital of Culture in 2010, the former brewery was remodeled into a cultural center that includes the Ostwall Museum, that houses an expressionist exhibition, by artists like Kandinsky, Kirchner, Otto Dix, Paul Klee, Picasso, Chagall, Joan Miró and Salvador Dalí. Find your stomping grounds at Westenhellweg, one of Germany’s most frequented shopping streets. Walk through its old and modern streets, to see both signs of an ancient city and the throbbing heart of German ingenuity.

If you want to experience Dortmund the way you might experience it with a friend, head out with a local and get the lowdown on where to eat, where to drink, and what to see. Your local host isn’t a professional guide, but a person who’s passionate about their city and all the things to do there, helping you to discover Dortmund’s lesser-known gems and landmarks, too.

With the Christmas-decorated rickshaw and the appropriate music, you will travel between Münster's six Christmas markets - with mulled wine in your hand and a blanket on your lap - and can also discover some of the sights. Completely customized according to your wishes! You sit in a rainproof rickshaw with a roof and transparent rain protection. Münster is a unique experience at Christmas time and you get an overview of the city and Christmas markets - in the special atmosphere of the decorated rickshaw. Your guide will adapt the tour to your personal interests and will have great recommendations for you.

Discover Münster, the historic University city in northwest Germany, with a local guide. With just 1-hour to explore the city, this walking tour provides the perfect introduction to the lively cultural hub. Admire the medieval monuments and Gothic Cathedral, see the botanical gardens and historic City Hall, and receive tips on the town’s best cafés, restaurants, and nightlife from an in-the-know local.

Gelsenkirchen's history starts in 1150, but it remained a tiny village until the 19th century when the Industrial Revolution led to the growth of the entire area. In the early 20th century, Gelsenkirchen was called the "city of a thousand fires" for the flames of mine gasses flaring at night time. On this tour, you will visit one of the most important Renaissance castles of the North West region. Admire the Consol theatre, a theatre located on a former coal mine. See the Music Theater, planned, designed, and built by the Englishman Robert Adams, the two Germans Norbert Kricke and Paul Dierkes, the Swiss Jean Tinguely, and the French Yves Klein. Visit the artist's village Halfmanshof, a residential and working artistic community in 1931, which became a hub for famous artists in the 60s and 70s. All attraction entrances are to be paid on the spot by travelers since attractions are not mandatory. This tour does not include any attractions with require paid entrances.

Explore the best of Münster, from a local’s perspective, when you book this small-group walking tour. Uncover the city's charm as you explore sites like St. Ludgeri Church, Westphalian Peace Square, City Hall, and the impressive St. Lambert Church. Pass by landmarks like St.-Paulus-Dom, Überwasserkirche, and the Castle of Münster. Conclude your authentic journey at the Tuckesburg, ending with the unique Giant Pool Balls sculpture.

Start your visit to Dortmund with this 2-hour walk led by a Local. You’ll discover its highlights, hidden gems, taste a typical local product, and get practical tips. This is the best introduction to Dortmund. Get to see places like Berswordt Halle and Altes Stadthaus, along with hidden corners of Dortmund only known to locals that reveal the city’s everyday charm. Enjoy a tasting of a local product, like Reibekuchen, for a flavour of Dortmund and its traditions. 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 Dortmund through its highlights and hidden gems • Taste a typical local product and connect with Dortmund'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