All Dortmund Tours & Excursions in 2026

Immerse yourself in the oldest workers' settlement in the Ruhr area and discover the true price of a 'perfect' community. On this captivating journey through the settlement of Eisenheim, you explore the fascinating double standard of industrial paternalism in the 19th century. Find out how innovative architecture, self-sufficient gardens, and even pigeon breeding were meticulously planned to control, provide for, and pacify the working class – and how these workers finally rose up to reclaim their homes and their history. - 4.2 km self-guided tour with 5 stations over 116 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and society & everyday life Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Dive into the rough but warm soul of Gelsenkirchen. This is not just a football tour, but a journey into the depths of the earth and to the heights of human solidarity. Discover how the dangerous lives of the miners brought forth FC Schalke 04 and forged an unconditional love that even outlasted the mines from which it originated. Stroll along the historic Schalker Meile, stand where legends once drank their beer, and uncover the secret of the royal blue myth. - 7.9 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 171 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in society & everyday life and history & memory Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Gelsenkirchen is known for football and coal — but its streets have more layers than either would suggest. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Gelsenkirchen on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Follow the riddles to the Propsteikirche St. Augustinus, the Eckhaus der Nachkriegszeit, and the remarkable Hans-Sachs-Haus — each a chapter in the city's resilient story • No time pressure, no tour group — start when you're ready and walk the route at your own pace • A fun challenge for families, school trips, or any group who wants to see the city properly Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. You might know Schalke — but Gelsenkirchen has a few more tricks up its sleeve.

Are you planning a day out or weekend trip to Münster, then you can have a lot of fun with this city walk. An Escape game and city walk at the same time. 2,5 kilometres long and over 1,5 - 2 hours of fun for the family or a group of friends. Meanwhile, during this game there is plenty of time to sit on one of the terraces. A city walk has never been so much fun. An app will help you with your quest during the city walk. In Germany he is called the Monk of Münster, after the legend of the monk who helped the city get farmland. But the Monk of Münster who is there now, that only troubles the city. He pretends to be a clergyman, so many people trust him. And if they are not careful for a moment, he steals from them. Nobody knows where he is now, neither do the police. Many people have seen him, but don't want to talk about it. Unless you help them with their questions. Good luck!

Leave behind the iron gates of the industrial past of the Ruhr area and discover a hidden utopia. This captivating walk through the garden city of Hassel shows how visionary architecture, curved streets, and deep green gardens were used as a psychological remedy for the hard, dark life of the miners. Accompany a city planner and a local resident on their journey of discovery through the fascinating, multifaceted, and sometimes patronizing history of a neighborhood built to save the human soul from the machine. - 7.8 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 188 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

Enjoy the Escape Tour, a fun and self-guided citygame through Münster. Will you find the secret exit? Make teams of 2-4 people and dive into the story. Solve riddles and puzzles and discover the secret exit of Münster! You can start whenever you want!

Learn about the history and highlights of Dortmund by taking part in this guided walking tour. Get an insider’s tips on the city’s best local hot spots, including places off the usual tourist trail. You can also check off a variety of top sights, such as the Old Market, St. Mary’s Church, and the Dortmund U-Tower, with commentary throughout.

Gelsenkirchen becomes the crime scene in this self-guided detective game, where the clues are hidden in plain sight in the streets around you. The case is the murder of Balthasar, and the evidence is scattered across the old centre - past Hans-Sachs-Haus, the Altstadtkirche, Musiktheater im Revier and the Neumarkt. You decode messages, photograph what does not add up and press digital witnesses whose stories never quite line up. Every puzzle you crack removes a name from the list of suspects. Play as a couple, bring the children along, or send two or three teams out at the same time and turn the investigation into a race - which is what makes this murder mystery game work as well for a team outing as for a day out. The last answer is waiting somewhere in the centre of Gelsenkirchen.

Leave the polished tourist centers behind and dive into the unfiltered heart of Dortmund. The North City was forged in the fires of Europe's largest steelworks and shaped by generations of people. This is not a romanticized walk, but a raw and honest journey through 150 years of migration, resilience, and urban survival. Discover the hidden roots of Germany's most famous football club and the places where the city's greatest challenges and deepest solidarity collide. - 5.1 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 138 min. - Ideal for identity, migration & globalization and society & everyday life Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Experience Dortmund city centre in the mysterious glow of the evening hours and discover Dortmund's most beautiful sights in a completely new way. Between illuminated streets, historic squares and the special flair of the city centre, an exciting escape game full of gripping story and tricky puzzles awaits you. Spend an unforgettable time together with your loved ones between adventure and night atmosphere.

Discover Gelsenkirchen like never before with the Secrets of Gelsenkirchen City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and hidden stories! This GPS-based exploration game lets you experience Gelsenkirchen while exploring famous spots such as Ahstraße, Kath. Propsteikirche St. Augustinus and Musiktheater Rex. Play solo for a personal challenge or together with friends, family or colleagues. During the game you solve tricky questions, puzzles, riddles and creative photo tasks to score points, unlock extra clues and solve the final mystery. Pause whenever you want and continue later at your own pace. Compete for a place on the leaderboard or play competitively for team building, making this scavenger hunt and walking tour through Gelsenkirchen perfect for every type of explorer.

On our outdoor puzzle tours you will only reach your goal if you can solve a series of tasks. The private detective communicates with you via text and audio clips via an encrypted messenger service and deals with one or the other challenge on your scavenger hunt. Only if you solve the orders will you receive the coveted awards. Start solving the puzzles at any time after booking, conveniently with your mobile phone

Dortmund itself becomes the puzzle in this self-guided outdoor escape game - no venue, no host, just your team and the streets. Magnus has taken the formulas and scattered the proof across the old centre, past Alter Markt and St. Reinoldi, and every location holds a code, a riddle or a photo task waiting to be cracked. Roles matter here: one player reads, another looks, and the team moves on only once you agree. Send two or more teams out at the same time and the hunt becomes a contest, which is what makes this city escape game work as well for a team-building afternoon as for a day out with friends. Reading clues while the city moves around you is part of the challenge.

On our tour through the Unionviertel - originally a workers' quarter, now a trendy district - we are on the trail of a Ruhr area phenomenon with cult character: Trinkhalle, Bude, Büdchen, kiosk... many names behind which a world full of useful and delicious things opens up. No matter whether you're still missing milk or toilet paper after the store closes, the beer runs out at the party, you suddenly feel an overwhelming desire for a mixed bag of sweets or chips that you've put together yourself, or you want to quickly buy a newspaper: in the booth you'll find (almost) Everything your heart desires. And by the way: street art

Discover the fascinating paradox of Münster: Here the Peace of Westphalia was concluded in 1648, and later, a pioneering bicycle city emerged from the devastation of the Second World War. This audio journey connects great European history with everyday life between cobblestones, architecture, and bicycle bells. From the giant wheel station to the baroque splendor of the castle, you experience how diplomatic triumphs and dark times paved the way for a sustainable, humane future. - 4.4 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 138 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism and infrastructure innovation Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Discover the rough, rebellious, and deeply human origins of Borussia Dortmund. This is not just a football tour; it is a journey back in time to the heart of the North City in 1909. You walk through the same streets where steelworkers, miners, and rebellious youth clashed with the strict Catholic Church to forge a community from which the legendary Yellow Wall would later emerge. Experience the places, sounds, and stories of the 'Malocher', who created a worldwide phenomenon with their bare hands. - 2.6 km long route with 7 stations in 102 minutes - Topics: History & Memory as well as Society & Everyday Life Self-guided podcast tour Flexible usable via the app

Dive into a post-industrial wasteland where nature rewrites the rules of survival. On this captivating journey through the Hansa coke plant, you will witness a slow, silent, and slightly eerie battle. Discover how pioneer plants, mutated fungi, and artificially created landscapes devour a century of heavy industry, toxic coal dust, and brutalist architecture. This is not a story of untouched wilderness; it is a raw, triumphant narrative about biological adaptation in the face of extreme pollution. - 2.8 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 96 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in spirituality, myths & nature and history & memory Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Get introduced to Münster in the most authentic way: through its highlights, history, local flavors, and with a trusted local guide. Along the way, you’ll explore iconic landmarks such as the Historic Town Hall where the Peace of Westphalia was signed and the twin-towered St. Paulus Cathedral, as well as local favorites and hidden corners loved by locals. Engaging anecdotes and personal insights from your local guide will connect Münster’s history, culture, and tradition, bringing the city to life in an authentic and memorable way. To complete the experience, enjoy a tasting of a local specialty. Whether sweet, savory, or regional, you’ll taste a real part of Münster’s everyday culture and traditions. By the end of the tour, you’ll have a great introduction to Münster, its local culture, and how to explore it on your own. You’ll walk away with personal recommendations and local tips on where to eat and what to see next, helping you make the most of your time in the city.

Discover the beating heart of the Ruhr area on a tour that goes far beyond football. It's not just about FC Schalke 04, but about the miners who made a game a religion. Run through the rough streets where the legendary Schalker Kreisel was born, stand in the church where priests announced the match results from the pulpit, and visit the pub that served as the community's living room. From the dark history of the Nazi era to the transformation of industrial ruins into cultural spaces, this audio journey shows how immigrant workers created an identity that outlasted the end of the coal age. - 4.8 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 162 min. - Ideal for society everyday life as well as history memory Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Dive into the raw, hearty, and unfiltered soul of the Ruhr area. This is not just a tour through a dialect; it is a journey into the industrial melting pot that has shaped a unique way of life. Discover how miners, Polish immigrants, and medieval merchants contributed to a language built on solidarity, directness, and a heart with a bite. From monumental brewery towers to neighborhood kiosks, you uncover the hidden linguistic DNA of Dortmund. - 3.5 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 115 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in identity, migration, globalization, and everyday society Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Dive into the heart of the most dramatic and controversial transformation of the Ruhr area. On this visually impressive and grandiose journey, you will discover how a rough, dirty city full of blast furnaces and coal dust has been reinvented into a glittering landscape of consumption and leisure. We will explore the monumental gasometer, question the commercialization of working-class history in a mining experience spa, navigate the overwhelming labyrinth of Germany's largest shopping center, and stand among the buried ghosts of an industrial empire. This is a story about the survival, extinction, and true cost of structural change. - A 3.8 km self-guided tour with 4 stops in 93 min. - Ideal for travelers interested in urban development, infrastructure innovation, and history memory Told in an immersive podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Dive into the oldest workers' settlement in the Ruhr area and discover a gripping story about entrepreneurial control, daily survival, and the grassroots rebellion that wrote history. This audio journey takes you behind the brick facades of Eisenheim and reveals a 19th-century social experiment. Learn how families survived, why homing pigeon sport became a symbol of freedom, and how residents drove away the bulldozers in the 1970s and co-founded modern industrial heritage preservation. - 1.2 km self-guided tour with 4 stations over 53 min. - Ideal for history & memory and society & everyday life Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Dive into the rough, beating heart of the Ruhr area. This is not a tour full of palaces or kings; it is a journey through the veins of a city built by the "laborers." Discover how the hard, sweat-inducing work in coal and steel shaped a unique beer culture and how this solidarity of the working class produced one of the most passionate football clubs in the world. From magnificent industrial monuments to modest corner kiosks and the legendary Yellow Wall – you will uncover the true soul of Dortmund. - 5.8 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 158 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and society & everyday life Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Discover the hidden, beating heart of Münster. Beyond the bicycles, the university, and the historic Peace of Westphalia lies a raw, passionate, and extremely loyal subculture: the world of SC Preußen Münster. Accompany Lukas, a sociologist, and Amelia, a local, on a pilgrimage on Spieltag. You will find out how a city famous for diplomatic peace hosts one of Germany's most fervent, politically engaged, and traditional football communities. From the historic town hall to the crumbling, sacred stands of the Preußenstadion – discover the true Westphalian identity. - 6.1 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 153 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in society, everyday life, and history Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app