Look behind the scenes of Heidelberg! If you want to discover the exciting, romantic, funny and always entertaining stories Heidelberg has to offer, join this guided tour of the old town and learn more from the qualified guides. Enchanting alleys and squares, small gardens that pop up unexpectedly, museums and galleries: Heidelberg’s old town has many facets. This tour will breathe life into the city’s past, adding rich detail to the contours of today’s city. Whether it is the Church of the Holy Spirit, the Jesuitenviertel, Germany’s oldest university with its Students’ Prison, or other sightseeing attractions: every place of interest in the old town has a unique ambiance and history well worth immersing yourself in for a few minutes. The tour also passes along the main street, one of the longest pedestrian zones in Europe. Many detours into the alleyways of the old town confirm the truth of the old saying “you only truly learn about the countryside by taking the back roads.”

Hop on a sightseeing bus and enjoy the main attractions of Karlsruhe from the open-top deck. Enjoy fantastic views of the city as you listen to the audio guide commentary. Discover the city at your own pace with this 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket. There are 11 stops along the route through central Karlsruhe, and you can get on and off as many times as you like. If you prefer to stay aboard and enjoy the city from the comfort of your set, a full loop takes approximately 2 hours. Bus stops: 1) Station Forecourt 2) ZKM / Municipal Gallery 3) Baden State Theater 4) Ettlinger Tor/Tourist information/Market Square 5) Europaplatz 6) Tourist Information Karlsruhe/Zirkel 7) Schlossbezirk (Waldhornstraße) 8) Creative park "Alter Schlachthof" (old slaughterhouse)/Gottesaue Palace 9) Observation deck Turmberg10) Karlsburg/old town Durlach11) Station Forecourt

Meet your guide at the tourist information center in the train station for a guided tour of the Constance city center highlights. Learn more about the Council of Constance, the only papal election north of the Alps. Journey back in time and discover the unique history of Constance and its inhabitants over the centuries. Admire the stunning frescoes and paintings on medieval houses throughout the old town and town hall. The tour ends at the buzzing market square where you can experience the lively city center.

Experience history, explore the present and imagine the future on a 1.5-hour walking tour of Karlsruhe with an experienced local guide. Even though Karlsruhe is only 300 years old, it has a colorful past. As a Baroque planned city, Karlsruhe was a novelty of its time and the city has preserved this pioneering spirit to this day. With your city guide, you will learn about the fascinating Karl III Wilhelm, Margrave, who founded the city in 1715 and discover what made him decide to build a completely new city and leave his old capital of Durlach behind. Your tour will be spiked with funny anecdotes and personal insider tips from your guide.

First enjoy a comfortable bus tour with a certified guide, where you will learn more about the history of the city. Enjoy an unobstructed view of the spectacular Heidelberg Castle. Then, visit the grounds of Heidelberg Palace and admire its beauty up close. See the elegant inner courtyard and the famous Great Heidelberg Tun (wine barrel.) After exploring the castle, ride the funicular railway back to the Old Town.

Your 3-country adventure begins with pickup from your accommodation in Colmar. On your way to Germany, you’ll pass by the fortified village of Neuf-Brisach, a UNESCO world heritage site dating back to the late 17th century.  From there, you'll drive to Germany and visit Freiburg, one of the treasures of the German state of Baden-Württemberg. Amble through the streets that seem ripped straight from a fairytale, taking note of the channels of water that runs right alongside sidewalks. Afterward, you'll pass through another border bound for Basel in Switzerland. Divided into 2 parts by the Rhine river, the city has much to offer, with its picturesque bridges, narrow, winding alleyways, and stunning cathedrals.  Wandering through the medieval town of Great Basel, look for the unique cultural aspects of the city that differentiate it from other Swiss towns. Your day trip ends in perhaps the most charming and beautiful village in France: Eguisheim. Situated just south of Colmar, the town runs in concentric circles around a central plaza.  With tightly packed antique houses painted in brightly-colored hues, quaint shops, and a medieval castle, there are few villages in the world that so truly harken back to another age. Once your border-crossing adventure is over, you’ll return to your accommodation in Colmar.

This Segway tour will guide you across the city of Mannheim. Together with a guide, explore Mannheim’s most worthwhile places of interest, such as the Ehrenhof Castle, the old Town Hall, the water tower, the National Theater, and much more. Left, right, straight ahead: get to know every corner of the city with the Segway. Not from A to Z, but from A to U – the planners who constructed Mannheim’s alphanumerically named streets ran out of space in the end! But, in any case, there’s a lot for you to see and to discover. Be swept off your feet by the fantastic churches, meaningful cultural sights, and much more. From the Baroque to the modern, it’s all there! Sample route: • Schloss Ehrenhof • Jesuitenkirche • Schillerplatz • Alte Sternwarte • Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen • Altes Rathaus • Synagoge • Museumsschiff • Nationaltheater • Christuskirche • Congress Center Rosengarten • Wasserturm • Friedrichsplatz • Kunsthalle

Immerse all your senses in this guided tour through Stuttgart’s historic Bean Quarter. See the district’s historic buildings and cozy inner courtyards, listen to stories from your guide, and savor a Swabian appetizer plate. In the 16th century, the Stuttgart bean district was inhabited by Stuttgart's poorer population, whose diet mainly consisted of the legume that gave the district its name. Today, despite all the renovations, the district has maintained its original charm. The area near the center is now a popular trendy district that houses a colorful variety of bars, cafés, small fashion shops, and antique shops. Embark on a tour of discovery while strolling through the district's characteristic lanes and narrow streets. Along the way, get a taste of local cuisine while enjoying an included plate of a variety of Swabian foods. 

Admire Stuttgart from a unique perspective as well as the city’s beautiful surrounding nature aboard a river cruise sailing down the Neckar. Start from Wilhelma and head up to Marbach or begin in Marbach and disembark at Wilhelma. You can decide which tour you would like to join.  Onboard the MS Wilhelma, purchase different culinary treats from the regional food and drink menu. Enjoy local wine and meadowy landscapes from the Schiller town of Marbach, or from Stuttgart's Wilhelma. The journey takes 3 hours one way, or 6 hours roundtrip.

Discover the history of medicine during the Baroque period on a tour in Ludwigsburg. Take a guided walk around Akademiehof and learn all about the area's past inhabitants and their methods for curing. Knee pain? Tooth pain? Dry cough? In the Baroque period, there were no doctors as we know them today. But people knew how to help themselves. People came up with all sorts of remedies, from those who collected herbs to barbers and charlatans. Everyone praised their skills, no matter how beneficial or fatal. Johanna Bader, a woman in the 18th century who donned men's clothes to do her grandfather's job, writes about hygiene, dental treatment, orthopedic malaise, and all sorts of curiosities in her reports. Find out about her life story firsthand from your guide who's dressed up like her, and solve the many riddles of days gone by. End the experience with an in-depth understanding of the practice of medicine in the Baroque period in Ludwigsburg.