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Stuttgart Interactive City Tour

4(1 review)Stuttgart, Germany
1h30DurationGerman, Zh-TW, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Experience Stuttgart through a self-guided walking tour that utilizes audio and text in seven languages, accessible on your phone without any app. Begin your journey at the Old Castle, which has transitioned from a fortress to a museum, and learn about its medieval history. Continue to Schillerplatz, where you will find a statue of the poet Friedrich Schiller amidst historic architecture. Visit the New Palace, a former residence of the Württemberg rulers, and appreciate its Baroque style. As you proceed, you will pass by Hotel Silber, which served as a Gestapo headquarters, providing insight into Stuttgart’s historical context. The tour also includes Wilhelm Palais, a former royal palace now housing the city's history museum. Enjoy a stroll through Oberer Schlossgarten, a peaceful park that was once royal grounds, and make your way to Hauptbahnhof, where you can admire the station’s tower and its historical evolution. This self-guided tour includes seven stops and riddles, allowing for a flexible exploration of the city.

Itinerary

1

Altes Schloss (Old Castle)

Step back in time at Stuttgart’s Old Castle, a medieval fortress turned Renaissance palace. Its grand courtyard and historic towers tell stories of dukes, kings, and centuries of Württemberg history.

2

Schillerplatz

This charming square, framed by historic buildings, honors poet Friedrich Schiller with a striking statue at its center. A perfect spot to soak in Stuttgart’s literary and architectural heritage.

3

New Castle (Neues Schloss)

Stuttgart’s New Palace dazzles with Baroque elegance, a royal residence fit for kings. Standing on Schlossplatz, it’s a postcard-perfect view of the city's regal past and vibrant present.

4

"Hotel Silber" - Gedenkstatte

A place of remembrance, Hotel Silber once housed the Gestapo headquarters. Today, it serves as a museum and memorial, offering a somber reflection on Stuttgart’s WWII history and resistance.

What's included / not included

Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour
A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)Tickets or entrance fees for any attractions along the tourAccess offline. Internet needed on your phone

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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