Rothenburg Day Tour from Nuremberg: Unveiling Medieval History and Culture
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12 Ratings
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Embark on a captivating day tour from Nuremberg to Rothenburg and immerse yourself in the rich medieval history and culture of this enchanting town on the Romantic Road.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rothenburg Town Hall (Rathaus) - My Rothenburg Day Trip departs Nuremberg at 10am and returns to Nuremberg around 6pm, 7 days a week come rain or shine.

Rothenburg is known for its medieval town center and its mostly undamaged 14th-century town wall. This tour will take you to all of the interesting, historical sites within the medieval city wall that are integral components of Rothenburg’s rich history. Some of the sites we’ll explore are the Castle Gate and Castle Garden with its view of the Tauber Valley, Plnlein (Little Square) and Siebers Tower, the impressive Spital Bastion, and the Handworker’s House from 1217. After the tour, you’ll have time to visit the Criminal Museum, take a walk along the top of the medieval city wall, or just shop and explore all of the alluring side streets and alleyways within this well-preserved medieval town. My Rothenburg day tour is a leisurely, kid-friendly, walking tour where YOU set the pace. Please don’t forget to wear comfortable walking shoes.

What's Included
  • A great time!
  • Pick-up and drop-off with my Mercedes V-Series van
  • Private tour provided by TripAdvisor’s #1 rated Nuremberg tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

My name is Kevin, and I consider myself more of a cultural translator than a teacher disseminating information or a tour guide pointing out locations. I’m essentially an inverse anthropologist, delving into and illuminating the history and culture of Rothenburg for the benefit of my curious clients. I conduct exploratory strolls and spontaneous cultural engagements. I present information in a manner that encourages my visitors to forge their own intellectual links, because a tour full of intriguing information alone is merely edutainment. The tours that linger in memory are those that evoke thought and emotion. Rothenburg, a seemingly timeless town on the Romantic Road, is about an hour’s drive from Nuremberg. It’s celebrated for its largely preserved 14th-century town wall and its medieval town center. Rothenburg was a sovereign city during the Middle Ages, reaching its pinnacle of wealth in the 15th century.

  • Children under 4 feet in height or younger than 12 years old must be in a car seat.
  • Personal protection: I’ll be wearing a mask while riding in my van.
  • Personal protection: I recommend that everybody in your group wear either a KN95 or FFP2 (European version of KN95) mask while riding in my van, but it is your choice.
Location
Rothenburg Town Hall (Rathaus)
Marktplatz
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Emilyhs2823sx
Jan 3, 2024
Rothenburg Private Tour - We travelled as a family of 5 in December to see the Christmas markets in Rothenburg and learn the history of the town. Kevin was an outstanding guide! He was very knowledgable and friendly. We really enjoyed our time in Rothenburg. The day was a good mix that included a walking history tour, an excellent lunch recommendation and free-time to explore the town on our own. Would highly recommend Kevin's tours to anyone!
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Go31005049824
Dec 20, 2023
Outstanding Tour - The city & Guide - This tour was certainly a highlight of our trip. Visiting Rothenburg is truly a special location - understanding the age and history is a plus to seeing the unique architecture. Kevin our tour guide made it even better. He picked us up on time…..with him being a Native American - created no language issues - he was extremely insightful throughout the ride but throughout the city tour and always pointed out unique and interesting facts or sights —the fact is was a personal tour made it so much better than a large group as it allowed him to be more personable and interactive and always allowing and answering questions. He was always accommodating to our requests. He clearly does this a lot but does it well - it never felt robotic or programmed - but yet still was a great and informative tour. If you want a great tour guide that speaks English and really knows what he is doing and talking about Kevin is the one. And if you want to see a really unique and very different city with a long history and in the beautiful Tauber valley - you must go to Rothenburg!
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James_j
Sep 26, 2023
Outstanding private tour experience! - Kevin was outstanding ! Arrived before pick up time, very friendly and knowledgeable about the history of Rothenburg. We visited parts of Rothenburg you wouldn’t know existed. Highly recommend this tour. Thankyou Kevin
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Tomsv1610gx
Aug 8, 2023
Exploring Rothenberg - This was the second tour we booked with Kevin. He gave a great overview of the town and it's history as we walked around town. Had great suggestions for lunch and shopping. Overall, a fantastic experience.
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Olhawg2013
May 19, 2023
Rothenburg + Nuremberg Private Tour - Kevin was great! Our private tour of Rothenburg and Nuremberg was a history lesson, along with one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve ever eaten. If Kevin recommends a place to eat, go! you will not regret. Kevin provided real personal service, attention to details, including transportation that fit our custom request. We were very satisfied with our decision going with Kevin. TIP: be sure to wear really good walking shoes, its an aerobic workout!
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Caseymq7091hm
Apr 4, 2023
Rothenburg/Nuremberg/Bamberg tours - We booked Kevin for 2 days and did 3 tours with him. It was very easy to communicate with him and he picked us up from our hotel. It was a great experience and would recommend/do again. Kevin was extremely knowledgeable and provided a fun tour and fabulous restaurants for lunch!
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Cbz5996ir
Oct 25, 2022
Highly Recomend! - We were skeptical but should not have been....the on-line reviews are true! Kevin was incredible! Polite, knowledgeable, and flexible with our needs & requirements. If you are anywhere near Nurenberg contact Kevin and utilize his services! You will NOT be disappointed!
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Caronbailey42
Jul 13, 2022
Wonderful tour guide of a town too beautilful for words - Kevin was an excellent tour guide! My mom, daughter, and I did a Rothenburg tour with him and he gave an excellent overview of the history of the town as well as hit all the highlights. His historical knowledge is excellent and we learned a lot from him. And Rothenburg itself was so lovely I just can't do it justice with words. We did a couple of other tours in Germany and his, by far, was the best. The nice thing about the private tour was being able to pace it to fit our small group. I plan to go back to Germany some day and I hope to book another tour with Kevin.
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Jenifers507
May 22, 2022
Great guide - Kevin was a very knowledgeable guide and made the trip most enjoyable. My husband was returning Rothenburg after 55 years
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Tb0lt
May 21, 2022
Tour Guide Nuremberg Area - Kevin is an excellent tour guide who has resided in Nuremberg for many years. We enjoyed the information both historical and contemporary that he shared. He also allowed us to explore on our own. We would recommend Kevin without reservation to those looking for a private tour of the area.
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