Discover the history and culture of Karlsruhe on this 1.5 hour walking tour. Walk in the footsteps of Karl III Wilhelm, Margrave of Baden-Durlach and learn about classical city architect Friedrich Weinbrenner.

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Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, German
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Experience Karlsruhe with a knowledgeable local guide
Discover the unique atmosphere of the city
Hear funny anecdotes and learn personal insider tips

Full description

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.

Includes

Local German-speaking guide
Insider tips
Funny anecdotes

Food and drinks
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Admission tickets
Cost of optional activities

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Start your tour at the Tourist-Information Karlsruhe by the market square, Kaiserstraße, 72-74, 76133 Karlsruhe.

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Important information

Not allowed

Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

Please remember that tours take place in all weather and this is an outdoor tour. Be sure to dress according to the weather.
Children under 3 years old may participate free of charge.

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Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 12 reviews

Review summary

Guide
3.7/5
Value for money
3.5/5
Service
3.3/5
Organization
3/5

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Walk mainly through the park at the ZOO and a few more streets through the city.

July 30, 2019

War eine schöne Tour mit einem richtigen Maß an Besichtigungen von Gebäuden und den dazugehörigen Erläuterungen !

June 13, 2022

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Es gelang der Führerin leider nicht, mich zu "fesseln". Sie wirkte auf mich unmotiviert. Außerdem empfand ich die Gruppe als zu groß. Der Vortrag hatte oft schon begonnen, bevor die letzten Personen aufgeschlossen hatten.

May 15, 2022

Karlsruhe: Guided City History & Culture Walking Tour

Karlsruhe: Guided City History & Culture Walking Tour

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