Germany · ERFURT TOURS
Good erfurt tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Walk through Erfurt’s 1,270-year-old Old Town with a German-speaking guide. See St. Mary’s Cathedral, the Krämerbrücke, patrician townhouses, half-timbered buildings, the Town Hall, and the University District. Guides such as Nick and Frau Messerschmidt bring the city’s stories to life.
Join a German-speaking guide at the Petersberg Citadel visitor center for a one-hour walk beneath the fortress. You will descend narrow, winding passageways with many steps, hear local stories, and return the same way. Comfortable shoes and good mobility are essential.
“Sehr viele Informationen bekommen. Für ältere Menschen sind die oft hohen Stufen beschwerlich,wird aber vom Guide vor der Tour darauf hin gewiesen. Wäre wichtig schon vor der Buchung zu wissen. Absolut zu empfehlen”
Join certified guide Reinhard Schwalbe at Erfurt’s Fischmarkt for a two-hour German-language night watchman tour. See the Krämerbrücke, cathedral square, Old Synagogue, and more while hearing local legends, then enjoy Goldhelm chocolate truffles with a local herbal liqueur.
“Viele historische Geschichten und Sagen toll verpackt. Eine schöne kurzweilige Tour, die zwei Stunden vergingen wie im Flug.”
Your private guide takes you through Erfurt’s Old Town by covered e-rickshaw for 75 minutes. Expect the Fish Market, House of Sonneborn, Cathedral Square, Old Synagogue, Collegium Maius, and Krämerbrücke, with photo stops and English or German commentary.
You guide yourself through Erfurt with a mailed box containing eleven numbered envelopes, riddles, directions, and site notes. Start at the cathedral, solve each task to find the next stop, and pause for food, photos, or shopping. The game is in German and takes about three hours.
“Ich fand es sehr gut, dass man die Schnitzeljagd auf 2 Tage aufteilen konnte. So war es auch für Kinder sehr gut geeignet. Außerdem hat man Dinge betrachtet, die man sonst vielleicht übersehen hätte.”
Meet your guide in a green shirt at Fischmarkt and ride an electric rickshaw to Petersberg Citadel. You will hear stories about Erfurt, stop at St. Peter’s Church and the Defension Barracks, enjoy wide old-town views, and return to Fischmarkt. Tours run in German or English for private groups of up to two.
“Sehr zu empfehlen, wenn man viel Wissenswertes erfahren möchte .”
You’ll ride a private pedicab from Erfurt’s Fischmarkt with a local guide in search of life-sized KiKa figures. Expect stops for photos with Tabaluga, Sandman, Pittiplatsch, Moppi, and others, plus views of Krämerbrücke and Theaterplatz. Guides such as Gernot and Jakob lead recent tours.
“Sehr schöne Tour mit Gernot, für jung und alt. Freundlich alle Fragen beantwortet.”
Join Reinhard Schwalbe in his Brückenkrämer costume for a two-hour German-language walk through Erfurt’s medieval center. Visit the Brückenkeller, hear merchant-family stories, see a Bohlenstube, and taste Krämerbrücke truffles plus Erfurt Classic herbal liqueur.
“The tour was very entertaining and we learned a lot about the city. We also got to try two typical Erfurt delicacies. Highly recommended.”
Spend up to nine hours at Egapark Erfurt with access to the park, Danakil desert and jungle house, and German Horticultural Museum. You can wander Europe’s largest ornamental flower bed, rest beneath 2,400 trees, visit themed gardens, and let children loose in the large play area.
“Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Tag heute. Der Ega Park ist wunderschön gestaltet und hat alles was man sich anschauen kann, hat sich sehr gelohnt.”
You’ll ride through Erfurt’s old town, parks, canals, and river meadows in a comfortable rickshaw cabin. A live German or English-speaking guide shares local stories, with time for chilled champagne and a scenic toast. The private group is limited to two people.
Pick up a backpack at Peterknecht or Stapp bookshop and follow an author-designed route through Erfurt. Read passages from one of five German historic novels at the places they describe, using the map, letter, seat pads, and local surprise provided.
Spend about 60 minutes walking Erfurt with an independent local guide in English or German. Start at Angerbrunnen, see Krämerbrücke and Erfurt Cathedral, visit lesser-known corners, and finish at Petersberg with personal tips for cafes, bars, and restaurants.
“Our guide was able to share lots of details regarding the cultural history of Erfurt in English. Our tour took us to places we would not have visited by ourselves. We highly recommend this walk for new visitors to the beautiful town.”
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