Rothenburg ob der Tauber Medieval City Tour

Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a medieval city known throughout the world for the beauty of its houses and buildings. Its timber-framed houses transport us to fairy tales, for some reason in particular Walt Disney relied on this town for his animated film "Pinocchio."
The thousand years of history of Rothenburg speak of its imperial past with legends and stories that show us life in the Middle Ages.
If one speaks of magic, we cannot avoid telling their Christmas link and why it is the city where the magic of Christmas is lived 365 days a year.

Meeting Point

Nürnberg Hbf

Bahnhofspl., 90443 Nürnberg, Germany

In the central hall of the Nuremberg train station, opposite the information stand of Deutsche Bahn, the German railway company.
The guide will be presented with identification of the Hallo Nuremberg company with the colors red and white.

What to expect:

Duration: 7 hours

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria

Upon entering the city the guide will explain about the history of the city and the most important characteristics

20 minutes

Rodertor

Rodergasse, , Rothenburg ob der Tauber, 91541, Bavaria

When you enter through the Röder gate, you will enter one of the most beautiful parts of the city. Between the portal and the tower of San Marcos the half-timbered houses and the fountain are the ideal set to discover this wonderful medieval city

15 minutes

Markusturm and Buttelhaus

Rodergasse, , Rothenburg ob der Tauber, 91541, Bavaria

The tower of San Marcos is one of the three that remained standing on the first wall of the city. Contemplating this beautiful tower is a beauty that contrasts with its history and its uses

20 minutes

Weisser Turm

Georgengasse 17, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, 91541, Bavaria

The white tower is the other watchtower of the first city wall and its history is closely linked with the life of the Jews in the Middle Ages

20 minutes

St. Jakobskirche

Klostergasse 15, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, 91541, Bavaria

The incredible life of the pilgrims of the Camino de Santiago is linked to the stories of this church.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

RothenburgMuseum

Klosterhof 5, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, 91541, Bavaria

The building of the Museum of the Imperial City of Rothenburg was formerly the Convent of the Dominican Nuns, to know its history is to know the development of the same city.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Burggarten

Burggasse, , Rothenburg ob der Tauber, 91541, Bavaria

Walking through the gardens of Rothenburg Castle is walking through more than 1000 years of history. The views of the valley are well worth seeing as a whole the city with the slopes of vines.

30 minutes

Topplerschlosschen

Taubertalweg 100, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, 91541, Bavaria

A little castle and a terrible story inside. Palace intrigues, jealousy and envy come to light.

Pass by without stopping

Ratstrinkstube

Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria

The "Councilors' Tavern", the Marktplatz and the Old Town Hall of Rothenburg is a place worth knowing. The "Carrillon" of the Tavern tells us how the city was saved by an old mayor from destruction.

20 minutes

Medieval Crime and Justice Museum

Burggasse 3-5, , Rothenburg ob der Tauber, 91541, Bavaria

Punishments within medieval cities are stories that will put the hairs on point even the bravest.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Das Plonlein

Untere Schmiedgasse 16-25, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, 91541, Bavaria

A place full of magic, the most photographed square in Rothenburg and for something it will be.

15 minutes

Kobolzeller Tor

Kobolzeller Steige, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, 91541, Bavaria

One of the best views of the Tauber river valley is here. For something the devil took this place as his favorite.

15 minutes

Die Rossmuhle

Rossmuhlgasse, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, 91541, Bavaria

Life within a walled city that was located on the top of a hillside always has its drawbacks, but the Rotenburgue mill managed to overcome those problems.

15 minutes

Hegereiterhaus

Spitalhof 2, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany

Knowing the hospital courtyard and its buildings is a unique experience that teaches us life in those times

15 minutes

Spital Bastion

Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria

The Hospital fortification is a defense complex built in the 16th century.

15 minutes