Germany · STUTTGART TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying into Germany next month: 15 stuttgart tours that earn their price, with the traveller verdict on each.
See Stuttgart by open-top bus on blue and green routes, with 24-hour hopping, multilingual audio, museums, vineyards, and city views.
“Only had e-ticket on my mobile phone as I did booking online upon arrival at Stuttgart, so no access to a printer. This was rejected by the driver. So had to run to tourist office to get it printed out. :(”
Review of Stuttgart’s Mercedes-Benz Museum, with 160 vehicles, eight-language audio guide, practical timing tips, value advice, and family notes.
“A wonderful museum, well worth a visit! A huge number of vehicles and lots of interesting information, a real treat for car enthusiasts.”
Visit Stuttgart’s 217-meter TV Tower, enjoy broad regional views, and stop at the panorama café with flexible cancellation.
Explore Stuttgart after dark with ghostly legends, old-town landmarks, local stories, and a friendly guide for just $17.
“The tour is as described in the app. The guide was on time and I was with 9 others. The tour in city centre Stuttgart was very animating. Not only the ghostly urban legend was told, but also a bit of the history of Stuttgart. It was a nice walk, even when it was raining. The guide was friendly!”
Explore Stuttgart’s Museum of Illusions with mirror rooms, holograms, the Vortex Tunnel, and hands-on science for $16.
Ride Stuttgart’s Neckar Valley by covered wagon, taste five local wines, and learn about vineyards, guides, views, value, and practical details.
Explore Stuttgart’s palaces, gardens, Palace Square, and art museum on a lively one-hour walking tour with an English or German guide.
“Unterhaltsam aber gleichzeitig mit viel wissenswerter Info zur Stuttgarter Geschichte”
Discover Stuttgart through Swabian humor, local gossip, dialect, coffee, and cake on this unusual two-hour Kehrwoche walking tour.
“Als Tourist ist das schwäble schwierig zu verstehen, da muss man sich als NRW-Touri 🤣 echt dran gewöhnen, ABER die Schwaben holen einen direkt ab und sind herzlich dabei, DANKE”
Hike Stuttgart’s steep vineyards, taste five local wines, enjoy city views, and join playful wine games with a traditional guide.
“It was really fun. The tour guide was so nice and friendly! Games were fun and the wine was tasty. It’s a great way to socialize and see the vineyards.”
Explore Stuttgart’s palaces, opera, parliament, Market Hall, and old town on a private two-hour guided city walk.
Review of Stuttgart’s Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Garden, with Moorish architecture, 11,000 animals, seasonal gardens, tips, and value advice.
“Very nice day, can easily spend about 3-4 hours here. There is a routed map you can follow so that you see all attractions in certain order. Especially enjoyed the botanical gardens.”
Explore Esslingen’s 1,200-year-old center, Gothic St. Dionys, half-timbered lanes, and the famous Old Town Hall on a German walking tour.
Paddle Stuttgart’s Neckar by canoe with family or friends, using a route map and Riverhouse beach stop for an easy outdoor adventure.
Review the Stuttgart StuttCard for museum savings, car culture, palace visits, dining perks, and optional public transport.
“Got into both car museums free. The public transport fairly straight forward. Even though I wasn’t in Stuttgart long enough to go to many places, knowing that I didn’t have to worry about tickets for anywhere, really made paying for Stuttcard plus worth it.”
Explore Bad Cannstatt’s old town, hear local stories, and taste Swabian specialties such as Hefezopf and Maultaschen.
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