Stuttgart Old Town Walking Tour: Castles and Secrets

Your Guide will welcome you here and start the adventure in the historic heart of Stuttgart.

Stroll through the elegant Dorotheenquartier, one of Stuttgart's most modern and charming districts. Here contemporary architecture blends harmoniously with the historic atmosphere of the city centre. A perfect place to discover modern Stuttgart

Arrive at the lively Marktplatz, the beating heart of Stuttgart's daily life. Here is the beautiful Rathaus (City Hall) with its historic facade. Your Guide will tell you the stories and secrets related to this bustling square, which has been the center of the city's commercial and social life for centuries

Admire the stunning Stiftskirche, Stuttgart's iconic Gothic collegiate church. Before entering, your Guide will show you the small model of the city in front of the entrance — a fascinating detail that few tourists notice — which tells the story and evolution of the city over the centuries.

Enter the wonderful Markthalle, Stuttgart's beautiful Art Nouveau Point of Sale built in 1914. A true architectural gem where local colors, scents and flavors blend into a unique atmosphere. Your Guide will reveal the secrets and history of this beloved place by the citizens of Stuttgart

Reach the historic Schillerplatz, one of Stuttgart's most beautiful and oldest squares. In the center stands the statue of the famous poet Friedrich Schiller, symbol of the city. Your Guide will reveal anecdotes and curiosities about this extraordinary place

This magnificent medieval fortress was for centuries the residence of the Counts and later Dukes of Württemberg. Your Guide will tell you about the tragic history of the castle and its curiosities. Today the castle houses the State Museum of Württemberg.

Climb to the fourth floor of the Kunstmuseum, Stuttgart's contemporary art museum with its iconic translucent glass facade. Here you can enjoy a relaxing break with a good espresso while admiring the spectacular panoramic view of Schlossplatz and Neues Schloss through the large window — one of the most beautiful and secret viewpoints of the city, known by very few tourists!

Arrive at the magnificent Schlossplatz, Stuttgart's largest and most iconic square. Dominated by the grandiose Neues Schloss, the New 18th-century castle built in Baroque style as the royal residence of the Kings of Württemberg, this square is the symbol of the city. Your Guide will tell you about the history of the Württembergen royal family and the secrets of this beautiful palace that now houses government offices in Baden-Württemberg

The Stuttgart Opera House, one of the most important and prestigious theatres in Europe. Your Guide will tell you the story of this beautiful neoclassical building overlooking Lake Eckensee and the Oberer Schlossgarten.

The last stop of the tour is the Landtag Baden-Württemberg, the regional parliament of Baden-Württemberg. A modern and imposing building that represents democracy and government in the region thus concluding an unforgettable journey through the centuries of Stuttgart's history.