Germany · TOURS IN ERFURT
Every trip has one free day too few. These 12 tours in Erfurt justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Walk Erfurt’s historic center for two hours with a German-speaking guide. See the Cathedral of St. Mary, Krämerbrücke, patrician homes, half-timbered buildings, the Town Hall, and the University District. Guides including Nick and Frau Messerschmidt are named in recent booking feedback. The route is wheelchair accessible and runs rain or shine.
Meet your German-speaking guide at the Petersberg Citadel visitor center, then descend from the Commander’s House into narrow, winding passageways beneath the fortress. You’ll hear local stories, tackle many steps, and explore a remarkable preservation project in a cool, atmospheric setting.
“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 in costume for a two-hour German-language walk from Fischmarkt through Erfurt’s old town. Hear tales of Martin Luther, Faust, Eulenspiegel, and Erfurt’s odd characters, then enjoy Goldhelm chocolate truffles with local herbal liqueur. Optional beer tasting and violin music can be arranged.
“Viele historische Geschichten und Sagen toll verpackt. Eine schöne kurzweilige Tour, die zwei Stunden vergingen wie im Flug.”
Let your English- or German-speaking guide pedal you through Erfurt’s old town in a covered private e-rickshaw. See the Fish Market, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Old Synagogue, Collegium Maius, and Krämerbrücke. You can pause for photos or a Thuringian Rostbratwurst, while souvenir photos are included.
You receive a German-language game box with 11 numbered envelopes, riddles, directions, and city facts. Start at Erfurt Cathedral, then follow the clues to the Anger, Krämerbrücke area, Kaufmannskirche, and Petersberg Fortress. You set the pace, pause for food or photos, and can spread the three-hour route over two days.
“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 English- or German-speaking guide in a green jersey at Fischmarkt, then ride by private electric rickshaw to Petersberg Citadel. You’ll see the Romanesque St. Peter’s Church, Defension Barracks, drawbridge, fortification walls, and broad views over Erfurt. Guide Gernot has earned special praise for clear, friendly storytelling.
“Sehr zu empfehlen, wenn man viel Wissenswertes erfahren möchte .”
Meet your guide in a green jersey at Erfurt’s Fischmarkt for a 75-minute private pedicab ride. You’ll spot life-sized KiKa figures, including Tabaluga, The Sandman, Pittiplatsch, Moppi, and Schnatterinchen, while passing the Krämerbrücke and Theaterplatz. Guides such as Gernot and Jakob have led recent tours in German or English.
“Wurden pünktlich abgeholt, unterhaltsame Fahrt und gute Erklärungen. Kann ich nur empfehlen.”
Join Reinhard Schwalbe in costume for a two-hour German walking tour over and beneath Erfurt’s Krämerbrücke. Hear merchant tales, visit a tiny cellar, view a Bohlenstube, and taste bridge truffles plus Erfurt Classic herbal liqueur. The tour also covers the town hall, Old Synagogue, university quarter, cathedral square, and nearby sights.
“Thank you very much for the very friendly, informative, and knowledgeable tour.”
Explore 36 hectares of Egapark Erfurt with one ticket covering the Danakil desert and jungle house, German Horticultural Museum, themed gardens, Europe’s largest ornamental flower bed, forest discovery stations, events, and family play areas. Your ticket is valid for nine hours from first activation.
“Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Tag heute. Der Ega Park ist wunderschön gestaltet und hat alles was man sich anschauen kann, hat sich sehr gelohnt.”
Settle into a private rickshaw for two and let your German or English-speaking guide show you Erfurt’s fish market, Gera canals, river meadows, parks, and old-town streets. The route combines major sights with quieter corners, a champagne pause, and flexible local tips. A guide named Sascha has been praised, though the assigned guide may vary.
Pick up a light backpack at Peterknecht or Stapp bookstore in central Erfurt, then follow an author-designed route through the medieval city center. Read passages from one of five German historical novels at the places they describe. Your pack includes a map, seat pads, tour plan, novel, letter, and a local surprise worth about 15 euros.
Spend about 60 minutes walking through Erfurt with an English or German-speaking local. Start at Angerbrunnen, see Krämerbrücke and Erfurt Cathedral, then finish at Petersberg Citadel. Expect a flexible small-group route, local stories, and practical advice on cafes, restaurants, and bars. Entry fees and personal expenses are not included.
“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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