The 15 Tours in Stuttgart That Earn Their Price

1.Stuttgart 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,647 reviews · 1 day · from $28Our pick

Use a 24-hour ticket to explore Stuttgart by open-top double-decker bus. The Blue Tour covers the Mercedes-Benz Museum, vineyards, Killesberg, and Linden Museum, while the summer-only Green Tour reaches the TV Tower, rack railway, funicular, and Marienplatz. Audio commentary comes in 10 languages, plus Swabian and children’s channels.

“Being able to see various landmarks and destinations, such as the zoo.”

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2.Mercedes-Benz Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,400 reviews · 1 day · from $18Top rated

Enter Stuttgart’s Mercedes-Benz Museum and follow two routes through 16,500 square meters of cars, engines, racing machines, and design history. The free audio guide works in eight languages, including English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, and Russian. Allow at least 2 to 3 hours, and more if you want to listen to the full commentary.

“Loved the time here and I highly recommend visiting this place. If you are a car enthusiast like me, plan more time than you initially think is necessary. I only had 3 hours that day and I didn’t get to see all the cars. A good reason to come back again. :)”

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3.Tickets SWR Fernsehturm Stuttgart

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 674 reviews · 1 day · from $14Best value

Visit Stuttgart’s 217-meter Fernsehturm, the world’s first television tower, with a ticket covering the observation deck and panorama café. From the top, you can look across Stuttgart, the Neckar Valley vineyards, Swabia, the Alps, Black Forest, and Odenwald. The tower is barrier-free, though café seating is limited on busy weekends.

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4.Guided Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 662 reviews · from $17

Walk Stuttgart’s Old Town after dark with a live English or German guide. Hear tales of headless horsemen, shadowy figures, old graveyards, the Bean Quarter, and a hidden stream while visiting the Market Square, Collegiate Church, Old Castle, and Schlossplatz. Guide Annette is known for lively storytelling and well-placed scares.

“Annette was a great storyteller and gave us a few jump scares!!!”

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5.Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 507 reviews · from $16

Step into Stuttgart’s interactive Museum of Illusions with a pre-booked entry ticket. You’ll test your balance in the Vortex Tunnel, distort your reflection, explore the Infinity Room, and learn how your eyes and brain can disagree. The ticket is valid for one day, wheelchair accessible, and suitable for family outings.

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6.City Highlights – Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 189 reviews · 1 hour

Explore Stuttgart’s central palaces, gardens, shopping streets, Palace Square, and striking art museum facade with a live English or German guide. The one-hour walk starts and ends downtown, with private groups available. Guide Frau Kaufmann is praised for clear, engaging explanations, while comfortable shoes are essential.

“Unterhaltsam aber gleichzeitig mit viel wissenswerter Info zur Stuttgarter Geschichte”

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7.“Kehrwoche” Tour in Swabian

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 183 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Meet Frau or Herr Schwätzele in the old orphanage courtyard for a two-hour German-language walk through Stuttgart’s center and Bean Quarter. Expect Swabian dialect, neighborhood gossip, economical recipes, stories about local personalities, and the curious custom of Kehrwoche. Add coffee and cake if you choose that option.

“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”

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8.Guided Vineyards Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 146 reviews · 3h 30m

Spend 210 minutes walking Stuttgart’s Steinhalde vineyards with an English or German-speaking guide in traditional clothing. Taste five regional wines, including Cannstatter Zuckerle, enjoy water and snacks, and take part in wine games. Expect steep slopes, stairs, and wide views over Bad Cannstatt, Münster, the Neckar, and Stuttgart.

“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.”

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9.Private Guided Circular City Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 129 reviews · 2 hours

Take a private two-hour walk through Stuttgart’s city center with an English- or German-speaking guide. See the Upper Palace Gardens, opera, parliament, New and Old Palaces, Schiller Square, Market Hall, and Town Hall. The route can be adjusted to your interests, and groups of up to 25 share one guide.

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10.Wilhelma Zoological-Botanical Garden Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 121 reviews · from $26

Spend a full day at Stuttgart’s Wilhelma Zoological-Botanical Garden, home to more than 11,000 animals, 1,200 species, historic Moorish buildings, subtropical gardens, and modern habitats such as Terra Australis. Your ticket covers the zoo and botanical gardens, with wheelchair access, skip-the-ticket-line entry, and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

“It was nice to look at the animals and birds at close quarters. We reached in the afternoon and so weren't able to visit the botanical garden as well as the aquarium they showcased. I would suggest that you spend an entire day with family there, to be able to fully enjoy what Wilhelma has to offer.”

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11.Canadian Canoe Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 107 reviews · 1 - 2 hours

Rent a canoe at Riverhouse Stuttgart Münster and paddle the Neckar for up to two hours. Staff provide paddles, life jackets, a short briefing, and a route map. You can explore natural and urban river views, then buy food or drinks at the Riverhouse beach. German and English are spoken.

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12.StuttCard – One card, all attractions

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 84 reviews · from $27

Use the StuttCard for 24, 48, or 72 hours of free entry at nearly all Stuttgart museums and many attractions. Add StuttCard Plus for unlimited VVS public transport in the Stuttgart region. The card also covers discounts at theaters, shops, the city tour, and selected restaurants.

“Value of money as all attractions were free. All worth it”

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13.Culinary Excursion through Bad Cannstatt

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 82 reviews · 2h 30m · from $46

Spend 150 minutes exploring Bad Cannstatt, Stuttgart’s oldest and largest district, with a German-speaking guide. See the old town, city church, and Cannstatt Wells while sampling regional treats such as Hefezopf and Maultaschen. Expect about 2 km of walking, local history, and a few tasting portions rather than a full meal.

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14.Raclette Evening

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · from $61

Meet at Riverhouse S-Münster beside the Neckar for a four-hour raclette dinner. Begin by the fire with mulled wine or alcohol-free punch, then choose from fish, sausages, cheese, vegetables, potatoes, and dips. Drinks beyond the welcome beverage cost extra. No guide is named for this experience.

“Very nice evening in a pleasant atmosphere! The evening started with a mulled wine drink. Then the extensive raclette buffet was opened. You could help yourself to whatever you wanted and it was always quickly refilled when something ran out. Our waiters were super attentive and always generously gave us refills. Thank you for the great evening!”

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15.Stäffele Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 61 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $25

Explore Stuttgart on foot through its famous Stäffele, the stairways linking the city center with hillside neighborhoods. Choose North, East, South, West, or Mitte, then follow a German-speaking guide past vineyards, villas, viewpoints, fountains, and historic sites. Expect 1 to 2 hours of steady climbing, so wear comfortable shoes.

“Es könnten noch mehr Insider Informationen erzählt werden!”

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