Rothenburg ob der Tauber Saints and Sinners Self Guided Tour

5.0 (6 reviews) 2–3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Rothenburg was too poor to modernize for 200 years — which is exactly why it's one of Europe's best-preserved medieval walled towns. This self-guided app-based walking tour of Rothenburg takes you through 18 stops and 900 years of history, entirely at your own pace.

You'll hear the drinking legend that supposedly saved the town from destruction, see the fountain Disney copied, and find out how it was saved from total destruction during WWII. The route covers the landmarks on Market square, passing by St. Jakob's Church and the Medieval Crime Museum plus lesser-known spots most guided tours walk right past.

Start anytime, pause for a glass of Franconian wine and take detours without holding anyone up. The tour works offline, so spotty signal in Rothenburg's narrow lanes won't slow you down.

If you want to explore without being herded between stops, this was made for you. Over 20,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours and a full refund guarantee means there's zero risk in booking.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: Tourific

Ages: Adults (14–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Included: 1-year access to audio on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Included: Audio and written guide included
Included: Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Included: Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation

Not included

Not included: Entry to castle tower/ museum is not part of this tour
Not included: Any physical devices or headphones
Not included: Human tour guide at location

Itinerary

Stop 1

20 min

Stand where 17 rebel leaders were beheaded in a single afternoon and left for the town to see and hear about Rothenburg's most powerful citizen who died without ever getting a trial
Historisches Festspiel "Der Meistertrunk"

10 min

Watch a mechanical mayor enact a famous legend — and question whether it was true.
Georgsbrunnen

10 min

Spot the fountain Disney quietly copied.
Kathe Wohlfahrts Weihnachtsdorf

10 min

Do your windowshopping at a shop where Christmas never stopped.
Burggarten

20 min

Walk the grounds of a royal castle that an earthquake erased and an entire town scavenged for parts.
RothenburgMuseum

Passing by

Hear about the historic building, it’s current exhibits and uncover a peaceful garden
Stop 7

Passing by

Hear about a wooden altar so radical its creator refused to paint it and other treasures
Stop 8

Passing by

Count the seven virtues and seven deadly sins carved side by side, and hear why the architect mixed them together.
Medieval Crime and Justice Museum

Passing by

Learn about the iron mask custom-built for gossips and the barrel reserved for the town drunk.
Das Plonlein

10 min

Frame the photograph that Disney, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and two million visitors a year keep coming back for.
Stop 11

15 min

Read Rothenburg's growth rings in a watchtower stranded in the middle of town and check for storks nesting on top.
Stop 12

Passing by

Take a photo by a house that was rubble in 1945 and rebuilt nail by nail.
Rodertor

15 min

Walk the ramparts and read the names of strangers from around the world who paid to put them back together.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This is a self-guided audio tour on the company's self-guided tours app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from the company or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for our company in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.

End point

The tour ends near the city walls

Using your ticket

Know before you go :

•⁠ ⁠You will need to download the "Tourific self guided tours" app from the Google play store or App store

•⁠ ⁠Right after booking, you’ll receive an email from Tourific or the tour booking platform with instructions to access the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Having trouble finding the email? Just search for “Tourific” in your inbox or spam folder.

•⁠ ⁠The tour is valid for 1 year and can be listened to any number of times. So feel free to download tour and experience a few stops before going on the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Fully charge your phone and carry your headphones for the best experience

•⁠ ⁠The tour follows a set route that we recommend that you follow. Once the tour is downloaded, the introduction will guide you to your starting point

•⁠ ⁠Change of plans? Enjoy the tour on a different day or from home