Bus tour through Erfurt's old town Old Town Express - ride the articulated bus
ID: GYG1136878-1744521
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
30 min.
Description
We'll take you on a journey of discovery through medieval Erfurt in our comfortable, weather-independent bus.
Discover Erfurt from the comfort of a bus. Get on at the special Domplatz-Süd stop for a short, fascinating tour through Erfurt's medieval old town. You'll ride a small, agile bus through the narrow streets, past churches and historic houses. Our experienced city guides personally accompany every tour. The tour starts with a view of the cathedral hill with the ensemble of the Cathedral of St. Mary's Cathedral and St. Severi, two former collegiate churches. The middle tower of the cathedral houses the world's largest medieval free-swinging bell, the "Gloriosa."
The tour continues across Benediktsplatz with our Erfurt Tourist Information past the Merchants' Bridge, one of Erfurt's landmarks and the longest bridge in Europe that's continuously built up with houses and inhabited. From there, you'll reach the Wenigemarkt, which was an important trading center in the Middle Ages. Along the Anger, the city's shopping mile, you can admire various architectural eras from Art Nouveau to Bauhaus. After a 45-minute ride, you'll be back at the starting point – Domplatz Süd.
Highlights
- Comfortable, weather-independent bus ride.
- Get to know the most important sights.
- Our experienced city guides personally accompany every tour.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Special stop Altstadt-Express (Domplatz-Süd)
(a few meters from the tram stop for public transport towards Kettenstraße)
NOT INCLUDED
- Bus tour through Erfurt's historic old town.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.