Romantic Road Exclusive Private Tour from Munich to Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Immerse yourself in a true fairytale world from bygone times on this exclusive journey along the 'Romantic Road'.
Enchanting medieval villages & towns and a 12th-century castle nestled into a stunning landscape are at the heart of this tour. The Franconian hospitality complements this beautiful scenery with its delicious cuisine and great variety of excellent wines & beers.
Experience 4(!) former Imperial Cities, crowned by the tour of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, which are a memorable encounter with bygone centuries. Impressive town halls, massive forts, majestic churches and patrician houses all speak of their eventful past.
Enjoy an fully customizable full-day tour in our comfortable new VW-Minivan which is led by your expert tour guide.
He will give you space to enjoy numerous other sights as well while being at your disposal and alert to your needs & questions at all times.
We offer 10- or 12-hour tours, so that you can spend as much time as you want in your favorite places!
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Munich Olympic Stadium, Spiridon-Louis-Ring 27, 80809 München, Germany
We carefully curate our selection of sights for each tour to give you the ultimate tour experience. At the same time, this is YOUR exclusive tour, so we welcome your suggestions and do our best to accommodate your wishes. Whether you prefer to stay longer at one stop or add a whole new one, let us know and we’ll adapt your bespoke tour accordingly.
... but now: Look forward to a delightful tour, resting assured that you are in good hands with your friendly & professional tour guide, who will take you on eventful, informative yet relaxing excursions in our comfortable new VW-Minivan.
... after passing the venue of the 1972 Olympic Games, we take the Autobahn (motorway) A8 heading Northwest ...
Stop At: Donauworth, Donauworth, Swabia, Bavaria
The so-called “Reichsstrasse”, the main road of Donauwoerth offers an impressive ‘taster' of the sights to come on this historically rich and picturesque tour.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Harburg, Harburg, Swabia, Bavaria
At this stage you will definitely feel the romantic vibe of the tour:
This charming little town along the river Woernitz offers splendid photo opportunities, as does the castle high from the 12th century above.
The Harburg is one of the largest, oldest and best preserved castles in Germany. An EXCLUSIVE guided private tour only for your group with an English-speaking castle guide (optional and on request, see below) gives impressive insights into a bygone era. The castle survived numerous sieges, battles and wars. It once served rulers as a residence and seat of government, imperial and royal celebrities were received.
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On request: Enjoy an EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE 45-minute English guided tour (€ 85.00 for 1 or 2 people / € 105.00 = for your group of 3 to 6 people / € 145.00 = for your group of 7 or more people) - payable cash only! ***** Please indicate your request under "Special Requirements"! After confirmation by the castle administration we will inform you immediately.*****
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Nordlingen, Nordlingen, Swabia, Bavaria
Located in the midst of a meteorite crater, the former imperial city of Noerdlingen boasts a fully walkable circular city wall.
The 90-meter high church tower "Daniel" was formerly used as a watchtower.
We stop right in the historic city center, so you have the opportunity to take great photos of this medieval town and/or enjoy a coffee overlooking the market square and the church.
Duration: 25 minutes
Pass By: Pestsaeule, Hauptstrasse, 86757 Wallerstein, Bavaria Germany
The Plague-Pillar ("Pestsäule") of is an unexpected little jewel along the way, this brilliant Baroque masterpiece after Viennese model is located in a nice village between Nördlingen and Dinkelsbühl.
Stop At: Dinkelsbuhl, Dinkelsbuhl, Middle Franconia, Franconia, Bavaria
Dinkelsbuehl could be called the "little sister" of Rothenburg - just as romantic but not so crowded. On a 30-minute city tour, your guide will show you medieval gems such as the Gothic St. George's Church, the imposing armoury, impressive half-timbered houses where emperors have already stayed, and a mysterious "modern" dinosaur. Afterwards you are welcome to explore the city on your own. If you already feel hungry, you could enjoy lunch here in one of the cozy and inexpensive Franconian restaurants.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Middle Franconia, Franconia, Bavaria
This world-famous medieval city will exceed all your expectations!
We drive through the impressive historic 'Spital-gate', pass the southern part of the old town and park the car next to the centrally located town hall and the market square. This saves you a good 2 km of walking.
Go together with your guide on an approx. 40-minute walking tour, leading you to all the overwhelming sights, including:
• the town hall (15th-17th century)
• the 'Meistertrunk-clock'
• the Saint James church (small entrance fee) with its noteworthy wood-carved altar (early 16th century) containing the famous holy blood relic and Riemenschneider’s masterpiece of woodcarving
• two stunning viewpoints at the former "Red castle's" location
• the splendid boulevard Herrengasse with the stunning Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas village and much more!
Afterwards, you'll have plenty of time to discover the city for yourself. Your guide will give you a map of the city and recommend other sights, restaurants and shopping.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Middle Franconia, Franconia, Bavaria
(OPTIONAL): If you have booked the 12-hours tour, you'll have 2 hours more time to enjoy your favorite places, and/or on the way back to Munich we can visit the beautiful Old town of Nuremberg and/or the former Nazi party rally grounds and the Trials.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Drive in new luxurious/comfortable Mercedes- or VW-Minivan
- Licensed Guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Bottled Water
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- There are no more COVID-19 restrictions (as of January 2, 2023). All our guides are fully vaccinated. --> Travel with us 100% safely in maximum comfort!
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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