Rüdesheim: Private Guided Walking Tour

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ID: GYG548612-945691
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Country: Germany

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Immerse in Rüdesheim's charm, stroll through half-timbered lanes, explore vineyards with a cable car ride and uncover hidden tales of Elvis in this picturesque town on the Rhine.
Enjoy Rüdesheim am Rhine, the gateway to the Lorelei Valley. This merry town with lovingly restored half-timbered houses is located in the Rheingau region on the right embankment of the River Rhine. Famous for its wine, it owes its long-standing wine-growing tradition to the Romans. Some of the vineyards are right in the middle of the town’s center thus giving it an amazing rustic charm and blending perfectly with the historic buildings.
Its cable car takes you to the best view over the vines and the Rhine river, the Niederwalddenkmal and its main figure Germania, and it was made famous by Hollywood in the movie “G.I. Blues”, starring none other than Elvis Presley. Still a cult place for Elvis lovers all around the globe, you will learn a small secret about it and Elvis himself. Discover Drosselgasse lane, the heart of the Old Town, 144 meters of convivial wine taverns and courtyard restaurants. At Market Square, discover a fountain decorated with the statue of a wine-drinking man. See the Klunkhards Estate, one of the architectural pearls of the old town: a 16th-century slightly curved half-timbered building. At Oberstrasse, the “upper street”, find the Medieval Torture Museum which illustrates punishment and torture in the Middle Ages and witch-hunting in Germany. Come to Drosselgasse, the famous picturesque lane amid the old town, built for boat owners to settle into town. Take a look at Brömserburg Castle, originally the residence-stronghold of the bishops of Mainz built in the 10th century. Wonder at the beautiful aristocratic half-timbered residences, including the 16th century Brömserhof, today the site of Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet, a vast collection of fascinating musical instruments dating back 3 centuries. Dive into the history of medieval fortresses for which the Romantic Rhine is famous. This, and more, will be the highlights of this attractive walking tour.

Highlights

  • Explore Rüdesheim's rich wine-making heritage rooted in Roman traditions.
  • Learn the captivating history of medieval fortresses along the Romantic Rhine.
  • Discover the intriguing stories of witch-hunting in Germany.
  • Uncover the significance and historical context of the Niederwald Monument.
  • Immerse yourself in a unique blend of historical narratives

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

At the fountain In front of the Rüdesheim Cable Car entrance, Rüdesheimer Seilbahngesellschaft, Oberstraße 37, 65385 Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany
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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

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.