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A private tour in Rothenburg ob der Tauber pairs your group with a professional local guide for the medieval town walls, the Market Square, the Plönlein and the half-timbered lanes.
Photo: Berthold Werner, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Medieval town walls
Large sections of the walls and towers survive, and you can walk along the covered parapet.
The Plönlein
The small square with its half-timbered house and two towers is one of Germany's best-known views.
Riemenschneider's altar
St. James's Church holds the Holy Blood Altar carved by Tilman Riemenschneider.
Romantic Road
Rothenburg is a highlight of the Romantic Road, the scenic route through Franconia and Bavaria.
Ideas for your private tour in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
2-hour highlights walk
2 hours · €360 per group
- Market Square and the Town Hall
- Meistertrunk clock on the Councillors' Tavern
- St. James's Church
- Plönlein
- Siebers Tower
- Castle Garden viewpoint
Half-day town walls and Old Town
4 hours · €690 per group
- Market Square and the Town Hall
- St. James's Church and the Holy Blood Altar
- Herrngasse
- Castle Garden viewpoint
- Plönlein and Siebers Tower
- Town wall walk to the Spital Bastion
Full day Rothenburg and the Romantic Road
8 hours · €1,190 per group
- Market Square and the Town Hall
- St. James's Church
- Plönlein and the town wall walk
- Medieval Crime Museum
- Dinkelsbühl old town
- Feuchtwangen
Every route is a suggestion – your guide adapts it to your interests, mobility and the season.
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Tell us your date, group size, length and topics – we confirm your professional local guide by email.
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- Value: 2 hours €360 · half day €690 · full day €1,190 per group
- Start at your hotel or a central landmark
- English, German and more languages on request
- Combine several cities – we plan the whole trip
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What makes Rothenburg ob der Tauber special
Rothenburg ob der Tauber was a Free Imperial City and grew rich in the Middle Ages. Later decline meant its historic centre was hardly modernised, which is why it looks so intact today.
It sits on a plateau above the Tauber valley and is one of the best-known stops on the Romantic Road. A local guide brings the legends and daily life of the medieval town to life.
How your private tour in Rothenburg ob der Tauber works
You send us your date, group and interests, and we arrange a professional local guide we work with in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Every private tour is confirmed by email with the exact meeting point and timing.
Your guide can meet you at your hotel inside the walls or at a central landmark such as the Market Square. Entrance fees and transport along the Romantic Road are not included.
- 2 hours: €360 per private group
- Half day (4 hours): €690 per private group
- Full day (8 hours): €1,190 per private group
- Guide only: entrance fees and transport are not included
- Languages: English, German and more on request
Private tour Rothenburg ob der Tauber – FAQ
How much does a private tour in Rothenburg ob der Tauber cost?
A private tour in Rothenburg ob der Tauber with a professional local guide costs €360 for 2 hours, €690 for a half day (4 hours) and €1,190 for a full day (8 hours). Prices are fixed per private group, not per person, and cover the guide only. Entrance fees and transport are not included.
How long should a private tour in Rothenburg ob der Tauber be?
Two hours are enough for the compact Old Town and the Plönlein. A half day (4 hours) adds St. James's Church and a walk along the town walls. A full day (8 hours) can continue along the Romantic Road to Dinkelsbühl, with transport arranged separately.
In which languages are private tours in Rothenburg ob der Tauber available?
Private tours in Rothenburg ob der Tauber are offered in English, German and more on request. Tell us your preferred language when you enquire, and we will match you with a professional local guide we work with in Rothenburg ob der Tauber who leads tours in that language.
Can the private tour start at my hotel in Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
Yes. Your guide can meet you in the lobby of your hotel in Rothenburg or at a landmark such as the Market Square in front of the Town Hall. If you arrive by coach or car, we suggest a convenient spot by email.
Can I combine Rothenburg ob der Tauber with Vienna or other cities?
Yes. Rothenburg combines well with Nuremberg, Munich and the rest of the Romantic Road. Prime Tours is based in Vienna, and our sister brand Avellera plans multi-city and multi-country trips with private guides, hotels and transfers.
Your private guide in Rothenburg ob der Tauber – value per group
One clear value per private group – your own professional local guide, your pace, your interests.
| 2 hours | €360 |
|---|---|
| Half day · 4 hours | €690 |
| Full day · 8 hours | €1,190 |
Per private group, professional local guide. Entrance fees and transport not included.