It doesn’t always have to be the classic sightseeing tour on foot. Stuttgart has a lot more to offer – not only for tourists, but also for long-established residents. We have collected some ideas that are also suitable for a family outing or group activity with friends.
Stäffeles tours
Stäffeles tours are a dime a dozen in Stuttgart – at least almost. Not only the districts south, east, west, north and center are covered, but also themed tours such as a literary Stäffeles tour, a blue stocking trail tour or a night variant are offered. There is also a short variant for those who are not a fan of long hiking routes.
harbor tour
At the Stuttgart industrial port, bulk and general cargo, containers, swap bodies and semi-trailers are transshipped and temporarily stored on 100 hectares. “Container handling now accounts for almost a quarter of the entire port area, and the trend is rising,” says the Stuttgarter Marketing GmbH website. A harbor tour provides interesting insights behind the scenes and shows a different side of Stuttgart.
Segway-Tour
If you don’t like to walk, you can also jet through Stuttgart on a Segway. There are different tours, for example a TV tower tour, a Monte Scherbelino tour and a castle garden tour.
Tower tour of the Stuttgart TV tower
Why doesn’t the television tower topple over in strong winds? These and many other questions are answered at the tower tour “Overview” answers in about 60 minutes. During the tour, visitors learn something about the construction history of this original model of all television towers and technical details and also hear one or the other anecdote about the landmark.
Gourmet tour “Tasty Swabian”
Anyone who likes Swabian food will love this tour. “Delicious Swabian” is a tasting tour through downtown. The tour combines Essen with a walk through the city. Guests get to know the special delicacies from the Stuttgart region.
Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour
Everyone has probably seen a red bus like this cruising through Stuttgart: if you want to visit the most important sights in one go, go with one Hop-On-Hop-Off-Tour well served – and not only as a tourist. There are different routes. An audio guide in different languages tells interesting background information and facts during the journey.
Neckar Valley vineyard tour in a covered wagon
During the Vineyard tour with a covered wagon converted vintage tractor, an expert tells interesting facts about wines. During a stopover, regional wines can be tasted. There are also small snacks and water. The tour starts at the Stuttgart Minster.
Tour of the Mercedes-Benz Arena stadium
Insights behind the scenes of the Mercedes-Benz Arena and information about the conversion for the EM 2024: That offers die Arena-Tour at VfB Stuttgart. Since the main stand will be renovated by the end of 2023, the dressing room, player tunnel, media area and PK room cannot be visited during the renovation phase. On the VfB homepage you can book the different tours. For example, there is also a kids tour.
