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Discover Weimar: Goethe, Schiller & UNESCO Landmarks

By BlackBuck Travels
Price is ¥74,103 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

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  • 2h
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  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the cultural heart of Germany on a walking tour through the historic city of Weimar, renowned for its literary heritage, classical architecture, and artistic legacy. Stroll through elegant squares and charming streets as you explore the city associated with Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Friedrich Schiller, the Bauhaus movement, and the Weimar Republic. Along the way, admire magnificent palaces, historic churches, and UNESCO World Heritage landmarks that have shaped European culture for centuries.

Activity location

  • Marktplatz
    • Markt 20
    • 99423, Weimar, Thuringia, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Goethe-Schiller-Denkmal
    • Theaterplatz
    • 99423, Weimar, Thüringen, Germany

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Discover Weimar: Goethe, Schiller & UNESCO Landmarks

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
¥74,103 x 1 Adult¥74,103
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Price is ¥74,103
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private guided tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities and refreshments

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Marktplatz

  • 10m
Begin your tour at Marktplatz Weimar, the historic market square that has long served as the social and commercial centre of the city. Surrounded by colourful townhouses and traditional cafés, the square offers an excellent introduction to Weimar’s elegant atmosphere. Here, you will also see the impressive Neues Rathaus Weimar, the city’s Neo-Gothic Town Hall with its distinctive clock tower.

City Church of Saints Peter and Paul (Herder Church), Weimar

  • 10m
Continue to the magnificent Stadtkirche St. Peter und Paul, commonly known as Herder Church. This important Lutheran church is closely associated with philosopher and theologian Johann Gottfried Herder and is famous for housing a celebrated altarpiece created by Lucas Cranach the Elder and his son.

Goethe-Nationalmuseum (Pass by)

Walk through the historic centre to reach Goethe National Museum and Goethe House, where Germany’s most celebrated writer, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, lived for nearly fifty years. The elegant Baroque residence reflects the intellectual and cultural importance of Weimar during the Classical period.

Schiller's House

  • 10m
Nearby, admire the Schiller House, former home of playwright and poet Friedrich Schiller. Together, Goethe and Schiller transformed Weimar into one of Europe’s leading centres of literature and philosophy, a legacy that continues to define the city today.

Theaterplatz

  • 10m
Continue towards the beautiful Theaterplatz Weimar, one of the city’s most iconic squares. At its centre stands the famous Goethe-Schiller Monument, a symbol of German literature and friendship. Overlooking the square is the historic Deutsches Nationaltheater Weimar, where the constitution of the Weimar Republic was signed in 1919.

Duchess Anna Amalia Library (Pass by)

Your walk then leads to the elegant Anna Amalia Library, one of Germany’s most treasured libraries and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Renowned for its stunning Rococo hall and exceptional literary collection, the library reflects Weimar’s long-standing role as a centre of knowledge and culture.

Park an der Ilm

  • 10m
Pass through the peaceful grounds of Park an der Ilm, a beautifully landscaped park along the River Ilm. Designed in the English landscape style, the park provided inspiration and relaxation for many of Weimar’s great thinkers and artists.

Stadtschloss Weimar

  • 10m
Conclude your tour at the elegant Weimar City Palace, once the residence of the grand dukes of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. With its impressive architecture and rich cultural history, the palace stands as a lasting symbol of Weimar’s importance as a centre of art, politics, and intellectual life.

Location

Activity location

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    Marktplatz
    • Markt 20
    • 99423, Weimar, Thuringia, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Goethe-Schiller-Denkmal
    • Theaterplatz
    • 99423, Weimar, Thüringen, Germany

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