Bremen city tour: Experience highlights of the old town
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About this class
Guided tour of Bremen's old town — the highlights around the market square, Böttcherstraße and Schnoor
Our popular old town tour in Bremen is the classic among city tours and is often booked again and again to find out the most important things about Bremen. This guided tour invites you on an exciting journey through time: discover the Hanseatic city's most famous sights, learn fascinating stories and enjoy the special flair between tradition and modernity.
Bremen's market square — the historic heart of the city
The tour starts at the impressive market square, the historic center of Bremen and one of the most beautiful squares in Germany. Several highlights await you here: the magnificent Bremen Town Hall (UNESCO World Heritage Site) from outside, the impressive Roland as a symbol of freedom and justice and, of course, the world-famous Bremen Town Musicians. A perfect place for a souvenir photo with donkey, dog, cat and rooster!
Böttcherstraße — Bremen's artistic side
Böttcherstraße is just a few steps away from the market square — an architectural masterpiece and a real highlight of any city tour in Bremen. The narrow alley impresses with expressionist brick architecture, small museums, hidden details and a unique carillon. It is not for nothing that Böttcherstraße is also called Bremen's secret main street. But who once had this complete work of art built? And why? And what did coffee and a marketing strategy that was provocative of the time have to do with it? We will explain this and much more to you during the tour.
The Schnoor: Bremen's oldest district
The icing on the cake is a stroll through the Schnoor quarter — Bremen's oldest and most charming district. The narrow streets, leaning houses and lovingly run shops make this place a lively fairy tale. Here, every step feels like a little trip back in time. And some alleys are so small and narrow that we can only go through one after the other in single file. Let yourself be surprised!
What you’ll do in the class
- Meeting point at the main entrance of St. Peter's Cathedral
- Start on the historic market square with Roland and City Hall
- Visiting the Town Musicians of Bremen
- Guided tour of Böttcherstraße with its special architecture
- Walking along the Weser promenade
- End of the Schnoor quarter with its medieval alleys
- Duration: approx. 2 hours
If demonstrations, events or the like take place, the process may vary.
Who is the class suitable for?
This tour is aimed at anyone who wants to get to know Bremen in an entertaining way — whether visitors to Bremen, locals, history buffs or spontaneous explorers.
Details to remember
Stadtgeschichten Bremen
You listen to special stories, explore secret alleys and see details that are not mentioned in the travel guide. During our guided tours, you will hear the stories behind the facades and discover exciting details that you would otherwise have passed by. Let yourself be surprised.
