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Tour guide in Stuttgart Thomas H.
I'm Thomas H., your private tour guide in Stuttgart
Guide #40605
I have a passion for history and guiding my guests through the unique cities of Esslingen and Stuttgart. I grew up in Michigan and worked in the aerospace and automotive industries as an engineer. Always curious about my own German heritage, I studied the German language and traveled extensively. Now, I am able to pursue my love of European history, architecture, and travel as at our guide in Germany, with over 8 years of experience. I do my best to provide a enthusiastic and informative historical walking tours of Esslingen and Stuttgart and enjoy telling many stories about these cities. Most of my clients are the result of referrals from previous guests, who have thoroughly enjoyed sightseeing and learning about medieval Esslingen and historical Stuttgart. My area of special interest and expertise is the European medieval period as well as World War I and II. My native language is English, with German as my second language. I am very proud of my consistent "5-star" ratings on different travel websites. On my tours, you will experience these sights from an "insiders" point-of- view and from a local, who lives here and can show you things that you would not find on your own. My guests describe my tours as "enthusiastic, informative and humorous" (well, this opinion may vary depending on one's sense of humor!) I look forward to hosting you on one of my many different tours either in Esslingen and in Stuttgart.
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23 reviews
- Joanne B.April 2026
The tour was a perfect introduction to Stuttgart and Esslingen with a knowledgeable and very interesting guide. Thomas is passionate about his adopted home and he is happy to share that passion with his guests.
Replied from Thomas H.
Dear Joanne, Thank you very much for booking my tour through Tours by Locals and your positive review. It was truly a pleasure for me to provide you the tour of Stuttgart and Esslingen. I appreciated you knowledge of European history and culture and the subsequent conversations. I hope you have had a wonderful vacation and a safe trip back home. I hope you can...
- Colette V.December 2025
Tom’s Esslingen tour was fantastic! He helpfully communicated before the tour, sending maps and pics with very clear instructions for our meeting place. He also offered a place to store our stroller and answered all train/travel questions. The tour itself was very informative, interesting, and insightful. Tom is very knowledgeable, flexible, and helpful. We would...
Replied from Thomas H.
Dear Collette and family. Thank you for your great review. It was an absolute pleasure to host you and your lovely family's brief visit in Esslingen. Even though the Christmas Market was getting crowded, you did a great job following me in the labyrinth that we walked. I also appreciated your attention and interest, as well as your feedback on other Christmas...
- Michelle F.November 2025
Our Esslingen tour with Thomas was an absolute delight! He mixed rich history with a charismatic, story-filled style that kept us wanting the tour to never end. His love for the town and its people was contagious, and he whisked us through hidden corners and Christmas-market gems we never would’ve discovered alone. A fun, festive, and unforgettable experience—don’t miss...
Replied from Thomas H.
Dear Michelle, Thank you so much for taking my Esslingen Christmas Market tour. It was my pleasure and privilege to show you the historical town, and also that we were able to interact with many of the "players" from the medieval market. I hope you continued to have a wonderful time and a wonderful vacation in Germany!
- Phillip E.June 2025
Tom knows the town, language, and country like the back of his hand. For a complete, concise, yet extremely immersive and informative tour through Stuttgart, he's the guide you're looking for. Funny, smart, and full of insights—enjoy the tour with Tom!
Replied from Thomas H.
Hi Philip. Thank you for booking my Stuttgart tour and leaving a prompt and positive review. I truly enjoyed meeting your family and how interested they were in Stuttgart. I hope you have a wonderful vacation, and should you ever come back to this area, I recommend you see the very old town of Esslingen (where I live), only 15 minutes from Stuttgart. All the best and...