Private tour in Stuttgart Thomas H
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Thomas H.
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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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This historical city tour is a walking excursion by an experienced and native-English speaking guide, who will enthusiastically show you the best parts of the capital-city of Stuttgart followed by the beautiful, former medieval town of Esslingen. You will be amazed to see the parks, monuments and historical buildings and learn about German culture from a native-English speaking local.
We loved our tour of Stuttgart and historic Esslingen. Tom tailored the tour for our requests and he was great about adjusting the tour due to the rain.. Tom was great about explaining the train system and how to get back to our location. We all gained a better understanding of these German locations and their significance.
Tom presents an excellent tour of these two cities. I especially liked his flexibility in indulging my many side interests and questions. He left us at a wonderful an authentic restaurant in Esslingen that I recommend everyone visit.
Tom was incredibly personable and knowledgeable. My daughter and I really enjoyed the tour. Esslingen is an amazing town with a lot of history I was not expecting.
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.
Tom was a wonderful host and guide. Very accommodating to our needs and a walking encyclopedia of the area. Even though he tailored the day's schedule for us ad-hoc, I discovered that we essentially experienced the complete tour at our pace and timing! And, we quickly felt as if he had been a long time friend. I will not hesitate to engage him again, should the chance occur.
We took the combination tour of Stuttgart and Esslingen. So glad we did!! Tom, our tour guide, was knowledgeable about the two areas!! He is a treasure trove of historical and not so historical information. We started the day in Stuttgart and ended in Esslingen. It was an amazing day!! We highly recommend this tour and Tom.
- You will be met by your guide in Stuttgart (or alternatively in Esslingen ) at a centrally-located hotel or meeting point in the city center. - The tour includes the best parts of central Stuttgart including the old and new palaces, das Rathaus (city hall), the Collegiate Church and several war memorials amongst other sites. - We will proceed from Stuttgart via train to Esslingen (about 15 minute travel time), where we will tour Esslingen with a coffee or short lunch break. The tour will include the old town of Esslingen with many of its medieval buildings (parish church, City Hall, "Little Venice" and charming half-timbered houses. We will return back to the Esslingen train station where you will travel back to Stuttgart or your further destination.
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Transportation will be with the local public trains and between Stuttgart and Esslingen (round trip day ticket included in the price). Note: This tour requires several hours of walking and standing. Guests should be in good physical condition for this walking tour. Duration can vary depending on our pace and the breaks we take. I try to customize the tour to meet my guests preferred pace.
Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, 70, Germany
Either at the Stuttgart City Hall (Rathaus: Marktplatz 1) or the main train station in Stuttgart or Esslingen. I can also meet you at your hotel lobby if it is near the Schlossplatz E.g. the Steigenberger, Emilu, Le Meridien) Please confirm this with the guide if you prefer an alternative meeting location.
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