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Free Walking Sightseeing Tour #1 in Speyer, Germany

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Explore Speyer in Germany with this free self-guided walking tour . The map shows the route of the tour. Below is a list of attractions, including their details.

Sight 1: Gedächtniskirche der Protestation

The Gedächtniskirche der Protestation is a United Protestant church of both Lutheran and Reformed confessions in Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, that commemorates the Protestation at Speyer in defense of the evangelical faith, specifically Lutheranism. Built between 1893 and 1904, the church was constructed in memory of the protest that took place at the Diet of Speyer by the Protestant rulers of the Holy Roman Empire in 1529. The tower is the tallest bell tower in the whole Palatinate at 100 metres (330 ft).

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Sight 2: St. Joseph Kirche

St. Joseph's in Speyer is a Catholic church and the center of a whole complex of buildings of the parish of St. Joseph. In the cathedral parish of Pax Christi, which covers the entire city area, it serves as a place for joint parish services, while the cathedral is the seat of the parish. The church, with its extraordinary size and magnificent furnishings, was built as a reaction to the construction of the neighbouring Protestant Memorial Church of the Protestation.

Wikipedia: St. Joseph (Speyer) (DE)

Sight 3: Altpörtel

The Old Gate is the medieval west city gate of Speyer, and is one of the original 68 towers in the old walls and gates. Today it is one of the largest and most architecturally significant of the remaining city gates in Germany.

Wikipedia: Old Gate (Speyer) (EN)

Sight 4: Villa Körbling

The upper-middle-class Villa Körbling in Speyer, Bahnhofstraße 15, was built between 1911 and 1912 for the Speyer ophthalmologist Eberhard Körbling and his wife Anna Körbling, née Pallmann. The villa has been preserved in its original condition and is included in the list of cultural monuments in Speyer. In 2014/2015 it was restored in accordance with the requirements of the listed building.

Wikipedia: Villa Körbling (DE)

Sight 5: Augustinerkloster

The Augustinian monastery in Speyer was a mendicant monastery founded in the 13th century.

Wikipedia: Augustinerkloster (Speyer) (DE)

Sight 6: Synagogue Speyer

The historic synagogue of Speyer was built at the beginning of the 12th century and was the second synagogue in Speyer. The community was expelled in the course of the 15th century and the building was destroyed in the War of the Palatine Succession in 1689, except for the outer walls. Today, the ruins are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the ShUM sites.

Wikipedia: Synagoge (Speyer) (DE)

Sight 7: Speyer Jewry-Cout

The Judenhof Speyer was the central district of the medieval Jewish quarter of Speyer and consisted of the synagogue including the women's school, synagogue courtyard and yeshiva as well as the oldest surviving mikveh in Central Europe, the ritual immersion bath of the Jews. The synagogue was built around 1100, and the women's school was added a little later. The mikveh also dates from this period. The site was no longer used after 1534 and fell into disrepair. Speyer's new synagogue on Maximilianstrasse, built in 1837, was destroyed during the November pogroms of 1938. The Judenhof with women's school, old synagogue and mikveh has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2021.

Wikipedia: Judenhof Speyer (DE)

Sight 8: Museum SchPIRA

Museum SchPIRA is a museum in Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

Wikipedia: Museum SchPIRA (DE) , Website

Sight 9: Historisches Museum der Pfalz

The Historical Museum of the Palatinate is a museum in the city of Speyer in the Palatinate region of the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. It is situated across the square from the Speyer Cathedral. The museum's focus is on the History of the Palatinate; it has a collection of about 1 million artifacts, the oldest being an approximately 190,000-year-old hand axe. The museum is among the most important in Germany, and is known for its special exhibitions. With over 200,000 visitors per year it is one of the major attractions of Speyer.

Wikipedia: Historical Museum of the Palatinate (EN) , Website

Sight 10: Friedrich Magnus Schwerd

Friedrich Magnus Schwerd was a German high school teacher, geodät, astronomer and physicist.

Wikipedia: Friedrich Magnus Schwerd (DE)

Sight 11: Helmut Kohl

Helmut Josef Michael Kohl was a German politician who served as Chancellor of Germany from 1982 to 1998 and Leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) from 1973 to 1998. Kohl's 16-year tenure is the longest of any German chancellor since Otto von Bismarck, and oversaw the end of the Cold War, the German reunification and the creation of the European Union (EU). Furthermore, Kohl's tenure of 16 years, 26 days is the longest for any democratically elected chancellor of Germany.

Wikipedia: Helmut Kohl (EN)

Sight 12: Rudolf von Habsburg

Rudolf I was the first King of Germany from the House of Habsburg. The first of the count-kings of Germany, he reigned from 1273 until his death in 1291.

Wikipedia: Rudolf I of Germany (EN)

Sight 13: Dom zu Speyer

Speyer Cathedral, officially the Imperial Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption and St Stephen, in Latin: Domus sanctae Mariae Spirae in Speyer, Germany, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Speyer and is suffragan to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bamberg. The cathedral, which is dedicated to St. Mary, patron saint of Speyer and St. Stephen is generally known as the Kaiserdom zu Speyer. Pope Pius XI raised Speyer Cathedral to the rank of a minor basilica of the Roman Catholic Church in 1925.

Wikipedia: Speyer Cathedral (EN) , Website , Url , Heritage Website

Sight 14: Domnapf

The Domnapf is a large bowl made of sandstone in front of the Imperial Cathedral in the city of Speyer (Rhineland-Palatinate). According to tradition, it is to be filled with wine "for all the people" after each new election of a bishop. The bowl has a capacity of 1580 litres and bears a Latin inscription.

Wikipedia: Domnapf (DE)

Sight 15: Adolf von Nassau

Adolf was the count of Nassau from about 1276 and the elected king of Germany from 1292 until his deposition by the prince-electors in 1298. He was never crowned by the pope, which would have secured him the imperial title. He was the first physically and mentally healthy ruler of the Holy Roman Empire ever to be deposed without a papal excommunication. Adolf died shortly afterwards in the Battle of Göllheim fighting against his successor Albert of Habsburg.

Wikipedia: Adolf, King of the Romans (EN)

Sight 16: Dreifaltigkeitskirche

The Dreifaltigkeitskirche is a late Baroque, Protestant parish church in Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Since 1988 it has been a cultural asset worthy of protection within the meaning of Article 1 of the Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict.

Wikipedia: Dreifaltigkeitskirche, Speyer (EN) , Website

Sight 17: Retscher

The Retscher is the ruin of a Gothic town house in the historic old town of Speyer. It is right next to the Trinity Church.

Wikipedia: Retscher (Speyer) (DE)

Sight 18: Kloster St. Magdalena

The Monastery of St. Magdalena is a convent of the Dominican nuns in Speyer, Germany.

Wikipedia: Kloster St. Magdalena (Speyer) (DE) , Website

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Speyer City tour with Cathedral

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• 67346 Speyer, Germany Meeting Point at hotel possible (if centrally located).
• Wheelchair accessible
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• You'll start at Speyer 67346 Speyer, Germany Meeting Point at hotel possible (if centrally located). See address & details
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• the_baron1 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Goslar, Germany Organised by Railtrail for our group on visit to the region. The guide was very knowledgeable and spoke good English. The tour lasted a good 2 hours exploring the attractive town. Read more Written March 18, 2024
• The_Concierge_8 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Must do a guided tour of Goslar to see all the history and hidden gems! Best done in sneakers as it's all cobblestones! There are so many layers to Goslar as an UNESCO World heritage town that you won't know where to start and what to see. We spent more than 90 minutes with an english-speaking guide that took us into all the narrow winding alleyways to all the main attractions and hidden gems, especially the oldest buildings. We saw special features of the architecture, learned about the history of Goslar, religion, power, art, business - so varied in its content. It was rather long and we were getting to the point where we just couldn't walk much more. There aren't many places to sit so just tell your guide when you've had enough as they are so passionate about the town that they'll happily go on. But they are highly knowledgeable and can answer just about any question anyone has. Read more Written March 2, 2024
• Sharie9471 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great inner city and historical journey await you! Claudia was our energetic guide to bring Rothenberg to light. We walked through the Gallows tower gate and began our journey through a medieval era of Rothenberg. We walked through the town learning beautiful historical facts of this town. I wish we had more time to stay and learn. There’s gems waiting to be discovered as you walk along the inner walls! Great guide, great tour! Highly recommend! Read more Written December 18, 2023
• lissi17 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Beautiful Historic City There were no English tours to join but the Information Center were excellent in offering a self guided map (€2) with all the highlights and explanations. Although we didn’t get the full experience we loved every moment walking this beautiful historic city. Read more Written November 29, 2023
• Duke1140 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Beautiful area, full of history The views from the river side are spectacular. The cable car offers an additional attraction and leads to the fortress on the hill. There is something for everyone here so just walk and explore. Read more Written October 19, 2023
• kelseypJ3341DL 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour! Timmy gave us a wonderful walking tour! He was funny, full of lots of great information and helped us know a little more about where we were going and best places to eat and explore. Thank you, Timmy! Read more Written July 25, 2023
• ilyasR5620DJ 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great Koblenz experience Highly recommend visiting the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and this tour in particular. We took the Seilbahn (cable car) from the Deutsches Eck up to the fortress, took a short walk to the entrance and met our guide there. We had an excellent local guide, with professional knowledge of history and very good english -- could not wish a better guide. The views of the city from above are another reason to visit. Read more Written July 17, 2023
• Rdwatson3 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great way to get introduced to Leipzig with this waking tour. This tour is a great way to get introduced to Leipzig. The guide met me at my hotel and I got to see sites of historical and cultural significance. The guide was very informative about the history of of the city and of saxony. Highly recommend this tour to get to know Leipzig. Read more Written June 4, 2023
• Bintbatoutta 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Disappointing town. Reading about Koblenz, we were expecting a different town image. We did not see any old buildings. The town center is small. We read this town suffered a lot of damage during the war. Did not see anything that was worth the visit other than the area point where Rhine and Mosel rivers meet and full of those touristy boats like the Viking and such. The cable car only takes across the water up to the fortress but you still need to pay extra to get into the museum. At least we visited this town and checked off our list. Read more Written May 14, 2023
• Jeff L 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Katja knows Wittenberg Our tour guide was very kind. She was knowledgeable of the history of Luther, Melanchan, Cranach the elder, etc. Her English was very good. Ask for Katja. Read more Written May 10, 2023
• Kelly H 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent Tour Ms Annabel was such a wonderful guide. We learned so much about the history of the city as well as saw little details we would have never seen ourselves. It was myself and my husband. Adult daughter and 6 year old son. After, my son said “the walking was worth it!” Thank you so much for all the suggested places to visit on the rest of our trip. 5 stars for sure! Read more Written March 20, 2023
• lejla013 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A weekend trip from dreams The entire town is organised as a dream round tour. You can either start from the Castle to the Zoo or vice versa, but either way you will have lots of fun in not a tiresome 2 kilometre distance from the two points. In case you have more time, there is much much more to explore and see. Read more Written December 16, 2022
• browncondo2102 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles City of 3 rivers As we did our walking tour, we were told that Passau is one of Bavaria's oldest cities. It is the meeting place of the Danube, Inn and Ilz Rivers. As we walked among the colourful houses we did some shopping along Baroque St. St. Steven's Cathedral is also here. It is where the Germany/Austrian border begins. Read more Written December 4, 2022
• kevinbE1402GW 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Will definitely go back there again. What a beautiful City it is .Great restaurants with lovely staff and food of course. Also plenty of nice pubs aswell, they also have great transport options,which are very reasonable. And I can't forget all the lovely clothes shops. Read more Written November 10, 2022
• mariesO632OP 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Exceeded all of my expectations ,relaxing by the Rhine. The favourite part of trip to beautiful Koblenz was the Cable car ride crossing the Rhine to the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, what a view of the city and The Duetsche Eck with the largest equestrian monument of Emperor William 1. The fortress steeped in history is outstanding & monumental in size and it's so well worth a visit. It is possible to purchase a combination ticket for a River cruise with Cable car ride & entry to the Fortress for 29€. It makes for a great days experience in historick Koblenz.my only regret was I rushed the Fortress vusit because I had booked an afternoon Cruise The old Town was very quaint & so easy to walk around. Lovely shops make it a very pleasant place to spend time. The modern shopping area is beside the old Town. Thete are so many beautiful buildings to admire & churches to visit. If you tire of walking around there are no shortage of lovely coffee shops throughout the city. I stayed in Hotel Morjan beside the Rhine & it was wonderful to watch the river Rhine barge boats & cruise boats pass by well into the evening time.. I loved it so much that I extended my stay & I have booked a return journey in 2023. It won't disappoint. I was a solo traveller & I felt very safe in the City as I walked everywhere. Read more Written October 21, 2022

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Whether you arrive alone or as part of a group, there is a lot to discover in Speyer. In our specialized tours, you will learn about the city’s Jewish heritage as you take a trip back in time with us.

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How to Spend 24 Hours in Speyer, Germany

Speyer is only an hour away from the dreamy city of Heidelberg and makes for a great day trip. From architectural gems and beautiful churches to medieval sites and culinary specialities, the city has quite a lot to offer. We’ve created a sample itinerary with ideas on how to spend 24 hours in Speyer .

First things first – a typically German breakfast is the perfect way to start your day exploring this beautiful city. The Old Town offers a ton of cafés that dish up a yummy meal of buns topped with sandwich meats, cheeses and spreads, along with boiled eggs and freshly brewed coffee. If you want to start exploring right away, you can always get a pastry and coffee to go from one of the many bakeries around.

The Historical Museum of the Palatinate

Archaeological finds have shown that people lived in the area thousands of years before the Romans founded the city in 12 BC, making it one of Germany’s oldest cities . The Historical Museum of the Palatinate is a great way to start your tour by delving into the fascinating history of Speyer and the region. The exhibition takes you from the time of the prehistoric settlements and the arrival of the Romans to Martin Luther and the Protestant revolution through to modern times.

The Romans have influenced the Palatinate in many ways – one of them being that they started cultivating grapes and laid the foundation for what’s now one of Germany’s best wine regions . Part of the Historical Museum is dedicated to the cultural history of winemaking and wine consumption over the past 2,000 years. The highlights of the exhibition are the world’s oldest, still liquid grape wine that was bottled more than 1,600 years ago and a giant wooden wine press from the early 18th century.

Jewish history

Just around the corner, past the cathedral – we’ll come back to that later – is the Jewish courtyard that is composed of the ruins of a synagogue and a ritual bath dating back to the 1100s. In medieval times, Speyer was home to one of the most important Jewish communities in Germany, and the site is in remarkable condition. You can climb the stairs into the underground bathrooms that have survived centuries virtually unchanged.

To really get your holiday feeling going, head down to the river to catch some sun. The waterfront has a few places where you can enjoy a drink and a light lunch before you continue your jam-packed day of sightseeing. If the weather plays along, the Rheinstrand Speyer beach bar is the perfect escape. Grab a beach chair and tuck your toes into the white sand or laze around in one of their hammocks while sipping a cocktail or a glass of Riesling from a local vineyard.

Explore the Old Town

After having learned so much about the city’s history, take some time to explore Speyer’s Old Town sights. The city centre is littered with impressive landmarks from across all eras – most notably the UNESCO-listed Cathedral, which is the oldest of three remaining Romanesque cathedrals in Germany. But that’s far from all. Along your way, you’ll pass the historic town hall, Trinity Church that boasts the original interior from the early 18th century and the so-called Altpörtel, an impressive city gate that in the Middle Ages was part of the city fortification. Speyer’s Memorial Church opened its doors in 1904 and was built in commemoration of a 1529 protest which paved the way for the overall acceptance of Protestantism .

Stroll and wander

Spend the rest of the afternoon rambling about the city. Maximilian Street is the main shopping promenade and provides a picture-perfect backdrop for an afternoon worth of browsing Speyer’s shops and boutiques. The street is seamed with beautiful pastel-coloured gabled houses, cute cafés, speciality shops and boutiques. Chances are that you will stumble across a market or one of the many cultural events that take over the city throughout the year. Every Tuesday and Saturday, plus Thursdays in the summer months, see huts and stalls popping up on the Königsplatz plaza for the farmer’s market, where locals come together to exchange the latest gossip while sipping their coffees.

The Palatinate region holds some culinary treasures, and the city centre wine taverns and restaurants make it easy to experience the local cuisine. You’ll be spoilt for choice. Weinstuben – wine taverns – and traditional restaurants are found all over the Old Town and offer not only excellent food but also some award-winning wines from the region. Keep your eyes peeled for the must-try specialities .

The nightlife in Speyer is relatively placid, but you can find some nice bars and pubs across the city if you fancy an after-dinner drink to round off your trip. There are a couple of riverside beer gardens further up river from the beach bar, which is great for a warm summer night as well.

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