Munich · ROTHENBURG & ROMANTIC ROAD DAY TRIPS
A walled town that kept its walls, reached by a road built for exactly this drive. These 15 trips vary on how many Romantic Road stops they squeeze in before Rothenburg — Harburg, the Nördlinger Ries crater, Dinkelsbühl — and on how long you get inside the walls.
Bus day trip from Munich to Harburg Castle and Rothenburg, plus Nördlinger Ries and hop country in Hallertau. Skip-the-line tickets.
“Hanna was a fabulous guide. Rothenburg and Harburg were some of my highlights from my entire trip!”
Romantic Road day tour from Munich with Harburg Castle and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, plus free time to wander, shop, and eat.
“This is a great tour. The walk-through of Harburg Castle is really interesting and the guide was informative and seemed to really enjoy his job. Rothenburg is a beautiful city, but it's busy. I visited in early December and the streets are packed with tourists. The summer season must be crazy there! The bus was amazing. Super modern, toilet on-board, USB charging, and drinks for sale, including beers. The driver was professional and I felt completely safe. Our guide, Dmitri, was exceptionally personable and approachable. He communicated very well and ensured everyone was clear on departure points and times. The day went like clockwork because of his efforts. It's a…”
Private Rothenburg old town walk with a local guide, city-wall views, St. James Church, and tailored stories on beer, wine, and fountains.
“Harry was a wonderful guide. Our family of 6 (4 adults, 2 young children) took a one-hour walking tour with Harry. He met us at our hotel and took the time to discuss what we wanted to see and hear. It was cold and rainy and wet and Harry kept us all interested and entertained, even the kids. This was not my first time visiting Rothenburg but my family had never been and they got so much out of this tour. We ended the tour near city hall (our choice). We had dinner at a restaurant that Harry recommended (it was delicious). The tour was just the right length of…”
A private 1-hour Rothenburg night watchman walk with pickup, horn-and-lantern storytelling, and views of town hall, walls, and gateways.
“Tour guide was wonderful. He kept the tour at our pace as was both engaged and informative.”
Private Romantic Road day trip from Munich to Rothenburg with luxury minivan, expert guiding, fairytale towns, and optional Harburg Castle upgrade.
“Romantic Road was informative, Harburg Castle was very interesting going back in time. The different types of armour, guns. Maria our guide was very informative, and spent a lot of time answering our questions. Maria also made the tour to our pace and preference”
A private 90 minute Rothenburg walk with a pro guide, covering the Market Square, wall views, crime and punishment stories, and Pinocchio links.
“Antonia lead us on a wonderful tour of this beautiful town. She was very knowledgeable about the town and it’s history. And she gave us some great tips on other fun things to do with the rest of our time.”
Private Romantic Road day trip from Munich to Harburg Castle, Dinkelsbühl, and Rothenburg with hotel pickup, guide, and Holy Blood altar.
“It was a long day but all sites we visited were beautiful. Our guide Lucas pointed out the important sites but added very little detail. We had ample time at each stop.”
Private Munich day trip to Harburg Castle, Dinkelsbühl, and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, with pickup, air-conditioned transfer, and an English driver.
“Tomas was fabulous! He arrived early and was very accommodating in our trip. We loved the private tour as it was easy and we had time to do or see whatever we wanted . Tomas was very knowledgeable and pleasant about everyplace we stopped! Would love to book him again when we return 😊”
Coach day trip from Würzburg to Rothenburg via Weikersheim and Tauber Valley, with guided stops, wine-region vibes, and 3+ hours to explore.
“goed verzorgde dagexcursie, prettige gids en chauffeur. Heel handig als je zelf geen auto hebt, kom je toch op de mooiste plekken!”
Private 90-minute walking tour in Rothenburg ob der Tauber with a local guide, including Market Square, Plönlein, the town wall, and optional stops.
“We had a wonderful guide - Antonia. Incredibly knowledgeable and pleasant throughout our tour of the city.”
Self-guided Rothenburg scavenger hunt with app hints and photo tasks, visiting Plönlein and St. James Church, outdoors for $13.26.
“It was a great experience to keep our boys engaged. It took us several places around Rothenburg. Thanks!”
Frankfurt day trip to Rothenburg ob der Tauber via the Romantic Road, with wine tastings, Weikersheim Castle, and Würzburg Residence.
“Nikko was a great and informative guide! Highly recommend!”
Private 2-hour Rothenburg walk with a tailored guide, Heilig Blutaltar at St. Jakobskirche, Town Hall, medieval sights, and iconic views.
“Standing on a hillside in the edge of the forest, looking out over the valley with Rothenberg rising on the steep hill above. What a beautiful view of this beautiful place!”
Private Munich day trip to Harburg, Dinkelsbühl, and Rothenburg with an English-speaking driver, medieval towns, and door-to-door pickup.
“An excellent trip made more enjoyable by Tomas and his knowledge of the route and the history of the towns and villages.”
Private Munich day trip to Rothenburg and Harburg with English driver, hotel pickup, 2-hour stops, bottled water, and smooth travel.
“Tomas was an fantastic driver! He was so accomodating, incredibly knowledgeable and knew exactly where to take us along the way! We had the best trip thanks to him! It was a very comfortable car and smooth driving!”
Twenty-seven kinds of Munich day, each with its own ranked list.