Highlights around the Market Square, Böttcherstraße, and Schnoor
Our popular Old Town tour in Bremen is the classic among city tours and is always popular for learning the most important things about Bremen. This guided tour invites you on an exciting journey through time: Discover the most famous landmarks of the Hanseatic city, learn fascinating stories, and enjoy the special atmosphere that combines tradition and modernity.
The Bremen Market Square – the historic heart of the city
The walking tour begins at the impressive market square, the historic centre of Bremen and one of the prettiest squares in Germany. Several highlights await you here: the magnificent Bremen Town Hall (UNESCO World Heritage) from the outside, the imposing Roland as a symbol of freedom and justice, and, of course, the world-famous Bremen Town Musicians. A perfect spot for a souvenir photo with the donkey, dog, cat, and cockerel!
Böttcherstraße – Bremen's artistic side
Just a few steps away from the market square is Böttcherstraße – a complete architectural work of art and a real highlight of every city tour in Bremen. The narrow alley delights with expressionist brick architecture, small museums, hidden details and a unique glockenspiel. It's not for nothing that Böttcherstraße is also called Bremen's secret high street. But who had this total work of art built in the first place? And why? And what did coffee and a marketing strategy that was provocative for its time have to do with it? We will explain this and much more to you during the guided tour.
The Schnoor: Bremen's oldest district
The tour ends with a walk through the Schnoor district – Bremen's oldest and most charming area. The narrow streets, crooked houses, and lovingly run shops make this place a living fairy tale. Here, every step feels like a little journey back in time. And some alleys are so small and narrow that we can only walk through them in single file. Let yourself be surprised!
The meeting point is in front of the main entrance to the Bremen Cathedral (at the steps on the side where the two large church towers are located)