Dusseldorf Old Town: Heritage, Architecture & Vibrant Culture

2 Hours Round trip from Düsseldorf Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Düsseldorf’s historic Altstadt on a private guided walking tour
02 See landmarks including City Hall, Marktplatz, and St. Lambertus Basilica
03 Visit the area known as the “longest bar in the world”
04 Discover the Schlossturm and the city’s maritime heritage
05 Walk along elegant Königsallee and its landscaped canals
06 Finish with views of the iconic Rheinturm

Discover the historic heart of Düsseldorf on a private walking tour through the Altstadt, where centuries-old landmarks, elegant architecture, and lively local culture come together. Stroll through the old town to see highlights such as the City Hall, the medieval St. Lambertus Basilica, the historic marketplace, and the Schlossturm area, while learning about the city’s heritage along the way.

The experience also contrasts Düsseldorf’s historic core with its modern character, from the stylish Königsallee shopping boulevard to views of the Rheinturm. Ideal for travellers interested in architecture, culture, and city history, this tour offers a compact yet engaging introduction to one of Germany’s most distinctive urban centres.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Dusseldorf

Languages Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

We start our tour with a visit to the 18th-century building which was once used as a bank.You will be able to see the contemporary art in this exhibition hall. - (Monday closed).Visit the old town of the city, which is also famous by the name “longest bar in the world”, and also get to see the City hall.Visit the Roman Catholic Parish church, also known as the Immerather Dom, a Medieval Church which is an architectural highlight in the Old town.Visit the maritime museum which was the last remaining part of the city palace, burned down in 1882.In this 50 years old museum, you will see the art collections of the 20th century which are internationally distinct. (Monday Closed)Visit the 14th-century marketplace located in the old town.Visit the “Kings Avenue”, the urban boulevard of the city, located along the landscaped canals.Get to see great shopping areas at this place.We will end our tour at the 240.5-meter high telecommunications tower which carries aerials for directional radio, FM and TV transmitters.

The route