Highlights around the Market Square, Böttcherstraße, and the Schnoor
Our popular Old Town tour in Bremen is a classic among city tours and is frequently booked by those looking to learn the most important things about Bremen. This tour invites you on a captivating journey through time: Discover the Hanseatic city's most famous sights, hear fascinating stories, and soak up the unique atmosphere where tradition meets modernity.
Bremen's Market Square – the historic heart of the city
The tour begins at the impressive Marktplatz, the historic centre of Bremen and one of the prettiest squares in Germany. Several highlights await you here: the exterior of the magnificent Bremen Town Hall (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the imposing Roland statue, a symbol of freedom and justice, and, of course, the world-famous Bremen Town Musicians. It's the perfect spot for a souvenir photo with the donkey, the dog, the cat, and the cockerel!
Böttcherstraße – Bremen's artistic side
Just a few steps away from the Market Square lies Böttcherstraße – a true architectural masterpiece and a real highlight of any guided tour of Bremen. This narrow alley captivates visitors with its Expressionist brick architecture, small museums, hidden details, and a unique glockenspiel (carillon). It's no coincidence that Böttcherstraße is also known as 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 all this and much more to you during the tour.
The Schnoor: Bremen's oldest area
The tour concludes with a walk through the Schnoor district – Bremen's oldest and most charming area. Its narrow lanes, 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. Get ready to be amazed!
The meeting point is in front of the main entrance to the Bremen Cathedral (by the steps on the side where the two large church towers are located)
