City and Food Tour

Traveling with knowledgeable guides

In Hildesheim, you're spoiled for choice! There are so many attractions: UNESCO World Heritage churches, fascinating museums with captivating exhibitions, a wealth of historic half-timbered houses, and a vibrant culinary scene. With so many highlights, a little guidance can be invaluable. Luckily, there's the traditional Guild of City Guides! Around two dozen carefully trained and certified guides from this association will expertly lead you through Hildesheim and the surrounding region, answering any questions you may have. You can choose freely from a wide variety of tours. The selection ranges from public city tours to the cathedral city's main attractions, to group tours (including those exploring the immediate and surrounding areas), and even special offerings like costumed or culinary tours. There's something for every age and occasion, some tours even offered in different languages. There's hardly a more immersive, exciting, and informative way to explore Hildesheim!

Severely disabled people with the symbol B in their disability ID card can take an accompanying person free of charge to public city tours with appropriate proof. 

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Public city tours

Join the Hildesheim city guides on their tours through the city. Whether you're getting to know the city for the first time or want to be enchanted by Hildesheim's Christmas atmosphere – the Hildesheim City Guides Guild has something to offer everyone.

Group tours

Up to 25 people are let in on the most secret secrets of the cathedral city by guides from the city guides' guild. A tour in sign language is offered for the hearing impaired, and there are several special tours for children and school groups – for example, with Hildwinus Hafersack the rat, who lives in the mayor's desk and therefore knows all the secrets.

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Culinary city tours

Discover Hildesheim's culinary delights. Accompanied by a costumed time traveler, you will pamper your palate at several stops along the way and learn interesting stories about life and food culture in the cathedral city in bygone days.

Costume tours

Anyone who hears the distinctive voice of the night watchman echoing across the evening market square knows: the costumed tour guides are out and about again. Discover unusual places, stroll past impressive buildings, and embark on a journey through the history of Hildesheim.

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Tours

Explore the area around Hildesheim: Whether excursions to castles and fortresses, to the Fagus factory in Alfeld, tours along the Leine river or a trip to the Harz Mountains – the Hildesheim city guide guild offers a variety of regional tours.