St. Jacob’s Church (St. Jakobskirche) Attractions & Things to do

Visit Rothenburg ob der Tabuer in the Franconia region of Germany on a full-day trip from Frankfurt. Accompanied by an expert guide, you'll take a guided Rothenburg walking tour to see the best of this beautiful medieval town. Entrance fees to either St Jacob's Church or Rothenburg's Medieval Crime Museum are included, and you'll have time to explore one of them independently after your guided tour. Small GroupTour during Covid 19 period.
Duration: 9 hours.

Discover the most magnificent middle age town in Germany on a private Tour. You will see all Rothenburg sights, and learn a lot about the area in an easy and entertaining manner. But you will also recieve tons of information about Germany in general, it´s history and culture and get valuable advice for the continuation of your trip.

On your 4 hour tour by feet through old Rothenburg we will stop at all of the famous tourist sights like the St. Jakobus-Church or the Plönlein. But you will also see rather hidden gems like the middle age criminal museum (witch burning section is quite shocking!).

After around 90 minutes we will interrupt the tour for an excellent typical German lunch (not included, vergetarian dishes available).

Your guide is fluently bilingual in German and English and upon request can do the tour in what we call "easy English" (designated for guests with English as a foreign language).
Duration: 9 hours.

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the medieval charm of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of Germany’s best-preserved historic towns. A must-visit along the Romantic Road, Rothenburg ob der Tauber—meaning “above the Tauber River”—is often hailed as the quintessential German fairy tale town. With its enchanting atmosphere, it feels like stepping into a medieval storybook. Admire the 50-meter Town Hall Tower and uncover the intriguing tales behind it. Walk through Plönlein, the town’s postcard-perfect half-timbered landmark. This triangular square, immortalized in pop culture and history, leaves a lasting impression on all who visit. Explore the Church of St. James, home to the breathtaking Holy Blood Altar by Tilman Riemenschneider, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. Strolling through the town’s cobbled streets and 14th-century defensive walls, you’ll understand why Rothenburg is an unforgettable destination that captures the heart of every traveler.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Discover the delights of Rothenburg ob der Tauber on a private day trip from Frankfurt! After traveling along Germany’s famous Romantic Road, take a walking tour of the enchanting Franconian city with a private guide. Enjoy commentary tailored to your interests and learn about Rothenburg’s history and culture while seeing the medieval city walls, gates and more. Admission to either St Jacob’s Church or the Medieval Crime Museum is at own expense, so you can visit one of the sites independently in the afternoon.
Duration: 9 hours.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a medieval city known throughout the world for the beauty of its houses and buildings. Its timber-framed houses transport us to fairy tales, for some reason in particular Walt Disney relied on this town for his animated film "Pinocchio."
The thousand years of history of Rothenburg speak of its imperial past with legends and stories that show us life in the Middle Ages.
If one speaks of magic, we cannot avoid telling their Christmas link and why it is the city where the magic of Christmas is lived 365 days a year.
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes.