Best Intro to Essen in 2 hours with a Local
Start your visit to Essen with this 2-hour walk led by a Local. You’ll discover its highlights, hidden gems, taste a typical local product, and get practical tips. This is the best introduction to Essen.
Get to see places like Essen Minster and Glockenspiel, along with hidden corners of Essen only known to locals that reveal the city’s everyday charm.
Enjoy a tasting of a local product, like Apfelstrudel, for a flavour of Essen and its traditions. You'll also receive local insights on where to eat, drink, and how to get around, helping you explore with confidence and make the most of your time.
• Get the best intro to Essen through its highlights and hidden gems • Taste a typical local product and connect with Essen's traditions • Get local tips on where to eat, drink, and how to move around the city • Make the most of your time with this 2-hour walking experience • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, up to 8 travellers
Options
2 Hours - English Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Small group experience
What's included in Best Intro to Essen in 2 hours with a Local
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
A historic church featuring the Golden Madonna, one of the oldest known depictions of the Virgin Mary.
MarktkirchePass-by Only
A beautiful Protestant church in the heart of the city, known for its modern stained glass.
Glockenspiel am DeiterhausPass-by Only
A charming carillon playing melodic chimes, adding to the atmosphere of Kettwiger Straße.
Inclusions
- Knowledgeable local host
- Small group experience
- Personalised recommendations
- Local product tasting
- Personal expenses
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is hosted by an independent Local.
- You will be part of a small group of up to 8 travellers.
- The itinerary adapts to travellers' interests and walking pace.
- The local product tasting may vary depending on the season, availability, and travellers' preferences.
- Stops may vary depending on weather conditions.
- Entry tickets for public transportation, museums and monuments are not included.
- Not recommended for guests with impaired mobility
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We will meet entrance of the Select Hotel situated opposite of the Essen Main Railway Station to begin our discovery walk through the city.
End Points
- We will meet entrance of the Select Hotel situated opposite of the Essen Main Railway Station to begin our discovery walk through the city.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Your Local Host will contact you as from 24 hours before the experience to confirm the meeting location and share any final details. The itinerary and stops may vary depending on traveller preferences, walking pace, and weather conditions. This is a walking tour of city highlights and does not include entry tickets for public transport, monuments, or attractions. Please bring your booking confirmation to show your Local Host at the beginning of the experience. Arrive 15 minutes early. The experience begins on time and, for organisational reasons, cannot be delayed. All experiences are hosted by independent Locals who offer in-depth knowledge and authentic insights into their city. LocalBini connects travellers with Locals for unique, personalised city tours.
