Private Wittenberg City Tour – Where the Reformation Began

Luther
Reformation
Schlosskirche
Lutherhaus
Cranach

SAXONY-ANHALT · GERMANY

Discover Lutherstadt Wittenberg at your own pace with our licensed guide: Luther House, the Castle Church with its Theses Door, St. Mary's Town Church and the Cranach Courtyards – completely private. Experience the places where Martin Luther, Philip Melanchthon and Lucas Cranach made world history.

• ⏱ 7 hours
• 👥 Private – your group only
• € 560 for up to 8 people
• 🗣 English · German · Turkish

Why Wittenberg?

From Wittenberg, the Reformation changed Europe. In 1517 Martin Luther published his 95 Theses against the sale of indulgences here, and he taught at Wittenberg University together with Philip Melanchthon. The painter Lucas Cranach the Elder also worked in the town and portrayed Luther and his companions. Luther and Melanchthon are buried in the Castle Church. Together with those in Eisleben, the Luther Memorials in Wittenberg have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.

Route

• Luther House (UNESCO)
  The former Augustinian monastery was Luther's home with his family. Today it is a major museum on the history of the Reformation.
• Melanchthon House (UNESCO)
  The home of the humanist and reformer Philip Melanchthon, Luther's closest companion.
• St. Mary's Town Church (UNESCO)
  Luther's preaching church, where services were first held in German. It is famous for the Reformation Altar from the Cranach workshop.
• Market Square and Town Hall
  The Renaissance market square with the town hall and the monuments to Luther and Melanchthon.
• Cranach Courtyards
  The home and workshop buildings of Lucas Cranach the Elder, who painted, printed and even ran a pharmacy here.
• Castle Church (UNESCO)
  The 95 Theses are said to have been posted on its door – today the bronze Theses Door commemorates this. The graves of Luther and Melanchthon are here.
• Optional: Asisi Panorama
  Yadegar Asisi's monumental 360° panorama "Luther 1517" depicts Wittenberg in the age of the Reformation.

Tour information

Guide languages

English, German, Turkish

Duration

Approx. 7 hours – private, extendable and tailored to you.

Difficulty

Easy walk; the old town is compact and level, partly with cobblestones.

Age group

Suitable for all ages – ideal for families, couples and groups of friends.

Meeting point

Meeting point by arrangement, e.g. in front of Luther House in Collegienstraße or your hotel in the town centre.

Included

• Approx. 7-hour private tour with a licensed guide
• Individual route planning
• Headset system for groups of 16 or more

Not included

• Admission fees and donations (museums, palaces, churches)
• Travel and transfers
• Meals, drinks and tips
• Personal expenses

What to bring

Comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sun or rain protection and a camera or smartphone for souvenir photos.

FAQ

When does the tour start?

Choose any start time between 06:00 and 12:00; the tour lasts about 7 hours.

How do I pay?

30 % deposit at booking (PayPal or credit card), the balance in cash on the day of the tour.

What is the cancellation policy?

No free cancellation: up to 30 days before 30 %, 29–15 days 50 %, 14–7 days 75 %, 6–1 days and no-show 100 %. Changes of date are also subject to a fee.

Can we join with a pushchair or wheelchair?

Yes, we adapt the route to your needs. Please let us know when booking.

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