Erfurt Old Town Culinary Walking Tour

Eat the World Erfurt has run this culinary walking tour of Erfurt's old town, in the German state of Thuringia, since the company expanded its city-tour format into Erfurt in the mid-2010s. The route begins at the Fischmarkt, the historic fish market square at the heart of Erfurt's medieval merchant district, and winds through the Krämerbrücke area and surrounding lanes lined with half-timbered houses. Over roughly three hours, the group makes six stops at independently owned shops, bakeries, and Gasthäuser, tasting a mix of savoury and sweet specialties -- Thuringian bratwurst, hearty stews, cured meats, local cheeses, and a sweet finish such as baked goods or seasonal fruit preserves -- while the guide narrates Erfurt's history as a medieval trading hub on the woad and dye route. The price of €45–65 per person covers the guide, all tastings at each stop, and the walking route commentary; it does not include additional drinks beyond what is served with tastings, transit to and from the meeting point, or gratuities for the shopkeepers. Groups are kept small, generally fewer than twenty participants, and the tour is conducted in German, with some providers offering English on request; pace is unhurried, with standing and walking between stops rather than seated dining. Dietary substitutions such as vegetarian tastings can sometimes be arranged at individual stops if requested when booking, though not every shop can accommodate every restriction. The tour suits visitors who want an overview of Erfurt's old town paired with a sampling of Thuringian food culture rather than a single sit-down meal.