My guests "jump for joy" during our tours!
 

My husband and I are history buffs, so it was great fun to go on 3 days of private tours in Esslingen am Neckar with tour guide extraordinaire Tom Hale. Tom is an expat who lives in Esslingen. He retired here from corporate work to follow his passion--sharing his love and knowledge of this area's history. We went everywhere from hilltop fortifications to the crypt under the Stadtkirche. If you aren't into history, he also leads canoe trips and vineyard hikes. We highly recommend Tom. Since my ancestors came from here, it was a pilgrimage of sorts. I wasn't sure what to expect. Esslingen is like stepping into a fairy tale, with cobblestone streets and ancient half-timbered houses everywhere. Thank goodness so much has survived the centuries, and thanks, Tom, for sharing it with us!  Marilyn

 

Tom was an incredible guide!! My husband and I and our 4 kids had a great time in Stuttgart. The kids all even said it was their favorite part of the day. He was great at storytelling so the kids were learning history in a fun and engaging way. Cannot recommend Tom  enough. Cassedy

"Tom is a fantastic tour guide: extremely knowledgeable about Esslingen, very personable, happy to customize the tour to your interests, and full of interesting facts and historical tidbits. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting Tom and learning about Esslingen. He was also very helpful with recommendations for local vendors and restaurants. We highly recommend taking a tour with Tom!"  C.R.  

"I thoroughly enjoyed the Esslingen City Tour with you on last Sunday Tom. I've visited Esslingen a number of times over the years - my mum and dad were married there in 1958 - and certainly learned something more about this beautiful town. You made the tour really enjoyable with your knowledge and stories and you obviously have a passion for Esslingen. A fun and great day and highly recommended - thank you. 👍"
A.W. Germany
 
My daughter and I made a 2 week trip to Germany, my ancestral home and her birth place. We scheduled 2 of Tom Hale's Esslingen tours back-to-back. His tour of Esslingen was more than we expected. His knowledge of history of the old town was amazing. He shared so much history about the Parish Church. We also went up to the castle by bus, since I mentioned to him I had knee issues. He made sure I was okay every step of the way. You can't go wrong with this guide. Great personality, friendly and full of knowledge. L.C. April 2023