German word

Rundfahrt

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁʊntˌfaːɐ̯t/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsightseeing tour

Example

Wir machen morgen eine Rundfahrt durch die Altstadt.

We're going on a sightseeing tour of the old town tomorrow.

Illustration for Rundfahrt (sightseeing tour)

More examples

Vor der Rundfahrt sollte man die Wettervorhersage prüfen.

Before the sightseeing tour, one should check the weather forecast.

Core concept

A ride that links several sights into one circular or sightseeing outing.

Common phrases

  • mit der Rundfahrt die Stadt erkunden

    explore the city on a sightseeing tour

  • bei der Rundfahrt Kopfhörer für den Kommentar bekommen

    get headphones for the commentary on the sightseeing tour

  • die Preise für eine Rundfahrt vergleichen

    compare prices for a sightseeing tour

Similar words

Stadtrundfahrt: A city sightseeing tour by bus, viewing landmarks from the vehicle or at stops.
Stadtrundgang: A walking tour around a city, exploring nearby sights in greater detail.
Ausflug: A day trip to a nearby place for sightseeing or leisure.
Rundreise: A journey lasting several days through several places and their sights.

Definition in German

Eine Rundfahrt ist eine Fahrt zu touristischen Zwecken, die eine Gegend umrundet oder mehrere Sehenswürdigkeiten anfährt.

Word origin

The compound Rundfahrt joins rund with Fahrt, combining the idea of going around with that of traveling by vehicle or on a journey.

Usage tips

  • Rundfahrt commonly describes an organized bus or boat tour, while Rundreise usually refers to a longer journey between several places.

Other meanings

  • excursionnoun
  • round tripnoun

Related words

  • Rundfahrtanbietersightseeing tour operatornoun
  • Rundfahrtticketsightseeing tour ticketnoun

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