Freiburg History Group Walking Tour
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4.5 (37)
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EUR 14.00

2 hours


E-voucher


English

Overview

Take a crash course on German history with this group tour around the medieval city of Freiburg. Let your English speaking guide lead you around the old town center, ticking off sights like Freiburg Cathedral, Munsterplatz, and the Old City Hall. You’ll make friends with like-minded travelers and learn about the city’s rich history. Ask your guide for recommendations on where to dine afterwards.

Operated by

FreiburgCityTours

Ratings & Reviews

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Excellent, lots of history, complete knowledge of the city and of Baden-Wurttenberg

U3775FMeduardop, Mar 2025

Excellent guide. Lots of experience and stories to tell. You know everything about the city, history, locations, tips. Sorry q couldn't enjoy more calmly, as I was leaving the city. Surely me and guide John could taste a beer with a good local beer in the central market. Tks John!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you very much! You have my WhatsApp next time you're in Freiburg.

Great tour, knowledgeable guide

Eoin C, Jan 2025

Great tour with a knowledgeable and friendly guide. He showed us all the best spots and told the interesting tale of the city. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thank you very much, Eoin.

an atmospheric guided tour of a Christmas-decorated Freiburg

Erling_O, Dec 2024

A pleasant and very knowledgeable guide, with a lot of information about Freiburg's formation, history and development

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you, Erling. Much appreciated.

Time well spent

Pamela_O, Dec 2024

John is extremely knowledgeable about the history of Freiburg. He also is great about giving advice on enjoying the city. Highly recommend

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you so much, Pamela.

Itinerary

  • Altes Rathaus

    The guide will meet you in front of Freiburg´s Old City Hall and explain what you´re seeing at the Old City Hall, the decorative cobblestones of the City Hall Plaza and St. Martin´s Church.

  • Home of Emperors!

  • Bertoldsbrunnen

    A tribute to our founders!

  • Munsterplatz

    Fountains, fruits and foods, and SAUSAGE!!!

  • Freiburg Cathedral

    Architectural masterpiece of the Gothic Age. What´s that gargoyle doing!

  • Richly decorated old Merchants Guild!

  • Schwabentor

    Gorgeous medieval city gate!

  • Gewerbekanal

    Running water and quaint cafés. Crocodiles!

  • Augustinerplatz

    Medieval defensive walls

  • Martinstor

    Oldest medieval city gate in Freiburg.

  • Augustiner Museum

    Art museum. Best in Freiburg!

  • New Town Hall

    Rich people problems!

  • New Town Hall

    So many shields!

  • Kirche St. Martin

    What happened to the original!

  • Konviktstrasse

    Seedy part of town!

Meeting Point Map

Location

Address

Rathauspl., 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

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Experience

Highlights

  • Easily meet your guide on meet on Rathausplatz
  • Keep costs down by booking this group tour (max 20)
  • Tour with a certified teacher to tell you the stories behind each sight
  • Sample German food and drink at local restaurants (extra expense)
  • Inclusions

    • English Speaking Guide

    Exclusions

    • Drinks, food or snacks.

    Additional Information

    • 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

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    from
    EUR 14.00