Augsburg: Private Historical Tour

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3 hours

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Overview

With its status as one of Germany’s oldest cities, it can take a long time to research the history of Augsburg, so save yourself time and effort by going on this private tour instead. A guide gets you up to speed with the key historical information about the city, and you can also tick off lots of its top sights, including the baroque palace of the Schaezlerpalais, St. Anne’s Church, and Hercules’ Fountain.

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BlackBuck Travels

Ratings & Reviews

Average Rating

5 / 5

3 traveller ratings

Magnificent!

Sara_H, Jan 2024

Kristen was the most amazing tour guide! From the time she offered to meet me at the train station to when she even escorted me back there again once the tour was over, I was made to feel very welcome. She was extremely knowledgeable and showed me some of the most beautiful and fascinating sights in Augsburg I never knew about -- even though I had once lived there! I learned so much about the history of my 'hometown,' and she even told me about which were the best cafe's and bakeries. I would take this tour again for sure if I return in the future.

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Rob_R, Aug 2021

Stephanie was a tremendous tour guide. She was knowledgeable in all areas of the city. She met us at our hotel and tailored the tour to our needs. She was very engaging and sensitive to our desires.

Itinerary

Rotes Tor

Start your tour by visiting the famous tower known as the Rotes Tor, am rotten. It is also known as the red gate and was renovated in the 20th century.

15 minutes

Next, you will see the Basilica of SS. Ulrich and Afra. Here, you will admire the gothic architecture at this Catholic parish in Augsburg which originated from the Roman tomb of St. Afra, who was martyred in the year 304.

15 minutes

Schaezlerpalais

Discover the Schaezlerpalais, an artistic palace which displays a magnificent baroque architectural style originating in 1765. It is a very important historical monument.

30 minutes

Walk by the Hercules' Fountain, which is the third famous fountain of Augsburg. This was made in the year 1597. Here, you will see the bronze sculpture situated there which shows Hercules killing the hydra, a seven-headed monster from Greek mythology.

15 minutes

As we continue, you will see the Goldener Saal, a ceremonial room in the Augsburg town hall, which is famous for its ceiling paintings and the golden wall decoration. It was completed in 1643. In 1944 the town hall and the golden Saal were destroyed by an air raid and were reconstructed after the war.

30 minutes

Perlach Tower

You will visit the Perlach Tower, which is a 70 meter tall Perlachturm Tower located in the central District of Augsburg. It was originally built as a watchtower in the 10th century.

10 minutes

Augustusbrunnen

Located in the town hall square, your next destination will be the fountain named Augustus Brunnen. It was cast in the years between 1588-1594.

10 minutes

St. Anne's Church, Augsburg

Admire a medieval church known as the St. Anne's Church, Augsburg. It was originally a part of a monastery. It was built in 1321 and is notable for its elaborate interior decoration.

15 minutes

Next, you will visit the cathedral of Augsburg which is a Roman Catholic church. It was founded in the 11th century, with Gothic additions in the 14th-century. Its tower measures about 62 meters high.

15 minutes

Fuggerei

Finally, you will walk through Fuggerei which is the world's oldest social housing complex which is still in use. This is named after the Fugger family. This was the place where the needy citizens of Augsburg could be housed. It was founded in the year 1516.

15 minutes