Regensburg - Classic guided tour

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Overview

Discover one of Germany’s most scenic and historical cities—and immerse yourself in its UNESCO-listed beauty—during a private, introductory tour of Regensburg. Pick from multiple daily tour times, and meet your guide in the city center. You’ll explore a number of local highlights, from the medieval Old Town and the Regensburg Cathedral to the Old Stone Bridge and ancient Porta Praetoria. As you go, learn the stories behind the sights.

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Average Rating

4.67 / 5

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Picturesque, history-filled Regensburg!

njcavalier, Jan 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our guided walking tour of Regensburg. The picturesque old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is filled with historic gems from different eras. Among these are the remains of the Roman gate and walls that date to the 2nd century. Also of interest are the 12th-century Stone Bridge that spans the Danube and the twin-spired 13th-century St. Peter Cathedral, both major emblems of the city. An unexpected treat — just across from the entrance to the magnificent cathedral — was the building that served as Napoleons headquarters during the 1809 Battle of Regensburg. Yet another surprise was the Historic Sausage Kitchen of Regensburg near the Stone Bridge. Said to be the longest continuously-operated public restaurant in the world, it is housed in a building that was erected in 1135 (!) and which was originally the construction office of the Stone Bridge. A guided tour of the Old Town of Regensburg is very much worthwhile. I highly recommend it.

Itinerary

Old Town of Regensburg with Stadtamhof - Unesco World Heritage

Listed as a UNESCO world heritage site, we start our tour at the Old Town of Regensburg consisting of wealthy merchant houses. This largest medieval region of the city is one of the top attractions in Germany consisting of approximately 1500 buildings and cityscapes. It is also a part of the Green-Belt area.

25 minutes

Cathedral of St Peter's

Moving forward to the Old Town Hall, and Cathedral (visit from the outside), which is is complex of three-section buildings from the 13th century. The popular expressions “to put something on the long bench” (to postpone something) and “to sit at the green table” (to take important decisions) was originated from this very own location. The town hall consists of the Town Hall tower, the Gothic Imperial Chamber building and the baroque Town Hall.

The cathedral is based upon the fascinating Gothic architecture and is one of the known landmarks of the state. You will also be able to view incorporation of French Gothic architectural themes since the architect under whose supervision the new cathedral in 1280 was built, had been trained in France.

25 minutes

Old Stone Bridge

Next, move over to the Stone Bridge whose sound end serves as an ancient city gate. Formerly, a wooden bridge approximately 100 meters long was built by Charles the Great (who was the king of Franks). However, due to being vulnerable by the incoming floods and traffic it was dismantled and a new stone bridge was formed. This bridge took eleven years to be formed and was used by Louis VII of France and his army to cross the Danube.

20 minutes

Porta Praetoria

Last but not the least, we come to the Roman gate, also called by the Roman militants as the Porta Praetoria. Its towering gates describes the text from Gholaia as follows: "As the jewel in gold is taken, the door is decorated with the stock." Also, as said by the major Roman historian and senator “Publius Cornelius Tacitus” -- “The camp is the pride of the soldiers."

25 minutes