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Private Old Town tour with a native Freiburg resident (approx. 90 min)

Freiburg, Germanyby Freiburg-Guide Bernd Pfeiffer

  • 1.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: German, English

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Overview

Old Town tour in Freiburg with Freiburg native and living in Freiburg. On this varied, almost ground-level city tour you will experience Freiburg's important magnificent buildings. You will learn a lot about Freiburg's turbulent history. Notes on Freiburg`s interesting surroundings in the 3 countries Regio, the Breisgau and the (High) Black Forest , round off this tour.

What's included

  • Guided tour with explanations from a Freiburg native and living in Freiburg.

    Itinerary

    1. 1

      Gerichtslaube

      15 min

      Courthouse : The oldest of Freiburg's 4 town halls with the beginning of construction in the 13th century. Here you will also be greeted by your guide who was born in Freiburg and lives in Freiburg. With an introduction to Freiburg and its interesting history, you are then well prepared for the further magnificent buildings.

    2. 2

      Altes Rathaus

      5 min

      The Old Town Hall in sandstone red.

    3. 3

      New Town Hall

      5 min

      New Town Hall : One of Freiburg's 4 16th century town halls. Among other things, the meeting room of the Freiburg City Council is located here.

    4. 4

      Haus zum Walfisch

      10 min

      This impressive magnificent building from the beginning of the 16th century offers the most beautiful portal north of the Alps, as some say. In fact, a famous man lived here for a couple of years.

    5. 5

      Kaiser-Joseph-Strasse

      10 min

      Today Freiburg's main shopping street. This street used to be called "Große Gass". This is where the market was held back then.

    6. 6

      Freiburg Cathedral

      10 min

      You see Freiburg Minster from the outside. Construction of the beautiful Freiburg Minster began around 1200. Unique, open turret helmet. A grandiose structure.

    7. 7

      Stop 7

      10 min

      Romantic, picturesque road. Proof of successful old town renovation. Numerous special shops invite you to stroll and stop for a bite to eat.

    8. 8

      Schwabentor

      10 min

      Next to the Martinstor it is one of the still existing Freiburg city gates.

    Meeting and pickup

    Outside the entrance to the New Town Hall

    End point

    From there very good tram connection as well as numerous cafés and restaurants, where you can then enjoy beautiful moments after the city tour.

    Good to know

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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