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Private Old Town tour with a native Freiburg resident (approx. 120 min)
- Max Travelers20 people
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Cultural Tours
Overview
Come with a native and living Freiburger on a relaxed and varied city tour through the old town of Freiburg. Enjoy the most beautiful sights, coupled with the most important background information. The tour is pleasantly level and is easy to tackle.
We walk relaxed through the historic heart of Freiburg. From the Rathausplatz to the eastern old town centre, we walk along the “Bächle”, which is so typical for Freiburg.
With the courtyard, the Old and New Town Halls and the historic House of the Whale, we walk through hundreds of years of history.
A highlight is undoubtedly Münsterplatz with the majestic Freiburg Minster.
Continue to the jewels Alte Wache, Historisches Kaufhaus, Konviktstraße and Schwabentor. From there we go to the romantic snail suburb, the old artisan and commercial district.
At Augustinerplatz this guided tour through the old town ends.
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What's included
Declarations by a Freiburg native and living in Freiburg
Itinerary
The courthouse is the oldest of the 4 town halls in Freiburg. The Reichstag was held here at the end of the 15th century.
The Old Town Hall has a long history. You'll see it from the outside.
Here you can see the New Town Hall with its interesting history. You will also see ornate paving mosaics of Freiburgu2019s 12 twin cities and some interesting things about the famous Bu00e4chle to the topic of black powder.
At the impressive 16th century House of Whale, you will learn about the builder and a special occupant of this magnificent building.
Kaiser-Joseph Strau00dfe is the main shopping street of Freiburg. On one side you can see St. Martin's Gate from the very early 13th century. It is one of the two remaining city gates of Freiburg.
Here you can see Freiburg Minster from the outside.nnThe early 16th century. Completed over the centuries, 116m high Freiburg Cathedral of Our Lady impresses with its 45m high tower helmet in its unique open construction.nnIn addition to Gothic, you can also see Romanesque elements up to Renaissance elements.
Enjoy the Mu00fcnstermarkt with a farmers market from Monday to Saturday until about 1:30 pm. nnIn addition to the filigree Freiburg Minster, you will see the Kornhaus, the Alte Wache and the Historical Department Store.
Used to be called the Rear Wolf Cave. Has been an example of successful old town renovation since the middle of the 20th century.
The Swabian Gate from the middle of the 13th century is one of the two remaining city gates of Freiburg, along with the Martinstor.
On the way from the Schwabentor to Augustinerplatz we pass the snail suburb, the former craftsman and business district. There were mills, tanners, fishermen, gem grinders and much more.
Good to know
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.