Private Old Town tour with a native Freiburg resident (approx. 120 min)

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About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–20
Guide: German, English
Operated by: Freiburg-Guide Bernd Pfeiffer

Ages: Adults (16–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Declarations by a Freiburg native and living in Freiburg

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

The courthouse is the oldest of the 4 town halls in Freiburg. The Reichstag was held here at the end of the 15th century.
Stop 2

10 min

The Old Town Hall has a long history. You'll see it from the outside.
Stop 3

10 min

Here you can see the New Town Hall with its interesting history. You will also see ornate paving mosaics of Freiburg’s 12 twin cities and some interesting things about the famous Bächle to the topic of black powder.
Stop 4

10 min

At the impressive 16th century House of Whale, you will learn about the builder and a special occupant of this magnificent building.
Kaiser-Joseph-Strasse

10 min

Kaiser-Joseph Straße 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.
Freiburg Cathedral

15 min

Here you can see Freiburg Minster from the outside.

The 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.

In addition to Gothic, you can also see Romanesque elements up to Renaissance elements.
Stop 7

15 min

Enjoy the Münstermarkt with a farmers market from Monday to Saturday until about 1:30 pm.

In addition to the filigree Freiburg Minster, you will see the Kornhaus, the Alte Wache and the Historical Department Store.
Stop 8

10 min

Used to be called the Rear Wolf Cave. Has been an example of successful old town renovation since the middle of the 20th century.
Schwabentor

10 min

The Swabian Gate from the middle of the 13th century is one of the two remaining city gates of Freiburg, along with the Martinstor.
Augustinerplatz

10 min

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.