Things to do in Bamberg

Explore Bamberg and see more than 2,400 historic buildings, picturesque winding streets, and medieval churches that make the town a work of art. Bamberg was awarded its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993 – and not without reason. Enjoy a walking tour of the town and experience the successful combination of impressive architecture and Baroque town houses for yourself. See just how unique Bamberg is on an extensive tour. Feel the magic of the past as you stroll through the town and admire the Cathedral (No interior tour!), churches, and monasteries as well as beautiful bridges, narrow streets, wide squares, half-timbered houses, and Baroque facades. See the Old Court, the New Residenz, the Rose Garden, and “Little Venice.”

Explore the city of Bamberg and learn about its extensive brewing tradition. Taste a variety of local food and drinks as you gain an in-depth insight into local history and cuisine. Meet your guide and roam through the old town area of the city, learning more about the almost 1000-year-old tradition of brewing. Discover more about local cuisine by tasting a variety of delicious delicacies, such as Bamberger Hörnla or Zwetschgenbames. At the end of the tour, you can choose a full beer to enjoy.

Discover contemporary Bamberg as well as its chequered history on a guided walking tour. Take your time to admire the city's architectural masterpieces. Also, see the Old Town Hall, the medieval Cathedral, the old Jewish quarter, and the old town protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll around the city with your tour guide and discover the famous city hall. Take some photos of the curious building constructed on an artificial island in the Regnitz River. Learn all about its medieval Cathedral and the history of one of the oldest Jewish communities in Germany. Explore Little Venice and its half-timbered cottages, once home to the fishermen. Pass by the different breweries, taverns, and cafés that keep the streets alive. Then, head towards the New Residence and its baroque Rose Garden with incredible views over the town.

Bamberg's history is intricately intertwined with the history of beer, making it the perfect place to follow the footsteps of brewing from its monastic beginnings via the flourishing hop trade to the global commercial malt houses. Discover more about the fine art of brewing and learn about customs and traditions concerned with drinking beer. Visit the main attractions of the town, itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel at the original locations of the Bamberg beer war, meet the Säufermännla, and sample delicacies of the town in a pub brewery. Along the way, see the Pfahlplätzchen, the Eisgrube with the Upper Parish Church, the Domberg, and the Sandstraße.

One of the darkest chapters in Bamberg's history is the persecution of witches, to which hundreds of citizens fell victim in the 17th century. The hunt for witches and sorcerers was by no means limited to red-haired women or elderly mothers, as common clichés would have us believe, but included men and women from all social classes up to Bamberg mayors. Anyone who ended up in the "Trudenhaus," Bamberg's witch prison, was as good as lost. This tour takes you into the long history of witch hunts in Bamberg. On this walk you will not only learn about the dark past, but also about the city's history and how it has been dealt with until today. If you would like to participate with a group of 10 or more people, please contact us by e-mail at info@geschichte-fuer-alle.de Please note that no invoices can be issued for bookings made via Getyourguide. The booking confirmation serves as proof of payment

Feel the medieval magic of fire, mead, and witches' ointment in a present-day UNESCO World Heritage Site. Go on an interactive tour of Bamberg, the town chosen to become a "second Rome" by German emperor Henry II in the 11th century.  Check out well-preserved structures dating back to the 11th century from the colorful town hall to the city's ancient Romanesque cathedral. Learn how the town's architecture influenced central European urban form and evolution over the centuries.  But don't just get the official, zoomed out history of the city. Greet your tour guide and enjoy a glass of delicious medieval mead before coming face to face with how the common people lived, loved, and died when the world was still populated by demons and witches. Take on the role of a noble lady or a simple craftsman for the duration of the tour. Appreciate the authentic props and hands-on approach that will allow you to collect water from wells and ignite the embers in the stove with a fire striker like someone from the Middle Ages.

TAKE A TOUR OF BAMBERG, GERMANY! The BEER CAPITAL of Germany and quite possibly all of Europe! One of the most beautiful and historic cities in Germany, relatively unscathed by damage from World War II and therefore with an intact old town center dating back to Medieval times! This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts 14 breweries, MANY more in the outlying countryside, amazing architecture and old world flair! Experience the typical Franconian cuisine and Bamberg's legendary smoked beers! These tours are NOT your typical city beer tours, where you are led around by an unexperienced novice, who just recently read into the subject! The tour will be held by a local, native English & German speaking Beer Sommelier! This 2 hour tour includes: - a local native English & German speaker, certified Beer Sommelier, as the guide. - an actual tour of a small brewery. Depending on the location, possibly a "gezwickeltes" beer, directly from the storage tank! - 3-4 sample beers at various venues while we walk through Bamberg. - an overview of Bamberg's brewery/beer scene and history, its offerings, points of interest and as much information that can be packed into 2 hours! - a bilingual tour guide who will either give the tour in English, German or both, depending on the structure and needs of the group. So, you may also improve your language skills on this tour!

Immerse yourself in the mystery of the Bamberg Rider! Solve tricky puzzles and follow in the footsteps of the legendary figure through historic Bamberg. A rucksack with all kinds of helpful equipment and 6 locks, the opening codes of which have to be solved, will accompany you through historic Bamberg. - No confinement, exit game outside in the fresh air - for groups of up to 10 people - 4 groups can be booked at the same time (=40 people) - Puzzle tour through Bamberg, experience history - Duration: 3 hours - Strategic puzzle backpack with equipment and hidden contents on loan - incl. sweet surprise and lasting memory - NO tablet or app-based puzzles, but haptic and interactive

Welcome to Bamberg. We meet at the "Centurione" statue and then walk together through the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. The aim is to give you a good all-round view. We will visit the architectural highlights such as Little Venice, the old town hall, the Romanesque cathedral, the old residence and much more. In addition to the wonderful scenery, we would also like to introduce you to the cultural life in Bamberg. This is far more varied than "just" being the beer capital of Franconia, although we will of course also talk about that. Fishermen, basketball players and students characterize the image of the city just as much as the good Franconian brewers. Of course, we will also talk about Bamberg's history. First mentioned in a document in 907 as "Castrum Babenberch", the city developed into one of the most important cities in Franconia under the bishops from 1007 onwards. Baroque splendor stands in contrast to the criminal persecution of "witches". After the end of the guided tour, we will be available for further questions, tips and "thinks to do" in and around Bamberg. We look forward to your visit.

Explore Bamberg's well-preserved Old Town — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — on a private walking tour with a local guide. Go inside Bamberg Cathedral, learn about the city's history and legends, and hear about the local smoked beer on a tour you can customize to fit your interests. Begin your tour by meeting your guide at Bamberg Cathedral. Head inside the imperial cathedral to admire the impressive marble tomb of Emperor Heinrich II and his wife, the Empress Kunigunde, or the tomb of Pope Clement II, the only papal grave in Germany. Afterward, walk along the narrow streets of the Old Town, a center of imperial and episcopal power for almost a thousand years. Travel back in time to medieval Europe as you marvel at the architectural wonders in the city, including the Old Town Hall and the New Residence. Find out about the legendary local tale of the Old Town Hall's construction, the mystery of the Bamberg Horseman, and the Archbishop of Bamberg. See the Church of Our Lady and Little Venice, and learn about the local breweries and smoked beer from your guide.