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Freiburg: Gässle, Bächle and More City Tour

1. Freiburg: Gässle, Bächle and More City Tour

Explore the picturesque and green city of Freiburg during a wonderful walking tour through the old town. See the famous Freiburger Bächle, the small waterways along the streets and alleys, and the contorted alleys called Gässle, as well as many of the colorful Rheinkiesel-mosaics, which give the city its distinctive atmosphere. Head to Minster Square with its beautiful community centers and secular buildings and see the traditional farmers' market (in the morning) as well as many cafés and pubs called Beizen. Start your tour at the town hall square, where your guide will be waiting for you. From the beginning, you will see this square boasts numerous historic buildings. From there, continue across the Kaiser-Joseph-Street, the former grand boulevard of medieval Freiburg, and head towards the Freiburg Minster, the cultural center of the historical old town and an exceptional example of medieval Gothic. Discover the bizarrely shaped gargoyles, the delicate steeple, and the colorful farmers' market on Minster Square. Explore some of the historic sights around the impressive cathedral. See the historic department store, the Alte Wache, the Haus zum schönen Eck and many more. Continue along the Konviktstraßen, one of the most beautiful alleys in Freiburg, until you get to the Handwerkerviertel.

Freiburg: Guided City Tours with Actors

2. Freiburg: Guided City Tours with Actors

Discover the dark side of Freiburg’s history with Catharina Stadellmenin, the witch of Freiburg. Or follow a 16th century harlot on a walk through the medieval town and learn more about mankind's oldest business. Explore the old town of Freiburg with its little streams, the Gerichtslaube, or Old Court House, and the medieval city gates. Admire the stately Rathausplatz and Adelhauser Klosterplatz. You choose your guide (though both follow the same itinerary). Join the desperate Catharina Stadellmenin, the widow of master locksmith Michael Bantzer, on her last journey. Learn about her gruesome fate. Bear witness. Tell everybody you've seen the "witch" with your own eyes. Or: join the harlot and let her introduce you to medieval Freiburg and the high art of love. Learn everything about the city and the oldest profession in the world. Discover her secrets about her suitors, the hangman, and other scoundrels. Big fun is 100% guaranteed.

English Tours of Freiburg!

3. English Tours of Freiburg!

On this 90-minute to 2-hour walking tour we explore the oldest area of Freiburg. Freiburg´s most significant points are located here. Explore them while hearing their history and uncovering the legends and figures who shaped this jewel of the Black Forest. All tours are conducted in English. Sights include: Neues Rathaus Altes Rathaus Martinskirche Rathausplatz Freiburg Münster Münsterplatz Farmers Market Historiches Kaufhaus Georgesbrunnen Fischbrunnen Haus zum Röten Bären Schwabentor Augustinerplatz Martinstor Bertoldsbrunnen

Freiburg: Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour

4. Freiburg: Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour

Get to know Freiburg at your own pace on this interactive scavenger hunt walking tour. You'll explore the city on foot and get points for solving different types of tasks: Find sights: You will use hints to find the best sights and hidden gems throughout the city. The map function in the app will help you get there. Solve questions: Once you’ve arrived at the place you’re looking for, you’ll be asked questions about the sight. Most of the time, the answers are hidden in signs, pictures, etc. A great and fun way to learn new things about the city. Have fun: During the adventure, you can also expect exciting photo tasks that require a lot of creativity. If you master the snapshots, you will be rewarded with points. Along the way, you’ll reach amazing places like the "Cathedral of our Lady", "New Town Hall", "Small brook" and many more exciting sights in the neighbourhood. After you book the game, you’ll get a game code via email with instructions on how to play. Head to the “Colombischlössle” and use the code to unlock the game in the app. The tour ends at Platz der alten Synagoge. The experience is not limited in time. You can explore the city at your own pace and take breaks. Just download the Explorial-App, go to the starting point, and you’re ready to start with the game. The tour lasts on average about 1-2 hours. "Cathedral of our Lady", "New Town Hall", and "Small brook"

Freiburg: Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour

5. Freiburg: Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour

Get to know Freiburg at your own pace on this interactive scavenger hunt walking tour played on your phone. Decipher riddles, interact with the most important attractions of the city, and unlock interesting facts and legends. An ideal outdoor activity for first time visitors, couples, groups, families, and children. Can be used as a great team-building activity. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle that can only be solved if you reach the specific location. Use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to unlock the correct code and reveal the next destination of the city sightseeing game. Next, you will visit the Martin's Gate, Schwabentor, Augustiner Museum, and the Historical Merchants' Hall. Use the hints to find the city's best sights and hidden gems. The incredible route continues to the Freiburger Münster, Markthalle, Bertoldsbrunnen, and Freiburger Bächle. Finally, you will end the tour at Neues Rathaus. Along the way, you can stop for a coffee or a break at any time. Stroll through the picturesque streets and discover the real Freiburg on this fun tour while working as a team. 

Freiburg: Historic City Center Walking Tour

6. Freiburg: Historic City Center Walking Tour

Walk along the medieval little canals running through the old town as you discover impressive buildings. Also, discover lesser-known corners like the picturesque tanner’s quarter. Learn from your guide's stories and tales about the founding fathers of the city and the dukes of Zähringen. Under the rule of the House of Habsburg, Freiburg became a powerful stronghold of Europe’s most important dynasty in the southwest of Germany and the Black Forest. The university, founded in 1460, and the gothic cathedral with its majestic tower still bear witness to the heyday of Freiburg. Explore not only the outside of the cathedral but also visit the inside to take in the magnificent stained-glass windows and other features of this stunning church building. At the end of the tour, understand the challenges of a modern city striving to become a green and sustainable community.

Freiburg City Exploration Game and Tour

7. Freiburg City Exploration Game and Tour

Combine the excitement of a sightseeing city tour with a game fun on this self-guided smartphone walking tour in Freiburg. Find attractions easily with the app's navigation function. Download the app and start the game by going to the first location. Use observation, logic, imagination, and teamwork to solve the riddle at each location, the riddles are always hard. Pause the app at any point if you want to take a break, stop for coffee, or spend some more time visiting one of the sights. Play the game at your own pace. You will visit the Martin's Gate, Schwabentor, Augustiner Museum, and the Historical Merchants' Hall. Use the hints to find the city's best sights and hidden gems. The incredible route continues to the Freiburger Münster, Markthalle, Bertoldsbrunnen, and Freiburger Bächle.

Express Walk of Freiburg with a Local

8. Express Walk of Freiburg with a Local

Discover Freiburg on a guided walking tour with a local and learn about the history and contemporary transformation of the city. By seeing Freiburg through the eyes of a local, find out what everyday life looks like and where the city gets its characteristic ambiance from. As you stroll through Freiburg, admire its parks, monuments, and historical architecture with a local. As you discover the charm of the city, get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants, and bars to visit during your time here, and find out how to make the most out of your visit. Explore Münsterplatz at the bustling heart of the city. Take a picture outside the impressive Freiburger Cathedral. Stroll around the beautiful Augustinerplatz. Hear about the local legends and myths related to the city, as well as its historic importance in the region as you explore.

Freiburg: Children's Historic City Guided Walking Tour

9. Freiburg: Children's Historic City Guided Walking Tour

Enjoy family time with this walking tour aimed at children aged 5 to 12 years. Each child has to be accompanied by an adult. Learn with your children all about the fascinating history of Freiburg, find out about the mysterious Bächle, and get a great view of the Münsterplatz. Meet your guide at the tourist information in front of the old town hall and get ready for a tour which shows children and young people how history can be exciting and entertaining. Experience a tour which highlights the way of life, stories, and experiences of those who lived in the city in the past. Find out what the various coats of arms on the Old Town Hall mean. Discover the story of why there is a whale house despite Freiburg being so far from the ocean. Learn about the entertaining Bächle which are all over the city and in which children can splash. Hear about the hidden history of buildings like the city's Minster. Finally, visit the Old Kaufhaus of Freiburg.

Freiburg: First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour

10. Freiburg: First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour

Get a smartphone app with navigation to explore the Black Forest city of Freiburg at your own pace. Visit key attractions including Martin's Gate, Augustiner Museum, Freiburger Münster, Markthalle, and more. Gain insight into each spot and hear stories about the city from a multilingual audio guide. After downloading the app on your phone, read the instructions and head to the starting point. Unlock photos of the exterior and the interior of the location. Read information on the attraction and continue walking to the next checkpoint. See Platz der Alten Synagoge (Old Synagogue Square), Martin's Gate, and Schwabentor. As you follow the walking route, continue to the Augustiner Museum and Historical Merchants' Hall. Keep track of what you liked or disliked on the app and create a bucket list for the next few days of your vacation. Next, admire the Freiburger Münster and its lacy spires, cheeky gargoyles, and intricate entrance portal which bear witness to over 800 years of the city's history. Spot the old town's characteristic bächle, which are narrow channels of water that run alongside the pavements. Just a few steps later, find yourself at the Markthalle with stalls offering both regional cuisine and culinary delights from Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Finally, stop by the historical landmark of Bertoldsbrunnen and see the new town hall of Neues Rathaus. Start your walk any time, without a set schedule. Pause whenever you want, take a break and visit an attraction of your choice, and resume later or on another day. With the maps feature, you will never get lost.

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4.6 / 5

based on 999 reviews

The lady who guided us has professional, extensive knowledge. The tour was well structured, easy to understand for everyone. The tools, such as pictures, were also used appropriately. All in all we had a really good informative time despite the heat.

Our guide Iris was fabulous! A wealth of information, historical and current! We enjoyed her so much. Her warmth and enthusiasm was very much appreciated! She is a gem!

Awesome so informative and brought the horror of the experience of the persecution to life - very well done and impressive depth of information

Top leadership. A lot of information, nice little anecdotes and fun. It was a great tour in a very beautiful city.

Excellent guide, super nice, knowledgeable and a few jokes here and there