Classic City Walking Tour in Freiburg

Freiburg can look back on an eventful 900-year history. A classic walking tour of Freiburg follows the Bächle and the Gässle, tracing the footsteps of those who shaped this Black Forest metropolis: the Zähringers, the Habsburgs, the French, and the people of Baden. Major achievements such as the university and the cathedral still bear witness today to Freiburg’s significance in southwestern Germany.

Our Classic City Walking Tour is all about discovering Freiburg

But it’s the little things and stories that give Freiburg its unique charm. Find out why there’s a bare bottom at the cathedral and what the story is behind the “praying” little devil at the main portal. On this guided tour of Freiburg, discover the true meaning behind our cheerfully gurgling Bächle and let yourself be swept away by the stories told by our tour guides. After all, there are interesting and amusing stories to tell about every era—from modern tales about the Rhine pebble mosaics of Freiburg’s sister cities to accounts of the city’s early days under the Zähringers.

This is a classic walking tour of Freiburg and a journey of discovery: The town halls, the Walfischhaus, the Schwabentor, the Martinstor, the Kaufhaus, and Konviktstraße are all part of this Freiburg city tour, which centers on the cathedral as an outstanding example of medieval Gothic architecture. Even though the tour guides won’t take you inside Freiburg Cathedral, you’ll learn everything worth knowing about this Freiburg landmark on this walking tour. Your tour guides will describe the interior so that you can explore it on your own after the tour ends.

By the end of this guided tour of Freiburg, you’ll feel like you know the city well—and almost like a ” Bobbele ” yourself!

Meet either at the Old City Hall or by arrangement.

Our professional tour guides will share the history of Freiburg im Breisgau with you, combining charm and expertise. As you stroll through the Old Town, we’ll show you the city’s sights, most notably the cathedral and our famous Freiburg Bächle.