
Duration
2 hours
Best Time
Any time
Price
€€
Closures
Closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Guided walking tours of the Freiburg old town, covering the Munster, the Munsterplatz market, the Bachle water channels, the two medieval gates (Martinstor and Schwabentor), and the Oberlinden district. Most tours run 90 minutes to 2 hours, starting from the Munsterplatz tourist information kiosk. Standard group tours in English run daily in peak season (April to October) at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM, EUR 12-15 per adult, free for under 14s. Private tours with a licensed city guide run EUR 150-250 for a 2-hour walk. For families with kids 6+, the standard group tour works well: the guides are accustomed to families and the pace is conversational. An alternative is the self-guided audio tour from the tourism office (EUR 10, headset, 90 minutes), which lets you set your own pace with kids. Most tours include a Bachle demonstration and will explain the marriage tradition, which kids find funny.
Standard group tours EUR 12-15 per adult, kids under 14 free. Private tours EUR 150-250 for a 2-hour walk. Self-guided audio tour (EUR 10) is a reasonable alternative for families with younger kids who need flexible pacing. Most tours start from the Munsterplatz tourist kiosk at 10:30 AM or 2:30 PM. Book ahead in peak summer (July-August).
Address
Rathauspl., 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Neighborhood
Altstadt (Old Town)Skip the queue: Book tickets online to avoid the ticket line.
Plan for about 2 hours.
Freiburg walking tour is in the Altstadt (Old Town) neighborhood of Freiburg im Breisgau. The address is Rathauspl., 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. The area is well-served by metro.
This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
Comfortable shoes are recommended. Parts are outdoors, so bring a light layer.
Closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Check the official website for holiday closures and special hours.
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