Self Guided Walking Tour through Old Town Freiburg
Overview
Step into Freiburg's Old Town on a self-guided audio walk that brings six centuries of history to life at your own pace. Starting from Rathausplatz, you'll wind past the Freiburg Cathedral, whose Gothic spire miraculously survived World War II bombing, before wandering Konviktstraße, where wisteria-draped facades still carry medieval charm. Along the way, discover Gasthaus Zum Roten Bären, believed to be Germany's oldest restaurant, and pass beneath the twin stone gates of Martinstor and Schwabentor. The route then takes you to, narrow canals known as the Bächle have earned Freiburg the nickname "Little Venice."
Highlights:
- Explore 15+ historic sites with immersive audio narration,
- Walk through history — from medieval trade routes to Freiburg Cathedral's wartime survival, and the Martinstor and Schwabentor gates.
- Uncover hidden corners like wisteria-draped Konviktstraße and the canal-lined "Little Venice" district.
No Crowds, just you and history on a walk together.
What's Included
- A narration of Freiburg, bringing the cathedral, gates, and medieval streets to life in your ears.
- Directions to the starting point so that when you're in the right place, the tour will start
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Access to VoiceMaps App on IOS & Android, giving you flexibility to enjoy the tour at your own pace.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone and headphones
- Entrance fees to any attractions along the way
- Food & Water
Meeting Location
Rathauspl. 2
79098 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Altstadt
79098 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
The tour ends at Oberlindenbrunnen, a peaceful fountain next to a lime tree that has stood for over 300 years.
What To Expect
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Rathausplatz (pass by)
St. Martinskirche (pass by)
Haus zum Walfisch (pass by)
Basler Hof (pass by)
Freiburg Cathedral (pass by)
Historisches Kaufhaus (pass by)
Georgsbrunnen (pass by)
Martinstor (pass by)
Fischerau (pass by)
Gerberau (pass by)
Augustinerplatz (pass by)
Krokodil im Kanal Freiburg (pass by)
Schwabentor (pass by)
Konviktstrasse (pass by)
Oberlindenbrunnen (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- A narration of Freiburg, bringing the cathedral, gates, and medieval streets to life in your ears.
- Directions to the starting point so that when you're in the right place, the tour will start.
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it.
- Access to VoiceMaps App on IOS & Android, giving you flexibility to enjoy the tour at your own pace.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
- Smartphone and headphones.
- Entrance fees to any attractions along the way.
- Food & Water.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Self Guided Walking Tour through Old Town Freiburg is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Self Guided Walking Tour through Old Town Freiburg will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- A narration of Freiburg, bringing the cathedral, gates, and medieval streets to life in your ears.
- Directions to the starting point so that when you're in the right place, the tour will start
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Access to VoiceMaps App on IOS & Android, giving you flexibility to enjoy the tour at your own pace.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone and headphones
- Entrance fees to any attractions along the way
- Food & Water
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
