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Freiburg: Guided City Tours with Actors

1. 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.

Freiburg: Historic City Center Walking Tour

2. 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: Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Audio Tour

3. Freiburg: Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Audio Tour

Get to know Φρειβθργ 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’s Art and Culture revealed by a Local

4. Freiburg’s Art and Culture revealed by a Local

On this guided walking tour, explore Freiburg with a local's expertise. Discover the vibrant art world as you hear about artists like Otto Dix, art galleries, and museums to visit. While you absorb the culture of this multi-faceted city, admire an array of architecture from centuries past. Begin your tour in front of the Theater Freiburg, a former Augustinian monastery now home to the city's opera, dance, and theatre scene. Wander along cobblestone streets lined with Renaissance, late Baroque, and Gothic structures, carefully reconstructed after World War II. As you walk, continue your tour with your local guide's insights on Freiburg‘s cultural development. Explore the streets around Augustinerplatz and stop at the Freiberger Münster for photos. Gain an understanding of the city’s historical relevance to the art world and connections to famous artists. Next, meander towards Martin’s Gate, a relic of medieval times that dates back to 1202. As you admire this centuries-old landmark, get tips from your guide on historic museums and art galleries that showcase modern art. Conclude your tour in the city’s historic district.

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What people are saying about Martin's Gate

Overall rating

4.8 / 5

based on 134 reviews

It was a really great city tour of a different kind. The actress Cornelia Schlotter played us the story of the witch of Freiburg in a very impressive way and took us back to that time. My guests and I learned a lot that we didn't know about the history of Freiburg.

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.

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.

It was a great journey through an earlier time, with the Wandehure through Freiburg! We recommend!!!