Würzburg Historic City Tour Experience
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€150
Würzburg
Bayern
1-15
people
price for
1 participant
2
hours
  • • Explore the Rich Heritage of Historic Würzburg
  • • Enjoy a 2-Hour Guided City Tour Through Franconia
  • • Discover Würzburg's Most Iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites
or

Why We Love This Unique Experience

Experience a captivating journey through time with a guided walk in Würzburg's enchanting old town. Rich in history and culture, this vibrant city offers an impressive tapestry of architecture, art, and stories that span over 1,300 years. Discover the beauty of Franconia's oldest city, where every corner reveals a piece of history, waiting to be uncovered by curious travelers.

This immersive tour takes participants on a leisurely stroll through significant landmarks, from the medieval era to the magnificent Baroque period and beyond to the modern age. Engage with insightful stories about iconic sites such as the UNESCO-listed Würzburg Residence, the iconic St. Kilian's Cathedral, and the ornate Marienkapelle. Each stop on this journey provides an opportunity to learn about the unique architectural styles, historical events, and legendary figures that have shaped Würzburg into the treasure it is today. With comfortable walking paths and plenty of seating available, everyone can easily enjoy the sights and sounds of this stunning city.

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Experience Overview:

Würzburg's Old Town A Walk Through The Eras

An entertaining and informative city tour in the historic center of the city of Würzburg.
The personally moderated tour takes you to the most beautiful and important monuments and sights in Franconia's oldest city.
The city and contemporary history, architecture and art eras, personalities and events from over 1,300 years of history can be experienced in a relaxed manner on short paths - from the Middle Ages to the Baroque period to the 19th century and to the current modern era.
The tour is completely barrier-free. Short running routes. Seating options are available during the tour, among other things. during church interior tours and at the market square.

Mr. Karl has been looking after travel groups, individual guests, families, school classes, adult education centers, conferences, etc. since 2003. in his hometown Würzburg and in Franconia. He is an official and independent tour guide for the city of Würzburg.

Meeting Point

Residenzplatz

Residenzpl., 97070 Würzburg, Germany

At the Frankonia fountain directly in front of the Würzburg Residence

What's included:

  • Explanations on city, contemporary and art history, country and people; Moderation during the tour
  • Personal support and time for questions, tips, recommendations

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Wurzburg Residenz

Residenzplatz 2, , Wurzburg, 97070, Bavaria

The history and special features of the Würzburg Residence from the outside - a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981 and one of the most important baroque palaces in Europe.

15 minutes

Dom

97070 Würzburg, Germany

Tour of the Romanesque St. Kilian's Cathedral from the outside and, if accessible, also from the inside. Experience the exciting mix of High Romanesque, Baroque, 1950s reconstruction and interior design from modern decades.

11 minutes

Neumuenster

Kuerschnerhof 4, , Wurzburg, 97070, Bavaria

The Neumünsterstift impresses with its elaborate facade and valuable interior furnishings. You will hear the Franconian legend of St. Kilian, which is closely linked to the Neumünster, receive clear explanations about the modern art and the works of historical eras in the interior and find out why the dome, which is far too large, is actually in the wrong place.

10 minutes

Haus zum Falken

Wurzburg, Bavaria

The Falkenhaus with its unique rococo facade was a magnificent inn in the 18th and 19th centuries. Mr. Karl shows you the hidden details in the facade and tells anecdotes about the history of this house.

7 minutes

Marienkapelle

Marktpl. 7, Wurzburg, 97070, Bavaria

Tour and interior visit of the late Gothic Marienkapelle, Würzburg's only civil church. Learn about the history, architecture, art and why it is a chapel despite its size... and why there have always been shops on the outside wall.

6 minutes

Marktplatz

Marktpl. 12, Wurzburg, 97070, Bavaria

Around the market square you can see an "architecture and architectural style exhibition" with buildings from different eras: a Renaissance palace next to the post-war architecture of the 1950s, behind it the Romanesque Hof zum Schwanz, Balthasar Neumann's baroque department store opposite the Gothic church... and in the middle the square an original fountain in the fashion of "revolutionary classicism". All of this is, among other things, the beautiful setting for Würzburg's green weekly market.

10 minutes

Rathaus Wurzburg

Rueckermainstrasse 2, Wurzburg, 97070, Bavaria

The Würzburg town hall consists of an ensemble of different buildings from different eras. For example, see the medieval building "Grafeneckart" with its rich facade decoration, a painted court linden tree, the tower clock from the 15th century, a sundial, storm bell, etc.
The documentation room is about Würzburg's destruction in the Second World War and the subsequent, happy reconstruction. Here you can see an impressive, sculptural model of the ruined city in March 1945 and can use it to understand how sensibly the inner city was rebuilt up until the 1970s.

10 minutes

Alte Mainbruecke

Ruckermainstrasse 2, , Wurzburg, 97070, Bavaria

From the Old Main Bridge you have a fantastic all-round view of the Marienberg Fortress, the Würzburger Käppele - Balthasar Neumann's spectacular pilgrimage church, various church towers, vineyards, the Mainviertel, the Steinburg and of course the Main.
Your tour guide, Mr. Karl, will tell you the background to all of this and also introduce the 12 saints on the high medieval bridge.

10 minutes

Alter Kranen Wurzburg

Kranenkai 1, Wurzburg, 97070, Bavaria

Historic harbor facility with a sensational crane from the 18th century. Excellent view from the Mainkai of the Main, the Marienberg Fortress and the beautiful vineyards.

7 minutes

Details & Important Info

Additional Experience Details & Important Information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour is flexibly adapted to the guests' requirements in terms of pace, running routes, end point, etc

Cancellations & Refunds

Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds

Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.

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Herr Karl - Stadtführungen

Product SKU: DE-26677-0001

Würzburg Historic City Tour Experience

Würzburg
Bayern
1-15
people
price for
1 participant
2
hours
  • • Explore the Rich Heritage of Historic Würzburg
  • • Enjoy a 2-Hour Guided City Tour Through Franconia
  • • Discover Würzburg's Most Iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites
or

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