Free tours in Freiburg

Freiburg im Breisgau, known as the "Pearl of the Black Forest", is a tranquil university town in Baden-Württemberg. It is famous for its wine, good weather, architectural monuments, and cheerful people. Below, we will consider the main reasons to visit Freiburg with our guides.

Get to Know the City of Street Streams – Welcome to Freiburg

Freiburg is unique: here historical buildings have been restored, and streams (bächle) flow along the sidewalks decorated with mosaic patterns. Modern Freiburg is a city of music, concerts, carnivals, and festivals, such as the popular summer music festival, Zeltmusikfestival. Let’s overview several must-visit sights you should include in your free walking tour of Freiburg with our guides.

- Freiburger Münster, the only German Gothic 116-meter church whose tower was completed in the Middle Ages (1330). It survived the bombing in November 1944, while much of the city center was destroyed. The entrance fee is about 5 euros.

- Universität Freiburg, one of the oldest universities in Germany, which enjoys a high academic reputation at the international level. The university's faculty includes 10 Nobel Prize laureates and 13 Leibniz Prize laureates.

- Gewerbekanal, a narrow canal with a small stream running through it. On the banks of the canal, you will enjoy views of restored houses, authentic restaurants, and souvenir shops. In the middle of the canal, there is a statue of a crocodile.

- St. Martinskirche, a monastery with ancient chapels (1206 and later), built in the Baroque style. Once the monk Berthold Schwarz conducted alchemical experiments here, trying to obtain the philosopher's stone. Entrance to the monastery is free.

- Altes Rathaus – Stadt Freiburg im Breisgau, the old town hall which is located next to the new one and which together form the administrative center of the city. It will lead you to the open historical paving stones of the Middle Ages. Admission is free.

Practical Information: Tour Schedule, Meeting Places, and Booking Details

To get to Freiburg, you can fly to EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (EAP, 49.9 km), Strasbourg Airport (SXB, 62.9 km), or Zurich Airport (ZRH, 81.3 km). Also, you can opt for a train or bus from neighborhood cities. 

Our free Freiburg walking tours in English, Italian, and Spanish last about two to four hours. Let’s check several reviews about them:

A Nice Walk Through the Heart of the City – Free Tour

“If you're looking for a tour with a knowledge, friendly and organized tour guide, you've found him. John is the real deal when it comes to Freiburg history and history in general. I dare you to stump him (good luck)! We learned a lot and enjoyed our walk through beautiful Freiburg. At the end, he helped everyone get to their next destination and offered recommendations too. Enjoy!”

A Walk Through the Past & Present of Freiburg

“Andrés was a great tour guide! He was funny and very knowledgeable, pointing out things that I wouldn't have been able to see otherwise. I whole heartedly recommend him.”

You can go to our website’s pages dedicated to these tours to get more info about each of them.

Book a Free Walking Tour of Freiburg

The cultural diversity and the numerous bars and restaurants guarantee interesting leisure activities in Freiburg. For example, at the end of April, as a part of your free tour in Freiburg, you can participate in one of the many culinary fairs with asparagus from the neighboring Tuniberg and excellent Baden white wine. During a Freiburg city tour, our guides will tell you the most interesting facts about local attractions and customs so that you can learn even more about this beautiful city.