Experience Passau: Old town tour with historian & certified guide
Overview
The meeting point is on Cathedral Square at the Max statue, the monument to King Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria. From there, the tour takes you to atmospheric places: you explore the cathedral square, walk through the colorful Höllgasse, experience the town hall square and view the executioner's house, a place of cultural significance.
The tour continues to the Innkai, where Passau's location on the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers is beautifully showcased. The tour then takes you to Residenzplatz, one of the city's most elegant squares, before you get to know St. Stephen's Cathedral, one of Passau's most important landmarks.
The tour is led by a historian (M.A.) and certified guide and is conducted in German. You can expect an entertaining mix of history, anecdotes, architecture, city life and local specialties. This Passau Free Walking Tour is based on the principle: after the tour, you decide for yourself what the tour was worth to you.
This activity includes:
- Monument to King Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria
- Passau Town Hall
- Innpromenade Blick Mariahilf
- Residenzplatz
- St. Stephan's Cathedral
On arrival
The tour starts on the cathedral square at the Max statue, the monument to King Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria. You will find the meeting point directly on the large square in front of St. Stephen's Cathedral, on the western side of the cathedral - the side with the two towers. The statue is clearly visible in the middle of the cathedral square. Your guide will be waiting there for the start of the tour. Please be at the meeting point a few minutes before the start so that the tour can start on time.
Things to note
Please wear comfortable shoes, as the tour takes you on foot through Passau's old town and some of the paths run over cobblestones. The tour also takes place in light rain, so please bring suitable clothing or an umbrella depending on the weather.
There is no fixed price for participation: you decide at the end of the tour what the tour was worth to you. Please be at the meeting point a few minutes before the tour starts so that the tour can start on time.
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
