Bamberg Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Meetingpoint: In front of the Bamberg Cathedral or Meeting Point at hotel possible if central, without extra charge Duration: 2h Maximum 25 participants per Guide You will learn about: • The history of the city • The mystery of the Bamberg Horseman • Archbishop of Bamberg • Emperor Heinrich II and his wife • Little Venice • The legend of the Town Hall • The breweries and the smoked beer You will see: • The Cathedral • Bamberg Horseman • Old Court • New Residence • Church of Our Lady • Old Town Hall
Inclusions
What's included
- Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spot
- Private guided Tour
- Local Guide who will be with your group only
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
You will start your tour in front of the Cathedral, also known as the imperial cathedral of St. Peter and St. George. This historical landmark of Bamberg is one of the most visited touristic attractions from this lovely town, packed with art treasures. Inside the Cathedral you will admire the very impressive marble tomb of Emperor Heinrich II and his wife, the Empress Kunigunde or the tomb of Pope Clement II, the only papal grave in Germany. Another popular attraction is an equestrian statue known as the Bamberg Horseman that dates from the 13 th century and supposedly depicting the Hungarian king Stephen I.
Next enjoy a short stroll in the Old Court that once served as the Bishop's residence. This German Renaissance building was finished in the 16 th century and nowadays houses the Museum of History and St. Katherine's Chapel, used for wedding ceremonies. Pass through the "beautiful Gateway" admiring its depictions of saints and rivers to get into the inner courtyard for a better view of the half-timbered buildings. We continue our walking tour to the New Residence with splendid rooms and luxurious furnishings, a statement for the lavish life led by the local prince-bishop within its walls. Make sure not to miss the impressive Imperial Hall, the elector's room or the bishop's apartments. Before leaving, do visit the Rose Garden in the inner court, for some quite time and for a breathtaking view of Bamberg. After a short pleasant walk through the Old Town, you will reach the Church of Our Lady, the only gothic church in Bamberg. Built at the end of the late Gothic period, the church is one of the most venerated places of worship in this area. Proceed to the Island district for a view of the Old Town Hall with its fascinating history. According to a local legend, the bishop refused to give the citizens of Bamberg the land they needed to build their Town Hall, so the people started throwing stakes and logs in the river Regnitz, creating in this way a small artificial island, on which they built their Town Hall.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Fabulous Bamberg Tour
Wow! Natascha led us on an amazing tour of Bamberg - we enjoyed every moment! She is knowledgeable, friendly, and a great story teller! We highly recommend this tour!
5Beautiful Bamburg
Great area and fairly simple walk. Our tour guide was wonderful and informative. I highly recommend this tour.
3Slow stroll through old town Bamberg.
This was an ok tour. A slow walk through the old streets. Stopped into the cathedral, past the residence and into the garden, then down to the old town. We received a historic framing and saw some little quirky items we would not have noted on our own. We were near other tour groups with guides with amplification and sometimes we got more from listening to these.
5Informative private experience
Very well informed guide who is from the town with dry sense of humor and thorough knowledge of history and area
5Natasha was wonderful!!
Natasha was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable and very helpful. I would definitely recommend her for a guide. 5 starts all around
5Great tour to learn about Bamberg
Natascha was our guide for the walking tour of Bamberg. It felt like walking around the city with a friend. We started at the Bamberg Cathedral and luckily, we were ahead of the cruise ship tours. We were able to see the church in a quiet setting and take our time looking around and taking in the history. Natascha was very respectful of the rules and gave us a quick overview before we entered, so we were well informed before we entered. She also helped us understand when Sunday services were being held so my cousin could attend prior to us leaving Bamberg. We then strolled around the city and learned so much about how the town formed and how the very famous Altes Rathaus ended up in the middle of the river. We were with a larger tour group and decided to take this tour while the group was touring one of the famous breweries in Bamberg. We were very happy we took this tour to learn about the town!
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Global Guide Services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This walk tour suitable for any age
- For this walk tour no transportation needed
- Activity Level: Easy
How it compares in Bamberg
- Its from-price is 201% above the median of the 22 experiences we list in Bamberg.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 22.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Bamberg
Bamberg is an old town in northern Bavaria spread over seven hills and a river, with an imperial cathedral, a fishermen's quarter and smoked beer.
Bamberg lies in Upper Franconia on the Regnitz river, and its medieval and baroque old town, spread over seven hills, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. The four-towered cathedral holds the tomb of Emperor Henry II and the Bamberg Horseman, a mysterious knight carved in stone in the thirteenth century. The Old Town Hall stands on an artificial island in the river, linked by two bridges, with painted frescoes on its facade.
