Stein am Rhein Private Guided Walking Tour with a Professional Guide
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the place where the mighty Rhine river leaves lake Constance, and where the bewitching town of Stein am Rhein exists, literally like a little pebble at its shores. Its fantastic lakefront view, picture-perfect heritage buildings lovingly decorated in colorful frescos, and perfectly preserved medieval old town make it irreplaceable. What started as little less than a fishing village around 1000 years ago, its strategic position made it fundamental for the control of all major trade routes of the Middle Ages, ensuring the prosperity of the city until today. Discover the city hall’s red facade, tiled gabled roof and ornate oriel windows. Marvel at the delicate maze of cobblestone alleys and the medieval murals carefully preserved in most houses. Learn more about the origins of this town and how Emperor Henry II contributed to its growth over a millennia ago.
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
- Entrance fees
Itinerary
At the city hall you will learn about how the city earned the status of Free Imperial City in the 15th century, as well as the part taken by Emperor Henry II part in the town’s history.
Here you will learn all about the imperial abbey and late Gothic architecture. You will discover the revolutionary part taken by the Reformation and the later secularization, as well as Abbot von Winkelsheim’s deal with Zürichs protestant authorities.
In the old town you will discover history depicted on the facades of its famous buildings, while discovering the differences between the swiss Gothic and Renaissance styles.
At the medieval tower you will explore the importance of having market rights in such an important trade crossroad, and it's influence in the declaration of the town as a Free Imperial City.
At the City Church you will discover the differences between the reformed church and it's catholic past, as well as the city's particular time during the 30 Years War.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- In front of the tourist office, Tourism Stein am Rhein, Oberstadt 3, 8260 Schaffhausen, Switzerland
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Global Guide Services
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Zurich
- Its from-price is 22% below the median of the 1191 experiences we list in Zurich.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Zurich
Zurich is Switzerland's largest city, set at the head of a clear lake with Alpine views, a medieval old town and the cabaret where Dada was born.
The Old Town spreads along both banks of the Limmat River, with narrow lanes, guild houses and church spires. The twin towers of the Grossmünster are the city's landmark, the Fraumünster has stained-glass windows by Chagall, and St Peter's Church has one of the largest clock faces in Europe. Lindenhof hill gives a peaceful view over the rooftops.
Top-ranked sights in Zurich: Lucerne, Zurich Old Town (Altstadt), Lake Zurich (Zürichsee).
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