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Freiburg Walking Tour - History & Regional Geology

Duration: 2h
Languages: English, French
Guru: Thibault
Quality Verified Registered on June 10, 2022

My name is Thibault Kreutzer, I am 26 years old and have the chance to live in the lovely town of Freiburg. I am currently an undergraduate student in geology at the Albert-Ludwig-Universität. I love traveling, running and cycling as well as human and earth history. Hence my aim is to share you my knowledge about this town. This being the history of Freiburg, its transition to the bicycle city we know today and finally the historical regional geology that has shaped the mountains of the black forest as well as those of the Vosges in France.

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Tour description

Possibility in FRENCH: Sur demande, je propose ce tour également en francais le vendredi et samedi après-midi. Si interessé, envoyez-moi tout simplement un message et je vous répondrai le plus rapidement possible!

Possibility in GERMAN: Auf Nachfrage biete ich diese Tour Freitags und Samstags nachmittag auch auf Deutsch an. Dafür einfach eine kurze Nachricht schreiben, die ich so schnell wie möglich beantworten werde.


!!! The meeting point of this walking tour are the stairs of the town theatre (Stadttheater) !!!

From there, we will head towards the old town of Freiburg and discover its streets, most significant historical buildings, the Bächle (the iconic water canals), the two gate towers, and the Freiburger Minster.

Throughout our tour, I will tell you about the most interesting and important historical events, the town’s transition to the bicycle city we find today, and the regional geology by having a closer look at the building stones of the Minster and paved streets.

Finally, you will get an understanding of the earth’s processes in the region that shaped the landscape we find today. The tour ends at the Swabian tower. If you like the sound of that, I am more than happy to welcome you on this tour.

The tour ends at the Swabian tower. For those who are still motivated however, add 30 min to the tour and we will go up to the Kanonenplatz.  There you will get an understanding of the earth’s processes in the region that shaped the landscape we find today. If you like the sound of that, I am more than happy to welcome you on this walking tour.

See you then!


Tour includes:

- Town theatre
- Square of the Old Synagogue
- University church
- Town hall square
- Old and New town hall
- Whalehouse
- Kaiser-Joseph-Straße (Große Gasse)
- Cathedral Square
- Historical merchant's hall
- Swabian Gate

See you then!


Tour includes:

- Town theatre
- Square of the Old Synagogue
- University church
- Town hall square
- Old and New town hall
- Whalehouse
- Kaiser-Joseph-Straße (Große Gasse)
- Cathedral Square
- Historical merchant's hall
- Swabian Gate

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Bertoldstraße 41, 79098 Freiburg im B...
    Bertoldstraße 41, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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    Meeting point at the stairs of the city theatre (Stadttheater)

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Altes Rathaus - Stadt Freiburg im Breisgau
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Haus zum Walfisch
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Münsterplatz
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Münster
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Historisches Kaufhaus
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Schwabentor
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Kaiser-Joseph-Straße
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Theater Freiburg
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Platz der Alten Synagoge
  • 10
    Outside visit
    Universitätskirche

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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4.88
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4.38
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4.5
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4.63
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4.88
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Sue Gee 03 Nov 2023
Canberra

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Travelled in couple - Nov 2023
Always a great way to help understand a new location. Better than reading books - the local knowledge is a highlight. Thank you.
Lindsay 30 Oct 2023

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Travelled in couple - Oct 2023
Thibault was lovely tour guide with information for everyone but especially for those interested in the special geological history of Freiburg and the black forest. Definitely recommend.
Jessica 07 Oct 2023
Barcelona

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Travelled in family - Oct 2023
Great tour through the city with nice geological facts as additional information. Highly recommended!
Arielle 29 Aug 2023
Paris

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Travelled alone - Aug 2023
I had a great time. Thibault’s tour is exactly what I had hoped for. As a +, his passion about geology is contagious!
I 03 Jul 2023
Toronto

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Travelled in group - Jun 2023
Thibault is a very nice and passionate guy. Really wants to share all that he knows
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 30 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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