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Our city tour takes you through Constance in an entertaining and lively, funny and exciting, yet informative way. We will open your eyes to the secrets and treasures of the beautiful medieval Council city and introduce you to personalities who have been involved here.
We have been on thousands of guided city tours in Constance for 30 years, know every corner of it and know countless anecdotes.
Children from 4 years of age and young people experience the medieval Council City in an age-appropriate way. Senior citizens are welcome, especially we offer older guests seating to take a leisurely approach to the city tour.
There is unlimited access everywhere for disabled people and strollers, and for the visually impaired we design our city tour according to the needs.
Please note that guided tours in the old town of Konstanz are only possible on foot.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point at the Historical Harbour Clock, next to the Council building and the ticket office of the Lake Constance ship companies. Please arrange your individual desired date with us!
In the city center, within walking distance of the train station and port.
Itinerary
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Our humorous, yet very informative city tour, during which you get to know the past and present of the historic Lake Constance metropolis, starts at the port in Constance. Our guides will introduce you to the courtesan Imperia and tell you what happened during the world event of the Council, which took place from 1414-1418. Continue through the picturesque center of Konstanz's old town, passing imposing buildings and adorable townhouses, which often look back on an almost 1,000-year building history. On a short tour of the cathedral of Constance, the former Episcopal Church, you will learn a lot of history from the past of Constance from our guide. Our tour ends after about 2 hours at the market place in Konstanz. The square is located in the heart of the old town and invites you to relax in a cosy café, take a snack or stroll through the many original boutiques.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Here at the corner of Hohenhausgasse/Oberer Fischmarkt stands the "Hohe Haus". It dates back to 1194 - supposedly it was built from top to bottom... Look forward to the stories of our guide who are related to this house!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The historic center of the city of Konstanz is the Münster. Let our guide show you the special features of the former Episcopal Church and experience a piece of contemporary history to touch.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The sprawling Münsterplatz is lined with mighty cathedral courtyards from the Baroque period, when Constance was still a bishop's seat. It was also the site of the "Constantia" castle, built by the Romans almost 2000 years ago, which finally gave Constance its name. Take a look at the remains of the ancient Roman castle walls.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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In the oldest district of Konstanz, the Niederburg, medieval stone houses, pawnshops of wealthy cathedral owners and impressive administrative buildings from the Baroque period still dominate today. Walking through the narrow old streets and with the anecdotes of our guide, you will see the vivid image of a very well preserved medieval city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Wessenbergstraße leads through the middle of the pedestrian zone of Konstanz. Browse one of the many original shops and recharge your batteries in one of the cosy cafés. Our guide will be happy to pass on tips to you!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Obermarkt was an important trading centre in earlier times. Here was also the pillory, with the help of which punishments were carried out in public in the Middle Ages. During the Council period, the "cradle of Prussia" stood here, of all places in Germany's last tip. Our guide knows how to tell you all this and much more.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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In the heart of the council city of Constance is the Kaiserbrunnen, named after the numerous kings and emperors who have made a stop in Constance over the course of history. You will also encounter all kinds of strange animals here, such as a horse with 8 legs and rabbits with fish tails and fins. Find out more about these strange creatures and why they can be found in Konstanz of all places.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This guided city tour takes place by appointment only. Please let us know your individual desired date (date, time).
- The start time after 18:00 is possible, but then neither the Konstanz Minster nor the Rosgartenmuseum can be visited, as they close already at 18:00
- On Sundays and church holidays, the cathedral cannot be visited before 11:30 a.m. as services are held
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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