Bamberg Walking Tour 1h40 and 20 audio reviews

1 hour 40 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

Bamberg, nicknamed the "Rome of Franconia", offers a fascinating exploration of its rich architectural heritage. In one day, discover 20 iconic attractions, from the majestic Bamberg Cathedral to the picturesque Rose Garden. Wander through the historic districts of Bergstadt and Inselstadt, admire the famous Altes Rathaus and taste the famous Rauchbier in the Schlenkerla brewery. With an easy-to-follow itinerary, this walking adventure reveals the secrets and history of this UNESCO World Heritage city.

- Travel 4 km in 1h40 through the wonders of Bamberg
- Discover UNESCO-listed sites and historical monuments
- Enjoy an itinerary suitable for families and culture lovers
- Access audio guides to enrich your experience with captivating stories

What's Included

Recommendations for the best photo opportunities
Immediate access to the audioguided circuit, no tickets or materials to collect
Offline mode (no data consumption during the visit)
3 languages available: French, English, Spanish
Text transcripts of all audio content
Admire the hidden gems that lie off the beaten track
20 immersive audio comments along the way (History...)
Interactive navigation with 3D map to discover the most beautiful streets,...
Entrance fees to paid establishments along the route...
Headphones or headphones (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We build our circuits in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend this ideal Check-out Point.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes (approximately)
  • Alte Hofhaltung (Pass by)

    Take the cathedral, add the new residence and complete with the Alte Hofhaltung, here in front of you, and you get there the center of spiritual and temporal power of the former bishopric of Bamberg.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    If Bamberg gathers in a pocket handkerchief most of its most beautiful wonders and curiosities, believe us, others further away have nothing to stay on the sidelines. The evidence with the Böttingerhaus straight ahead.

    Admission ticket free
  • Bamberg (Pass by)

    Now that you've crossed two bridges, as we would cross borders, you're in a new part of Bamberg. Welcome to Inselstadt, the bourgeois centre of the past, but also of today.

    Admission ticket free
  • Bamberg (Pass by)

    With one of the largest intact historic centres in Europe, Bamberg is just about the ideal model of a city imprinted with its medieval structure.

    Admission ticket free
  • Bamberg (Pass by)

    Just like Rome, which is constantly compared to it in many respects, Bamberg was founded on 7 hills. Here you are at the top of Michelsberg.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    It is true that from the top of its hill, the monastery of Michelsberg is earned. Understand that not getting to the foot of the city’s second most important religious site, behind the cathedral, was inconceivable to us.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    German, Franconian, Baroque, Cultural, Medieval, Brewery, Yes Bamberg is a beautiful mix of all this. However, for the recipe to be a complete success, there is still one attribute that is more than attached to it.

    Admission ticket free
  • Rose Garden at the New Residenz (Pass by)

    Touch of white, yellow, pink, red, or let's be crazy, all mixed, the Rose Garden is a sea of color during flowering.

    Admission ticket free
  • Bamberg Cathedral (Pass by)

    An unusual City Inn, check. One or two breweries to honor the beer, check. Beautiful baroque houses and palaces of yesteryear, check. What more does Bamberg have in store for you? Oh yes, we know, his cathedral!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    When it is not cathedrals or churches that remind us how ancient an episcopal city Bamberg is, its few museums do it perfectly.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The cathedral, the diocesan museum and now the Obere Pfarre, rest assured, it is indeed a tour itinerary that we have reserved for you, not a pilgrimage.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    As any walking tour deserves its break, let’s stop for a moment on the Obere Bridge. It is here, more than anywhere else, that the singular beauty of Bamberg is best captured.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    While the heights of Bamberg share the many religious establishments, the historic centre holds craftsmen’s houses, breweries, middle-class mansions and palaces. A real picture and style book.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    As a renowned storyteller, France has Charles Perrault, Denmark has Hans Andersen, the United Kingdom has Geoffrey Chaucer, as for Germany, it has the famous Brothers Grimm and the dear Hoffmann.

    Admission ticket free
  • Gruner Markt (Pass by)

    You see it, you feel it, but above all, you hear it, the animation of Inselsadt is particularly palpable here.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The Altes Rathaus is probably the most iconic building in Bamberg, with the best of its kind. No exaggeration, because a City Inn on a bridge pillar, you had to think about it.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    With or without us, the chances of stopping in front of this surprising building were maximum. It has to be said that this is the kind of good that we do not see everywhere.

    Admission ticket free
  • Schlenkerla, Rauchbierbrauerei (Pass by)

    If you are asked to quote the Germans’ favourite alcoholic beverage, what answer would you give? Of course, it can only be beer, both a pride and a national practice!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Built on 7 hills of the Franconian landscape and crossed by a number of rivers, Bamberg is as splendid as it is very splintered. As a result, we have a choice of neighborhood.

    Admission ticket free
  • Bamberg (Pass by)

    As we continue to walk, Bamberg, a World Heritage city, is no longer completely alien to us. However, if you think you know everything about her, I’m sorry to say it, but it’s not true.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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