Fribourg - Old Town Historic Private Guided tour

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

Walk through the Old town of Fribourg and admire hundreds of buildings designed in Gothic style. You will also visit the St. Nicholas Cathedral, walk on bridges that date back to the 13th century and see fountains along the way.

What's Included

Private Tour Guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

At the entrance of Burger King at the Fribourg Train station, The tour guide shall be waiting for you with a Signboard.

End point

At the Jo Siffert fountain near the Train station. A different drop-off location can be arranged.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Start your tour at the Fribourg railway station which is located in the heart of the city center. From here, we will walk towards the square known as Place Georges-Python. The square hosts various events depending on the seasons.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You will see the building which dates back to the early 16th century which is now used as a Town Hall. It is currently the seat of the Cantonal Parliament and Tribunal.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Built in gothic style, the St. Nicholas Cathedral is a famous landmark in Friborg. It was completed in the late 15th century. Its tower stands tall at 74 meters high. Here, you will see religious art on its stained glass windows designed by the Polish painter Jozef Mehoffer.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Walk on the Pont du Milieu (Middle bridge) which will take you back centuries. It was built in the later half of the 13th century, has 4 arches and spans approximately 70 meters in length.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Spanning about 41 meters in length, you will visit the bridge known as Berne. It was constructed in the 13th century, however was later upgraded. The present version of the bridge dates back to the second half of the 17th century. The bridge played an important role as before the construction of this bridge, the Saane river had to be crossed by ferry.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Finish your tour at the fountain designed by the famous artist Jean Tinguely in 1984 in memory of his friend, who was a Formula 1 driver. Jo Siffert was born in Fribourg and died in the 1971 world championship victory race in Kent, England.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by BlackBuck Travels

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