Wurzburg Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

Wurzburg

Wurzburg Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

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Meeting point: Congress Centrum / Turmgasse 11 or Meeting Point at hotel possible if central, without extra charge

Duration: 2h

End location: Any central point in the city

Maximum 35 participants per Guide

You will see:
*Marketplace
*Residence
*Falkenhaus
*Marienkapelle
*Town Hall
*Vierröhrenbrunnen (Fountain)
*Marienberg Fortress (optional)
*Marienbrücke (St. Mary’s river bridge)
*Dom (Cathedral)

You will learn about:
*History of the city and its role
*The importance of the wine region
*Marienberg Fortress and the Main River
*Balthasar Neumann, a famous German architect of the Baroque era
*Tilman Riemenschneider, a famous German sculptor

Itinerary

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    We will walk towards the market square where you will see the first two prominent landmarks, the Falkenhaus an inn built in the 18th centurynnwith a lovely rococo facade. Just north of the marketplace lies the Marienkapele (Maryu2019s Chapel) with its well preserved gothic architecture and beautiful statues made by famous German sculptor Tilman Riemenschneider. Itu2019s a short walk from there to the town hall and the large baroque fountain, the u201cVierru00f6hrenbrunnenu201d, from this point we will be crossing the old bridge over the main river which is also a great photo opportunity. (Optional on this tour is the Marienberg Fortress across the river, which is accessible by public transport or on foot. Itu2019s about a 20 minute walk up to the fortress if you prefer walking, and from there you will have a spectacular view of the Main river valley and the city. On the way down, crossing the bridge, weu2019re making our way towards the Residence, a grand baroque city palace. Located under the Residence is the Staatlicher Hofkeller. The old royal court wine cellar that offers some of the best wines of the region, a trade this city is famous for!

    2 hours

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 included

  • Gratuities

Cancellation policy

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

  • 100% refund 1+ days before departure
  • 0% refund Within 1 days of departure

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This walk tour suitable for any age
  • For this walk tour no transportation needed
  • Activity Level: Easy