Public guided tour of the old town of Fribourg

4.817 reviewsFribourgOperated by Fribourg TourismeWeather

Explore the medieval city of Freiburg on this public tour with an experienced guide.

CancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Duration1:30 hrs
LanguagesGerman · French
Meeting pointInfo Point Bourg, Rue des Epouses 8, 1700 Fribourg

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Tour stops

2 stops

  1. Meet your guide and the group in front of Info Point Bourg at Rue des Epouses 8.

  2. The guided tour ends in this square after a walk through the old town.

Highlights
  • Take a relaxed stroll through Freiburg's old town
  • Discover one of Europe's most beautiful medieval towns
  • Let an experienced guide show you the city's most charming spots
  • Gain an exciting insight into the city's history
Description

The city of Freiburg is one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Europe. Meet your guide and the other participants in front of the Info Point Bourg at 8 Rue des Epouses. Once the group is complete, the tour will begin.

Discover the most charming spots in the city and dive into its rich medieval past through fascinating anecdotes. After an hour and a half, the tour ends at Place du Petit-Saint-Jean.

Practical information:

  • Free for children under 6 years old

Swiss Activity Tip

Near the starting point of this tour is the St. Nicholas Cathedral. If you have enough time in Freiburg, you should definitely visit it. Climb the 365 steps of the tower and enjoy a wonderful view of the pre-Alps from the top.

Inclusions
  • 1.5-hour guided tour of Fribourg

  • Accompanied by an experienced guide

Meeting point

Info Point Bourg, Rue des Epouses 8, 1700 Fribourg

Rue des Epouses 8, 1700 Fribourg, Switzerland

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Provider

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Fribourg Tourisme

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Reviews

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Excellent tour with interesting, engaging commentary.

René

CH

20 Sept 2026

Excellent: interesting details about the city, told in an easy-to-understand way, just the right length (90 minutes), not too fast and not too slow. Recommended!

Rainer

DE

18 Aug 2026

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