Würzburg: Guided Walking Tour with Franconian Wine English Tour
ID: GYG427872-773209
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Discover Würzburg's old town with a guide on a walking tour. Stroll past the iconic Falkenhaus, enjoy a view of the Marienberg Fortress, and leave with a small bottle of traditional Franconian wine.
Explore Würzburg on a guided walking tour through the historic old town. See the Gothic Chapel of St. Mary, walk through Market Square, and catch a glimpse of the vineyards surrounding the city.
Before meeting your guide, head into the Tourist and Information office to pick up your personal bottle of Franconian wine. Begin your tour in the historic Marktplatz (Market Square). Hear about Würzburg's rich history as you begin walking through the Old Town.
Head to the Falkenhaus and enjoy its elaborate Rococo facade before continuing to the Marienkapelle (Chapel of St Mary), designed in the late Gothic style. See a fantastic example of Baroque architecture with the Neumünster church and continue to St Kilian's Cathedral.
Next, pay your respects at the Lusamgärtchen, the resting place of the minstrel Walther von der Vogelweide. Walk past the town hall and cross the old bridge for a picture-perfect view of Fortress Marienberg, the pilgrimage church Käppele, and the vineyards surrounding the city.
Highlights
- Journey through Würzburg's history as you wander the Old Town with a local guide
- Cross the old bridge to enjoy panoramic views of the Käppele Church and Fortress
- Take home a small bottle of traditional Franconian wine to enjoy after the tour
- See the final resting place of Walther von der Vogelweide and Marienkapelle
- Marvel at strong examples of late Gothic and Baroque architecture as you stroll
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour takes place rain or shine
Meet your guide in front of the Tourist Information & Ticket Service Office in Markplatz. 10 minutes before your tour begins, go inside the office to pick up your bottle of wine.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
