Top 15 Freiburg Tours

1.Gässle, Bächle and More City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,632 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $13Our pick

Walk Freiburg’s old town with a German-speaking guide, following the Bächle and narrow Gässle from Münsterplatz to Konviktstrasse, Gerberau, Rathausplatz, and Haus zum Walfisch. Guides such as Iris and Dr. Tamara Spitzing are noted for strong storytelling, with some tours conducted well in English.

“This tour was interesting and inspirational. I learnt a lot about the Münster: the great, gothic cathedral in town and talked to some of the people with me. Very informative, social and interesting. Would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Freiburg.”

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2.City Walking Tour with Drag Queen Betty BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 525 reviews · from $40

Join Black Forest drag queen Betty BBQ for an 85-minute German-language walk through Freiburg. She chooses the city sights, adds personal stories and current gossip, and shows you more than the famous Minster. Groups usually range from 20 to 60 people, and a souvenir photo is available on request.

“Betty BBQ is just lovely and her tour is the perfect combination between on point historical facts and short anecdotes to spice things up. Recommend it wholeheartedly!”

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3.Guided City Tours with Actors

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 459 reviews · 1h 30m

Choose Catharina Stadellmenin, the condemned witch, or a 16th-century harlot as your actor-guide through Freiburg. In 90 minutes, you’ll see city gates, Rathausplatz, Adelhauser Klosterplatz, little streams, and the Old Court House while hearing the city’s darker stories in German.

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4.Highlights of the old town

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 167 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $17

Walk Freiburg’s old town for 1.5 hours with a live German, English, or Spanish guide. Follow the Bächle, see Haus zum Walfisch, learn the key details of the Münster from outside, pass the historic department store, and finish at Augustinerplatz. Guides such as Johannes, Ilknur, and Stefan bring humor and local stories.

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5.Tour of the city with cathedral visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 167 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $21

Meet your German-speaking guide at Freiburg’s Rathausplatz for a 1.5-hour walk through the Bächle, pretty lanes, Haus zum Walfisch, historic department store, and cathedral. The registered cathedral visit includes headphones, so you can follow the guide clearly even in a larger group.

“Am besten war unser Gide sowie deren Erzählungen. Gerne wieder.”

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6.Veni, vidi, vino – wine hike and tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 144 reviews · 2h 30m · from $81

Join a German-speaking wine guide such as Evi or Katja for a 2.5-hour walk up Freiburg’s Schlossberg. Taste four wines and one secco from Lena Flurbacher winery, ride the Schlossbergbahn, and finish near Freiburg’s old town with a souvenir wine glass.

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7.English Tours of the Old City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 108 reviews · from $14

Join John, a native English-speaking guide, for a 105-minute walk through Freiburg’s Old City. See the cathedral, Münsterplatz market, Merchants’ Hall, Konviktstraße, medieval gates, palaces, fountains, and more while hearing lively stories, odd details, and practical local advice.

“John was friendly and knowledgeable. Tour guidelines and meeting point instructions were clear.He went out of his way, suggesting things to do before and after the tour, and making sure we were comfortable.He loves the city and that shows in the way he conducts the tour.”

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8.Exciting City Tour with sightseeing and history

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 103 reviews · 2 hours · from $27

Join a German-speaking guide for a two-hour walk through Freiburg’s old town, from Rathausplatz and the cathedral to the Bermuda Triangle, Bächle, Schwabentor, and Konviktstrasse. Guides such as Paula mix useful history with curious anecdotes. Expect outdoor sightseeing only, moderate walking, and no interior visits.

“Sympathische Stadtführerin mit gutem Hintergrundwissen und einigen kuriosen Anekdoten dabei.Hat sich besonders über unsere diversen Nachfragen gefreut. Guter Start um sich in Freiburg zu orientieren.”

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9.Guided Pub Crawl with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 99 reviews · 4 hours · from $53

Spend four hours exploring Freiburg’s downtown nightlife with a German-speaking guide, five pub visits, a welcome shot, three small beers or wine spritzers, and two special shots. Sara has led memorable evenings, but Betty BBQ herself does not guide this tour.

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10.Freiburg City Tour: with visit of the Freiburg Minster

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · from $20

Walk Freiburg’s old town with a German-speaking local guide, following medieval canals from the Tourist Information to Augustinerplatz. You’ll see the tanner’s quarter, historic squares, Haus zum Walfisch, and Altes Kaufhaus, then enter Freiburg Minster with an audio system for its stained glass and Gothic details.

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11.Christmas Tour with Drag Queen Betty BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 46 reviews · from $43

Join Black Forest drag queen Betty BBQ for a one-hour walk through Freiburg’s old town before Christmas. Expect German-language history, quick jokes, stories about mulled wine and the Christmas market, and plenty of Betty’s personal Freiburg humor. Drinks, snacks, and video recording are not included.

“Betty BBQ was a great tour guide and kept us entertained throughout. She was both informative and very funny. The hour flew by, despite the miserable weather!”

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12.Self-Guided Audio Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 22 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $3Best value

Start at Freiburg’s Rathausplatz and follow an English audio walk through the Old Town using the 2gotours app. GPS triggers each stop, while offline maps, photos, videos, local stories, and food tips help you explore for 90 minutes or stretch the route across a day.

“It was great once we got past the password which was not as stated!! Had to speak with support. Once sorted it was very useful and you could easily drop in and out of it as you wanted”

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13.Red Light District City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 21 reviews · 2 hours · from $27

Follow a German-speaking guide through Freiburg’s former red light district, from the Schwabentor and Cafe Ruef to the Arena Bar and Playboy Bar. Hear stories about police, local celebrities, Gina Wildkatze, and the city’s 1970s to 1990s nightlife. This is an adults-only history tour, not a party service.

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14.Express Walk with a Local in 60 minutes

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $93

Walk Freiburg’s old town with a local guide in English, German, or Spanish. In about 60 minutes, you’ll see the Cathedral, Kanonenplatz, and key medieval streets, then get personal tips for food and drinks. Guides have included Kendra, Etti, and Natalia. Private groups are available.

“Thank you for your kind words and positive review. We are happy to hear you had a great time! We look forward to welcoming you on another experience.”

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15.Private pub crawl with insider-guide & free shots

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · 4 hours

Meet your private guide at Freiburg’s Gedenkbrunnen and spend four hours moving between three or four bars. You’ll get a warm-up shot, one shot at each bar, extra shots between stops, drinking games, a city quiz, and an anti-hangover powder pack. Guides speak German and English.

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