Freiburg im Breisgau sits at the western edge of the Black Forest in Baden-Wurttemberg, a university city of red-sandstone gables and the small Bachle runnels that thread water along the old town's lanes. The Munster towers over Munsterplatz, the Dreisam runs along the southern edge, and the Schlossberg hill gives the whole city a viewpoint within a short climb. Alsace and Basel are both close by road and rail, which makes Freiburg a natural base for Rhine Valley trips as well as a destination in its own right.
Every price, rating and review count on this site comes straight from each tour's live booking page, so what you read here matches what you pay.
The Munster and its market square, the Bachle runnels underfoot, the Schlossberg viewpoint and the Augustiner museum quarter form the core of a first visit, and all sit within a short walk of each other. Add a pause on the Dreisam and a slow loop of the old town's lanes and you have a full day without leaving the centre. The full inventory lives on the things-to-do page.
1-Hour Nazi Era History Walk
Wine Hike With Tasting
Food Tour, Full Meal and Drinks
Schlossberg Hike With Views
4-Hour Pub Crawl, Drinks Included
Europa-Park Entry Plus Transport
Gässle and Bächle Walk
Betty BBQ Drag Show Walk
The roster covers 46 tours in nine categories. Walking dominates with 26 guided routes through the old town; the rest split across food, wine, nightlife, outdoor, seasonal, activity, transport and day trips. Published prices run from $3 for a self-guided city game to $810 for a private day trip, so most budgets find something workable. Each listing shows the current from-price, rating and review count before you book.
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1.5 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.7 across 3187 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
· 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1.5 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 5 across 11 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $51From $51 per person. Check availability →
· 1h10m-1h30m walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1h10m-1h30m. The operator's listing shows a rating of 5 across 6 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $52Starts at $52 per person. Check availability →
· 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1.5 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 5 across 3 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $115From $115 per person. Check availability →· 1 hour walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1 hour. The operator's listing shows a rating of 5 across 2 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $17From $17 per person. Check availability →
· 2 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 2 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 5 across 1 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $141From $141 per guest. Check availability →
· 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1.5 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.9 across 497 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $17From $17 per person. Check availability →
· 1h 20m walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1h 20m. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.9 across 140 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $41From $41 per guest. Check availability →
· 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1.5 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.8 across 12 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $239From $239 per guest. Check availability →
· 2 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 2 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.8 across 6 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $232Starts at $232 per person. Check availability →
· 2 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 2 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.8 across 5 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $237From $237, per group. Check availability →
· 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1.5 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.7 across 97 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $17From $17 per person. Check availability →
· 1h 45m walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1h 45m. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.7 across 78 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $17From $17 per person. Check availability →
· 1 hour walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1 hour. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.7 across 23 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $92From $92 per person. Check availability →
· 2 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 2 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.7 across 6 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $228From $228 per guest. Check availability →· 1h 25m walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1h 25m. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.6 across 699 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $40From $40 per walker. Check availability →
· 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1.5 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.6 across 284 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $20Tickets from $20 each. Check availability →
· 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1.5 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.6 across 236 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $17From $17 per person. Check availability →
· 1 hour walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1 hour. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.5 across 12 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $90From $90 per guest. Check availability →
· 2 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 2 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.4 across 118 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $26From $26 per person. Check availability →
· 2 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 2 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.2 across 22 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $26From $26 per person. Check availability →
· 2 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 2 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 3.3 across 3 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $27From $27 per person. Check availability →
· 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1.5 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 3 across 2 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $92From $92 per person. Check availability →One free GuruWalk walking tour of Freiburg exists but is left off this site: it is Spanish-language only.
Freiburg's guided walks cover the old town, the Bächle gutters and the Schlossberg, with 26 tours from $15 to $239 per person and most running about 90 minutes.
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1.5 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.7 across 3187 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
· 1 hour walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1 hour. The operator's listing shows a rating of 5 across 2 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $17From $17 per person. Check availability →· 2 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 2 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 5 across 1 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $141From $141 per guest. Check availability →· 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1.5 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 5 across 11 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $51From $51 per person. Check availability →· 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1.5 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 5 across 3 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $115From $115 per person. Check availability →· 1h10m-1h30m walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1h10m-1h30m. The operator's listing shows a rating of 5 across 6 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $52Starts at $52 per person. Check availability →· 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1.5 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.9 across 497 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $17From $17 per person. Check availability →· 1h 20m walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1h 20m. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.9 across 140 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $41From $41 per guest. Check availability →· 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1.5 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.8 across 12 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $239From $239 per guest. Check availability →· 2 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 2 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.8 across 6 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $232Starts at $232 per person. Check availability →· 2 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 2 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.8 across 5 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $237From $237, per group. Check availability →· 1h 45m walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1h 45m. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.7 across 78 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $17From $17 per person. Check availability →· 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1.5 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.7 across 97 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $17From $17 per person. Check availability →· 2 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 2 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.7 across 6 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $228From $228 per guest. Check availability →· 1 hour walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1 hour. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.7 across 23 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $92From $92 per person. Check availability →· 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1.5 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.6 across 284 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $20Tickets from $20 each. Check availability →· 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1.5 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.6 across 236 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $17From $17 per person. Check availability →· 1h 25m walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1h 25m. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.6 across 699 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $40From $40 per walker. Check availability →· 1 hour walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1 hour. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.5 across 12 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $90From $90 per guest. Check availability →· 2 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 2 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.4 across 118 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $26From $26 per person. Check availability →· 2 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 2 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.2 across 22 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $26From $26 per person. Check availability →· 2 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 2 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 3.3 across 3 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $27From $27 per person. Check availability →· 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1.5 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 3 across 2 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $92From $92 per person. Check availability →
· 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1.5 hours. The listing is new on this platform and has not yet built up a review count. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $17From $17 per person. Check availability →
· 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg
A guided walk through Freiburg's old town. The listing runs 1.5 hours. The listing is new on this platform and has not yet built up a review count. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $115From $115 per person. Check availability →
· 3 hours self-guided activity in Freiburg
A self-paced activity that covers central Freiburg at your own pace. The listing runs 3 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.9 across 15 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $45From $45 per guest. Check availability →
· Seasonal tour in Freiburg
A seasonal walk that covers Freiburg's seasonal sights. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.6 across 55 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $43Costs from $43 each. Check availability →
· 2 hours self-guided activity in Freiburg
A self-paced activity that covers central Freiburg at your own pace. The listing runs 2 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.4 across 43 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $3Starts at $3 per person. Check availability →
· 1h10m seasonal tour in Freiburg
A seasonal walk that covers Freiburg's seasonal sights. The listing runs 1h10m. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.2 across 12 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $44From $44 per person. Check availability →
· Seasonal tour in Freiburg
A seasonal walk that covers Freiburg's seasonal sights. The listing is new on this platform and has not yet built up a review count. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $253Starts at $253 per person. Check availability →
· Self-guided activity in Freiburg
A self-paced activity that covers central Freiburg at your own pace. The listing is new on this platform and has not yet built up a review count. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $9Starts at $9 per person. Check availability →Three wine experiences pair Baden tastings with vineyard time around Freiburg, from $31 to $79 per person, spanning a one-hour tasting to a two-and-a-half-hour tour.
A regional wine tasting that covers the wine country around Freiburg. The listing runs 2.5 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.4 across 167 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
· 2 hours wine tasting in Freiburg
A regional wine tasting that covers the wine country around Freiburg. The listing runs 2 hours. The listing is new on this platform and has not yet built up a review count. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $79From $79 per person. Check availability →
· 1 hour wine tasting in Freiburg
A regional wine tasting that covers the wine country around Freiburg. The listing runs 1 hour. The listing is new on this platform and has not yet built up a review count. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $31From $31 per guest. Check availability →Three food tours walk Freiburg's markets and snack stops from $36 to $126 per person, from a two-hour tasting walk to a three-hour sit-down experience.
A food-focused walk that covers Freiburg's food scene. The listing runs 3 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 5 across 7 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
· 2 hours food tour in Freiburg
A food-focused walk that covers Freiburg's food scene. The listing runs 2 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.8 across 2 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $61Price from $61 a head. Check availability →
· 3 hours food tour in Freiburg
A food-focused walk that covers Freiburg's food scene. The listing runs 3 hours. The listing is new on this platform and has not yet built up a review count. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $36Price from $36 a head. Check availability →Two guided hikes trade the city for the Schlossberg and Black Forest trails near Freiburg, priced from $28 to $44 per person.
· 2.5 hours hike in Freiburg
A Black Forest outing that covers the hills above Freiburg. The listing runs 2.5 hours. The listing is new on this platform and has not yet built up a review count. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $28Costs from $28 each. Check availability →
· 4 hours hike in Freiburg
A Black Forest outing that covers the hills above Freiburg. The listing runs 4 hours. The listing is new on this platform and has not yet built up a review count. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $44From $44 per person. Check availability →Three nightlife options cover Freiburg pub crawls, bar hopping and comedy, from $27 to $51 per person, with the longest running four hours.
An evening outing that covers Freiburg's bars and nightlife. The listing runs 4 hours. The operator's listing shows a rating of 4.4 across 107 reviews. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
· 4 hours night out in Freiburg
An evening outing that covers Freiburg's bars and nightlife. The listing runs 4 hours. The listing is new on this platform and has not yet built up a review count. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $38From $38 per guest. Check availability →
· 2.5 hours night out in Freiburg
An evening outing that covers Freiburg's bars and nightlife. The listing runs 2.5 hours. The listing is new on this platform and has not yet built up a review count. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $27From $27 per person. Check availability →Two day trips run out of Freiburg: a 15-hour outing from $127 per guest and a 5-hour option from $810 per person.
· 15 hours day trip in Freiburg
A day trip that covers a destination outside Freiburg. The listing runs 15 hours. The listing is new on this platform and has not yet built up a review count. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $127From $127 per guest. Check availability →
· 5 hours day trip in Freiburg
A day trip that covers a destination outside Freiburg. The listing runs 5 hours. The listing is new on this platform and has not yet built up a review count. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.
from $810Starts at $810 per person. Check availability →One free GuruWalk walking tour of Freiburg exists but is left off this site: it is Spanish-language only.
Each tour card on this page mirrors its live listing: the price shown is a from-price, the duration is the operator's own, and anything a listing leaves out may still be included. Rates shift with season, group size and date, so confirm the current figure on the booking page before you pay.
Showing all 44 things to do, most reviewed first.
| What it is | Kind | Starts from | Time needed | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gässle and Bächle Walk | Walking Tours | Not stated | 1h 30m | $15 | ★ 4.7 3,187 |
| Betty BBQ Drag Show Walk | Walking Tours | Not stated | 1h 25m | $40 | ★ 4.6 699 |
| Actor-Led City Walk | Walking Tours | Not stated | 1h 30m | $17 | ★ 4.9 497 |
| City Walk With Cathedral Visit | Walking Tours | Not stated | 1h 30m | $20 | ★ 4.6 284 |
| Old Town Highlights Walk | Walking Tours | Not stated | 1h 30m | $17 | ★ 4.6 236 |
| Wine Hike With Tasting | Wine Tours | Not stated | 2h 30m | $79 | ★ 4.4 167 |
| Betty BBQ Travestie Tour | Walking Tours | Not stated | 1h 20m | $41 | ★ 4.9 140 |
| 2-Hour Sightseeing and History Walk | Walking Tours | Not stated | 2h | $26 | ★ 4.4 118 |
| 4-Hour Pub Crawl, Drinks Included | Nightlife | Not stated | 4h | $51 | ★ 4.4 107 |
| Witches, Torture Drama Tour | Walking Tours | Not stated | 1h 30m | $17 | ★ 4.7 97 |
| Dramatized Legends Walk, Since 1998 | Walking Tours | Not stated | 1h 45m | $17 | ★ 4.7 78 |
| Christmas Drag Walk With Betty BBQ | Walking Tours | Not stated | Not stated | $43 | ★ 4.6 55 |
| 2-Hour Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt | Walking Tours | Not stated | 2h | $3 | ★ 4.4 43 |
| 60-Minute Walk With a Local | Walking Tours | Not stated | 1h | $92 | ★ 4.7 23 |
| Red Light District Walk | Walking Tours | Not stated | 2h | $26 | ★ 4.2 22 |
| 3-Hour Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt | Walking Tours | Not stated | 3h | $45 | ★ 4.9 15 |
| Private 1.5-Hour Walking Tour | Walking Tours | Not stated | 1h 30m | $239 | ★ 4.8 12 |
| 60-Minute Express Walk | Walking Tours | Not stated | 1h | $90 | ★ 4.5 12 |
| Betty BBQ Christmas Show Tour | Walking Tours | Not stated | 1h 10m | $44 | ★ 4.2 12 |
| Private Italian Old Town Walk | Walking Tours | Not stated | 1h 30m | $51 | ★ 5 11 |
| Food Tour, Full Meal and Drinks | Food Tours | Not stated | 3h | $126 | ★ 5 7 |
| 2-Hour Historic Center Stroll | Walking Tours | Not stated | 2h | $228 | ★ 4.7 6 |
| Private Tour in Italian | Walking Tours | Not stated | 1h 10m | $52 | ★ 5 6 |
| Medieval Gates, Pro Guide Walk | Walking Tours | Not stated | 2h | $232 | ★ 4.8 6 |
| Private 2-Hour Guided Walk | Walking Tours | Not stated | 2h | $237 | ★ 4.8 5 |
| Art and Culture, Local Guide | Walking Tours | Not stated | 1h 30m | $115 | ★ 5 3 |
| Heavy Boys, Light Girls Tour | Walking Tours | Not stated | 2h | $27 | ★ 3.3 3 |
| 1-Hour Nazi Era History Walk | Walking Tours | Not stated | 1h | $17 | ★ 5 2 |
| Genusstour Culinary Walk | Food Tours | Not stated | 2h | $61 | ★ 4.8 2 |
| Photogenic Spots, Local Guide | Walking Tours | Not stated | 1h 30m | $92 | ★ 3 2 |
| Private 2-Hour Walk, Local Guide | Walking Tours | Not stated | 2h | $141 | ★ 5 1 |
| 2-Hour Regional Wine Tour | Wine Tours | Not stated | 2h | $79 | ★ null 0 |
| 4-Wine Tasting, Onion Tart | Wine Tours | Not stated | 1h | $31 | ★ null 0 |
| Schlossberg Hike With Views | Outdoor And Hikes | Not stated | 2h 30m | $28 | ★ null 0 |
| 4-Hour Tallest Tree Hike | Outdoor And Hikes | Not stated | 4h | $44 | ★ null 0 |
| Herbal Walk, Wild Snack Included | Food Tours | Not stated | 3h | $36 | ★ null 0 |
| Sustainable City Walk | Walking Tours | Not stated | 1h 30m | $17 | ★ null 0 |
| Bachelorette Bar Hopping Night | Nightlife | Not stated | 4h | $38 | ★ null 0 |
| BlablaComedy Stand-Up Evening | Nightlife | Not stated | 2h 30m | $27 | ★ null 0 |
| Europa-Park Entry Plus Transport | Day Trips From Freiburg | Not stated | 15h | $127 | ★ null 0 |
| Instaworthy Spots, Local Guide | Walking Tours | Not stated | 1h 30m | $115 | ★ null 0 |
| Private WWII Battlefield Day Trip | Day Trips From Freiburg | Not stated | 5h | $810 | ★ null 0 |
| Christmas Market Tour, Pro Guide | Walking Tours | Not stated | Not stated | $253 | ★ null 0 |
| Self-Guided Audio Tour, English | Walking Tours | Not stated | Not stated | $9 | ★ null 0 |
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| Attraction | Best for | Area | Ticket from | Rating |
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| 1-Hour Nazi Era History Walk | 1 hour walking tour in Freiburg | $17 | ★ 5 | |
| Private 2-Hour Walk, Local Guide | 2 hours walking tour in Freiburg | $141 | ★ 5 | |
| Private Italian Old Town Walk | 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg | $51 | ★ 5 | |
| Art and Culture, Local Guide | 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg | $115 | ★ 5 | |
| Private Tour in Italian | 1h10m-1h30m walking tour in Freiburg | $52 | ★ 5 | |
| Actor-Led City Walk | 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg | $17 | ★ 4.9 | |
| Betty BBQ Travestie Tour | 1h 20m walking tour in Freiburg | $41 | ★ 4.9 | |
| Private 1.5-Hour Walking Tour | 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg | $239 | ★ 4.8 | |
| Medieval Gates, Pro Guide Walk | 2 hours walking tour in Freiburg | $232 | ★ 4.8 | |
| Private 2-Hour Guided Walk | 2 hours walking tour in Freiburg | $237 | ★ 4.8 | |
| Gässle and Bächle Walk | 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg | $15 | ★ 4.7 | |
| Dramatized Legends Walk, Since 1998 | 1h 45m walking tour in Freiburg | $17 | ★ 4.7 | |
| Witches, Torture Drama Tour | 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg | $17 | ★ 4.7 | |
| 2-Hour Historic Center Stroll | 2 hours walking tour in Freiburg | $228 | ★ 4.7 | |
| 60-Minute Walk With a Local | 1 hour walking tour in Freiburg | $92 | ★ 4.7 | |
| City Walk With Cathedral Visit | 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg | $20 | ★ 4.6 | |
| Old Town Highlights Walk | 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg | $17 | ★ 4.6 | |
| Betty BBQ Drag Show Walk | 1h 25m walking tour in Freiburg | $40 | ★ 4.6 | |
| 60-Minute Express Walk | 1 hour walking tour in Freiburg | $90 | ★ 4.5 | |
| 2-Hour Sightseeing and History Walk | 2 hours walking tour in Freiburg | $26 | ★ 4.4 | |
| Red Light District Walk | 2 hours walking tour in Freiburg | $26 | ★ 4.2 | |
| Heavy Boys, Light Girls Tour | 2 hours walking tour in Freiburg | $27 | ★ 3.3 | |
| Photogenic Spots, Local Guide | 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg | $92 | ★ 3 | |
| Sustainable City Walk | 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg | $17 | ||
| Instaworthy Spots, Local Guide | 1.5 hours walking tour in Freiburg | $115 | ||
| Food Tour, Full Meal and Drinks | 3 hours food tour in Freiburg | $126 | ★ 5 | |
| 3-Hour Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt | 3 hours self-guided activity in Freiburg | $45 | ★ 4.9 | |
| Genusstour Culinary Walk | 2 hours food tour in Freiburg | $61 | ★ 4.8 | |
| Christmas Drag Walk With Betty BBQ | Seasonal tour in Freiburg | $43 | ★ 4.6 | |
| 4-Hour Pub Crawl, Drinks Included | 4 hours night out in Freiburg | $51 | ★ 4.4 | |
| Wine Hike With Tasting | 2.5 hours wine tasting in Freiburg | $79 | ★ 4.4 | |
| 2-Hour Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt | 2 hours self-guided activity in Freiburg | $3 | ★ 4.4 | |
| Betty BBQ Christmas Show Tour | 1h10m seasonal tour in Freiburg | $44 | ★ 4.2 | |
| 2-Hour Regional Wine Tour | 2 hours wine tasting in Freiburg | $79 | ||
| 4-Wine Tasting, Onion Tart | 1 hour wine tasting in Freiburg | $31 | ||
| Schlossberg Hike With Views | 2.5 hours hike in Freiburg | $28 | ||
| 4-Hour Tallest Tree Hike | 4 hours hike in Freiburg | $44 | ||
| Herbal Walk, Wild Snack Included | 3 hours food tour in Freiburg | $36 | ||
| Bachelorette Bar Hopping Night | 4 hours night out in Freiburg | $38 | ||
| BlablaComedy Stand-Up Evening | 2.5 hours night out in Freiburg | $27 | ||
| Europa-Park Entry Plus Transport | 15 hours day trip in Freiburg | $127 | ||
| Private WWII Battlefield Day Trip | 5 hours day trip in Freiburg | $810 | ||
| Christmas Market Tour, Pro Guide | Seasonal tour in Freiburg | $253 | ||
| Self-Guided Audio Tour, English | Self-guided activity in Freiburg | $9 |
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Freiburg is compact enough that most visits stay inside the old town, where the Munster, the Bachle and the market square sit within a few minutes of each other. Beyond the old walls the city spreads out toward the university quarter and the quieter streets along the Dreisam. The area pages break it down district by district, with notes on what to see and which tours pass through.
Freiburg sits at the seam of three regions: the Black Forest rises to the east, Alsace's vineyards lie across the Rhine, and Basel is under an hour away by rail. The roster includes two bookable day trips, a 15-hour outing from $127 per person and a five-hour private option from $810, both covering ground that takes real planning to reach alone. The day-trip pages go deeper on routes and what each option includes.
At the last check, 2,333 of 4,055 city-centre garage spaces are free, 16 of 20 garages reporting across Freiburg's Parkleitsystem.
Data: Stadt Freiburg, Parkleitsystem (city-centre garage guidance) and MobiData BW / Eco-Counter, Stadt Freiburg bike counters (Wiwilibruecke), both under DL-DE BY 2.0.
In 2025, the Wiwilibrücke bike counter logged about 13,191 crossings a day in July, against 7,951 a day in December: roughly 1.7x busier at the summer peak than the winter low.
| Month | Mean temp | Rainfall | Avg daily bikes, Wiwilibrücke (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.5°C | 48.6 mm | 8,457 |
| February | 3.5°C | 49.1 mm | 9,260 |
| March | 7°C | 54.3 mm | 9,263 |
| April | 10.8°C | 63.8 mm | 10,130 |
| May | 14.9°C | 103.4 mm | 11,776 |
| June | 18.3°C | 89.8 mm | 10,420 |
| July | 20.1°C | 92.2 mm | 13,191 |
| August | 19.7°C | 83.3 mm | 9,251 |
| September | 15.4°C | 77.4 mm | 9,553 |
| October | 10.9°C | 78.5 mm | 10,314 |
| November | 6.1°C | 66.2 mm | 9,484 |
| December | 3.4°C | 66.9 mm | 7,951 |
Data: DWD (Deutscher Wetterdienst), station 1443 Freiburg, 1991-2020 normals, MobiData BW / Eco-Counter, Stadt Freiburg bike counters (Wiwilibrücke), MobiData BW.
Most first-time visitors do best sleeping in or near the old town, where the Munster, the market square and the evening restaurant strip are all on foot. Staying near the main station trades a little charm for faster regional connections, useful if Black Forest or Alsace day trips are the plan. The where-to-stay pages set out the options area by area, with notes on what each location buys you in practice.
Altstadt, Oberlinden 12, between the Schwabentor gate and Freiburg Munster, a few minutes' walk from Munsterplatz
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EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, roughly 46 km south-southwest of the city, is the nearest major airport, and a direct shuttle covers the run in about 55 minutes with several departures a day. The roster also lists the transfer as a bookable option, with the fare on the live listing. From there the route crosses the Rhine plain into Germany to the main rail hub on the Rhine Valley line.
Germany really does have two places named Freiburg, and only one of them is the cathedral city on the Black Forest edge that guidebooks talk about.
Yes, you can swim in Lake Titisee. The lake is one of the Black Forest's favorite summer swimming spots, with lidos and designated bathing zones along its shore, and the swimming season sits at its warmest in July and August.
Freiburg is a university city of 237,299 residents with 24,507 students, and English is widely understood in visitor-facing settings. This page sets out where English works reliably, where German is the safer bet, and what English-language guided options actually exist.
A dedicated airport bus runs daily between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg and Freiburg in about 55 minutes, and there are solid train and transfer alternatives when the bus does not fit your plans.
Two days covers the old town properly, three adds the Schauinsland or a wine village, and one tight day is possible if you move fast. Here is what each length actually buys you.
Freiburg sits on the western rim of the Black Forest, so the forest is not a trip you plan for, it is the ground the city stands on. Here is how to get into it, by cable car, train and bus, with honest numbers.
The airport that serves Basel, Mulhouse and Freiburg answers to three airport codes and two countries at once. The short answer is that the runways and terminals stand on French soil, while a treaty arrangement gives Switzerland a fully customs-free sector inside the same buildings. For travelers headed to Freiburg, the practical side of that split matters more than the map.
The Black Forest is one of Germany's most marketed regions, which is exactly why travelers ask whether it lives up to the postcard. Here is a plainly reasoned answer, built from verified figures rather than brochures.
★★★★★
“Iris, has good knowledge of the city and history. Very well articulated in English.”
Steve, Germany, operator-listing review of Gässle and Bächle Walk
★★★★★
“The tour was interesting and charming. Iris knows everything about Freiburg. We are so glad that she was our tour guide. :)”
Szlavik, Hungary, operator-listing review of Gässle and Bächle Walk
★★★★★
“A superb tour. We were a small group of only three people but Ankaret was informative and enthusiastic. She clearly has a passion for the city and this shone through. Highly recommended.”
Niall, United Kingdom, operator-listing review of Old Town Highlights Walk
★★★★★
“Great tour of Freiburg - interesting and very knowledgeable tour guides.”
Louise, United Kingdom, operator-listing review of Old Town Highlights Walk
★★★★★
“The guided tour was great! We saw the highlights of Freiburg and learnt lots of interesting historical facts. Definitely recommend. Cheers!”
Jakub, Germany, operator-listing review of Old Town Highlights Walk
★★★★★
“Very well informed and friendly guide. Lots of context about the area. Very professional in spite of tge heat.”
Louise, United Kingdom, operator-listing review of Old Town Highlights Walk
★★★★★
“The tour was so wonderful, I am still very much learning German so this was good practice for me to see how much I could understand, but beyond that Betty BBQ was an amazing tour guide for the city of Freiburg. Very charming and showed us some personal favorites throughout the city. I thought the tour itself was a good pace and even with a big group Betty BBQ still kept it intimate.”
Kate, United States, operator-listing review of Betty BBQ Drag Show Walk
★★★★★
“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!”
Orsolya, Germany, operator-listing review of Betty BBQ Drag Show Walk
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