Romantic Regensburg: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Regensburg was founded 2,000 years ago by the Romans. It was one of the wealthiest cities during the Middle Ages and, having mostly escaped the bombs of World War II, much of it has survived. On this walking tour of the enchanting Old Town, you’ll see traces of ancient ruins and medieval splendor. Standing at the crossroads of ancient and modern history, this tour starts outside the House of Bavarian History museum near Castra Regina, a former castle and Roman military stronghold. As you make your way through the old town’s cobblestone alleys, you'll see its patrician tower houses, fountains, and market squares, and share the stories behind them. The tour ends in Domplatz Square in front of one of the best-preserved Gothic cathedrals in Europe, St Peter Cathedral. By the end of this 60-minute tour, you’ll feel like you just emerged from a walk back in time, and have plenty of ideas of what else to do and see in Regensburg.
Your experience
Stop 1
Standing at the crossroads of ancient and modern history, this self-guided audio tour starts outside the House of Bavarian History museum near Castra Regina, a former castle and Roman military stronghold. On this tour, you’ll see the Porta Praetoria, an archway set into the city’s sturdy original walls.
Stop 2
On this self-guided tour, you'll have a chance to cross the Danube using the Old Stone Bridge (Steinerne Brücke), one of Germany’s oldest bridges (which is 200 years older than Prague’s famous Charles Bridge!).
Stop 3
On this self-guided tour, you'll have a chance to take in the mural of Goliath at Hotel Goliath.
Stop 4
On this self-guided tour, you'll have a chance to gaze up at Baumburger Turm and learn the history of the tower.
Stop 5
On this self-guided tour, you'll have a chance to see the Statue of Don Juan de Austria and hear the history behind the man.
Stop 6
Outside Altes Rathaus Regensburg (the old City Hall), I’ll point out two sculptures that represent the city’s protectors: Schutz (defense) and Trutz (defiance).
Stop 7
On this self-guided tour, you'll have a chance to pass by Document Kepler building and find out how the astronomer Johannes Kepler saved his mother from being burnt as a witch.
Stop 8
On this self-guided tour, you'll have a chance to see the square where medieval jousting tournaments took place, and a doctor fell to his death during a tight-rope act.
Stop 9
On this self-guided tour, you'll have a chance to stroll along Neupfarrplatz and enjoy the sites along the square.
Stop 10
On this self-guided tour, you'll have a chance to take in the New Parish Church on Neupfarrplatz square.
Stop 11
The tour ends in Domplatz Square in front of one of the best-preserved Gothic cathedrals in Europe, St Peter Cathedral.
Stop 12
On this self-guided tour, you'll have a chance to grab a sausage on a bun at Historische Wurstkuchl, one of the world’s oldest fast-food restaurants.
What’s included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Not included
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Meeting and pickup
This tour starts at the Document Legion Camp Wall. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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