Passau Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide Passau: Old Town, Cathedral, and Castle Private Walking Tour
ID: GYG430620-775772
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Discover the "City of Three Rivers" on a privately guided walking tour of Passau. Wander through narrow alleys of Old Town, see St. Stephen's Cathedral, and learn about the history of the salt trade.
Explore Passau on a walking tour with a private guide. Marvel at stunning feats of architecture, such as St. Stephen's Cathedral and Old City Hall, feast your eyes on the rushing Danube River, understand the economic impact of Passau's salt trade, and learn about the town's unique cultural origins.
Begin your tour by meeting your guide at St. Stephen's Cathedral, a baroque church built in 1688 and home to Europe's largest church organ. Then step outside to explore the winding streets of Old Town, including the Royal Promenade, Old City Hall, and gothic and baroque-inspired architecture.
Walk to the rushing river banks to see where the Inn and Ilz rivers join the Danube, with the towering Veste Oberhaus Castle nearby. Learn why the rivers made Passau a key trade location and how historical figures such as Empress Sissi further developed Passau into an epicenter of the salt trade.
Continue further, listening closely as your guide details the devastating fire from 1662, which almost destroyed the city. Explore more of the city center's artisan-owned galleries, shops, and restaurants before returning to St. Stephen's Cathedral and ending your tour.
Highlights
- Step back in time and wander the cobblestone streets of Passau's Royal Promenade
- Marvel at Europe's largest church organ located inside St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Learn how the Danube River influenced Passau's critical role in the salt trade
- Understand the history of the Veste Oberhaus Castle and it's famous occupants
- Listen to stories about the horrific fire of 1662 and Passau's recovery efforts
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet at the entrance of St. Stephen's Cathedral at Cathedral Square.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
