Regensburg Private Walking Tour Including Boat Trip on the Danube

HIGHLIGHTS

Regensburg, one of the oldest cities in Bavaria, is definitely worth a trip. Discover its origins that can be traced back to when the Roman established Castle Regina, the “Fortress by the river Regen”. Today the heart of the city is located at the confluence of the rivers Regen, Naab, and most notably the Danube. Spanning the majestic Danube River is one of the oldest and most well-preserved medieval bridges, the Stone Bridge that proved invaluable for merchants and traders, linking Regensburg with the main trading routes of Europe, guaranteeing its quick prosperity. Join our walking tour and enjoy a boat ride along the Danube shores of Regensburg and be inspired by the stunning beautifully preserved Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest medieval towns north of the Alps.

Language: English

You will see:

• Palace Thurn and Taxis

• Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Regensburger Dom * Town Hall * The Stone Bridge

• Danube river boat ride with views of the Old Town

You will learn about:

• History of the city

• The importance of the Stone Bridge

• Perpetual Diet of Regensburg

• Battle of Ratisbon between forces commanded by Henri Gatien Bertrand and Napoleon

• Castle Regina, from the Roman Times

• The Regensburg Cathedral Sparrows”, a world-renowned liturgical boy choir