Regensburg Walking Tour with visit of Castle St. Emmeran
Regensburg, situated on the most northern point of the river Danube, is one of the oldest cities in Germany. It was first mentioned in 770, but it is estimated that its history is much older. Since 2006 the historic center of Regensburg has been a UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Area
Munich and Bavaria
Type
Art & Architecture
History
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Teens
Difficulty
Leisurely
Duration
Half Day
Together with your guide, you will explore the lovely town. The most famous places of Regensburg are the Steinerne Bruecke (Stone Bridge) with the Bruckturm (Bridge Tower), one of the most important bridges of the Middle Ages, which served as sample for the famous Charles’ Bridge in Prague.
See the Bischofshof, the former residence of the Bishop of Regensburg, as well as the Porta Praetoria, a Roman city gate. Besides the Porta Nigra of Trier this is the only still existing Roman gate north of the Alps.
Other important places to visit are the St. Peter’s Cathedral, the Golden Tower or the old Salzstadel (Salt storage).
In addition, you can visit Castle St. Emmeram, the castle of family of Thurn und Taxis.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationMandarin Oriental Munich
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View AccommodationRosewood Munich
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View AccommodationSpa & Resort Bachmair Weißach
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View AccommodationHotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg
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View AccommodationHotel Goliath am Dom
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View AccommodationSchlosshotel Kronberg , an SLH Hotel
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View AccommodationChiemgauhof Lakeside Retreat
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View AccommodationBrenners Park-Hotel and Spa
Brenners Park-Hotel and Spa is one of the finest hotels in Germany, and is well known as one of the top places to stay in the picturesque spa town of Baden-Baden. Explore the Black Forest and enjoy a little pampering at this very special luxury hotel.
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