Medieval Würzburg (2h)
Tours with a Topic & Museum Tours
Description
The topic of this guided tour is Würzburg in the middle ages. You will learn about guilds and brotherhoods while walking the streets around the Market Square where the craftsmen used to live. At the Kiliansdom you get to marvel at several sculptures by Tilman Riemenschneider. Then the tour takes you past Riemenschneider's former residence to the Old Main River Bridge and the fabulous views of the vineyards and the Fortress Marienberg. You will learn many interesting facts about medieval life and the peasant's wars. Also covered will be minnesong since the remains of the famous minnesinger Walther von der Vogelweide are said to rest in the Lusamgärtlein at the Neumünster.
Please note that the above mentioned course is an example only and can diversify depending on meeting point, endpoint and accessibility of sites.
Conditions/extras
Group size: min. 1, max. 25 persons
Additional entrance fee: No
Appropriate to wheelchairs: yes
Online booking possible up to 4 days before the desired tour date.
(Exception: Please book tour appointments directly after Christmas / New Year / Easter / Pentecost at
least 7 days in advance, as the processing time is extended by the holidays.)