Freising Half-Day Private Walking Guided Tour

Freising is the oldest town between Regensburg and Bolzano, strategically built on the shores of the Isar river. This city quickly became an important town and religious center in Bavaria. Today a satellite city of Munich, you will experience the unique ambiance of magnificent townhouses, canons from Gothic to Baroque flank, and the lively market street in Freising’s old town. Admire Marienplatz square, the center of this historical ensemble with its Marian Column built in 1674. Stroll on new paths of the medieval episcopal city, and on its picturesque alleys. Let yourself be emerged in the beauty of Freising’s highlights.

At the heart of the city with its fantastic baroque tower, the church of St. George marks the center parish of St. George.

The pillar of St. Mary and the statue of the Virgin that crowns the pillar made of red marble stone is a central figure in the old town. It was made in 1674 in honor of the St. Mary as the patron saint of Bavaria. The inspiration for it was the pillar of St. Mary found in the city center of Munich. On each of its corners kneels a saint.

The old prision of Freising was once in the ground level of the old city hall. In 1663 the “Oswald-Huberische House“ was bought by the city and transformed into the city’s court. During the court cases against child-witchcraft of Freising, in the 18th century, it became known as the “witch tower”. Later in the 19th century and with the secularization of Bavaria, it became a civil court in 1802, after which it was used as the court’s prison until 1965.

The Cathedral of Freising was originally constructed in romanesque style and is the co-cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Munich and Freising. It’s also known as the place where Pope Benedict XVI was ordained a priest. It was built in the 12th and 13th century after the previous church was destroyed in a fire. It houses the tomb of St. Corbinian, the patron saint of the bishopric, located in the four-nave crypt of the cathedral. The rococo interior was a work of Cosmas Damian Asam and Egid Quirin Asam, famous for the Asam Church of Munich.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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• This Tour is Provided by Global Guide Services.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Berlin.
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• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.