Würzburg, City walking tour and Bishops' Residence (English)

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We show with wit, charm and humor the highlights of Würzburg's Old Town with its Romanesque Cathedral, Neumünster Church, the Falkenhaus, the Old Main Bridge, the Court Garden and the Bishops' Palace.

Würzburg Residence

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Start your historical city tour in front of the main portal of the Cathedral and end in front of the Residence Palace of Würzburg.

The dark ages are enlightened by the glorious reign of the mighty prince-bishops, men of the cloth with spiritual and worldly power. Such „God given“ divinity deserved truly majestic accommodation.

They built Marienberg Fortress in the 13th century, the Residence Palace in the 18th century and, in the course of time, 64 churches - one of which, to this day, is still the Seat of the Bishop.

While enjoying historical facts and interesting gossip, we discover this charming university town and even learn what happened to unfaithful husbands. Your local guide will point out restaurants, shops of interest and things to do for your stay in town as well.

On your Tour you will explore the most important sights and narrow streets of the picturesque historical city center including: The Falcon House, St. Mary's Chapel, Old City Hall, Old Main Bridge with beautiful view of the Fortress & "Käppele", Neumünster Church and more.

Join our local expert on a historical adventure as you unearth the secrets of The Residence Palace & Court Gardens from 1720 to the present day. Come and travel through time to see the wealth of the Prince Bishops’ history.

The visit of the Residence Palace, a UNESCO world heritage site since 1981, makes it clear that these spiritual rulers were anything but gracious, conservative, and humble.

Discover how cannon barrel-maker Balthasar Neumann became architect, why the celebrated stucco artist Antonio Bossi looks so grim and how long the renowned painter Giovanni Battista Tiepolo took to finish his most famous work of art.

Your Guide will reveal the details of the masterpiece of construction these men have created as the largest ceiling fresco of the world in one piece, with a maximum height of 23 meters and an area of 18 x 30 meters.

Explore some of the most incredible rooms that the German Baroque has to offer: After the White Hall we will end our experience together in the Imperial Hall. From here you can explore the North Wing with Napoleons Bed and the South Wing with the Golden Mirror Cabinet as its highlights on your own. 40 open rooms full of treasures and the most magnificent court chapel wait to be discovered...