City tour timetable

A quick introduction to Freising, new routes through the ancient episcopal city, and a few entertaining hours are all brought to you by Freising’s city walks. Guided tours are offered on certain days and at fixed times for individuals and families, for guests and also for Freising locals alike. We also offer guided tours on special topics.

Regular guided tour programm

• Our Tours of the historic city centre take place on Saturdays.
• We are now also pleased to be able to offer monthly tours of the newly renovated and restored Asam building in the heart of Freising.
• From May to October, we have a guided tour from the historic centre to Weihenstephan on our programme - every Thursday every two weeks.
• Also from May to October, you can experience a tour of the historic city centre with a visit to the cathedral, which takes place every fortnight on a Thursday. 

New for our English-speaking guests: you can now visit the historic city centre tour as a public guided tour in English - once a month on Saturdays from May to December.

For detailed information about the guided tours please scroll down.  

All dates

Further information can also be found in our brochure "City Tours 2025" (German only), which is also available free of charge from the Tourist Information Centre. 

Our Events Calendar lists all dates of public city tours.

Booking and GTCs

All our guided tours can only be booked in advance: The best thing to do is to send us an uncomplicated enquiry using our online form or contact the tourist information office. Please take note of our General Terms and Conditions (GTCs) (download here as PDF file).

Our tour of Freising’s historic city centre takes in the main sights around the Town Hall and Cathedral Hill and gives an overview of how the oldest city on the River Isar came to be. Together with our city guides, discover the winding streets of Freising's town and learn interesting facts about the special features of our city between the magnificent facades, the town hall, the parish church of St. George and the former canons' houses. Marvel at the almost 4000-year history of the Domberg and hear interesting facts about the development of the former prince-bishop's residence.

Please note that the tour routes lead through the historic city centre, which is only barrier-free in places. The tour also leads up the Domberg. This footpath has a gradient of twelve per cent. This tour is only available in German.
New: This German-language tour is also available in English once a month from May to October, see information below.

Dates: every Saturday 
Start: 11 a.m. in each case
Duration: 90 minutes
Cost: 8 euros per person, 5 euros reduced
Meeting point: in front of the tourist information office (Inner courtyard of the ASAM, Marienplatz 7) 
All our guided tours can only be booked in advance: The best thing to do is to send us an uncomplicated enquiry using our online form or contact the tourist information office.

The tour of the historic city centre in English offers the same route and the same content as the tour in German (see information above). 
On 15 November, we are offering a guided tour of the old town with a visit to the City Museum in ASAM. On 13 December, you can enjoy the festive Christmas decorations and discover regional customs on a tour of the old town – and visit the Christmas market on Marienplatz at the end of the tour.

Next Dates: every Saturday on 20 September, 18 October 2025, 15 November and 13 December
Start: 2 pm
Duration: 90 minutes
Cost: 8 euros per person, 5 euros concessions
Meeting point: in front of the tourist information office (Inner courtyard of the ASAM, Marienplatz 7)

All our guided tours can only be booked in advance: The best thing to do is to send us an uncomplicated enquiry using our online form (select for all dates for ‘Through the historic city’) or contact the tourist information office.

Explore the historic city centre before crossing the former state border to Weihenstephan. Discover the courtyard and apothecary garden, the ruins of the Korbinians Chapel and the legendary Korbiniansbrünnl, one of the oldest spring sanctuaries in Bavaria. The walk takes you past the remains of the Benedictine monastery of Weihenstephan and the traditional Bavarian State Brewery. The tour is only available in German.

Please note that the tour routes lead through the historic city centre, which is only barrier-free in places.

Next Dates: every Thursday on 4 September, 25 September, 9 October and 23 October 
Start: 2 p.m.
Duration: 90 minutes
Cost: 8 euros per person, 5 euros reduced
Meeting point: in front of the Tourist Information Office (Inner courtyard of the ASAM, Marienplatz 7)

All our guided tours can only be booked in advance: The best thing to do is to send us an uncomplicated enquiry using our online form or contact the tourist information office.

Explore the winding alleyways of Freising's historic centre and learn more about the history of the oldest town on the Isar. The tour takes you past the town hall, St George's parish church and the former canons' houses before heading up to the cathedral hill. There you will discover the impressive history of Freising Cathedral with its baroque design by the Asam brothers and the magnificent altarpiece by Peter Paul Rubens. This tour is only available in German.

Please note that the tour routes lead through the historic city centre, which is only barrier-free in places. The tour also takes you up the Domberg. This footpath has a gradient of twelve per cent. 

Next Dates: every Thursday on 18 September, 2 October, 16 October and 30 October 2025 
Start: 2 p.m.
Duration: 90 minutes
Cost: 8 euros per person, 5 euros reduced
Meeting point: in front of the tourist information office (Inner courtyard of the ASAM, Marienplatz 7)
All our guided tours can only be booked in advance: The best thing to do is to send us an uncomplicated enquiry using our online form or contact the tourist information office.

Following its renovation, the historic Asam building in the heart of Freising's old town is now in its full splendour. On this one-hour tour you can also admire the Asam Hall, one of the most beautiful public rooms in the town, and the famous ceiling painting by Hans Georg Asam.
The tour is only available in German.

Next dates: 14 September, starting at 11 a.m.; 13 November and 11 December 2025 each at 5 p.m. 
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: 8 euros per person, 5 euros reduced
Meeting point: Counter of the tourist information office in ASAM, Marienplatz 7

All our guided tours can only be booked in advance: The best thing to do is to send us an uncomplicated enquiry using our online form or contact the tourist information office.