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Würzburg Cathedral & St. Mary's Chapel: Private Art History Walk

Würzburg's skyline is defined by its twin cathedral towers; inside, Tilman Riemenschneider's medieval carvings and centuries of Franconian devotional art make this one of Germany's most moving church interiors — best absorbed with a private art-historian guide.

What to expect

Your guide meets you on the Marktplatz and begins at St. Mary's Chapel, the graceful Gothic church with Riemenschneider carvings. A short walk leads to the Cathedral of St. Kilian, where the guide illuminates royal tombs, the Romanesque nave, and the Baroque Schönborn Chapel. The walk ends on the lively Marktplatz — a perfect spot for a Franconian coffee or pastry before heading back.

Book it with
Reimagine Tours Würzburg
EUR 130–180 per group (private guided walking tour; church entry free)
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Good to know

Both churches are a 10-min walk from the main dock. Book via reimaginetours.com. Allow 2 hrs. Shoulders should be covered for cathedral entry. This pairs beautifully as a morning walk before an afternoon Bürgerspital wine tasting.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Wurzburg — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Avalon · Avalon Tranquility II
5 nights · calls at Wurzburg
from $2,789
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Avalon · Avalon Imagery II
5 nights · calls at Wurzburg
from $2,789
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AmaWaterways · AmaPrima
7 nights · calls at Wurzburg
from $2,879
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Avalon · Avalon Passion
5 nights · calls at Wurzburg
from $3,179
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