Explore Bamberg's breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Old Town with your own professional local guide — at your pace, on your agenda. From the Bamberger Reiter to Klein Venedig, every cobblestone has a story only an expert can tell.
What to expect
Your guide meets you dockside and leads you through Bamberg's labyrinthine medieval lanes, pausing at the famous Altes Rathaus perched impossibly on its own island in the Regnitz. You'll stand before the soaring Bamberg Cathedral — one of Germany's greatest Romanesque masterpieces — and hear the legend of the enigmatic Bamberger Reiter sculpture up close. The route winds through the fishermen's quarter of Klein Venedig, where half-timbered houses lean over the river like a Bavarian fairy tale. The tour concludes at a point of your choosing, leaving ample time for independent discovery.
Good to know
Pre-book directly with Bamberg Tourismus to secure a certified English-speaking guide. Allow 2–3 hours. Bamberg's port is central — the Old Town is a short walk or taxi ride. Check all-aboard time and plan to finish at least 90 minutes prior.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Bamberg — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Bamberg
- Bamberg Cathedral & the Bamberger Reiter: Expert Art History Tour
- Neue Residenz & Rose Garden: Imperial Palace in Full Bloom
- Franconian Craft Beer Immersion: Bamberg's Living Brewery Culture
- Klein Venedig by Wooden Punt: Bamberg's Little Venice on the Water
- Altenburg Castle: Bamberg's Crown — Panoramic Hilltop Fortress