Bamberg Private Walking Tour: Horseman, Cathedral & Little Venice

The Bamberg Horseman is a 13th-century equestrian statue whose rider remains a mystery.

A private guided walking tour of Bamberg led by a local guide in English or German, covering the Cathedral, the Bamberg Horseman, Old Court, New Residence, Church of Our Lady, Old Town Hall and Little Venice over two hours. The guide customizes the route on the spot. Hotel pickup is available at no extra charge for central locations. Maximum 25 participants per guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Bamberg's historic landmarks

• Meet in front of Bamberg Cathedral
• Admire Emperor Heinrich II's tomb
• See Bamberg Horseman statue
• Walk through Old Court and Gateway
• Visit Museum of History and St. Katherine's Chapel
• Tour New Residence and Imperial Hall
• Relax in Rose Garden with city views
• Walk to Church of Our Lady
• View Old Town Hall on artificial island

The experience

The tour starts in front of Bamberg Cathedral, also called the imperial cathedral of St. Peter and St. George. Inside you'll see the marble tomb of Emperor Heinrich II and his wife, Empress Kunigunde, and the tomb of Pope Clement II: the only papal grave in Germany. The Bamberg Horseman, a 13th-century equestrian statue, stands here too, and its rider's identity remains debated. Some say it depicts the Hungarian king Stephen I. From there the guide leads you through the Old Court, a German Renaissance building finished in the 16th century that now houses the Museum of History and St. Katherine's Chapel, used for weddings.

The walk continues to the New Residence, where the prince-bishop lived in lavish style. You'll see the Imperial Hall, the elector's room and the bishop's apartments, then step into the Rose Garden in the inner court for a view over Bamberg. After a short stroll through the Old Town, you reach the Church of Our Lady, the only Gothic church in Bamberg, built at the end of the late Gothic period. The final stop is the Old Town Hall on an artificial island in the Regnitz river: locals created it by throwing stakes and logs into the water after the bishop refused to give them land to build on.

The route is easy walking with no steep climbs, and the guide will adjust the pace and stops to suit your group. Hotel pickup is included if your accommodation is central to the city. You can ask the guide to customize details as you walk, so the tour adapts to what interests you most.

What’s included

• Private guided tour with a local guide.
• hotel pickup (if centrally located).
• customization of the route on the spot.
• access to the Cathedral, Bamberg Horseman, Old Court, New Residence, Church of Our Lady and Old Town Hall.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendly

Operated by Global Guide Services

Is this one for you?The tour is an easy two-hour walk with no steep climbs, so it suits anyone who wants to move through the city at a relaxed pace without the logistics of a car or the fatigue of a longer day on foot.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

What is the Bamberg Horseman and why is it famous?

The Bamberg Horseman is a 13th-century equestrian statue standing inside the Cathedral. Its rider's identity is a mystery (some historians believe it depicts the Hungarian king Stephen I), and the statue is one of the most recognizable works of medieval German sculpture.

Can the tour pick me up from my hotel?

Hotel pickup is included at no extra charge if your accommodation is in a central location in Bamberg. The guide will confirm this when you book.

How many people can join this private tour?

The tour is private to your group, with a maximum of 25 participants per guide. If your group is larger, a second guide can be arranged.

Is this tour suitable for children or people with mobility concerns?

The walking tour is easy-paced and suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the route is wheelchair accessible.