Greifswald Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Greifswald on a private 2-hour walking tour
• 02 See the city’s renovated brick Gothic-style buildings
• 03 Visit key landmarks including St. Marien church and St. Nikolai Cathedral
• 04 Learn about the University of Greifswald, one of the world’s oldest universities
• 05 Discover the life and legacy of Caspar David Friedrich
• 06 Hear stories spanning from the city’s foundation in 1199 to the German Democratic Republic
• 07 Enjoy a private experience with a professional local guide
• 08 Customise the tour on the spot with your guide

Discover Greifswald on a private walking tour through one of northern Germany’s charming Hanseatic towns. Stroll past beautifully renovated brick Gothic architecture and historic churches as you explore the city’s rich past, from its medieval foundation to its role in major European conflicts and its survival through World War II.

Along the way, learn about the University of Greifswald, one of the oldest universities in the world, and the legacy of Caspar David Friedrich, the Greifswald-born artist who helped define German Romanticism. With a professional local guide, this tour offers an engaging introduction to the city’s landmarks, stories, and cultural heritage.

Discover Greifswald on a private walking tour through one of northern Germany’s charming Hanseatic towns.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Greifswald

Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

You will learn about: Foundation in 1199 Influential religious center One of the oldest universities in the world - University of Greifswald Thirty Years' War Swedish-Polish War Swedish-Brandenburg War Great Northern War Treaty of Greifswald The city survived World War II without much destruction German Democratic Republic Caspar David Friedrich

You will see: St. Marien church St. Nikolai Cathedral Caspar David Friedrich Centre St. Jacobi University of Greifswald St. Joseph's Provost Church

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Local Guide who will be with your group only
• Private guided Tour
• Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spot

What's Not Included

• Gratuities
• Entrance fees

Know before you go

• WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
• STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
• ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
• PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
• INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
• Infant seats unavailable
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Greifswald, DE

Tour start

Greifswald, DE

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.