Stein am Rhein Private Guided Walking Tour with a Professional Guide | La Vacanza Travel

Stein am Rhein Private Guided Walking Tour with a Professional Guide

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Destination: Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Zurich
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Zurich
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Discover the place where the mighty Rhine river leaves lake Constance, and where the bewitching town of Stein am Rhein exists, literally like a little pebble at its shores. Its fantastic lakefront view, picture-perfect heritage buildings lovingly decorated in colorful frescos, and perfectly preserved medieval old town make it irreplaceable.

What started as little less than a fishing village around 1000 years ago, its strategic position made it fundamental for the control of all major trade routes of the Middle Ages, ensuring the prosperity of the city until today.

Discover the city hall’s red facade, tiled gabled roof and ornate oriel windows. Marvel at the delicate maze of cobblestone alleys and the medieval murals carefully preserved in most houses. Learn more about the origins of this town and how Emperor Henry II contributed to its growth over a millennia ago.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Rathaus, Oberstadt 4, Stein am Rhein 8260 Switzerland

At the city hall you will learn about how the city earned the status of Free Imperial City in the 15th century, as well as the part taken by Emperor Henry II part in the town’s history.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: St. George's Abbey, Stein am Rhein, Fischmarkt 3, 8260 Stein am Rhein, Switzerland

Here you will learn all about the imperial abbey and late Gothic architecture. You will discover the revolutionary part taken by the Reformation and the later secularization, as well as Abbot von Winkelsheim’s deal with Zürichs protestant authorities.


Stop At: Haus zum Weissen Adler, Oberstadt 1, 8260 Stein am Rhein, Switzerland

In the old town you will discover history depicted on the facades of its famous buildings, while discovering the differences between the swiss Gothic and Renaissance styles.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Artist in Residence Chretzeturm, Bim Chretzeturm 1, 8260 Stein am Rhein, Switzerland

At the medieval tower you will explore the importance of having market rights in such an important trade crossroad, and it's influence in the declaration of the town as a Free Imperial City.


Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Stadtkirche, Chirchhofplatz 16, Stein am Rhein 8260 Switzerland

At the City Church you will discover the differences between the reformed church and it's catholic past, as well as the city's particular time during the 30 Years War.

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

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Tourism Stein am Rhein, Oberstadt 3, 8260 Stein am Rhein, Switzerland


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

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Duration

1 hour 30 minutes


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