A storytelling tour about two hours to immerse yourself in the medieval period of Fribourg! It's surprising! Let yourself be charmed!
NEW: Public guided tours also in English
Follow a knight and a gossip into the twilight and discover, lantern in hand, the legends and facts about Fribourg and its old town. This 2.5-hour guided tour takes you from the 12th to the 21st century, in an unbroken journey through the history of the Zaehringer city. The alleys you will traverse and the rocks you will climb will tell you everything about the history and legends that have shaped this region. More than just a journey – a unique experience – an extraordinary adventure of discovery!
The tour was crafted by passionate guides who are deeply interested in the history of the city of Fribourg. Two personalities from the Middle Ages will transport you to the Fribourg of the past.
Group reservations are available upon request.
Public tours in French and Swiss German:
Tour in Swiss German:
24.10.2026 18:30
22.11.2026 17:00
05.12.2026 17:00
18.12.2026 17:30
15.01.2027 17:30
28.02.2027 17:30
13.03.2027 17:30
Tour in French:
14.11.2026 17:00
13.12.2026 17:00
27.12.2026 17:00
16.01.2027 17:00
06.02.2027 17:30
20.02.2027 17:30
14.03.2027 17:30
Tour in English:
23.01.2026 17:00
The public tours take place with a minimum of 6 registered participants.
Extend your evening with a meal at one of the restaurants in the old town.
"What a wonderful performance. Bravo. Immersing oneself in the history of our city is simply brilliant. I wish to give a BIG THANK YOU to all those involved." L.+ R. H.
Price
| Per person | 40.- CHF |
| Children (6-15 years) | 20.- CHF |
| Minimum per group | 600.- CHF |
Duration: approx. 2.5 hours
Departure: Commanderie St-Jean Planche Supérieure 3
End: Commanderie St-Jean
The public tours take place from 5 people.
Recommended for ages 10 and up (chargeable for ages 6 and up).
For groups on request only, minimum charge CHF 600 per group
Notes: max. 25 people per group.
Additional guided tours in English are available upon request.
The tour requires a good physical condition and includes wild and slippery paths as well as steep stairs.
It is therefore not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Clothing suitable for the weather and good shoes are recommended. The walk takes place in all weathers. However, the organiser reserves the right to cancel the tour in case of extreme weather conditions.
Reservation through Fribourg Tourism and Région booking@fribourgtourisme.ch or 026 350 11 11
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Fribourg Tourisme et Région - Tours de ville
Place Jean-Tinguely 1
1700 Fribourg
Opening hours
24 October 2026
Saturday
18:30 - 21:00
14 November 2026
Saturday
17:00 - 19:30
22 November 2026
Sunday
17:00 - 19:30
5 December 2026
Saturday
17:00 - 19:30
13 December 2026
Sunday
17:00 - 19:30
18 December 2026
Friday
18:30 - 21:00
27 December 2026
Sunday
17:00 - 19:30
15 January 2027
Friday
17:30 - 20:00
16 January 2027
Saturday
17:00 - 19:30
23 January 2027
Saturday
17:00 - 19:30
6 February 2027
Saturday
17:30 - 20:00
20 February 2027
Saturday
17:30 - 20:00
28 February 2027
Sunday
17:00 - 19:30
13 March 2027
Saturday
17:30 - 20:00
14 March 2027
Sunday
17:30 - 20:00
