Private Tour

Passau Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

Overview

Available languages

German

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Welcome to the city of three rivers. This is where the rivers Inn and Ilz join the mighty Danube, which makes it ideal as the start of the famous river cruises. At the German border to Austria, this city is a direct connection to many European countries and capitals such as Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Belgrade. Thanks to its perfect location by the waterways, it has been an important center of trade since the Middle Ages. For most of its history, Passau was an independent Prince Bishopric state between Bavaria, Austria and Bohemia (Czech Republic), and as a result thereof, has spawned a unique cultural blend of its own. The old town shares with the world many examples of gothic and baroque style , as well as a myriad of traditional shops to seduce visitors from all over.

You will see:

• Royal Promenade

• St. Stephen’s Cathedral

• Veste Oberhaus

• Old City Hall

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This walk tour suitable for any age

For this walk tour no transportation needed

Activity Level: Easy

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

We start the tour at the square of the cathedral, which allows us a gracious tour along the Royal Promenade, following the steps of Barbarossa and Empress Elisabeth “Sissi” of Austro-Hungary. First sight is the real star of the day: St. Stephen’s Cathedral. It is the largest baroque cathedral North of the Alps and home to the largest pipe organ in all of Europe. We continue to the former Bishop's Residence until we reach the wonderful town hall, It’s time to cross the Danube via the Luitpold Bridge and walk up the path to the “Veste Oberhaus” which served as the fortified residence of the bishop of Passau, offering a spectacular view of the entire city and the river valley. On the way back to the old city, we cross the same bridge again, so that we can admire and photograph the tip of land where the three rivers join to form the mighty stream that is the Danube. Pass by the local Town Hall, mainly built in the late XIV century on the banks of the river. Notice the 19th century tower with the largest carillon in Bavaria. Take your time to enjoy the spectacle and the surroundings before we move to rediscover the old town and end our tour.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spot

Private guided Tour

Local Guide who will be with your group only

Gratuities

Options

Passau Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

Reviews

4.80

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Passau
Tracey H,,Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Leonie was fantastic, very informative, knowledgeable and friendly. I would highly recommend this tour. What else can I say!
Terrific tour with Petra.
Lisa P,,Dec 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Petra was so much fun, and extremely knowledgeable about Passau. We very much enjoyed our tour with Petra, and loved Passau. She even gave us a great dinner recommendation and shopping tips.
A location built on three reivers and an amazing history
446michaelo,,Jul 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Probably the best way to see Passau and not to miss the many fascinating buildings and stories about the town. In many ways dominated by water as the lines on the buildings designate the flood levels over the years.
Beautiful river-side city with lots of history.
Duke1140,,Oct 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Passau is a beautiful and picturesque city at the confluence of the Inn and Danube Rivers. One can imagine the history that has taken place here. City Hall, the Cathedral and the Passau Glass Museum are all well worth the time to visit and learn. This is a city where spending the night to get a daytime and night time experience is a good investment.
Passau is small enough to do on your own (steep climb to the Cathedral and back…)
DodoDidi,,Dec 1, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We were able to wander this small city on our own. The St. Stephen’s cathedral was undergoing internal renovations, so while we had to peer around the scaffolding, we could see the splendor of the site. Cute public toilet in the lower park that had soap, faucet and dryer all in the same place-very efficient!