UNESCO World Heritage Old Town with Stadtamhof: Overview and Themed Tours

For 2026, regular public city tours are announced, providing a compact introduction to the World Heritage – including a bridge to Stadtamhof.

• Overview tours through the old town focusing on city structure, squares, and sightlines.
• Themed routes on trade, patrician towers, crafts, and urban life.
• Family-friendly formats with shorter walking distances and illustrative stations.

Current dates and languages (DE/EN etc.) are published in the city event calendar and by Regensburg Tourism.

St. Peter's Cathedral: Concerts, Tower and Interior Tours

Throughout 2026, concerts, organ matinees, and guided tours through the interior and selected areas of the cathedral are announced.

• Church music events and organ series with advance ticket sales via the linked offices.
• Tours with information on barrier-free access and required pre-registration.
• Multilingual offers after publication of the seasonal programs.

All program items appear successively on the official pages of the diocese and cathedral music.

Stone Bridge: Danube Views and Bridge Tours

For 2026, regular walks and tours focusing on the bridge structure, river area, and city views are planned. Details on meeting points and start times will be published in advance in the city's event calendar.

Porta Praetoria and Roman Traces: Archaeological Short Tours

Compact tours to Roman sites in the old town – including the Porta Praetoria station – are planned. Dates and registration are provided via the World Heritage portal and the city's cultural page.

Old Town Hall with Imperial Hall: Political History on Site

Public tours through the Old Town Hall with Imperial Hall will be continuously announced in 2026. The contingents are limited; early booking via official channels is recommended.

• Regular interior tours with moderate group size.
• Special dates focusing on constitutional history and the Imperial Diet era.

Patrician Castles, Goliath House and Golden Tower: City Routes to Residential Towers

Themed tours of medieval residential towers and patrician architecture will be published in various formats (evening dates, compact lunchtime rounds) in 2026. Meeting points and walking routes vary depending on the route.

St. Emmeram and Thurn and Taxis Palace: Residence and Park Tours

For 2026, guided tours through selected palace areas and outdoor facilities will appear in the official ticket shop of the House of Thurn and Taxis. Seasonal cultural events are also communicated there in advance.

Scots Church St. Jakob: Experience Romanesque with Tours and Music

Throughout 2026, tours and concert dates will be published after the announcement of the church program planning. Information on seating, admission, and possible reservations will follow on the linked pages.

Haidplatz, Bismarckplatz and Other City Squares: Open-Air Formats

On central squares, open-air events, markets, and cultural formats will be gradually announced in 2026. Time slots, stage plans, and safety information are provided in the city calendar.

Culinary Accompaniment: Guided Gourmet Routes Along the Danube

Several providers will publish culinary city walks with stops in the World Heritage area in 2026. The routes, tastings, and any age restrictions are described in the respective announcements.

Planning Tips for 2026: How to Secure Spots and Good Time Slots

• Book early: Popular weekend dates sell out quickly once the seasonal programs go online.
• Allow buffer: Plan at least 30–45 minutes of travel time between two offers.
• Check accessibility: Information on accessibility and alternative routes is provided in the event details.
• Consider the weather: For open-air formats, alternative dates or indoor alternatives may be announced.
• Languages: Many tours are initially offered in German; English dates often follow with a delay.

Tickets and Availability

Ticket links, contingents, and payment methods are published with the respective event announcement. Official advance booking offices and the linked portals of the city, the tourism organization, and the venues (cathedral, palace, etc.) are the first point of contact.

Sources and Further Information

1. City of Regensburg – official event calendar — Event publications and information on spots (accessed 2026-02-18)
2. Regensburg Tourismus GmbH – Tours and Tickets — City and themed tours, booking (accessed 2026-02-18)
3. Diocese of Regensburg – St. Peter's Cathedral — Church music, tours, information on accessibility (accessed 2026-02-18)
4. World Heritage Regensburg – Old Town with Stadtamhof — World Heritage information, events (accessed 2026-02-18)
5. Thurn and Taxis Palace – Official Site — Tours and seasonal cultural formats (accessed 2026-02-18)