Encounter
About us
In 2019, we, Felix and Felix, started offering classic city tours in Augsburg. We realized that the price was a hurdle for many interested parties. That’s why we introduced the concept of free walking tours, which is known worldwide but was previously lacking in Augsburg.
Our guided tours are open to everyone – whether students, school pupils, tradespeople, pensioners or lawyers. You decide for yourself what the tour is worth to you and what you can afford. So everyone can experience the beauty and history of Augsburg.
We recommend a donation of between 10 and 20 euros per participant, but this is only a guideline. Less is just as welcome, and of course more is too. Don’t forget to bring enough cash if you are enthusiastic about the tour. At the moment we cannot offer card payment or Paypal, but we are working on it.
Our experience and motivation
As already mentioned, we started giving guided tours in 2019 – initially as a job alongside our history studies. We have now organized and conducted over 1000 city tours. So we think we know our way around Augsburg pretty well. Our study of history also helps us to place the information in a wider context. We have already taken part in free walking tours in cities such as Munich, Vancouver and Prague and gained a lot of valuable experience there.
So far, we have only organized our guided tours in Augsburg via social media. From 2024, however, there will finally be a dedicated website where you can simply book in.
What you can expect from our guided tours
It always depends on the guide what exactly you do on the tour. In any case, the town hall and parts of our UNESCO World Heritage Site are included. We walk with you in the footsteps of famous Augsburgers such as Jakob Fugger, one of the richest people of his time, and Hans Holbein the Younger, who moved to England at a young age to join Henry VIII. Incidentally, Luther was also in Augsburg, where one of the Fugger family graves is located – in St. Anne’s Church.
But it’s best if you just let us surprise you with which stations we visit with you. Each guide has their own favorite spots, making every tour unique. The tour will probably not be quite so dry, as we claim to know some of the more curious stories about Augsburg and its nightlife – and have experienced some of them ourselves.
We look forward to seeing you!