Choose the Experience That Works Best for You
Explore with the Interactive Mobile App
Take the Historic Walking Tour wherever you go with the free mobile experience. The app guides you to all 30 featured locations and includes historical information about each stop, making it easy to explore at your own pace.
Complete the full tour or visit a few locations while shopping, dining or exploring downtown. The app lets you discover Fredericksburg's history on your own time at your own pace.
Getting started is easy:
1. Open the Historic Walking Tour app using the link below.
2. Allow location services for the best experience.
3. Use the interactive map to find nearby historic stops.
4. Tap each location to learn about its history, architecture and significance.
Prefer a Printed Map?
Complimentary Historic Walking Tour maps are available at the Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center. Although the Visitor Information Center is not one of the historic locations featured on the tour, it is a great place to begin. Friendly destination specialists can provide maps, answer questions and share additional recommendations for your visit.
Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center
302 E. Austin St.
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
View or download the printable Historic Walking Tour map:
Historic Walking Tour Map
What You'll Discover
The Historic Walking Tour features 30 locations throughout Fredericksburg’s National Historic District, showcasing the architecture, people and places that helped shape one of Texas’ most distinctive communities.
- Historic homes built by Fredericksburg's earliest residents
- Beautiful churches and public building
- German-influenced architecture
- Community gathering places
- Stories of the settlers who established Fredericksburg in 1846
- Every stop offers another glimpse into Fredericksburg’s remarkable history and enduring cultural heritage.
Continue Exploring Fredericksburg's History
After completing the walking tour, continue your journey through Fredericksburg's past with these history-related resources and attractions:
- Fredericksburg National Historic District
- Things to Do in Fredericksburg
- Museums and History
- Plan Your Visit
Plan Your Historic Adventure
The Historic Walking Tour is free, self-guided and available year-round, making it a perfect addition to any Fredericksburg itinerary. Whether you have an hour or an afternoon, you’ll discover the stories, architecture and heritage that continue to make Fredericksburg one of the most unique destinations in Texas. Start your journey with the interactive app, download the printable map or pick up a complimentary copy at the Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center. Then set out to discover Fredericksburg—one historic stop at a time.