Gregor Boritzki
Certified Guest Guide
Dear guests,
My name is Gregor Boritzki, I am a certified guest guide for the city of Trier.
I would like to invite you to an individual, competent and humorous tour through my hometown, the oldest city in Germany.
Discover Trier and immerse yourself in over 2000 years of history. I will accompany you on your journey through the ancient Roman city, past impressive ancient sights such as the Porta Nigra, Trier Cathedral (the oldest episcopal church in Germany) and the Basilica (the imperial throne room).
Experience the diversity of a city that uniquely blends history, culture, and modernity. Contact me here , whether you're traveling alone, with friends, colleagues, or as a family, and I'll create a customized tour for a group of up to 25 people.
Date, schedule, topic – you choose! Of course, a
Wine and/or sparkling wine tasting can be combined with every tour.
Let Trier enchant you!
#HappyToBeInformal
GUIDED TOURS
Best of Trier, all in one tour. From antiquity to the Middle Ages to the modern times.
A selected building of your choice in great detail, inside and out - that's what this tour offers.
Individuality is very important here, a tour tailor-made for you.
The Squares in the Old Town from the Middle Ages to Modern Times
Trier has much more to offer than just antiquity. Immerse yourself in the 19th century with me
Trier in the early morning, enjoy the city in a relaxed yet intense way.
History you can touch, told in language kids can understand.
Smile and marvel at many events that took place in Trier and still get a detailed historical overview.
The tour with a change of perspective: outside alternates with inside, above with below, very exciting and varied.
The History of the Curia Buildings and the Helen-Wall
Classic tour
The best of Trier, all in one tour. From antiquity through the Middle Ages to modern times.
On this tour you will - as the name suggests - get to know the classics of Germany's oldest city. We start with our landmark, the ancient Porta Nigra, walk a few steps to the cathedral and the Gothic Church of Our Lady and with the basilica (the throne and audience hall of the emperors) we will get to know four monuments that are part of our UNESCO World Heritage. You will be accompanied through the various eras of the city's history, including the Middle Ages, which were very influential in the city's eventful history. You can experience the Middle Ages in front of the House of the three Magi and on the main market square, where self-confident citizens fought against the bishop - a battle that was sometimes fought with knights, monkeys and even church towers. The baroque splendor of modern times can be admired in front of the Electoral Palace, which is of course also part of the tour. In short, everything you should have seen as a Trier tourist or as a local. With all the activities on the tour, you will have fun and relaxation. That's a promise!
Duration:
2 hours
Meeting point:
Porta Nigra
Time:
By arrangement
Length and profile:
1,2 km, flat
Number of participants:
Max. 25 people. If more than 25 people take part, a second guide is required
Costs:
140 Euro + drinks
Trier in the 19th c.
Trier has much more to offer than just antiquity. Immerse yourself in the 19th century with me
On this tour, you will get to know people who shaped Trier in the 19th century. What role did Napoleon play in Trier during the French Revolution? Experience the constant ups and downs of Trier in the 19th century at historical locations. Where did Karl Marx grow up and how did the time in which he lived shape him and his teachings? How can someone be sentenced to death in absence and even be hanged Why does the Mary`s pillar stand where it does and what event triggered this? Who wrote the “Mosellied”? Why is it so beautiful in “Zurlauben” (an old Fisherman`s district) and what is “Viez” and what does it taste like?
Duration:
2,5 hours
Meeting point:
Porta Nigra or Imperial Baths (n.V.)
Time:
By arrangement
Length and profile:
1,4 km, flat
Number of participants:
Max. 25 people. If more than 25 people take part, a second guide is required
Costs:
175 Euro + drinks
Stories tour
Smile and marvel at many events that took place in Trier and still get a detailed historical overview.
What would a city be without the little anecdotes and stories behind its history? This tour focuses on the stories behind the history. On this tour you will, of course, get to know the history of the city and its monuments, with the focus on the many little stories, some with just a dash of truth, but some based on true events. Get to know the history of the town and its monuments and immerse yourself in the world of stories. Have you ever heard of witch hunts in Trier in the late Middle Ages? Or of debauched celebrations in the center of the city in the Middle Ages? About the “Lumpenglocke” or the legend of the cathedral stone? Who was "Fischers Maathes" by the way? Find out what is true and what is perhaps just for a laugh..... Be curious! This tour ends at the Cathedral.
Duration:
2 hours
Meeting point:
Porta Nigra
Time:
By arrangement
Length and profile:
1,2 km, flat
Number of participants:
Max. 25 people. If more than 25 people take part, a second guide is required
Costs:
140 Euro + drinks
"Compact" tour for selected buildings
A selected building of your choice in great detail, inside and out - that's what this tour offers.
Amphitheatre, Imperial Baths and Porta Nigra have a long history dating back to early antiquity. Find out how the individual buildings have developed over the course of time and how differently they were used. For example, the Porta Nigra was not just a city gate, the Imperial Baths were not just a bathing facility and the stones of the Amphitheatre were later reused for a completely different purpose. Together, we will not only look at these historical monuments from the outside, but also explore them intensively from the inside.
Duration:
1 hour
Meeting point:
By arrangement
Time:
By arrangement
Length and profile:
Varies depending on the building selected
Number of participants:
Max. 25 people. If more than 25 people take part, a second guide is required
Costs:
70 Euro + drinks
"The early bird catches the worm"
Trier in the early morning, enjoy the city in a relaxed yet intense way.
Experience Trier in the early morning, in peace and quiet, very few people in the city, no noise and no hustle and bustle. A city awakes. Start the day with a city tour, completely relaxed, without the crowds in the city center. Enjoy the unobstructed view of our monuments and give yourself time for other experiences and activities on this day. The route of the tour corresponds to the classic tour. Other, individual tours for groups are also possible by arrangement, depending on opening times.
Duration:
1,5 hours
Meeting Point:
Porta Nigra
Time:
By arrangement
Length and profile:
1,2 km, flat
Number of participants:
Max. 12 people.
Costs:
100 Euro + drinks
The "inside, outside, up, down tour"
The tour with a change of perspective: outside alternates with inside, above with below, very exciting and varied.
This tour takes you on a journey of discovery, partly above and partly below the ground. It also takes us inside the buildings, giving us new impressions. We start with the Porta Nigra (why is it actually black?). After looking at the city's landmark from the outside and learning about its history, we take an interesting tour of the various stories inside and see how history has shaped the monument. We then visit the impressive Imperial Baths. As part of the ancient palace complex, they were intended to be used by the population for personal hygiene and relaxation, but also for idleness. There are still significant remains of the complex and you can see the typical Roman bathing process. Underneath the ground, we learn to appreciate the sophisticated heating systems and the advanced engineering skills of the Romans. Finally, I will present you with a historic wine cellar and we will enjoy a glass of sparkling wine or wine from a local winery together.
Duration:
2,5 hours
Meeting Point:
Porta Nigra or Imperial Baths (n.V.)
Time:
By arrangement
Length and profile:
2,5 km, with steps
Number of participants:
Max. 25 people. If more than 25 people take part, a second guide is required
Costs:
175 Euro + drinks
individual tour / bus tour
Individuality is very important here, a tour tailor-made for you.
I would be happy to guide you through an individual tour through Trier. With or without wine. Many anecdotes about the city or rather a few only. With or without an interior tour. Above and below the ground. A selection of different monuments is of course possible.
An alternative to the tour: The round trip with a bus! You will see 6 of the 9 buildings that make Trier a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The highlight of the tour is a stop with an exit and a magnificent view over the city and its surroundings.
Individual tours are of course also possible by arrangement.
Let's find out together what fits you
Kids tour
History you can touch, told in language kids can understand.
Discover the city’s history in an active and playful way. Exciting stories and interactive moments are waiting for you: What was life really like for the Romans? Has the Porta Nigra always been this dark, and why is one tower taller than the other? Who is Trier’s most famous resident, and where did he live? What role do knights - and even monkeys - play in the city’s history, and where can I find them? How did the cathedral stone end up in front of the cathedral, and why should you slide down on it? Where can you find a mice in the cathedral? Why was there only a single piece of furniture in the huge Basilica of Constantine? I’ll tell you about the largest gold treasure from antiquity and how it was almost stolen (that wasn’t so long ago!). Ideal for families, school groups, and children’s birthday parties.
Duration:
1,5 hours
Meeting point:
Porta Nigra
Time:
By arrangement
Length and profile:
1,2 km, flat
Number of participants:
Max. 25 people. If more than 25 people take part, a second guide is required
Costs:
100 Euro
Around Trier Cathedral – Above and Below Ground
The History of the Curia Buildings and the Helen-Wall
On this engaging tour, I’ll take you on a journey from antiquity through the Middle Ages to modern times. Learn about the history of the curias within the cathedral precinct, including the cellars of the Tower of Jerusalem; discover more about the construction of the “Helenenmauer” (Helenen-Wall) from the early 11th century, whose course is still clearly visible in the city today; and join me as we descend into a medieval cellar. The Dominican monastery, highly regarded in the Middle Ages, the Baroque “Welsch Nuns’ Church”, the Konviktturm behind the cathedral and the redesign of the cathedral courtyard in the 1990s round out the tour. Discover aspects of Germany’s oldest city that you may not yet know.
Duration:
2 hours
Meeting point:
Market Cross at Main Marke
Time:
By arrangement
Length and profile:
1 km, flat with a few steps
Number of participants:
Max. 20 people. If more than 20 people take part, a second guide is required
Costs:
140 Euro + drinks
Small and Large Squares in Trier and Their History
The Squares in the Old Town from the Middle Ages to Modern Times
This tour focuses on the squares located on the western edge of the Old Town and their history: Viehmarktplatz, Kornmarkt, Stockplatz and Simeonstiftplatz. Several historically significant buildings in the Old Town will also be included in the tour. The history of the above-mentioned squares dates back to the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, so they are, relative to the age of our city, very young squares. As different as the squares and their significance are today, they were all parking lots from at least the 1950s and 1960s through the 1980s! Unthinkable today, but a reality for decades. Join me on a journey through the recent past of this ancient city into modern times and discover these squares together with me.
Duration:
2 hours
Meeting point:
Entrance Viehmarkttherme
Time:
By arrangement
Length and profile:
1 km, flat
Number of participants:
Max. 25 people. If more than 25 people take part, a second guide is required
Costs:
140 Euro + drinks