Germany · OLD TOWN TOURS IN HEIDELBERG
A fortnight in Germany never has enough free days in it. These 9 old town tours in Heidelberg are the ones that justify a slot, each with its price, its running time and what you actually walk away with.
Walk Heidelberg’s Old Town with an English or German speaking guide for 90 minutes. Expect stories about the Holy Spirit Church, Germany’s oldest university, the Students’ Prison, Jesuitenviertel, and the long pedestrian main street. Guides such as Ana, Ralf, Charlotte, and Francesca have earned praise for clear history, humor, and helpful local tips.
“Charlie was amazing. She had great information and was very friendly!”
Travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg with an English-speaking guide such as Thomas, Peter, George, or Michael. Visit the castle courtyard, terrace, cellar, and giant wine barrel, then walk the Old Town before free time for lunch, shops, and photos.
“It was only two of us so the tour felt much more private. The tour guide gave us a lot of information not just about Frankfurt and Heidelberg but about other German cities like Munich and Berlin as well. Since it was a small bus we didnt have to wait in line for the cable car to get up to the castle and we had all the time to ourselves to explore the castle and the old town. What a lovely city! Heidelberg although a small city, it had a lot to offer, from both historical values to the convenience/modern coffee shops/boutiques.”
Travel by air-conditioned coach from central Frankfurt to Heidelberg with an English or German-speaking guide. Visit Heidelberg Castle, see its giant wine barrel, walk the Old Town, and view the Old Bridge, Karl’s Gate, and Church of the Holy Spirit. Expect about three hours on the road and limited independent time.
“Nice trip. Great length…not too long. Wonderful tour guide! Thomas was friendly, helpful and relaxed.”
Meet at the Hercules fountain for a 1.5-hour German-language walk through Heidelberg’s Old Town. Your guide connects the medieval streets with Goethe, Luther, Mark Twain, Turner, and Victor Hugo, including the Old Bridge viewpoint where Turner painted and the house that survived the 1693 fire.
Walk from Karlsplatz through Heidelberg’s old town with an English or German guide. See Heiliggeistkirche, the Old Bridge, castle views, the Old University, student prison and Untere Straße. Guides such as Irene, Andreas and Barbara bring history, humor and local color to this compact tour.
“Irene was a great tour guide - excellent English. Fascinating whistle stop tour of the old town hearing lots of interesting things, with a little humour sprinkled in. Well worth doing for 1.5 hours.”
Meet the night watchman at Heidelberg’s Brückenaffe and spend 90 minutes walking the old town in German. Hear about the 1693 fire, the city’s hard rebuilding, changing rulers, student life, and the detention center. Finish at the Old Bridge with views of illuminated Heidelberg Castle and the Heiligenberg.
Join a two-hour Heidelberg pub crawl from Market Square through the old town to Untere Straße. A German-speaking guide leads you to at least three bars, with one included drink at each stop, a drink by the Old Bridge, and entry fees covered. The tour ends where it starts.
“Der Guide war sehr nett und hat die Tour in zwei Sprachen durchgeführt. Es war eine kleine Gruppe die Tour wurde gut angepasst. Eine paar Tipps und Anregungen für den Tages Aktivitäten gab es auch noch.”
Spend three hours with a private guide in Heidelberg, starting at the Lion Fountain. Walk past Germany’s oldest university, along the Hauptstrasse, across the Old Bridge, and up to Heidelberg Castle by funicular. Martin and Andres are praised for their history knowledge, patience, and helpful restaurant advice.
“Our guide Martin was fabulous. He knows Heidelberg inside and out including so much interesting history. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and his company, and he even recommended a restaurant and helped us to get a table. We would definitely recommend him!’”
Follow Heidelberg’s university story through the University Library, Old Auditorium, student prison, and St. Peter’s Church. A German-speaking guide, sometimes including Hans-Jörg, explains student life and old traditions. The tour lasts 1.5 hours, costs $23, and begins at Neckarmünzplatz.
“Mange fine små indslag undervejs. Lidt mindre om universitetet end forventet, men fin tur. Er glad for at vi kun var 8 tilmeldte. Guiden talte relativt lavt, og så vi var en del udendørs, var der meget larm. Så svært at få alt med. Men vidende og meget venlig guide.”
A city, a river, a castle ridge, a brewery.
