Heidelberg - Old Town tour Including Castle visit | 3 hours

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Heidelberg - Old Town tour Including Castle visit
2 Adults x $397.20
$794.40
Approx Total
$794.40

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
  • Official Tour Guide exclusively for you and your group.
  • Heidelberg Castle and Funicular Ticket for 2 Pax.

Overview

During this private tour, you will visit the world famous Heidelberg Castle and get to see the largest wine barrel in the world. Walk across one of the oldest shopping streets in Europe and visit the Old town where you will see the oldest University in Germany.

Meeting points

At the Lion fountain (Löwenbrunnen), the tour guide shall be waiting with a Signboard. Meeting point can also be fixed at your hotel (if centrally located).

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The drop-off location can be changed as per your preference.

Itinerary

  • Alte Universitaet (Pass By)

    You will see the Baroque Architecture in the old town.Walk by the oldest University in Germany which dates back to 1386. It is also one of the world's oldest and highly ranked universities which are functioning till date. One of the most popular squares of Heidelberg - Universitätsplatz is also located here. Here, you will see the Lion fountain in front of the main portal of the Old Assembly Hall.

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    As you walk on the Hauptstrasse, which is one of the oldest and popular shopping streets in Europe, you will visit the largest Church in Heidelberg which is located in the center of the Old town. It was built between 1398 and 1515 and is a blend of Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles.

    10 minutes

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Walk across the marketplace known as the Marktplatz. Dating back to the medieval period, it is the oldest square of the city and has existed since the inception of the city. You will see the town hall as well as the Church of the Holy Spirit here.

  • Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge)

    Walk on the Karl-Theodor Bridge, the arched-shaped Old Bridge which spans the Neckar river. Over a period of more than 700 years there have been 9 bridges constructed on this site. The current bridge was constructed in 1788 by Elector Charles Theodore. It is one of the famous landmarks in Heidelberg where you can also see the beautiful views of the hillsides which surround the city. You will have the chance to picture yourself along with the Old bridge gate which is towards the southern end of the bridge.

    10 minutes

  • Philosophenweg (Pass By)

    You will walk on the Philosopher’s trail which is located on the Northern banks of the Neckar river. It is said that many Philosophers and Artists throughout history have walked on this romantic path offering them solitude. Here, you can see views of the beautiful Old town, the Neckar river and the Heidelberg Castle.

  • Altstadt (Old Town) (Pass By)

    You will walk through the corn market which is a very popular square in Heidelberg from where you can see spectacular views of the Heidelberg castle standing in its background. In the center of this square, there is a Mary column along with three fountains known as Kornmarkt-Madonna made by Peter van den Branden in 1718. Mark Twain, the famous American writer is said to have visited this market in 1874 during one of his visits to Heidelberg.

  • Schloss Heidelberg

    Finally, You will visit the Heidelberg Schloss which dates back to even before 1214. Struck by lightning, damaged by fire, the Castle still stands today and is a very famous landmark in Heidelberg and a very popular castle in Germany. Prince Elector Ruprecht III is known to be the first royal to have resided here. Within the cellars of the Heidelberg Castle you will find the Heidelberg Tun, which is the world's largest wine barrel and can store about 58000 gallons of wine.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

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Ralph brought Heidelberg to life for us

Published on Dec, 2024

Ralph took us on an excellent tour of the castle and the surrounding old town, ensuring we learned the rather incredible history of each. He was entertaining, knowledgeable, and sensitive to the needs of our group of 4 adults, on a rather cold day. There was a story around every corner, and his tour brought Heidelberg to life for us.

Monika was a very...

Published on Dec, 2024

Monika was a very knowledgeable and pleasant guide. The tour focused on churches and religions more than we were expecting

Completely satisfied with the guide and the flexibility of the company.

Published on Dec, 2024

Very knowledgeable guide in Ralf. The tour accommodated us for a last-minute change. We covered all the bases from University Plaza to the Big Barrell and Perkeo. Highly recommended.

Wonderful experience in Heidelberg!

Published on Oct, 2024

We really enjoyed our tour with Ralph! He was a wealth of information and he clearly enjoyed telling us about his city. Heidelberg is definitely worth visiting and it was great to understand more about its history and that of the castle. Highly recommend!!

Must see!

Published on Oct, 2024

As with most all castles, a must see and visit adventure. Put your walking shoes on, you'll need them! Lots of cobblestones and the the castle itself will take your breath away. You'll also see the world's "largest wine barrel"... go with a guide to get all the stories behind the history...ie; the windows, etc.

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