Heidelberg Castle and Old Town Tour from Frankfurt | 5 hours 30 minutes

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Morning Tour
2 Adults x $137.37
$274.74
Approx Total
$274.74
Heidelberg Half-Day Trip from Frankfurt departs at 9:30am

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, English
  • Professional guide
  • Castle Visit
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Overview

THIS YEAR WE ARE CELEBRATING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR HEIDELBERG EXCURSIONS SHOWING THE WORLD FAMOUS CASTLE AND THE WONDERFUL MEDIEVAL TOWN CENTER Visit the romantic city of Heidelberg on a half-day trip from Frankfurt. With an expert guide to show you around, you'll explore the ruins at Heidelberg Castle and discover the city's Old Town, home to Renaissance period buildings, the Karl Theodor Bridge and the Church of the Holy Spirit.

Meeting points

Morning tour at 9:30 am / Afternoon Tour at 3:00 pm Frankfurt, Wiesenhuettenplatz 38 / SIDEWALK Your guide will pick you up there! Take note: Do not enter the hotel Le Meridien at this place, we do not pick up in the hotel lobby and also not directly at the entrance.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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    Add some small-town elegance to your Frankfurt vacation with a tour of Heidelberg of almost 6 hours. Choose a morning or afternoon departure time, meet your friendly guide in central Frankfurt and board the coach for a 56-mile (90-km) drive. You'll soon arrive in beautiful Heidelberg, a mosaic of Renaissance buildings and red-hued rooftops set against a backdrop of green hills.

    1 hour

  • Schloss Heidelberg

    Begin at Heidelberg Castle, strategically perched upon a hilltop overlooking the city , where you'll have time to tour the building's impressive ruins. Explore the site's diverse buildings and spaces, and check out centuries-old artifacts such as the Great Barrel that was build in 1591 and once stored up to 130,000 liters (about 34,342 gallons) of wine! Another attraction is the German Pharmacy Museum at Heidelberg Castle which shows pharmacies from the 17th till 19th century and stores about 1,000 pharmaceuticals and finally from the huge terrace at Heidelberg Castle you have a wonderful view over Heidelberg city.

    1 hour

  • Altstadt (Old Town)

    Next, stroll along the cobbled streets of the medieval Old Town, viewing impressive landmarks like the Karl Theodor Bridge, the Church of the Holy Spirit, the House of the Knights with its precious Renaissance facade and small lanes with half-timbered houses.

    2 hours

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Audioguide in several languages available inside Heidelberg Castle against a small fee
  • Not recommended for travelers with walking issues

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

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528 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 275 reviews with 5 stars

Michael was a great guide!

Published on Feb, 2025

We knew we wanted to do this before going but waited until the last minute to book- we went in January (off season) so we got lucky, but I would not be surprised if this sells out quickly during busier seasons so plan better than we did! The drive to the castle was lengthy but the van has heat/AC so temperature is comfortable and you even get to ride on the Autobahn which wasn't crazy because the guide was driving reasonably, but still cool! The castle was incredibly cool and the guide was always concerned about us, pointing out bathrooms nearby while he got our tickets, offering to take photos of interesting spots, and slipping jokes into the information.  Because it was the offseason we were also able to see the Pharmacy museum.  Then you walk down to the main shopping area and he gave us an hour or so to do whatever we wanted while he went to get the car, he made recommendations based on what we had told him about ourselves and took a few more pictures before we headed back.  He also made recommendations about what we could do the rest of our time in Frankfurt.  Would definitely recommend this tour and our guide- Michael! 

Drive to Heidelberg was worth it!

Published on Feb, 2025

Great half day trip from Frankfurt! Guide was knowledgeable and fun. Would definitely book a tour through this company again.

A revisit after 64 years.

Published on Feb, 2025

Heidelberg is a beautiful city. I have so many memories of four visits I made as a teenager in the late 1950s. My visit in December 2024 was my first in 64 years! The Altstadt or old town, flanked by the River Neckar and the Heidelberg Castle on the hillside, is beautiful. Hauptstrasse (main street), is the longest pedestrian street in Germany. It was lively, full of shops and restaurants. The Christmas Markets that were located on the street were wonderful. Beautiful squares around the Church of the Holy Spirit and the Corn Market were just two. The illuminated Castle added to the magic. Crossing the iconic Alt Brűcke, walking on Philosophers Way, taking the funicular to the Castle and a cruise on the River Neckar made this visit so memorable.

Great option for day trip from Frankfurt

Published on Dec, 2024

This is great day trip option when visiting Frankfurt. Our tour guide (unfortunately can't remember his name) was informative and funny. The bus is comfortable ride and short 1 hour ish. The castle is fantastic and provides great views of the town from balcony. There is world's biggest wine barrel which is neat. There is also a pharmacy museum which is great. The old town square, Christmas market and the bridge are all great visit. The tour provided enough free time to do everything + quick lunch. Highly recommended.

Wonderful tour!

Published on Dec, 2024

Great tour of Heidelberg castle and the old town! I loved it, especially at Christmas time. The guide was amazing!

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