Heidelberg tours, things to do and tickets

On this 1.5-hour guided walking tour you experience the exciting, romantic, humorous and interesting stories of Heidelberg’s old town. See for yourself why Heidelberg is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Germany with a qualified tour guide.

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The stops mentioned under "Itinerary" are possible destinations of our tour. I am more than happy to compose an individual tour, which is based entirely on your preferences and wishes.
I was not only born in the famous historical city of Heidelberg and know the area extremely well, but also lived and worked in the US and hence speak fluent English. If you wish, I can help you with the organization of your trip ahead of time.

Board a sightseeing cruise on the Neckar River in Heidelberg. See the Old Bridge and marvel at views of Heidelberg Castle from a unique perspective, and sip on a cup of warming mulled wine in winter.

Enjoy a visit to SEA LIFE in Speyer. Dive into the fascinating world under the sea and experience the exciting and beautiful underwater world with more than 3,000 creatures in 13 themed areas.

Take a 2 hour guided tour of the Heidelberg Old Town & learn about it's famous Castle. 
Please note on this tour we do NOT go inside the Castle. (That is only on the 2.5hrs Heidelberg Tour)

See all the main sites of the Old Town & learn about their History;

This is a walking tour with a difference, giving you an engaging overview of Heidelberg's long & eventful history and helping you to get the best out of your time here. Learn about art, food and architecture while discovering the city's secret sites.
** The exact itinerary of this tour is not fixed and can vary depending on the group size,  interests of the group & weather considerations. The aim is that everyone has a good time.

Longer or shorter tours avaliable on request.

Discover the history of Heidelberg in an interactive and unique way on a walking tour led by a Night Watchman. See the city's sights as you hear stories about those less fortunate, and uncover the secrets of its medieval history.

The night watchman tells entertainingly about the things that one experienced in the nocturnal alleys of Heidelberg, about the history of the city, its streets and squares, about its local originals, personalities and the most beautiful anecdotes. A very educational and fun tour through the centuries.

Explore the old town of Heidelberg on a special 2-hour walking tour. Hear the gruesome stories of a nearly forgotten profession from the Middle Ages until the 19th century, told by Hangman's Daughter.

Enjoy a day trip from Frankfurt to the romantic city of Heidelberg. Discover sights like Germany's oldest university, the River Neckar, and the world-famous Heidelberg Castle.

Experience Heidelberg from a whole new perspective. Enjoy the fascinating views and insights that this highly philosophical Segway Tour along the Philosophers’ Walk has to offer!

With just one card valid for 1, 2, or 4 days you can discover the city of Heidelberg at your own pace. With the Heidelberg Card you get entrance tickets to Heidelberg Castle, a cable car ride up to the castle, and many discounts and special offers.

Learn all about the fascinating history of Heidelberg while touring the beautiful Old Town & the famous Castle. Then enjoy tasting some excellent local wines in the Castle's own wine cellar.

Go on an exciting journey under the skin through interactive exhibits with an entrance ticket to the newly redesigned BODY WORLDS Museum in Heidelberg. See unique plastinates that explain the body's most important functions, organs, and diseases.

Discover Heidelberg's sights during a Segway tour. Drive along the Philosophenweg, enjoy the landscape of the Neckar Valley, drive up to the Heidelberg Castle and past the Wolfsbrunnen Restaurant.

Explore the history of the former electoral residence on the Neckar, Heidelberg, during this tour of the night watchmen. Listen to entertaining stories and anecdotes along the way.

Discover the sights of Heidelberg on a Segway tour and enjoy the fantastic landscape along the Neckar. Ride to Heidelberg Castle and see the newly-renovated Wolfsbrunnen restaurant.

A wonderful way to explore Heidelberg in 1.75 hours and see places that usually can not be visited in such a short and intense time. Driving pleasure and challenges included.

Experience Heidelberg by a comfortable bus tour with an expert guide, followed by a tour of the grounds of Heidelberg Castle.

Join Heidelberg resident Erin McGann on a winding self-guided audio tour of the picturesque Altstadt, the old town of this fascinating German city on the banks of the Neckar River. 

Take in the famous Church of the Holy Ghost in the center of the main market square, discover the carvings that allowed residents to check the legal size of their pretzels (really!), hear stories of the catastrophic floods, find out which buildings are the oldest, hear how the university students got so rowdy they ended up with their own prison, and learn about the romantic history of our ruined castle. 

The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. 

Paddle tour on the river Neckar.

Experience the beautiful Heidelberg from the water, from a new perspective!

We paddle with kayaks on the river Neckar, and see the Old Town, Marstall, Old Bridge and Hackteufel.
During the tour, the participants learn all paddling techniques to get to their destination safely and with lots of fun. Prepare to be surprised!