Heidelberg Castle and Old Town Tour from Frankfurt
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Castle Visit
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
What To Expect
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.
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.
Options
Morning Tour
Heidelberg Half-Day Trip from Frankfurt departs at 9:30am
Afternoon Tour
Heidelberg Half-Day Trip from Frankfurt departs at 3:30pm
Reviews
544 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not as advertised
Brooke t,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
2.00Very friendly guide. Loved the castle and old town, however trip was not as advertised nor what we purchased. Agenda we booked says 2 hours would be spent in old town, but we only had 45 minutes. Needed more time to enjoy and explore- the advertised 2 hours would have been perfect.
Great value
Caroline M,
May 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00An excellent experience. I highly recommend this tour. The tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining.
Beautiful City
Jennifer W,
May 14, 2025
- Viator
4.00Heidelberg is a Beautiful city. The castle is a must see and it was nice to explore the city. I would have liked a bit more time to explore the city and I’d avoid the pastry in the shape of a ball. Very flavorless and overpriced.
Great Heidleberg tour
Lynne M,
May 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was great! Peter was terrific. He allowed us to go at our own pace and there was plenty of time for everything. Heidleberg was beautiful. The van was comfortable and the group was small. I would highly recommend!
I wish the tour was...
Julie M,
May 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00I wish the tour was longer, we did not go to the upper area. But it was beautiful and the guide knew the history so well.
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