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Heidelberg Castle and Old Town Tour from Frankfurt

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Overview

Available languages

German
English

5 hours 30 minutes

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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

1

Add some small-town elegance to your Frankfurt vacation with a tour of Heidelberg of 5,5 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, approx. 1,5 hours) 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 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

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 • Admission Included

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

4.13

572 reviews

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  • Sunday Pastime Tour

    SOOTHONG Q,

    Oct 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was an enjoyable trip to Heidelberg. How I wish more time could be given and I saluted one tour participant for decided to make his own way back to Frankfurt.

  • Fun, Fact Filled Day

    Brian C,

    Oct 18, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Full of additional historical information I hadn't expected; Delivered in fun & pleasant format. Departed on time.

  • Wonderful tour!

    Rhonda V,

    Oct 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was a wonderful tour! The guide was fantastic and the driver was very friendly. Both were extremely knowledgeable about the history.

  • Great tour

    Jim O,

    Oct 9, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was a great tour. The driver provided a historical narration all the way to Heidelberg. Once there, he provided insightful information about the castle and the historical area. Highly recommend this tour.

  • Excellent tour

    James B,

    Sep 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Wili was awesome! Learned a lot about this region of Germany. The tour host was great! The castle and the old town was great!

From €129.00

4.13
572 reviews
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