Heidelberg Castle and Old Town Tour from Frankfurt
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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 To Expect
Come with us for an excursion to Heidelberg, the romantic and beautiful old city at the banks of the river Neckar. Choose a morning or afternoon departure time. We will reach Heidelberg in a 1,5 hours drive from Frankfurt.
Schloss Heidelberg
Our first stop will be at the Heidelberg Castle ruins high above the valley and landmark of the city. The castle has been the residence of the mighty electors for a period of five hundred years and is an epitome of German Romanticism. We visit the large, impressing courtyard with its medieval residential buildings, the magnificent Renaissances facades and larger than life-size statues of the Friedrichs Building and the imposing Ottheinrichs Building. From the large terrace you will enjoy a fantastic panorama view over historic Heidelberg. In the cellar vaults we show you the largest wooden wine barrels worldwide.
What‘s Included
Admission fees to the castle and the big barrel
English/german speaking guide throughout the excursion
Transportation in a van or bus from/to Frankfurt
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Options
Afternoon Tour
Heidelberg Half-Day Trip from Frankfurt departs at 3:30pm
Morning Tour
Heidelberg Half-Day Trip from Frankfurt departs at 9:30am
Reviews
587 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was a wonderful tour...
Aleeza T,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a wonderful tour with Peter. Hiedelberg is a beautiful city with lots to see. Peter is very knowledgeable with the history of the area.
Awesome experience
Passenger03031811566,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Willie was extremely informative, answered every question I had, and kept the tour fun with great humor. You can tell he truly loves what he does-made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend!
Day at Heidelberg
Stephen A,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a lot of steps/incline, excellent guide and history, great place and time to shop/eat. Very accommodating
Such a gorgeous place,...
Nur S,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a gorgeous place, and infinitely more worth visiting than Frankfurt - this was my favourite part of my trip.
Travel with Thomas!
Anna L,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Nice trip. Great length…not too long. Wonderful tour guide! Thomas was friendly, helpful and relaxed.
Great tour
S L,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great. Smooth ride, great picture opportunities and learned a lot history from our guide, Peter.
Informative, Funny, and Fantastic
Donna W,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour of Heidelberg Castle was a true highlight, thanks entirely to our fantastic guide. He expertly blended rich historical insight with quick-witted, genuinely funny humor, transforming what could have been a standard tour into a lively and memorable experience. His stories and anecdotes brought centuries of history to life without ever feeling dry or scripted. The tour was engaging, informative, and entertaining from start to finish. I left having learned a great deal—and having laughed just as much. A perfect example of how history should be shared.
In love
V9495AKsilviaf,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A must experience if you are exploring this area of Germany. I recommend you contact this company.
Be prepared to walk and...
Donald W,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Be prepared to walk and enjoy the views. We toured a Christmas time and enjoyed the markets. Lunch at the Haughbraugh House was a treat
Heidelberg, Germany at it’s Finest
Larry C,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were very pleased with our tour director and driver for this tour and would definitely go on other tours with this company, tour director and driver. They were friendly, professional and had a wonderful knowledge of the facts during the tour.
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