Private Tour
Heidelberg Old Town Private Walking Tour including Castle Visit
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Welcome to Heidelberg, a charming place with smiling locals, an attractive destination with important tourist attractions that covers all areas of interest. Its beauty and idyllic setting on the river Neckar is well known by locals, as well as the lifestyle provided by this setting. This multicultural vibrant University City and its 15 neighborhoods is a hotspot for both families and students, as well as for the creative industries, business, academics and researchers. Surrounded by forest, Germany’s oldest and most famous university town is renowned for its baroque Old Town, spirited student atmosphere, beautiful riverside setting and evocative half-ruined hilltop castle. Heidelberg is one of Germany’s most enchanting cities, so don’t miss the opportunity to visit this Romantic town that inspired many artists!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Altstadt (Old Town)
We shall start our tour in the Old Town, the heart of the city life. Here, experience the wonderful combination of old and new buildings, narrow streets, market squares, arts, history, science, shopping, eating and relaxing. The main road through the Old Town is one of the longest pedestrian zones in Europe and is where most of the shopping is centered.
Have a look at the Church of the Holy Spirit, the most famous church in Heidelberg, one of the few buildings in the city to survive the many wars during the past centuries.
What‘s Included
Private Walking Tour
Guide
Gratuities
Entrance Tickets Heidelberg Castle
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Heidelberg Old Town Private Walking Tour including Castle Visit
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Introduction to Heidelberg
Matthew B,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ilse was extremely knowledgable about Heidelberg, and really showed how much she loves the city. The castle portion of the tour was spectacular
Good tour to appreciate the history of the city
Eugene E,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Ekki was a very knowledgable guide. He gave us a wonderful historical tour of the city. A few tangents here and there, but his stories really highlighted the importance of Heidelberg in world history. We had some little ones with us who got a little bored, so be prepared for it. Our favorite part was the castle. Wonderful views of the city and valley.
the castle and old town was fun.
joe in texas,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour. Olga, our guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Very glad she gave us our tour. Seeing the castle, and learning about its construction and occupants was interesting. And walking around the old town, with a the little nuggets of history was fun. Gave us pointers on restaurants to try, which maybe to avoid, and even showed us which bus to get back on to get to our hotel.
From SC to Germany
Randolph P,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ilse gave a great tour of the Old City including the castle and the bridge. Her knowledge of the history of Heidelberg and specific buildings helped educate us and provide a much deeper understanding of the history of the area.
Well worth it!
maureenjoyce811,,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is advertised as a private tour, and it was the four of us and our guide, Anna, who was knowledgeable, spoke excellent English, and was fun! We walked through the Old Town a little, the lines for the castle tram were short (so we were able to spend a good amount of time up there), and then we walked again through Old Town into the two churches, and then ended at the bridge. ANNA WAS FANTASTIC!
Excellent Tour!
Dawn B,,Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent private tour of the castle and city of Heidelberg. Our guide, Anne, was fantastic! She had so much knowledge to share, was very pleasant to be with and spoke beautiful English. Highly recommend this tour!
Heidelberg History Comes Alive!
Lynn V,,Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful tour hosted by Ilse, a very kind and knowledgeable local guide. Ilse's stories brought the rich history of Heidelberg to life. Things we would have passed by on our own, not knowing what they were, became part of our appreciation of Heidelberg because Ilse pointed them out for us. We enjoyed the afternoon walking down interesting small side streets, learning the history of the Schloss and all of its eras, understanding what the pretzels carved into the church walls represented, and getting a very good restaurant recommendation. It was a great tour, thank you Ilse!
Amazing family experience
Megan G,,Mar 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a group of 5 adults and 6 kids from age 10 down to 2 months. Our tour guide was Ines she was the absolute best we could've gotten. She was so patient and kind with our group and our children. She was super knowledgeable and tailored our tour to our group. She spent her own free time with us as well trying to get some food. We loved her and our tour in heidelberg
Loved the tour. Our guide...
Mita G,,Feb 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved the tour. Our guide was patient, well-informed, and kept us entertained/interested. We had a great time.
Heidelberg properly introduced
james s,,Mar 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Palace grounds and history was very good - Anne did a great job immersing us in Heidelberg past and present - great job showing us other places to explore in our own later - thx
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