Heidelberg Walking Tour with Audioguide on your Smartphone
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The audio guide serves as a convenient mobile companion for a self-guided tour of Heidelberg. This tour is specifically designed for those looking to explore the city in a short span of time (2-3 hours). Simply follow the route on the app's map to stroll through the Old Town and past the main attractions. You're guaranteed to see: Heidelberg Castle, Church of the Holy Spirit, Heidelberg University, Student Prison, Giant's House, Old Bridge, Scenic landscapes reminiscent of William Turner's paintings.
Once the tour is downloaded, the app functions offline. The audio guide can always be heard clearly through your headphones. Enjoy captivating stories and legends at your own pace, without the need to keep up with a tour group.
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Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The audio guide is available through a mobile app for iOS and Android
The entry ticket to Heidelberg Castle is not included, so please purchase it separately in advance
The tour does not cover all the sights in Heidelberg
This is a self-guided tour - you will need to download the audio guide mobile app, activate your purchase, and follow the route on the app's map (without a human guide)
The audio guide can be accessed at any time; the date and time provided at checkout are merely approximations
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Bismarckplatz in Heidelberg is a lively transport and meeting hub at the western edge of the Altstadt (Old Town). Named after Otto von Bismarck, it's less about statues and more about rhythm — buses, trams, cyclists, and students crisscrossing in constant motion. Lined with shops, cafés, and fountains, it's the city’s unofficial front porch, connecting the modern and historic parts of Heidelberg. From here, the Hauptstraße begins — one of Europe’s longest pedestrian streets — leading straight into the heart of the old town.
Hauptstraße in Heidelberg is a 1.6 km ribbon of cobblestone charm — one of Europe’s longest pedestrian streets. Stretching from Bismarckplatz to the Karlstor, it weaves through the Altstadt with Baroque facades, bustling cafés, boutiques, bookstores, and historic landmarks. More than just a shopping street, it’s Heidelberg’s social spine, where students, locals, and visitors wander past centuries-old buildings with coffee in hand and the castle watching from above. Strolling here feels like walking through a curated timeline.
What‘s Included
Offline map featuring routes for effortless GPS navigation
Illustrations to Recognize Landmarks
One-year access to the tour in your preferred language
Audio guide app for iPhone and Android
28 audio recordings narrated by a professional historian
In-person tour guide
Smartphone and Headphones
Entry Tickets
Transportation
Food and Beverages
Options
German
English
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