Private Tour
Available languages
6 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Enjoy the comfort of a fully private tour in a luxury SUV and skip the waiting lines as a VIP guest..
Heidelberg with it´s magnificent old town and world renowned romantic palace/castle is one of the top sights in Europe and on this private tour you will enjoy all important sights and attractions. In an easyto understand and entertaining manner, you will learn a lot about its history and the spectacular sights.
Lunch break (lunch not included) will be in a very cozy German restaurant, offering local specialties as well as international or vegetarian cuisine.
During the car ride -if booked- your guide will supply lots of interesting information about Germany in general.
Your guide is fluently bilingual in German and English and upon request will do the tour in what we call "easy English" (for guests with English as a foreign language).
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation option for pickup in Frankfurt area can be added after booking
Lunch brake will be app. 1 hour and 15 minutes
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bottled water
Private guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Lunch
entry fees (for castle, Funicular and tour within the castle): 17 Euro p.P
private transportation from Frankfurt, pick up and drop, 50.- Euro each direction
Select a pickup point
Schloss Heidelberg
Discover the mistery and beauty of this magnificent middle age palace and enjoy the gorgeous view over the river rhine valley.
Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge)
Discover the beautiful view of Heidelberg old town, palace and Neckar river from this 1788 built historic column bridge
Pickup included
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thomas L,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
Wonderful experience!! Our guide was terrific and spirited us through the town and castle. So much to learn.
Sadie M,
Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
Maik is very knowledgeable and friendly. We had an amazing trip to Heidelberg and a lot of great memories were made. 100% worth booking!!
Reginald R,
May 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
This is by far one of the best private tours we’ve ever taken, Maik (Mike) was absolutely excellent guide, very knowledgeable and stayed with us throughout the tour. We had an excellent tour of the castle, the old city and the best was the restaurant for our German lunch. Definitely refer Maik and this tour to anyone visiting Frankfurt or the area.
Judith B,
May 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
Maik was a terrific guide. Very knowledgeable and communicative. He spoke English extremely well and was very informative. He made clear any details about pick up and the tour days before. When our scheduled guide became very ill prior to trip, he gave us several options to reschedule including a full refund, moving to another date with an additional stop added or another guide.
BERNADETTE D,
Apr 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
This trip to Heidelberg was well worth it The area is beautiful and the castle tour was great We had a lovely time and lunch in a small genuine German restaurant was a highlight Would have preferred an earlier start as with a one hour drive you don’t get to Heidelberg until after 11 am this means lunch was pushed back to 2-30 which made our return to Frankfurt at 6-00pm We also would have liked some time to wander the shops but time did not allow Overall a good day in a very beautiful place,
Adam D,
Apr 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
Michael was delightful. Full of knowledge and able to deliver in a wonderfully entertaining way. If there was a quiet time, he would flip through the vast knowledge base in his head and deliver something culturally or historically interesting. He always allowed for questions, if we had them, and if we didn't, he just went through his knowledge base to find something to entertain us.

Karen Z,
Feb 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
We really enjoyed our time with Maik on this tour. The conversation was both informative and enjoyable. He made allowances for a less than sunny day for us to get the best shots possible and to see things with the best view. The castle tour was excellent. We enjoyed learning all about the history of the castle. Lunch was very good and he really took the time to help us understand the dishes on the menu and gave us great recommendations. Maik gave us valuable, cultural insights and ensured that our day was a wonderful time spent in Heidelberg. Definitely recommend!!
MoozViews,
Dec 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Michael Maus was by far the worst Tour Guide we have ever had. Rude and condescending, right from the start. He ruined our tour day of Heidelberg- and we had to spend over 6 hours in his company. We couldn’t wait to get away from him. Don’t book a tour with this man.
Doria G,
Dec 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
The most surly, obnoxious boor of a Tour Guide ever! Ruined the experience- very disappointing to be treated so rudely for such an expensive tour- that we were so looking forward to.
Fr F,
Aug 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
Michael was wonderful, he picked me up at the Marriott promptly and was a wealth of knowledge and historical insights. I was the only one for the tour, which was a pleasant surprise, and he could not have been more enthusiastic if there had been 10 people. I had never been to Heidelberg, and it is a magnificent city, and the tour of the castle, ancient wine celler, the city sights, and lunch were all fantastic. Michael shared a lot about the history of the Palatinate and modern Germany. The tour and tour leader have my highest recommendations!
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