Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The night watchman tells entertainingly about the things that one experienced in the nocturnal alleys of Heidelberg, about the history of the city, its streets and squares, about its local originals, personalities and the most beautiful anecdotes. A very educational and fun tour through the centuries.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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
Church of the Holy Ghost (Heiliggeistkirche)
Late Gothic town church, the place where Heidelberg University was founded
Kornmarkt
"Kornmarktmadonna", symbol of the Counter Reformation in the Electoral Palatinate
What‘s Included
The language of the tour is German.
Stories of nightlife in Heidelberg
Guided tour with the night watchman or his family
History of the city of Heidelberg and the Electorate of the Palatinate
Gratuities
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Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen
Reviews
95 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great and very interesting night watchman hike
Stefanie G,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very great and interesting guided tour with “Konrad”, the night watchman. You learned not only about the various professions of the Middle Ages in Heidelberg, such as the night watchman or the executioner, but also about the city and its history - peppered with small anecdotes and interesting facts that you certainly did not know yet. Thank you very much for the interesting tour:-) Always happy to.
Interesting tour
Matthias J,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide "Konrad" gave us a lot of interesting information about Heidelberg and life there in the 17th century. ==References== We would never have found the pretzels in church alone. It was a nice tour despite the crowds at the Christmas market.
Just great!
Machteld P,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great and educational 😃👌🏻🤩 She showed Heidelberg from another side; just great! Very recommendable 👌🏻😃🤩
Highly recommended
Maria L,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Night watchwoman Marie did a wonderful job. Our 6-year-old son (who was proud to carry the lantern) and we had a great and informative evening. We definitely recommend!
Great, sympathetic...
Jacqueline J,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great, friendly city tour with humor and good information. Was very entertaining and most of all interesting. Heidelberg at night was also very nice. We really liked the tour and also recommended for every age group.
Interesting info with authentic acting
Melanie M,,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our night watchwoman took us through the old town at night and told us about her time when night watchmen were still roaming the streets 200 years ago and checking on the right thing to do. Interesting background information about Heidelberg, packed in a small and authentic play :) We really liked it!
Medieval times for everyone
Svenja H,,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great journey into another time - told vividly by the night watchman Konrad. “He” vividly illustrated the customs of the Middle Ages to the audience – a reference to the present always ready
Entertaining tour
Kerstin B,,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Interesting entertaining night hike in a manageable area of the old town in a perfect group size. I would have awarded 5 stars if the route had been a little longer....
Highly recommended!
Caterina R,,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The night watchman tour was informative and very entertaining. "Grete" told us a lot of stories very vividly.
A MUST in Heidelberg!!! Highly recommended.
Sonja B,,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour at night through the old town was very entertaining and very interesting. Highly recommended!!
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