Private Heidelberg old town walking tour

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German

Heidelberg is the city of romance. You were smart too. Heidelberg's university is the oldest in Germany. Certified tour guides convey the history and magic of the former Palatinate residence to you with wit and heart and soul. A lively, entertaining guided tour of Heidelberg's city history.

Get to know the highlights: the market square, the old bridge, the Jesuit quarter, the view of the castle and of course the old university including the prison. Learn about war and peace, destruction and reconstruction. Discover a baroque, lively city on a comfortable Gothic floor plan.

What's Included

Stories and history of the city of Heidelberg.
Modern Heidelberg
The main topics of the tour can be designed according to your wishes.
History of the castle and the castle ruins.
Tips and advice for other activities in Heidelberg and the region.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

You can determine the start and end point within Heidelberg's old town yourself.

OR
Meeting point

The Hercules Fountain is located on the market square between the Heiliggeistkirche and the town hall.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Late Baroque town church from the 14th century, where Heidelberg University was founded

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Central square in the old town with many cafes

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The figure of Mary on the Kornmarkt is the symbol of the Counter-Reformation in the Electoral Palatinate

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Named after Elector Karl-Theodor, here you have the most beautiful view of the world-famous castle ruins over the roofs of the city.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    A landmark of the city with a view of the Odenwald, the Rhine plain, the Neckar valley and the castle ruins.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    "Why are you ogling at me here? Haven't you seen the old monkey in Heydelberg / Go back and forth / There you'll find more like me"

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Beautiful 16th century Renaissance building. Oldest town house in town.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    The university student prison. Famous in the Romantic era, because here they "let the pig out". Literally.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 9

    Here is the seat of the oldest university in Germany (1386).

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 10

    Birthplace of Germany's first democratically elected President.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Erlebnisführungen Heidelberg

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Running Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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