10 Walking Tours in Heidelberg That You Shouldn't Miss

Visit the charming red-roofed city of Heidelberg on an overnight city break, and enjoy 4-star accommodation, a privately guided tour and use of a HeidelbergCard. Combining a city tour with plenty of free time, the package is a great way to get acquainted with the picturesque and historic riverside town. Learn about the history of landmarks like the Old Bridge, and use the HeidelbergCard to visit Heidelberg Castle — the ruined Renaissance fortress that dominates views around town. Dinner at an Old Town restaurant is included, as is a buffet breakfast at the hotel.

Inclusions: Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, D= dinner), Private Guided Walking tour with professional guide, HeidelbergCard, Overnight accommodation in a 4 star hotel, Traditional 3-course dinner, City map

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance fees, unless specified, Food and drinks, unless specified

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!

Inclusions: Local Guide who will be with your group only, Private guided Tour, Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spot

Exclusions: Gratuities

Take a 2 hour guided tour of the Heidelberg Old Town & it's famous Castle.  See all the main sites of the Old Town & learn about their History; This is a walking tour with a difference, giving you an engaging overview of Heidelberg's long & eventful history and helping you to get the best out of your time here. Learn about art, food and architecture while discovering the city's secret sites. ** The exact itinerary of this tour is not fixed and can vary depending on the group size,  interests of the group & weather considerations. The aim is that everyone has a good time. Longer or shorter tours avaliable on request.

Inclusions: Tour with a Professional & Qaulified Local Guide, Native English speaker., Highly experienced guide.

Exclusions: Gratuities

A chance to get off the main tourist trail and visit some of the 'other' wonders of Heidelberg. Get a glimpse into everyday life and what it's like to live in Germany's most beautiful city. Learn about German culture & customs and have a truly authentic Heidelberg experience. For example visit Cafes the locals go to, an organic Supermarket, hidden away Churches, back streets and other attractions of the City. For travelers wanting a real & in the moment tour to enhance your stay.

Inclusions: Find out about Heidelberg's best cafes, restaurants & bars.

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Enjoy your very own exclusive & private tour of Heidelberg with a local expert. Learn about the town's long & fascinating history - including Heidelberg's direct connection to the English Royal Family, invasion by the French in 1692 & proud home of Germany's oldest University. Visit all the main sites of the charming Old Town & then take a tour of the famous Castle & it's expansive Garden.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Dinner

A private tour with a professional licensed guide who will take you around in Heidelberg along with a visit to its famous castle. Cover some of the top Historical sights in this tour that would last up to three hours. You may choose to get around using a blend of Walking and Public Transport or Private Transport as per your convenience. The tour can be further customized on spot. Tour timings are flexible and can be amended depending on availability.

Inclusions: English Speaking Guide

Exclusions: Entrance Fees

Beer & Old Town tour - for people who want to know the most interesting info about Heidelberg's long history & sample some genuine local beer & pubs too. We will visit 1 of Heidelberg's microbreweries, a classic old student bar & a cool local bar while also enjoying some sites & stories about the Old Town. (Ps: tour itinerary can change from published one depending on occupancy of the various bars, no. of participants, etc.)

Inclusions: The first beer of the tour is on me.

Exclusions: You are welcome to eat something on the tour, but food is not included in the price

Learn all about the fascinating history of Heidelberg while touring the beautiful Old Town & the famous Castle. Then enjoy tasting some excellent local wines in the Castle's own wine cellar.

Inclusions: A tasting of 3/5 local wines. More is avaliable on request.

Exclusions: Entrance to the Heidelberg Castle.

Join Heidelberg resident Erin McGann on a winding self-guided audio tour of the picturesque Altstadt, the old town of this fascinating German city on the banks of the Neckar River.  Take in the famous Church of the Holy Ghost in the center of the main market square, discover the carvings that allowed residents to check the legal size of their pretzels (really!), hear stories of the catastrophic floods, find out which buildings are the oldest, hear how the university students got so rowdy they ended up with their own prison, and learn about the romantic history of our ruined castle.  The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. 

Inclusions: Lifetime access to Heidelberg's Altstadt tour, VoiceMap Application, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Smartphone, Transportation, Food/Drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

You will learn about: History of the Germany’s oldest university Prominent thinkers associated with the University Pope Urban VI, Student Jail, Philosophers' Walk You will see: The Old Town The Church of the Holy Spirit The University

Inclusions: Public guided Tour

Exclusions: Gratuities (recommended), Entrance fees