The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Hesse, Germany

March 10, 2022 Tonie Szymanski

Hesse (/ˈhɛsə/) or Hessia (German: Hessen [ˈhɛsn̩], Hessian dialect: Hesse [ˈhɛzə]) is a federal state (Land) of the Federal Republic of Germany, with just over six million inhabitants. The state capital is Wiesbaden; the largest city is Frankfurt am Main. Until the unification of Germany, the territory of Hesse was occupied by the Grand Duchy of Hesse, the Duchy of Nassau, the free city of Frankfurt and the Electorate of Hesse, known also as Hesse-Cassel. Due to divisions after World War II, the modern federal state does not cover the entire cultural region of Hesse, which includes both the State of Hesse and the area known as Rhenish Hesse (Rheinhessen) in the neighbouring state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
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1. Frankfurt Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

Brockhaus Fountain, Zeil 87, 60313 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Brockhaus Fountain, Zeil 87, 60313 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Inclusions: Local guide ("Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included), All Fees and Taxes

2. Frankfurt - Private tour with Licensed guide

Römerberg 23, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany BlackBuck Travels
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Visit the metropolis and the fifth largest city of Germany, and perceive with your eyes its various landmarks.

Inclusions: Licensed guide

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Reviewed By Flyer560674

Martin Luther is NOT the same historical figure as MARTIN LUTHER KING Jr. Germany is not the same nation as the US. Martin Luther was the great GERMAN reformer of the 1500s. Martin Luther King Jr. was the great civil rights American reformer of the 1960s. I keep trying to help this organization, but they don't seem to worry about trivia like historical facts.

3. Amazing walking Frankfurt with a local guide

Oleg Dubinskii
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During our tour Frankfurt, will surprise you with an unusual harmony for the bustling metropolis. You will be inspired how this financial citadel of European trade, with a thousand-year history, successfully combines culture and business, medieval flavor intricate German frame houses and jungle skyscrapers "Bankfurt". And in the heart of the city, on the beautiful Roemer square, with its polyphony in all the languages of the world and Italian palazzos next to modern urbanism, you will again feel the connection of times and eras of this ancient and young city with the Metropolitan scale.

Inclusions: Guiding Services

Exclusions: Snacks

4. Frankfurt Impressions Express

Serkan C. Dogan
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Discover Frankfurt's must see attractions and the historical “Römer" on a guided tour with your local Driver. Especially if you have a certain amount of time. There is no better way to explore the city. Just get in the sedan at the airport and enjoy. Your Driver will help you to save time and money. Leave your luggage in the car without needing to carry. After your Frankfurt Sightseeing trip your guide and Driver is going to bring you back to the airport. No extra costs ! This is a round trip with Sightseeing program !

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Entrance fees, most of them are free of charge , Breakfast, Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By 28DavidM28

I booked this tour and received Confirmation. A few hours later my tour was Cancelled. No reason was provided. By the time I received notice of the Cancelation, there was no time to book something else to fill the hole in my schedule this created. If they had a problem and could not provide th tour, why accept and confirm my reservation, and then cancel later the same day? Very unprofessional.

5. Private WWII Past and Present Tour with a Local

Oranienburger Straße, Oranienburger Str., Berlin, Germany Withlocals
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Berlin is packed with WWII history and now you can discover it with a local host on a private 3-hour walking tour of the city. Travel through time, listen to incredible stories, and enjoy highlights and hidden gems. Top this experience off with the best Currywurst in town.

Inclusions: The best Currywurst in town, Local Private Guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Additional food & drinks

Reviewed By jillannedidit

We loved this food tour, it was one of our favorite activities in Berlin! Since it was just our group Liz was able to customize it to our liking. She took us to some of her favorite spots, places we never would have found on our own. We felt like locals and oh man was the food delicious! Liz was very entertaining and charming and even helped us navigate our way to our next activity. We loved every minute of the food tour and highly recommend Liz!

6. Discover Frankfurt with our unique E-Bikes

Lindleystraße 20, 60314 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Hotrod Tour Frankfurt / E-Bike Tour Frankfurt
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FRANKFURT CITY TOUR  (2 Hours) Discover Frankfurt by bike! If you visit the home of Goethe, you can not miss a guided tour of the city. THE GREEN BELT CYCLING ROAD ( 4-5 Hours) The Frankfurt Green Belt is the heart of the RheinMain Regional Park. The approximately 64-kilometer-long, green belt bike trail surrounds Frankfurt.  APPLE WINE TOUR (3-4 Hours) The landscape between Main and Taunus has been shaped by orchards for centuries. These are the basis for the Hessian national drink - the cider.

Inclusions: Bottled water

Exclusions: Drinks

Reviewed By 28DavidM28

I was disappointed that despite booing this Tour, I received last minute notice that it had been cancelled due to rain. They did not mention this possibility when I booked it. If they had I would have checked the weather before, and booked something else. As it happened, this left a hole in my schedule that I could not5 fill at the last minute.

7. A Frankfurt Meander: An audio tour through Germany's cradle of democracy

Frankfurt Opera House, Untermainanlage 11, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany VoiceMap Frankfurt
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Frankfurt is a small city with a big history. Did you know the first ever German parliament was held here? This self guided audio tour is about finding your way around the city centre and enjoying fun facts and interesting sights, that you would never discover on your own. You'll start at Frankfurt's beautiful old opera house and walk right through the modern shopping heart to the Altstadt, discovering the stock market, Goethe's house, a peace garden, the new Old Town and much more along the way. I’ll explain why the old Hühnermarkt ( chicken market) was rebuilt and tell you how the town hall came to be called the Römer. You’ll see these landmarks along the way: • The 19th century opera house and stock exchange • The bull and bear statues • Stunning replicated architecture of the old Hühnermarkt • The Kleinmarkthalle (indoor market) • The Eisenersteg and views of the River Main

Inclusions: Lifetime access to this tour in English, VoiceMap App for Android and iOS, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

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

8. Frankfurt Private Walking Tour

Frankfurt, Germany Global Guide Services

Meetingpoint: Bushaltestelle Berliner Str. an der Paulskirche  Duration: 2h Maximum 25 participants per Guide You will learn about: • How Frankfurt became the home to Germany’s only high-rise skyline • The history of the famous sausage, the Frankfurter the traditional beverage, apple cider • The life and work of Goethe • Frankfurt’s history and development from a medieval trade center and coronation place to an international capital of finance • Coronation rituals You will see: • Römerberg-Square • The City Hall • The fountain of Justice • Old St. Nicholas Church • The iron footbridge over the river Main • The Imperial Cathedral • St. Paul’s Church • Commerzbank Tower • The birthplace of Goethe

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

Reviewed By kiriban

We were a group of 9 in Vienna and needed a Russian-speaking guide for a city tour. Booking procedure was quick and convinient, the guide was very professional and entertaining. Great experience!

9. Rudesheim Private Walking Tour

Am Adlerturm, 65385 Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany Global Guide Services

Meeting point: Adlerturm, the Eagle Tower next to the river or Meeting Point at hotel possible if central, without extra charge Duration: 2h Maximum 25 participants per Guide You will see: • Eagle Tower • Old Town • Market Square • Catholic Parish Church of Saint James • Klunkhards Estate • Brömserburg Castle • Wine Museum • Boosenburg tower • Brömserhof • Mechanical Music Cabinet You will learn about: • History of the city • Wine-making tradition • History of medieval fortresses • Witch-hunting in Middle Ages • History and meaning of Niederwald Monument  

Inclusions: Local Guide who will be with your group only, Private guided Tour

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By kiriban

We were a group of 9 in Vienna and needed a Russian-speaking guide for a city tour. Booking procedure was quick and convinient, the guide was very professional and entertaining. Great experience!

10. Wiesbaden Private Walking Tour

Kurhaus Wiesbaden GmbH, Kurhauspl. 1, 65189 Wiesbaden, Germany Global Guide Services

Meeting point: in front of Kurhaus (Spa House), or Meeting Point at hotel possible if central, without extra charge Duration: 1.5h Maximum 25 participants per Guide You will learn about: • The history of the city • Wiesbaden’s many historic spots • Thermal waters • The importance of the oldest spa towns in Europe with 26 • Fyodor Dostoevsky’s huge debts at the city’s gambling tables in the 1860s, which inspired his masterpiece, The Gambler. • Duke Adolf of Nassau • European headquarters of the US Army

Inclusions: Local Guide who will be with your group only, Private guided Tour

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By kiriban

We were a group of 9 in Vienna and needed a Russian-speaking guide for a city tour. Booking procedure was quick and convinient, the guide was very professional and entertaining. Great experience!

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