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The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg
Home to the oldest university in Germany, Heidelberg was hit hard during 17th-century wars and rebuilt in the 18th century with baroque buildings. For a pleasant walk, stroll through the historic city center's Gothic streets. Be sure to take in Heidelberg Castle, the symbolic heart of the city; Alte Brucke, a beautiful 18th-century bridge; and the Student Jail. Built as long ago as the 16th century, it was used to keep mischievous students off the streets for three days to a month at a time. And they say Penn State is the number-one party school!
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1. CitySeg
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5.0 based on 40 reviews
Greatest SEGWAY Tours in Heidelberg. Join us!
2. PALATINA ZEITREISEN
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Join us in the time machine! My team and I will take you on an eventful journey through time that will remain in your memory for a long time to come. From the regular city tour to the historical adventure tour, you will find everything - always entertaining, of course. Look forward to experience tours, performances and stagings of a special kind in Heidelberg, Schwetzingen, Mannheim, Weinheim and Speyer!
3. StadtSafari Segway Tours Heidelberg
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5.0 based on 91 reviews
StadtSafari offers Segway tours in several of the cities in the Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar, which make sightseeing an extraordinary experience. Tours through the urban jungle offer participants an unique opportunity to explore the city "floating" (oder segueing? Meint eigentlich ein bisschen was anders aber wäre ein Wortspiel mit Segway), touristic tours aim at showing the beautiful and historical sights and tourist attractions of the cities. Pure Nature is offered in overland tours along the Bergstraße, in the Odenwald and the Palatinate. All of them guarantee experiences with a special charm.
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5. Henry Heidelberg Tours
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5.0 based on 131 reviews
I offer private tours of the famous Heidelberg Castle & Old Town and many other attractions in the area, such as Schwetzingen Garden, Speyer and Mannheim Castle. I also offer bicycle tours into the beautiful local countryside. Plus I offer wine tours: to Germany's two most famous wine regions, The Pfalz & Baden. I also give wine tours of the Alsace region in France - all along the 185km long the 'Route du Vin' wine road. I offer longer tours (2-5 days) to Alsace (Strasbourg, Colmar & the Wine Vllages), Bavaria( Neu Schwanstein Castle), A Castle tour of South Germany, The Black Forest &. Odenwald Forest & to wonderful Switzerland too.
6. Vera Cornelius VIPTOURS
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5.0 based on 30 reviews
Exclusive and personal tours in and around Heidelberg from the author of the book "Fascinating Heidelberg", Vera Cornelius. I worked 10 years as the CEO of Heidelberg tourism and events (of the City of Heidelberg) and have a profound knowledge of the region. My guests are driven with a luxurious Jeep Grand Cherokee to several interesting destinations as Heidelberg Holy Hill & Castle, Castle & Park of Schwetzingen (the stunning summer-residence of the former Electors Palatine), the Castle-Road (on the footprints of Mark Twain) or to the pretty and famous German wine region Pfalz. Of course also walking tours are possible in Heidelberg. Plus I have cooperations for example with the legendary formular 1 racing court Hockenheimring and other high-quality partners in and around Heidelberg. I offer also personal shopping or help find the best restaurants and wineries. My promise is to make your stay an individual experience in Heidelberg that is one and only. Warm regards Vera
7. Alte Universitaet
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4.5 based on 232 reviews
Founded in 1368, this famous university is one of Germany's oldest and most prestigious.
Reviewed By tawv - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The Heidelberg University is one of the oldest in Germany (est. 1385). Especially worthwhile are the Great Hall and the spectacular library next door.
8. Schloss Heidelberg
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4.5 based on 7,450 reviews
Each year, Heidelberg Palace attracts around one Million visitors from all over the world. Since the 19th century, These impressive ruins have been synonymous with Romanticism. The Heidelberg Tun, the statues on the facade and the gardens of the palace are Highlights of any visit.
Reviewed By JudyM1888 - Ocean View, Australia
A must do in Heidelberg.Take the funicular railway to the castle and enjoy fantastic views over the city.A guided tour of the castle allows a much better insight the the history and the lives of nobility who lived there. If you have lunch at the castle cafe-the apple strudel and the rhubarb water are highly recommended.
9. Philosopher’s Walk
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4.5 based on 1,754 reviews
This famous path along the Neckar River has been frequented by numerous famous philosophers throughout history.
Reviewed By AzzurroTiffany
Nice walk in the wonderful nature surrounding the city; different paths for different levels of exercise/panoramic spots, it fills your eyes with beauty in all seasons and weather conditions.
10. German Pharmacy Museum
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4.5 based on 1,005 reviews
This intriguing museum with its exceptional collection explores the history of pharmacy. It is located in the beautiful place of Heidelberg castle.
Reviewed By Mairwen1
This is included in your castle ticket and although it seems an odd museum to have here, it really is worthwhile. Whilst it might not strike you as the most interesting sounding museum in the world, I found it unexpectedly fascinating. The main feature is a display of several 18th and 19th century apothecary/pharmacy shops. These are real shops that have been moved here. One is from a Benedictine abbey (1720s), another from the royal court in Bamberg (1730s) and another from the city of Ulm, (1812). I particularly liked the collections of decorative drawers, bottles and beautiful jars - so colourful and such a contrast to today’s sterile chemist shops and hospitals. They looked almost Harry Potter like. You can easily imagine that each little jar or bottle could have something precious or magical in it. Keep an eye out for the crocodile and the porcupine fish too. If you’re interested in the history or science of medicine, the museum traces the development of pharmacy from the days of superstition and alchemy through to the development of a scientific discipline with standards and regulations. It also traces important moments like the discovery of penicillin, quinine, salvarsan. Most intriguing were the specimen rooms. Unfortunately, there is almost no English signs or labels in these rooms which meant we had to resort to guessing what some of the treatments were & what they were supposed to cure. This was probably more fun anyway. Among the specimens were narwhal tusk, snake venom, an odd fish with legs, a toad and something that definitely looked like excrement. It’s only a fairly small museum and I’m very pleased that we didn't overlook it. We probably would have had it not been included in the ticket.
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