What to do and see in Hesse, Germany: The Best Tours

August 6, 2021 Frederic Celentano

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.
Restaurants in Hesse

1. Frankfurt Dinner Cruise on the River Main

Mainkai 36, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Primus-Linie
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Enjoy a 3-hour dinner cruise while you ship along the Main River with a great view on Frankfurt's skyline enjoying an exquisite 4-course meal.

Inclusions: Live entertainment, 4-course dinner

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Reviewed By Vanessa P

Excellent!! We had a blast! Clean bathroom and boat. They have a bar you can order drinks and the city viewed from the cruise if just so beautiful!

2. Excursion to the Romantic Rhine Valley

Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof, Am Hauptbahnhof, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Florian Härtl- guided tours
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More than 40 castles, world class wines and breathtaking landscapes- the UNESCO world heritage site Rhine valley is deemed to be Germany’s most romantic region and often called the most German of all sceneries. There is no doubt- the Rhine Valley is incredibly beautiful and should not be missed on any trip through Germany. At your tour you will get to know the most picturesques villages, visit at least one castle and experience several impressive view points. Meanwhile I will provide you with profound information about the area, its history, culture and landscape- in a very entertaining way. If you're interested in wine, we can always include one or two wine tastings at prestigious wineries. Foodwise everything is possible- from a late breakfast at a typical German bakery by a gourmet lunch at magnificent wine castle to traditional German coffee and cake at a wonderful café above the vineyards. The tour can always be customized according to your interests, wishes and special needs.

Inclusions: Wine tasting at a winery, Transportation in a comfortable van, Profound explanations about the landscape, the history and the wine-growing of the Rhine Valley, Bottled water, Regional snacks

Exclusions: Food and drinks (apart from the tasting)

Reviewed By travelgirl4933

We had an incredible couple of days with Florian! We travelled from Canada ???????? and had never been to Germany. He made our experience stress-free and so fun!! He picked us up at the airport, took us for an authentic German supper at a local restaurant in Frankfurt and then we did an evening guided tour of the city. The next two days were full of the Rhein Valley and Mosel Valley. Small quaint villages, wine, food and history! Florian is intelligent, funny and kind. We couldn’t have asked for more. His English is impeccable and in fact he speaks several languages fluently. We saw more in the few days we had with him than we could have ever imagined! 5 Stars all the way ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ You will never regret your choice to book with Florian! We can’t wait to visit Germany again one day!

3. Discover Frankfurt and its region with a local pilot

Am Flugplatz, Am Flugpl., 63329 Egelsbach, Germany Wingly
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Go on an unforgettable adventure and discover the beauty of Frankfurt in the most unique way...from a private micro plane! You’ll see stunning views of Frankfurt Skyline, Frankenstein Castle...and many more for you to discover with a local pilot! Your pilot is key to this adventure. They are sharing the flights' direct cost, not making a profit. They just love to fly and want you to understand their passion for aviation. So be sure to meet your pilot directly at the airfield provided, as there are several private airfields around. ++Confirm weather conditions with your pilot before++ --> Access a local airfield --> Discuss the flight route together with your pilot --> Pre-flight check --> Up you go, enjoy the view from a whole new perspective! The flight can depart between 9-17h, depending on the availability of the pilot, aircraft, and weather. Please let us know your flexible hours/days upon booking, and make sure that you've been in touch with us beforehand!

Inclusions: 30-Min or 1 Hour Private Sightseeing Flight, Access a private and exclusive airclub around Frankfurt, Pilot Headset, Discuss the route with your pilot, make it special

Exclusions: Transporation to/from the airfield, Food & Water

Reviewed By zurvad

we took awesome pictures. The pilot was very kind. Fortunately the weather was great.we get around the center of the city and the main aeroport.

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. Romantic yacht tour for 2 guests

Schaumainkai 15, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany ItalianFlairBoating
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There are always special days to celebrate that are worth to be presented with a unique experience. Surprise and impress your favorite person with the romantic boat tour DELUXE, which is totally exceptional and guaranteed to be unforgotten. This unique yacht tour will be a successful highlight for a date, the anniversary, the birthday, the wedding day or even the marriage proposal. Skipper Rosario and Iryna personally welcome you on board and have already lovingly decorated the cozy sunbathing area for you with pillows and prepared your chilled Prosecco or champagne in a champagne cooler. For the cooler season there are always enough warm blankets available for each person on board.

Inclusions: 2x 0,2 L piccolo Prosecco + 2 glasses, All Fees and Taxes, Fuel & Insurance

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Reviewed By JohnnyMcMasters

We‘ve spent 90 minutes on the boat which is a really beautiful italian speedboat... And still we were slowly cruising into the sunset. Very nice crew, the skyline is cool anyway and as said - the boat is sooo beautiful... Will do again!

6. Frankfurt on Foot Daily Walking Tour in English

Braubachstraße 41, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Frankfurt on Foot Walking Tours
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We are the #1 tour in Frankfurt for a reason. Our native Engish-speaking guides always try to make your tour memorable with unique tidbits of Frankfurt history as well as being passionate about showing you this beautiful city. We believe the only way to see Frankfurt is on foot where you can enter buildings and see where history was made. We show you places the tour buses can't. There is no reason to book this tour ahead of time, you can just show up at our meeting point and pay cash on the day of the tour. It will cost you less than booking ahead. It is an easy walk, with comfort breaks, snack break, and is stroller and wheelchair friendly. Private tours, group tours, and layover tours available by request when you visit our website and we answer emails promptly.

Inclusions: * Hand Sanitizer always available from Guide, * Free City Map given out on all tours.

Exclusions: Masks- Masks must be worn on all downtown city streets

Reviewed By 242BAHAMIAN

My boyfriend and I had a 7 hour layover in Oct of this year and decided to book a 2hr tour. We were not disappointed. Anita was our tour guide who met us at the airport and off we went on train to explore Frankfurt. Anita was very personable and knowledgeable as she led us through the city center to delve into history including rebuilding of city after bombing and seeing some of the main landmarks. I am a foodie so I loved the food market and was able to taste some of the native food dishes like green sauce and this truly amazingly delicious pastry with almonds (sorry forgot but name photo below). Loved that it was a walking tour as it was a great and uninhibited way to be introduced to a new city.

7. Inspired by Escape Rooms: ParaPoly - The Urban Adventure Game

An der Hauptwache, 60313 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Von Escape Rooms inspiriert: ParaPoly - Das Stadtabenteuerspiel
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ParaPoly - The Urban Adventure Game is a new kind of leisure activity. A game with components of scavenger hunt, escape game and city tour, combined into a real-life board game. Starting from a central square in the city, the tour takes you to famous places, important monuments and interesting corners. Existing elements are used for the game: buildings, monuments, streets, statues - this is how history comes alive. The tasks were designed by escape game developers. And just like in an escape room, each game has its own mission, which is integrated into a story along with the places you visit and the tasks you have to solve. ParaPoly is suitable for everyone who likes to play games, be it a parlour game, escape room, scavenger hunt or city rally, everyone who loves adventure, likes to solve puzzles, does not shy away from 2-3 km of walking and likes to experience something in a group. You can play as a couple or even in six, with children and grandparents.

Inclusions: Game document, Access to the web application

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8. 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!

9. 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

10. Frankfurt 50-Minute Sightseeing Cruise

Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Hesse Primus-Linie
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Enjoy an exciting 50-minute sightseeing cruise along Frankfurt's Main River with the largest and most modern shipping company in the state of Hesse. Discover the impressive skyline of Germany's banking metropolis from the water and cruise the Main River between the Eiserner Steg and Gerbermühle (upstream) or Frankfurt-Griesheim (downstream). Schedule: 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM downstream or 12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM upstream

Inclusions: Sightseeing river cruise, Commentary on board in German and English

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Paul T

Very interesting cruise. At no moment was I bored, there was always something to see! The Schnaps was also very good.

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