Private Heidelberg old town walking tour

By Erlebnisführungen Heidelberg

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1h 30m
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Overview

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.

Activity location

Church of the Holy Ghost (Heiliggeistkirche)
- Marktpl.
- 69115, Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

Herkulesbrunnen, Heidelberg - Johann Martin Laub (1706)
- 69117, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Private Heidelberg old town walking tour in German

1h 30m
Opening hours: Mon 9:00 am-9:00 pm
German

Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: German

Price details

AU$246.11 x 1 TravellerAU$246.11

Total

What's included, what's not

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.
Student prison and old university - 4 Eur

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Church of the Holy Ghost (Heiliggeistkirche)

10m

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

Market Square (Marktplatz)

5m

Central square in the old town with many cafes

Kornmarkt

5m

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

Carl's Square (Karlsplatz)

10m

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

Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge)

10m

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

Bruckenaffe

5m

"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"

Hotel Zum Ritter

5m

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

Student Jail (Studentenkarzer)

10m
Admission ticket not included

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

Alte Universitaet

10m
Admission ticket not included

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

Friedrich Ebert Memorial (Gedenkstatte)

10m

Birthplace of Germany's first democratically elected President.

Location

Activity location

Church of the Holy Ghost (Heiliggeistkirche)
- Marktpl.
- 69115, Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

Herkulesbrunnen, Heidelberg - Johann Martin Laub (1706)
- 69117, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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