Frankfurt Family-Friendly Historical Walking Tour

2–3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Let your kids discover the hidden treasures of Frankfurt on a historical tour on foot & on the water! Enjoy sightseeing in the Old Town & go on a fantastic cruise along the Main River. See the Romer, Frankfurt Cathedral and so much more!

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests:

2-hours: Old Town Walking Tour

Take a family-friendly tour of Frankfurt Old Town and see highlights such as the Gutenberg Monument, Römerberg, Goethe House, Frankfurt Cathedral and more.

3-hour: Old Town & Guided Cruise

Explore Old Town highlights like the Römerberg, Goethe House & Frankfurt Cathedral in family-friendly style & enjoy a cruise along the Main River. Includes tickets for a 50-minute boat cruise.

Discover historical facts about German kings and electors, legends about brave knights & local folklore on a family friendly walking tour of Frankfurt’s Old Town! Let your children learn local history & culture through amazing stories of a 5-Stars Guide.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Russian, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Operated by: Rosotravel - Munich

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Family-Friendly Tour of Frankfurt Old Town Highlights and a Cruise
Included: Tour program tailored to families with children, with fun facts and riddles
Included: Entry to free parts of the Frankfurt Cathedral
Included: Tickets for a 50-minutes audio guided cruise (in 3-hour option)
Included: -about Frankfurt’s history and culture
Included: 5-Stars Guide who speaks fluently in chosen language

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Meet your guide In front of the David and Goliath Sculpture, Zeil 129, 60313 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Goethe-Denkmal

10 min

Walking tour to see the best selected highlights of Frankfurt. Let your kids discover the legend about an underdog battling a giant by the David and Goliath Sculpture and learn about Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the famous German playwright, novelist, scientist and statesman.
Goethe-haus

10 min

See Goethe’s former house and memorial, as well as the Gutenberg Monument, which celebrates the heroes of the Printing Revolution in Europe.
Stop 4

one hour

Your Private Guide will ensure your kids are having a great time as you explore the historic Old Town. See St Catharine's, St Paul’s and Old St Nicholas Church.
Stop 5

10 min

Enjoy the medieval atmosphere of the market square Römerberg, with its charming timber townhouses, the iconic 15th century Römer town hall, the Fountain of Justice dedicated to the goddess of justice, and the Minerva Statue.
Stop 6

10 min

Take a stroll along the narrow streets of New Old Town, following the so-called “coronation route” to the Frankfurt Cathedral. Hear stories about the kings and electors who were crowned in the cathedral and step inside to admire its elegant interiors.
Stop 7

20 min

The walking route will continue along the famous Mainkai riverfront road and end by the Iron Footbridge, which offers amazing city views over the Main River.
River Main

20 min Admission included

Make unforgettable memories with an audio guided cruise along the Main River. You can go either downriver or upriver, depending on the time of the departure.
Dreikonigskirche

20 min Admission included

Upriver you will see landmarks such as the Dreikönigskirche, Main Plaza, Literature House and two historic cranes and two historic railway carriages at the industrial memorial site Ruhrorter Werft - Frankfurt-Ost.
Stadel Museum

10 min Admission included

Downriver you will see highlights such as the Städel Museum, Commerzbank Headquarters and the University Hospital.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide In front of the David and Goliath Sculpture, Zeil 129, 60313 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

End point

Meet your guide In front of the David and Goliath Sculpture, Zeil 129, 60313 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Using your ticket

Know before you go:

Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information

Frankfurt Cathedral is open Monday to Thursday and Saturday between 9AM-12PM and then 1.15-8PM. On Fridays and Sundays the cathedral can be visited between 1.15-8PM. Sightseeing during the daily, Sunday and holiday masses may be restricted.

In the 3-hour option Please note that the direction of the sightseeing cruise will vary depending on the time of departure. Upriver departures are at 12:00AM, 2:00PM, 4:00PM. Downriver departures are at 11:00AM, 1:00PM, 3:00PM, 5:00PM. Please book your tour accordingly
Your Private Guide will not participate in the cruise, but they will escort you to the dock.
The cruise’s audio guide (available in English and German)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
Frankfurt Cathedral is open Monday to Thursday and Saturday between 9AM-12PM and then 1.15-8PM. On Fridays and Sundays the cathedral can be visited between 1.15-8PM. Sightseeing during the daily, Sunday and holiday masses may be restricted.
In the 3-hour option Please note that the direction of the sightseeing cruise will vary depending on the time of departure. Upriver departures are at 12:00AM, 2:00PM, 4:00PM. Downriver departures are at 11:00AM, 1:00PM, 3:00PM, 5:00PM. Please book your tour accordingly
Your Private Guide will not participate in the cruise, but they will escort you to the dock.
The cruise’s audio guide (available in English and German)

Options

2-hours: Old Town Walking Tour

Duration: 2 hours: Take a family-friendly tour of Frankfurt Old Town and see highlights.

,: such as the Gutenberg Monument, Römerberg, Goethe House, Frankfurt Cathedral and more.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - DEFR006.
3-hour: Old Town & Audio Guide

Duration: 3 hours: Explore Old Town highlights like the Römerberg, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral and enjoy a cruise along the Main River.

,: Includes tickets for a 50-minute boat cruise with audio guide.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - DEFR006.