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Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen

4.9 (112 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen

About this activity

The night watchman tells entertainingly about the things that one experienced in the nocturnal alleys of Heidelberg, about the history of the city, its streets and squares, about its local originals, personalities and the most beautiful anecdotes. A very educational and fun tour through the centuries.

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 70 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German
Operated by
Erlebnisführungen Heidelberg

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–12 years) · Youth (13–18 years) · Adults (19–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: The language of the tour is German.
  • Included: Stories of nightlife in Heidelberg
  • Included: Guided tour with the night watchman or his family
  • Included: History of the city of Heidelberg and the Electorate of the Palatinate

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Church of the Holy Ghost (Heiliggeistkirche)

    5 min

    Late Gothic town church, the place where Heidelberg University was founded

  2. Kornmarkt

    10 min

    "Kornmarktmadonna", symbol of the Counter Reformation in the Electoral Palatinate

  3. Carl's Square (Karlsplatz)

    10 min

    The most beautiful view from the city of the world-famous castle ruins over Heidelberg

  4. Stop 4

    10 min

    former red tanner district of the city

  5. Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge)

    10 min

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

  6. Market Square (Marktplatz)

    10 min

    Central square in the old town with many cafes and restaurants, framed by the town hall and baroque town houses.

  7. Hotel Zum Ritter

    5 min

    Beautiful Renaissance building from the 16th century

  8. Bruckenaffe

    5 min

    "What are you gazing at me here? Have you not seen the old monkey at Heydelberg / Go back and forth / There you will find more of my like"

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Market square, entrance to town hall

End point

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%
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 112 reviews
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