Private Heidelberg old town walking tour

1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German
Operated by: Erlebnisführungen Heidelberg

What is included

Included

Included: Stories and history of the city of Heidelberg.
Included: Modern Heidelberg
Included: The main topics of the tour can be designed according to your wishes.
Included: History of the castle and the castle ruins.
Included: Tips and advice for other activities in Heidelberg and the region.

Itinerary

Church of the Holy Ghost (Heiliggeistkirche)

10 min

Late Baroque town church from the 14th century, where Heidelberg University was founded
Market Square (Marktplatz)

5 min

Central square in the old town with many cafes
Kornmarkt

5 min

The figure of Mary on the Kornmarkt is the symbol of the Counter-Reformation in the Electoral Palatinate
Carl's Square (Karlsplatz)

10 min

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)

10 min

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

5 min

"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

5 min

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

10 min Admission not included

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

10 min Admission not included

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

10 min

Birthplace of Germany's first democratically elected President.