Frankfurt City Walking Tour History Culture and Insider Tips

2 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

Discover the captivating blend of modernity and history in Frankfurt on a guided walking tour led by local expert Holger. Explore the city's rich heritage as you visit iconic sites such as Römerberg, the Imperial Cathedral, and St. Paul's Church. Genießen Sie atemberaubende Aussichten von der Eisenbrücke und bewundern Sie architektonische Juwelen wie das Haus der Goldenen Waagen. This tour also offers valuable insider tips for savoring authentic local cuisine and Apfelwein after your walk.

Guided tour through Frankfurt's historic and modern Unpacked
Visit significant sites like Römerberg, the Imperial Cathedral, and more
Enjoy picturesque views from the Iron Bridge, perfect for photos
Receive local recommendations for food and drinks after the tour

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Written guide: German, English

Ages: Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Recommendations for food

Itinerary

Grosse Bockenheimer Strasse

10 min

The Große Bockenheimer Straße and the branching Kalbächer Gasse, which connect the Opernplatz with the Rathenauplatz, are popularly called Freßgass. Here, grocery stores and delicatessens shops line up in colorful variety after the First World War - and much has not changed since then.
Goethestrasse

10 min

Exclusive boutiques west of the Zeil present the current collections from the international fashion world. Model labels such as Chanel, Gucci, and Hermès can be found here, as can the iconic jewelry brands Tiffany & Co. or Cartier. Parallel to Goethestraße are Neue Rothofstraße and Freßgass'.
Main Tower

10 min

The MAIN TOWER is the third tallest skyscraper in Germany with 200 meters (240 meters including antenna) and an absolute highlight of the Frankfurt skyline. As the only tower in the city, it opens its gates to the public: Two spectacular observation decks offer visitors an unobstructed 360-degree view over the entire city area, the Main, and the surrounding area up to the Taunus. An architectural jewel that is distinguished by its striking, circular glass facade.
Stop 4

10 min

The FOUR FRANKFURT is the most spectacular skyscraper district in Germany with up to 233 meters and the new highlight of the Frankfurt skyline. As a visionary "vertical city," the ensemble of four towers opens its doors to everyone: publicly accessible rooftop gardens, market halls, and squares offer visitors a vibrant urban experience in the middle of the banking district. An architectural jewel that impresses with its boldly intertwined facades of the world-famous UNStudio.
Goethe-haus

10 min

The Goethe House is one of the most important cultural sites in Germany as the birthplace of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and an absolute highlight of the Frankfurt Old Town. As a reconstructed citizens' house of Baroque Frankfurt, it opens its doors to the public: Authentically furnished living quarters offer visitors an unfiltered insight into the life and youth of the world-famous poet. A historical jewel that impresses with its detailed interior and the directly connected German Romantic Museum.
St. Paul's Church (Paulskirche)

15 min

Consecrated in 1833, the church became the seat of the first German National Assembly in 1848, on whose drafts the current Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany is based. Currently, award ceremonies as well as political and cultural events take place there.
Romerberg

10 min

Through the reconstruction of the East side on the Römerberg, typical representatives of the half-timbered construction were rebuilt. Every wooden element had its specific name. The first bank of Frankfurt was founded in the 17th century in the Eckhaus Großer Engel.
Neue Altstadt

15 min

Dive into the new Frankfurt Old Town with its winding alleys and picturesque views! 35 houses, of which 15 are faithful reconstructions and 20 are new buildings, form the vibrant new district between the Cathedral and the Roman. Around 60 apartments, over 30 shops, restaurants, cafes, and museums offer plenty of space to relax, enjoy, and discover.
Dompfarrei St. Bartholomaus Frankfurt am Main

10 min

In the Middle Ages, the sacred building was the seat of the imperial chapter St. Bartholomew, in 1356 Emperor Charles IV designated Frankfurt in the "Golden Bull" as the place of the German royal elections, and from 1562 a total of ten German emperors and kings of the Holy Roman Empire were elected or crowned in the imperial cathedral. The "election band" is a room for silent prayer today
Haus Wertheym

10 min

The House Wertheym is the oldest half-timbered house in the Frankfurt Old Town and the only one that survived the air raids of the Second World War almost unscathed. The current building is a Renaissance half-timbered house from around 1600 and served, among other things, as a warehouse, customs house, and quarters for the Frankfurt city guard.
Iron Bridge

10 min

The Iron Bridge is one of the most popular photo spots in Frankfurt with a view of the Frankfurt skyline. The steel and concrete pedestrian bridge, which is crossed daily by about 10,000 people, connects the city center around Römerberg with Sachsenhausen on the other side of the Main.