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Heidelberg Public Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

3.7 (6 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Heidelberg Public Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

About this activity

You will learn about:

History of the Germany’s oldest university

Prominent thinkers associated with the University

Pope Urban VI, Student Jail, Philosophers' Walk

You will see:

The Old Town

The Church of the Holy Spirit

The University

Private and Luxury Walking Tours City Tours Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration
1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 25 people
People per booking
1–25
Guide
German, English
Operated by
Global Guide Services

Ages: Youth (0–28 years) · Adults (29–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Public guided Tour

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities (recommended)
  • Not included: Entrance fees

Itinerary

  1. Altstadt (Old Town)

    30 min Admission not included

    In the Old Town, the heart of the city life, experience the wonderful combination of old and new buildings, narrow streets, market squares, arts, history, science, shopping, eating and relaxing. The main road through the Old Town one of the longest pedestrian zones in Europe and is where most of the shopping is centered.

  2. Church of the Holy Ghost (Heiliggeistkirche)

    30 min Admission not included

    Have a look at the Church of the Holy Spirit the most famous church in Heidelberg, one of the few buildings in the city to survive the many wars during the past centuries.

  3. Alte Universitaet

    30 min Admission not included

    Pass by the local University and learn how it was founded in 1386 on instruction of Pope Urban VI, Heidelberg is Germany's oldest university and one of the world's oldest surviving universities. Don’t miss a visit to the Student Jail. Students were detained here for minor offences such as disturbing the peace, and so were still allowed to attend their lectures – as long as they returned when their class was over. In use between 1778 and 1914, the walls of the jail are filled with the incarcerated students’ writings, images, and portraits.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Neckarmünzplatz, in front of the Tourist Information, Neckarmünzplatz, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany

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%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • April - October (English)

  • 2018 - 2019 extra

Traveller ratings

3.7 out of 5 · 6 reviews
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Heidelberg Public Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

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