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The standouts.
A run-down of the 15 best frankfurt tours in Germany: what each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Cruise Frankfurt on the River Main from Eiserner Steg. Choose 50 or 100 minutes, with German/English audio and skyline views.
“What a wonderful way to see most of the Frankfurt highlights from the comfort of this lovely boat, on a beautiful sunny day! Excellent table service too, drinks and snacks were superb. A very relaxing couple of hours, would definitely recommend 👌”
Open-top hop-on hop-off bus loops in Frankfurt with multi-language audio. Choose Express City or Grand Skyline and ride 24 hours.
“Even though we live here we took to learn more about the history of Frankfurt. Good stops along the way bus timing was a little off on one of the stops but was at end anyways”
Relax on a 1-hour Main River panorama cruise in Frankfurt am Main with audio commentary, skyline views, and historic landmarks.
“It was a really enjoyable and good for value excursion. I will recommend this excursion for every one.”
UNESCO Rhine Valley day trip from Frankfurt with a 1.5-hour steamer cruise, included lunch, and a wine-growing history lesson.
“I enjoyed the tour and a Michael was a fantastic tour guide. Full of life and energy.”
German-language walk through Frankfurt’s rebuilt Old Town, featuring Römerberg, St. Paul’s Church, Eiserner Steg, and Museumsufer views for $21.
“The tour guide was just lovely and so knowledgable. I accidentally signed up for German speaking but I speak only English. She accomodated well and made it a best day ever. Thank you so much for the great tour. It was lovely to spend my first day ever in Germany after travelling so far from…”
Walk Frankfurt’s highlights with an English-speaking guide. Small group, stroller-friendly route, free sights, and smart stops along the way.
“Annika was a great guide. Learned a lot about the history of Frankfurt and received good recommendations for food and drinks.”
Rhine Valley day trip from Frankfurt with a steamer cruise, UNESCO castles and villages, and a wine lesson with tastings plus meal.
“Scenic cruise along the Rhine with many castles and quaint villages. Eclectic and fun little restaurant with good food and tasty regional wines we had to bring home. Beautiful local Christmas Market to get in some last minute shopping. And our guide Michael was fun and informative.”
Live a 1891 Frankfurt story with a live guide and a 15-minute VR ride through old streets and the Lauffen-to-Frankfurt power transmission.
“We enjoyed a look into the past, experiencing the sights, smells and sounds of the time. The VR experience was good although images were slightly blurry. The sound and motion made it feel like you were really there on a wagon ride around the city.”
From Frankfurt to Heidelberg in half a day: Heidelberg Castle ruins, terrace views, massive wine barrels, and a guided Old City walk.
“We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and our guide, Thomas, was exceptional. His history knowledge commentary was remarkable & this added with his great sense of humour & ability to understand the various jokes along the way just enhanced the experience. Heidelberg Castle is stunning with exquisite carvings, features & architecture against a backdrop of picturesque…”
Half-day Heidelberg trip from Frankfurt with castle ruins, the big wooden wine barrels, and a guided Old Town walk—easy logistics and great views.
“It was great. Smooth ride, great picture opportunities and learned a lot history from our guide, Peter.”
Frankfurt Card for 1–2 days: unlimited transit in Zone 50 and Zone 5090 plus discounts for museums, tours, food, and shopping from $15.
“I highly recommend getting this if you are planning to visit Frankfurt!! Well worth it!!”
Join a 4-hour Frankfurt pub crawl in Alt-Sachsenhausen with 4 stops, free shots, and included club entry for $29.
“It was very nice, and the guide was very friendly👍🌺”
Frankfurt at night gets gruesome: a 75-minute hangman-led walk through Domplatz and the Main, ending at the Römer with medieval punishments.
Frankfurt’s EXPERIMINTA ScienceCenter: 200 hands-on STEM experiments across 9 zones, plus science shows and big visual effects.
3-hour English Frankfurt walking tour of Old Town and Jewish history, with WWII remembrance, river views, free entries, and a snack break.
“Every time I'm in a new city I always take a local tour to learn more and see sights, its a perfect introduction to a new location. loved the Frankfurt walking tour. Ann our guide was lovely and very knowledgeable. She had fun stories and nuggets of history that brought the cities history to life…”
