GERMANY · DESTINATION
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.
“Loved the experience. Very good way to view the main points of Frankfurt in short time!”
Open-top hop-on hop-off bus loops in Frankfurt with multi-language audio. Choose Express City or Grand Skyline and ride 24 hours.
“Being able to see what all was in the city that we could visit during our stay”
Relax on a 1-hour Main River panorama cruise in Frankfurt am Main with audio commentary, skyline views, and historic landmarks.
“An absolute must see in Frankfurt, wery calm and nice, the staff was great and cheerful. They offer refreshments onboard but you can only pay with cash 🙂”
UNESCO Rhine Valley day trip from Frankfurt with a 1.5-hour steamer cruise, included lunch, and a wine-growing history lesson.
“Michael is a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and funny. This a very interesting and nice one day excursion from Frankfurt to the Rhein valley area.”
German-language walk through Frankfurt’s rebuilt Old Town, featuring Römerberg, St. Paul’s Church, Eiserner Steg, and Museumsufer views for $21.
“Highly recommend doing this walk for those who want to learn about Frankfurt. We had a very good guide as the guide was well versed in the history of the city”
Walk Frankfurt’s highlights with an English-speaking guide. Small group, stroller-friendly route, free sights, and smart stops along the way.
“Philip was a great knowledgeable guide and made our experience super enjoyable. He knows the history of the city so well. Would definitely recommend this tour!”
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.
“It was extremely impressive. I like the fact that I was able to touch and smell the items in the store front. It really seemed like I was actually living in the 1800’s. The best part was the virtual reality experience. Now I see why people get addicted to gaming VR style. It’s a fun…”
From Frankfurt to Heidelberg in half a day: Heidelberg Castle ruins, terrace views, massive wine barrels, and a guided Old City walk.
“It was only two of us so the tour felt much more private. The tour guide gave us a lot of information not just about Frankfurt and Heidelberg but about other German cities like Munich and Berlin as well. Since it was a small bus we didnt have to wait in line for the cable…”
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 is a lot of steps/incline, excellent guide and history, great place and time to shop/eat. Very accommodating”
Frankfurt Card for 1–2 days: unlimited transit in Zone 50 and Zone 5090 plus discounts for museums, tours, food, and shopping from $15.
“The Frankfurt Card is extremely recommended for all travelers who visit to Frankfurt. You can use it for city-train, tram, and city-bus. The best choice to enjoy the city with one single card. You may exchange and validate the card at the Tourist Information which might be available at Central Station (Haupbahnhof).”
Join a 4-hour Frankfurt pub crawl in Alt-Sachsenhausen with 4 stops, free shots, and included club entry for $29.
“Absolutely worth it. The group we had was so diverse and interesting. Couldn’t have asked for a better night!”
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.
“I liked how Phillip was enthusiastic about his city. He is a very nice tour guide and was very informative on many facts. He looked after me particularly it was cold and i forgot my coat and gloves. They were times I felt he got a bit nervous when speaking facts and having been on…”
