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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.
“lovely leisurely cruise up the river seeing the sites.”
UNESCO Rhine Valley day trip from Frankfurt with a 1.5-hour steamer cruise, included lunch, and a wine-growing history lesson.
“The trip was excellent worth the money. More importantly it was our guide / driver Mr. Michael who made sure that we had a great experience”
German-language walk through Frankfurt’s rebuilt Old Town, featuring Römerberg, St. Paul’s Church, Eiserner Steg, and Museumsufer views for $21.
“Good and informative tour, giving some interesting insights into Frankfurt and it's history. As it was a very hot day our guide tried his best to move us from a place in the shade to the next, much appreciated.”
Walk Frankfurt’s highlights with an English-speaking guide. Small group, stroller-friendly route, free sights, and smart stops along the way.
“The guide was full of knowledge and easy to understand. Because this was a walking tour, I knew it would be challenging for me. He was very considerate and checked on me and my so. several times.”
Rhine Valley day trip from Frankfurt with a steamer cruise, UNESCO castles and villages, and a wine lesson with tastings plus meal.
“The tour itself was fantastic. The scenery at every stop was breathtaking. Our main knock was the guide. He was not the most friendly (he wasn't rude... just not what you'd want from a guide on a tour of this cost). Since my group was 3 people, he only wanted to take a single picture…”
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 had so much fun! It was interesting and relaxing. The staff was great and so helpful.”
From Frankfurt to Heidelberg in half a day: Heidelberg Castle ruins, terrace views, massive wine barrels, and a guided Old City walk.
“It was a good blend of guided tour with free time to roam the city. The guide was amazing, from the pick up in Frankfurt to the tour thru Heidelberg. Would highly recommend to any solo travelers”
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 an enjoyable trip to Heidelberg. How I wish more time could be given and I saluted one tour participant for decided to make his own way back to Frankfurt.”
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.
“Thank you to our great host. She's knowledgeable, kind and shows us a nice nightlife adventure. Grateful for an amazing night. Strongly recommend the tour. We will recommend you to friends and book the tour again in the next trip to Frankfurt. Danke, Haile”
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 booked the tour quite spontaneously as I had English-speaking friends visiting for the weekend; and we were impressed! The three hours flew by. Justin was very knowledgeable and passionate. We covered many different topics and places, yet it was always easy to follow. Although I've lived in Frankfurt for ten years now, I learned…”
