GERMANY
The standouts.
A run-down of the 15 best heidelberg tours in Germany: what each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Cruise the Neckar in Heidelberg for 50 minutes with a free drink, passing the Old Bridge and getting great views of Heidelberg Castle.
“The water cruise is great and the views are amazing. I would recommend 10/10”
90-minute Old Town tour of Heidelberg: Church of the Holy Spirit, Germany’s oldest university and Students’ Prison, Jesuitenviertel lanes. $15.
“Lots of interesting facts and stories from Dr Elizabeth. Really enjoyed hearing about Heidelberg's history.”
Walk Heidelberg with the Night Watchman, hearing medieval stories of life outside the city walls while you hit Market Square and the old bridge.
“Die Tour mit Konrad durch HD hat uns als Gruppe begeistert. Info toll rübergebracht weiter so !”
Heidelberg by night with the night watchman. Walk old-town lanes, hear street stories, and enjoy views of the castle ruins. 1.5 hours.
“Konrad Beste Nachtwächterin.”
A spooky walking tour in Heidelberg with the hangman’s daughter, medieval crime stories, and a historical-costume guide for 1.5 hours.
“Sympathische & humorvolle Führung mit Wissensvermittlung”
Private VW-van tour from Heidelberg with Manfred. Flexible castles, towns and Strasbourg options, free drinks, and easy pickup for up to 5.
“We just returned from 13 days in Europe and our day with Mannfred in Heidelberg was our absolute favorite! He was waiting for us at our agreed upon location, and Mannfred couldn’t have been more entertaining, informative, and flexible. At the end of our day, we said goodbye to our friend, and thanked him for…”
Glide Heidelberg on a Segway along the Neckar and up to the Philosophers’ Walk for jaw-dropping castle views and easy first-timer fun.
“We booked our tour well in advance for two people and even though the other six of the group did not show there was no lacking in the services we received. Plenty of time was taken to be sure we were comfortable with the Segway and then we were off for the grand tour. The…”
A comfortable 2-hour Heidelberg bus tour plus a guided walk on Heidelberg Castle grounds, including funicular ride back to Old Town.
“Annette und Siegfried waren zwei wunderbar sympathische Reisebegleiter mit Herz und Leidenschaft für Sightseeing und Schlösser. Sehr informativ, sehenswert und definitiv jeden Cent wert. Absolute Empfehlung! Als kleiner Tipp für diejenigen, die (wie ich) zum ersten Mal nach Heidelberg reisen: Parken am besten im Parkhaus am Karlsplatz. Parkplätze sind nämlich eine kleine Rarität - wie…”
1.5-hour guided old-town walk in Heidelberg from Kornmarkt to Alte Brücke, plus university and nightlife stories for $18.
“Anne if a great tour guide. She knows a lot about the old town and the history. She spoke well and was happy to answer any questions.”
Enter Heidelberg Old Town with stories of Goethe, Luther and Turner, plus gothic churches and the 14th-century university on a guided walk.
Glide through Heidelberg on a 2.5-hour Segway tour with Philosophenweg views, Neuburg Monastery, Wolfsbrunnen, and Castle overlooks over the Neckar.
“Schöne Tour, mit tollen Aussichten und vielen ausführlichen Erklärungen.”
A 50-minute Neckar boat tour in Heidelberg with winter views of the Old Bridge and castle, plus a warm cup of mulled wine.
“Die Freundlichkeit hätte besser sein können”
Cruise Heidelberg by Segway along the Neckar, stop at Neuburg Abbey and Wolfsbrunnen, then ride to stunning castle views.
“The views were amazing. There could maybe be more time to explore the castle.”
Ride a historic mountain railway to Heidelberg Castle, tour courtyard ruins and Pharmacy Museum, enjoy terrace views, and see the giant wine barrel.
“Not as much of a castle tour as expected but still enjoyed Johanna’s was very knowledgeable!”
Two-hour Heidelberg night watchman walk: spooky legends, murder myths, costume details, and historic old-town stops by Kornmarkt.
“Tolle Führung, der Nachtwächter hat einen total in seinen Bann gezogen. Sehr kurzweilig und interessant. Jederzeit gerne wieder. Weiter so...”
