Heidelberg Old Town Private Walking Tour including Castle Visit
Description
Welcome to Heidelberg, a charming place with smiling locals, an attractive destination with important tourist attractions that covers all areas of interest. Its beauty and idyllic setting on the river Neckar is well known by locals, as well as the lifestyle provided by this setting. This multicultural vibrant University City and its 15 neighborhoods is a hotspot for both families and students, as well as for the creative industries, business, academics and researchers. Surrounded by forest, Germany’s oldest and most famous university town is renowned for its baroque Old Town, spirited student atmosphere, beautiful riverside setting and evocative half-ruined hilltop castle. Heidelberg is one of Germany’s most enchanting cities, so don’t miss the opportunity to visit this Romantic town that inspired many artists!
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Itinerary
We shall start our tour in the Old Town, the heart of the city life. Here, 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 is one of the longest pedestrian zones in Europe and is where most of the shopping is centered.
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.
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, where students were arrested for minor offences and still allowed to attend class, under the condition of returning here after.
In the second part of the tour we will visit the Castle of Heidelberg.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(25)
Take in every suggestion the guide has to offer. It's a great area and worth taking ia all in. Be ready to walk...
Thank you for your recommendation! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and found the guide's suggestions valuable. Exploring the area on foot is a wonderful way to take in everything it has to offer, and we're glad you made the most of it. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon!
This was a good tour overall, but it felt expensive for what was included. Our guide, Ise, was friendly, knowledgeable, and spoke very good English. She explained the history of Heidelberg and the castle well, including details about the Prince Electors and the famous giant wine barrel. The pace was comfortable and we had time to enjoy the views from the castle terraces. However, at roughly $370 for a 2.5-hour walking tour for two people, it was difficult to feel that the experience justified the price, especially since castle interior tickets were not included and we paid an additional €22 per person. Overall it was a perfectly pleasant and informative tour with a knowledgeable guide, but the cost felt high compared to other walking tours we experienced during our trip.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your tour with Ise and appreciated her knowledge, friendly guidance, and comfortable pace. We understand your concerns regarding pricing and the castle tickets; as a private tour, the cost reflects a personalized experience tailored to your interests. We appreciate your perspective and hope to welcome you on another tour in the future.
Great tour, very informative. We learnt a lot and enjoyed the personal experience, we got a lot of our questions answered.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We glad to hear you found the tour informative and enjoyed the personal experience. It was a pleasure answering your questions, and I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
Ilse was extremely knowledgable about Heidelberg, and really showed how much she loves the city. The castle portion of the tour was spectacular
"Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Ilse’s knowledge and passion for Heidelberg made the experience special for you. We’re especially pleased that the castle portion of the tour was a highlight. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you again in the future."
Ekki was a very knowledgable guide. He gave us a wonderful historical tour of the city. A few tangents here and there, but his stories really highlighted the importance of Heidelberg in world history. We had some little ones with us who got a little bored, so be prepared for it. Our favorite part was the castle. Wonderful views of the city and valley.
"We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Ekki and that his knowledge and storytelling helped bring Heidelberg’s rich history to life. We appreciate you mentioning the experience with the little ones as well—this is helpful for future guests to know. And we couldn’t agree more about the castle; the views truly are unforgettable. We hope to welcome you back for another wonderful visit in the future."
Fantastic tour. Olga, our guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Very glad she gave us our tour. Seeing the castle, and learning about its construction and occupants was interesting. And walking around the old town, with a the little nuggets of history was fun. Gave us pointers on restaurants to try, which maybe to avoid, and even showed us which bus to get back on to get to our hotel.
"We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Olga and appreciated her knowledge, friendliness, and thoughtful local tips. It’s great to know that learning about the castle and exploring the old town made for such a memorable experience. We hope to welcome you back on another tour soon!"
Ilse gave a great tour of the Old City including the castle and the bridge. Her knowledge of the history of Heidelberg and specific buildings helped educate us and provide a much deeper understanding of the history of the area.
"We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour of Heidelberg with Ilse and that her knowledge helped you gain a deeper appreciation of the city’s history and landmarks. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another tour in the future!"
This tour is advertised as a private tour, and it was the four of us and our guide, Anna, who was knowledgeable, spoke excellent English, and was fun! We walked through the Old Town a little, the lines for the castle tram were short (so we were able to spend a good amount of time up there), and then we walked again through Old Town into the two churches, and then ended at the bridge. ANNA WAS FANTASTIC!
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Anna on your private tour. It’s wonderful that her knowledge, excellent English, and engaging approach made the walk through Old Town, the castle visit, and the churches so enjoyable. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Excellent private tour of the castle and city of Heidelberg. Our guide, Anne, was fantastic! She had so much knowledge to share, was very pleasant to be with and spoke beautiful English. Highly recommend this tour!
We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your private tour of Heidelberg and had a great experience with Anne. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another tour soon!
This was a wonderful tour hosted by Ilse, a very kind and knowledgeable local guide. Ilse's stories brought the rich history of Heidelberg to life. Things we would have passed by on our own, not knowing what they were, became part of our appreciation of Heidelberg because Ilse pointed them out for us. We enjoyed the afternoon walking down interesting small side streets, learning the history of the Schloss and all of its eras, understanding what the pretzels carved into the church walls represented, and getting a very good restaurant recommendation. It was a great tour, thank you Ilse!
We're glad to hear that Ilse made your Heidelberg tour so engaging and insightful. It’s wonderful that her storytelling brought the city’s history to life and helped you discover details you might have missed on your own. We would love to welcome you on another tour in the future!
