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Manfred was quite possibly the best driver, tour guide, and probable friend for life! We booked him for a full day trip & quite possibly it was the best day of our entire trip! We went from Heidelberg to Rudesheim am Rhein where Manfred dropped us as we explored the Niederwald Monument and rode the cable car back into the city while enjoying some sparking wine. We then boarded KD Cruise to Bacharach, where we viewed many Castles and old ruins! Manfred met us with his car in Bacharach where he showed us around the most quaint lovely town, recommended the best lunch spot and spoiled us with Reisling Frozen Yogurt! We had booked a wine tasting at Weingut Toni Jost, where he accompanied us (invited of course, as we were loving his company), helped us communicate and educated us on fun interesting facts about our surroundings! I had booked a wine tasting at Schloss Johannesburg, where we headed next! Manfred was the best companion for me, while my husband took some business calls, and then we received a private tour of the Wine Cellar, and did our second wine tasting. **Manfred was the driver obviously so was not participating in the tastings, just learning along with us** Manfred then very safely returned us to Heidelberg. Honestly he is the best, most kind, knowledgeable host and driver we have ever had. His English is impeccable & his heart is even more impressive! I had researched a ton of larger business private drivers, but the experience could not have compared to what Manfred did for us, our vacation, and our memories! Thank you so much Friend in Heidelberg!! Til Next Time! Let me not forget to mention that he communicates before very efficiently before and after our trip! He was very helpful with suggestions & recommendations on restaurants, places to stay or see, etc. We had the most amazing meals from his referrals in Heidelberg!

What a wonderful June 2026 trip we had with Manfred, our friend in Heidelberg. We were three colleagues travelling together from South Africa for work and had asked Manfred to do something a bit different for us on the Sunday as we were already touring Heidelberg castle and surrounds on the Saturday. Manfred immediately made contact on receiving the booking to make sure he understood our groups needs and interests so that he could best recommend what we could do on the tour. On the day he fetched us from the hotel which was really convenient and took us to see sights around Hirschhorn, this included a castle grounds tour, a coffee and ice cream stop at the old town, and we also got to enjoy a ferry crossing with Markus. It really is an incredibly scenic area and at the castle it felt like we were in Disneyland. Germany was also having a heatwave that week so it was great to be driving around in the air conditioned car. Manfred is incredibly hospitable and accommodating and made sure we were entertained with facts and local knowledge as well as also taking an interest in where we were from. Thanks Manfred for looking after us so beautifully! Till next time.

Manfred was incredibly accommodating and informative. The day flew by with surprise locations and a fabulous ferry ride across the Neckar. We have done many local tours but Manfred’s ability to seize an opportunity to showcase his hometown is unmatched. Walking down the street he was telling us about local village history when an acquaintance walked out of her front door and greeted us as old friends inviting us into her home. Seeing Heidelberg through his eyes is a treat not to be missed.

"Great experience! I took my teenage son to Heidelberg, Germany for vacation. There we met Manfred Pitz who is an excellent trip advisor/guide. We traveled to the Lichtenstein Castle & Black Forest. Manfred was a welcoming host, took the time to get to know me & my son on a personal level and showed he cared about us having a great experience. Manfred is very personable, knowledgeable, and integrated himself with us while going through the Castle Tour & made the Black Forest Hike for us a fun experience. I would highly recommend hiring him if you need a trip advisor. If we find ourselves back in Heidelberg, I would hire him again. Lebe Wohl!”

My son and I visited Heidelberg for the first time in July 2026. I didn't have time to plan our trip and I was only in town for 3 days. Thankfully I found Manfred online. He made our trip so beautiful! Not only did he pick us up at the airport and give us amazing tours of small villages, the Black Forest, and castles and palaces, but he also gave us a lot of historical information about the area. He even dropped off a book at our hotel about Heidelberg and gave my son recommendations for places to visit later in the week (he was staying longer than me). It would have taken me weeks to research sites for this trip and figure out transportation. He was on time every day, as well as helpful and lots of fun! I feel like I have a new best friend! I highly recommend him as a tour guide! He will make your experience unforgettable!!!

Even though I am a writer by trade, words fail me in describing how professional and jovial our friend in Heidelberg, Manfred, is. He went above and beyond in planning a very special day trip for me. He tracked down the mayor aka burger meister of the tiny town in which I lived as an infant with my parents. Then he worked with the mayor to help me gain entrance to the apartment in which we lived 59 years ago! Furthermore, he and the mayor found a friend to escort us at Landstuhl Medical Center, so that I could see where I was born. A great guide, very knowledgeable, and all around wonderful human being. I highly recommend Manfred. Worth every euro. ~ Sandy

Like all of the reviews you will read, I echo the comments about how great Manfred is. But there is something more that goes far beyond the quality of the tours. Manfred is simply a wonderful human being that does what he does because he simply loves doing it, and it shows throughout your tour. Meeting him was a highlight of our vacation and I can truly say that he is someone I look forward to keeping in touch with well beyond this trip. He is most definitely my friend in Heidelberg. So, if you want a great tour guide that goes so far beyond that, he is your person. Before you even hire him, he helps with an itinerary, makes sure he can deliver what you’re hoping for, and so much more. At the end of the day, your vacation will be far better if you have the opportunity to meet Manfred. He really does go the extra miles.

I’ve become a firm believer that private guides, local to your travel destination, provide a superior travel experience to any other approach to vacation travel.. Private guides respond to your specific vacation objectives and organize your trip goals in an orderly fashion that saves time and therefore money. Not only did Manfred do all that, he was enjoyable company. In addition to getting us to all the venues we requested his knowledge base on the area provided a ton of historical perspective and, along the way, pointed out a number of interesting sites and experiences we had no previous awareness of. I assign Manfred a five star rating based on our experience. Last word = book him direct.

When I realized that I wasn’t interested in the big bus tour that our riverboat was offering to Heidelberg, I decided to look elsewhere. I googled private tours in Heidelberg and it brought me to Manfred Pitz and his business A Friend in Heidelberg. I read many many reviews on his website and they were all very positive. I contacted him shortly after and we chatted through the What’s App and also through email and finally tailored a tour to my liking. Despite being June, the day arrived chilly and pouring rain. My first thought was that it wasn’t going to be a very fun day in the inclement weather. Boy was I wrong! Manfred picked us up right at our Viking ship with a big smile on his face. We immediately felt at ease with him and his warm personality and soon the three of us were chatting away as to what our expectations for the day would be. We decided to hold off a little on the castle visit to see if the rain would let up. He drove us into the countryside and also across the river via a very cool one car ferry. He also took us to the remains of a fortress where there was a well that had a story to it that involved an antique key. I won’t give away what the story is but if you tour with Manfred ask him to take you there! Finally we decided to head to the castle with hopes that the rain would let up. Instead it came down in sheets raining sideways under our umbrellas and causing me to don a poncho on top of my jacket! But you know what? It made it all the more memorable of a day we will never forget! Manfred kept to his tour of the castle giving us much information about the castle outside until we finally went inside. Finally in the courtyard the rain did let up for us to take some great photos! We then headed into town on foot and explored the town a little, walked over the bridge, and the three of us had a delicious lunch at an Italian restaurant! We so enjoyed each others company getting to really know each other as the day went on. We then headed to Speyer for a visit to the beautiful Cathedral and finally back to our ship. It was truly a day we will never forget. We truly made a friend in Heidelberg!

We had the pleasure of spending a day exploring the Heidelberg region with our guide, and the experience exceeded every expectation. From the moment we met, he was personable, professional, and genuinely committed to ensuring our family had an enjoyable and memorable experience. His English was impeccable, making communication effortless, and his knowledge of Heidelberg's history, culture, and local traditions was truly exceptional. Every stop along the tour came alive through his engaging stories and historical insights, giving us a much deeper appreciation for the region than we could have gained on our own. What impressed us most was his flexibility and attentiveness. He tailored the day to our interests, answered every question with enthusiasm, and never made us feel rushed. His recommendations for local attractions, customs, and cuisine were outstanding and added tremendously to our visit. If you're looking for a guide who is knowledgeable, kind, accommodating, and passionate about sharing Heidelberg's beauty and history, I recommend Manfred without hesitation. He transformed our visit from a simple sightseeing trip into an unforgettable family experience. Thank you for making our time in Germany so special, we hope to return and tour with you again. An exceptional guide in every respect. Professional, knowledgeable, personable, and truly dedicated to providing a first-class experience. Our family couldn't have asked for a better experience to reminisce and experience Heidelberg and the surrounding region. Highly recommended.