By the Hercules Fountain in the middle of the Sqaure.
Description
Beer & Old Town tour - for people who want to know the most interesting info about Heidelberg's long history & sample some genuine local beer & pubs too.
We will visit 1 of Heidelberg's microbreweries, a classic old student bar & a cool local bar while also enjoying some sites & stories about the Old Town.
(Ps: tour itinerary can change from published one depending on occupancy of the various bars, no. of participants, etc.)
Tour Options
Beer Tour with meats & cheese
Plus regional cheese & meats
Brewery Tour 1 hour
Brewery Tour: Tour one of Heidelberg ‚s 3 microbreweries.
Duration: 1 hour
Beer tour
Itinerary
Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg
30 min
Sample some of the excellent beer.
Altstadt (Old Town)
Admission included180 min
Learn about the history of the Old Town & where the best bars for you are.
Heidelberg
180 min
Learn about the history of the town & sample the best beer in the best bars.
Market Square (Marktplatz)
10 min
Learn the highlights about Heidelberg's 850 yrs of history.
15 min
Visit a classic Heidelberg student bar & enjoy a beer in authentic surroundings.
Hotel Zum Ritter
Admission included5 min
Admire Heidelberg's oldest residential building.
What's included
Included
The first beer of the tour is on me.
Not included
You are welcome to eat something on the tour, but food is not included in the price
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
8 reviews
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Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Beer and Old Town Tour take?
Beer and Old Town Tour lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Beer and Old Town Tour cost?
Prices start at $97 per person for this Heidelberg experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Beer and Old Town Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is By the Hercules Fountain in the middle of the Sqaure. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Beer and Old Town Tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Beer and Old Town Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 8 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Henryheidelbergtours.
Reviews(8)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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daniellefG2511PJ
October 4, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Evening heidelberg tour
My husband and I enjoyed an evening tour led by Henry. The walk along the Neckar River in the evening light was peaceful, and Henry's historical insights were informative. The visit to Marktplatz added a nice local touch. A well-guided tour for a different view of Heidelberg in the evening.
Operator response
Dear Danielle,
Thank you very much for your positive review. It was a pleasure to meet you both.
I wish you both all the best back in America 🇺🇸 - I am sure the future there is brighter than the media will have you believe. ( in God we trust ……)
With warm regards,
Henry.
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Gary_A
September 21, 2023 · via Viator
History and beer have gone together
Good on you Henry, Heidelberg is one of Germanys fascinating towns to explore. You made it a great and informative afternoon….. CHEERS
Operator response
Hi Gary,
Thanks for your positive review - I enjoyed meeting you both.
Let’s hope you send me a picture of the Cox‘s plate with hors d‘ouevres sometime next month …..
Warm greetings,
Henry.
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L8543ZAcaroll
August 1, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Great tour guide and entertaining tour!
Henry was able to accommodate my last minute request and I’m so happy that he did because it was such a great experience! I was traveling solo and he made me feel very comfortable and included with the rest of the group I went on the tour with. We got to enjoy his great stories, the great views and the delicious drinks.
Operator response
Hi Carol
Thanks alot for the review - it was fun to meet you too.
All the best,
Henry
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Climber15331942433
July 18, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Fun time in Heidelberg!
Our tour guide was Henry who kept in communication with me and was flexible as I had other tours planned. The tour was insightful and Henry was happy to answer any questions we had. Beer tour was a hit!!
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christiankoegler
June 27, 2021 · via Tripadvisor
Unfortunately disappointing
We booked the tour and were quite disappointed afterwards. First we got beer from the supermarket, then we were in only 2 bars. The first round of beer was paid by Henry, the others we should pay ourselves.
We are enormously disappointed and could have visited the 2 bars ourselves.
The city tour we have not done on purpose. We can not say anything about it.
Operator response
Just to provide the ‘other side of the story’ to your review, here are a few facts relating to our tour:
- you were a group of 4 young (immature?) men who had to come to Heidelberg for a stag night. Our tour began at 16.00 but you proudly told me your ‘drinking exploits’ had begun much earlier. That you were all heavily under the influence of alcohol was immediately apparent.
- your ‘leader’ had booked the tour without reading the description of the tour where it clearly states a citytour is part of the experience. You were all surprised by this & asked for it to be omitted, saying drinking beer was your only interest. Trying to spontaneously improvise I offered you the opportunity to drink some highly regarded locally brewed beer in my nearby garden. This you all agreed to.
- if your ‘leader’ had bothered to read the tour description he would have seen it clearly states that the first beers are on me and the rest are on you. ( something that is reflected in the modest price of the tour).
Having agreed to take part in some of the constant ‘shot’ drinking, that was an integral part of your ‘celebration’, I consented to paying for all your drinks in the first bar we went to. Having already payed for your first beers this was a larger expense for me than normal.
- perhaps your review is also somewhat influenced by me not being able to help you with your request to help you procure illicit drugs for the next part of your ‘celebration’. Or perhaps by the unfavorable responses you received from the many attractive young females that your group chose to harass during our time together.
Either way I very much look forward to never meeting you again or serving such,‘drunk young boys on a stag night’ clientele again.
Very sincerely yours,
Henry Cottam.
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KatKnapp4
March 9, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Super fun tour
Awesome relaxed tour of old town - Henry is enthusiastic about Heidelberg and it shows. Had some great beers and great chats; learned about the history of the area. Ask him about the monkey! :)
Operator response
Hello Catt,
Yes, was a great pleasure to meet you - interesting & wordly woman that you are.
I look forward to meeting you again.
Warmly yours,
Henry.
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Kat_K
March 9, 2020 · via Viator
Wonderful beer tour with a great guide!
Henry is awesome! He’s very knowledgeable and passionate about Heidelberg and loves giving people more insight about the area. He’s charming and fun and provided a wonderful tour with well-chosen breweries. Highly recommend if you are in Heidelberg.
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stewartliberty
November 8, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
great fun
This tour was a lot of fun. Henry showed us some great places to hang out & drink great local beer. Plus he gave us an interesting overview of the history of Heidelberg. A definite highlight was going to the microbrewery (which has a very authentic German bar) and trying a range of their beers all produced on site, including the strongest beer in the world!
Generally a good way to have a good time, learn a bit about Heidelberg & enjoy some beer.
Highly recommended.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thanks very much for the enthusiastic review.
It was a pleasure to meet you.
All the very best to you,
Henry.
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