Frankfurt Main Station Self Guided Riddle Walking Tour by App
At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $11 / person
- Location
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Languages
- DE, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- CuriFox
- Meeting point
- Self-guidedstart at the main entrance of Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (Bahnhofsvorplatz). Before you go, redeem your voucher code in the CuriFox Wallet and unlock this walk (see ticket instructions). The walk is a loop and ends back at the station.
Description
Turn a short walk from Frankfurt's main station into a detective game. At each of 9 stops, the app points you to a real statue, fountain, monument or facade and challenges you with a question about it. The answer is never in a guidebook: it is hidden in the object itself, waiting for someone who looks closely. No history knowledge, no googling, just curiosity and a sharp eye. Every question is multiple choice, and every stop makes you see the city a little differently. The loop leads from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof through the lively Bahnhofsviertel to the green Taunusanlage and back along the park belt, past fountains, memorials and modern art most visitors walk straight by. About 2.1 km, about 1.5 hours, ideal for a layover or a short stay. Start any time during opening hours, at your own pace. After booking you receive a code: open the free app on your phone or in your browser, create an account, redeem the code for 10 gems and unlock this walk.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 25
- Adult
- $11
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 24.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Frankfurt am Main Hauptbahnhof
Stop 1 of 9. The walk starts at the main entrance of Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, on the square in front of the station. Your first riddle waits right here, on the station building itself, and the loop returns to this same spot at the end.
Stops 2 to 4 of 9. The route leads from the station into the lively station quarter. Here the app sends you to street-level landmarks most travelers hurry past: a fountain, a monument, a decorated facade. At each one a question waits that you can only answer by looking closely at the object in front of you.
Stops 5 and 6 of 9. The turning point of the loop: a park in the shadow of the skyscrapers, where the story of Frankfurt's skyline and the nickname Mainhattan comes into view. Two riddles wait here before the route heads back towards the station.
Stops 7 and 8 of 9. On the way back the route follows the green belt south, past fountains, memorials and modern artworks that most visitors walk straight by. Two more questions here, each answered by spotting a detail on the object itself.
Frankfurt am Main Hauptbahnhof
Stop 9 of 9. The loop closes where it began, back at the main station. The last riddle is solved here, which makes the walk easy to fit into a layover or the hour before a train.
What's included
Included
Code for 10 gems, enough to unlock this route in the app
Not included
Smartphone with mobile data and GPS (bring your own)
How it compares in Frankfurt
- Starting price $11 is 85% below the typical $75 for tours of similar length in Frankfurt
Excurgo comparison of 306 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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 this tour take?
Frankfurt Main Station Self Guided Riddle Walking Tour by App lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $11 per person for this Frankfurt experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel this 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 Self-guided: start at the main entrance of Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (Bahnhofsvorplatz). Before you go, redeem your voucher code in the CuriFox Wallet and unlock this walk (see ticket instructions). The walk is a loop and ends back at the station. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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