Private Heidelberg Historical and Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour
Private Heidelberg Historical and Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour
The city tour guide informs you about the historical background of the city including its German European history with facts you will not find in books. Her voice is soft and the pronounciation has a clear British not posh accent.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Herkulesbrunnen Heidelberg
We will start out tour with Hercules.
5 minutesSchloss Heidelberg
I am going to tell you the story behind the Heidelberg Castle, one of the most famous castle ruins in Germany and the landmark of the city. The notorious Sun King, Louis the XIV of France, had to destroy the castle just to let Versailles shine in the light...
Market Square (Marktplatz)
When Prince William of Great Britain and his wife, Kate, visited Heidelberg in 2019, they visited the heart of the city. This area has always been the centre of the renaissance city. Why?
5 minutesOld Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge)
Why is the landmark of Heidelberg this old bridge? One of the most precious renaissance bridges in central Europe. Who was Karl Theodor? The statues decorating the area are of great importance.
10 minutesBruckenaffe
Heidelberg Bridge Monkey dates back to the 15th century. Why a monkey? There is an interesting story behind it.
5 minutesChurch of the Holy Ghost (Heiliggeistkirche)
Once the centre of a devestating war, the church of the Holy Ghost is the biggest and most precious of all the churches in Heidelberg. We will visit the church and the tomb of the first Heidelberger King of the Old Roman Empire.
5 minutesHotel Zum Ritter
Over 430 years old, the Hotel Zum Ritter stands out for its exceptional Renaissance and Barock style. Victor Hugo once said...
8 minutesUniversity Library (Universitatsbibliothek)
Martin Luther founded here the Protestant Church... The Nazis burnt the books...No wunder they have chosen Heidelberg. Why?
20 minutesJesuitenkirche
Built from 1712 up to 1759, the church appears in Baroque style as the great rival to the Holy Spirit church. Why such a rivalry?
10 minutesStudent Jail (Studentenkarzer)
The jail of the students. A jail? Why did the students have a jail? Actually, it was a must to be taken to jail...because...
Museum of the Palatinate (Kurpfalzisches Museum) and restaurant
Tickets costs 3-5 Euros.
5 minutesIncluded
- Historical knowledge by a certified official tour guide
Not Included
- Tips
- Entrance Fee of The Castle and The Palatine Museum
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.