Heidelberg is the city of romance. You were smart too. Heidelberg's university is the oldest in Germany. Certified tour guides convey the history and magic of the former Palatinate residence to you with wit and heart and soul. A lively, entertaining guided tour of Heidelberg's city history.
Get to know the highlights: the market square, the old bridge, the Jesuit quarter, the view of the castle and of course the old university including the prison. Learn about war and peace, destruction and reconstruction. Discover a baroque, lively city on a comfortable Gothic floor plan.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch)
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch)
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Stories and history of the city of Heidelberg.
Modern Heidelberg
The main topics of the tour can be designed according to your wishes.
History of the castle and the castle ruins.
Tips and advice for other activities in Heidelberg and the region.
Student prison and old university - 4 Eur
Meeting Points
Departure
Herkulesbrunnen Heidelberg
The Hercules Fountain is located on the market square between the Heiliggeistkirche and the town hall.
Return
Old Bridge Heidelberg
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Heidelberg is the city of romance. You were smart too. Heidelberg's university is the oldest in Germany. Certified tour guides convey the history and magic of the former Palatinate residence to you with wit and heart and soul. A lively, entertaining guided tour of Heidelberg's city history.
Get to know the highlights: the market square, the old bridge, the Jesuit quarter, the view of the castle and of course the old university including the prison. Learn about war and peace, destruction and reconstruction. Discover a baroque, lively city on a comfortable Gothic floor plan.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch)
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch)
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Stories and history of the city of Heidelberg.
Modern Heidelberg
The main topics of the tour can be designed according to your wishes.
History of the castle and the castle ruins.
Tips and advice for other activities in Heidelberg and the region.
Student prison and old university - 4 Eur
Meeting Points
Departure
Herkulesbrunnen Heidelberg
The Hercules Fountain is located on the market square between the Heiliggeistkirche and the town hall.
Return
Old Bridge Heidelberg
Itinerary
1
Church of the Holy Ghost (Heiliggeistkirche)
Late Baroque town church from the 14th century, where Heidelberg University was founded
10 minutes
2
Market Square (Marktplatz)
Central square in the old town with many cafes
5 minutes
3
Kornmarkt
The figure of Mary on the Kornmarkt is the symbol of the Counter-Reformation in the Electoral Palatinate
5 minutes
4
Carl's Square (Karlsplatz)
Named after Elector Karl-Theodor, here you have the most beautiful view of the world-famous castle ruins over the roofs of the city.
10 minutes
5
Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge)
A landmark of the city with a view of the Odenwald, the Rhine plain, the Neckar valley and the castle ruins.
10 minutes
6
Bruckenaffe
"Why are you ogling at me here? Haven't you seen the old monkey in Heydelberg / Go back and forth / There you'll find more like me"
5 minutes
7
Hotel Zum Ritter
Beautiful 16th century Renaissance building. Oldest town house in town.
5 minutes
8
Studentenkarzer
The university student prison. Famous in the Romantic era, because here they "let the pig out". Literally.
10 minutes
9
Alte Universitaet
Here is the seat of the oldest university in Germany (1386).
10 minutes
10
Friedrich Ebert Memorial
Birthplace of Germany's first democratically elected President.
