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Find hidden gems on this guided walking tour of Old Town Heidelberg and its castle. Traveling with a guide allows you to visit some spots that independent travelers may miss while listening to engaging commentary on the city's architecture, art, and culinary scene. Stroll down the streets of the Old Town to see history with your own eyes, then step in to the castle to visit the castle garden, the courtyard, and the wine cellar.

Join Heidelberg resident Erin McGann on a winding self-guided audio tour of the picturesque Altstadt, the old town of this fascinating German city on the banks of the Neckar River.  Take in the famous Church of the Holy Ghost in the center of the main market square, discover the carvings that allowed residents to check the legal size of their pretzels (really!), hear stories of the catastrophic floods, find out which buildings are the oldest, hear how the university students got so rowdy they ended up with their own prison, and learn about the romantic history of our ruined castle.  The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. 

Take your wine and sightseeing experiences in Heidelberg to the next level, and book a small-group tour that’s led by a local guide. With just 15 people in your group, you’ll discover the highlights of Heidelberg old town without feeling rushed, and then taste local wine in the cellar of Schloss Heidelberg. Just note that entry to the castle is at your own expense.

Enjoy a short bicycle trip out of Heidelberg town into the surrounding countryside along quiet, car-free rural lanes. Just 10 mins ride from the Centre of Heidelberg you can find yourself in the peace & tranquility of the local Nature.    Relax & rejuvenate as you ride through open fields and enjoy the beautiful views onto the nearby hills of the Bergstrasse, Germany's Riviera. Our destination is the charming old town of Ladenburg, once an important Roman settlement & home to Karl Benz, founder of the Automobile. If you are a car enthusiast we can visit the fascinating Carl Benz Auto Museum packed with an array of classic cars chronicling the history of the Mercedes brand. Here we can stroll around the quaint old streets and have a drink in a nice cafe by the Market Square.    Then we can gently pedal back to Heidelberg passing farms and the renowned 'Neuenheimer Felder' - the fertile fields where local fruit & vegetables are grown.

Get more out of your beer time in Heidelberg, and book a small-group tour of the old town with a local guide. On a carefully planned route, you’ll visit a microbrewery, a classic student pub, and a more modern bar to give you a rounded look at the city’s drinking scene. Even better: You’ll discover the old town alongside a guide who brings his city alive with stories of Heidelberg history and guaranteed good beer.

Easygoing stroll through Heidelberg with coffee & cake. Learn what you need to know about Heidelberg old & new. Then relax in the best cafe for you, eating sumptuous cake & heavenly lattes.

Bespoke luxury 2 day visit in Heidelberg, one of the most beautiful towns in Germany. Have all your needs taken care of & enjoy the best of everything the town can pleasure you with. The ultimate luxury trip.

Experience all the wonders of Alsace while avoiding the crowds & minimizing driving time. In just 1 hr from Heidelberg you can be enjoying all the pleasures of being in France. Get to explore a classic medieval Alsation town with beautiful sites, a world class patisserie, excellent food, lots of history, wineries & attractive vineyards & free from the ravages of mass tourism. Wissembourg truly has everything you need to enjoy all the specialities of this enchanting region.

Enjoy & experience the special beauty of Heidelberg at night. We will meet on the famous Old Bridge and hear some illuminating tales about old Heidelberg & it’s 800 yrs of history. Plus some relevant information about the thriving international community it is today. Together we will stroll along the tranquil River Neckar and enjoy the fine views of the Old Town. Here we will find a pleasant stop to drink some specially prepared gluhwein and eat freshly baked cake. By the end of the tour you will be heartened by a new perspective on Heidelberg & inspired for the rest of your stay or holiday.