Fascinating Heidelberg Sightseeing Walking Tour

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Heidelberg, Germany

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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Historical knowledge by a certified official tour guide
  • Gratuity
  • Hotel pickup not offered
  • Tips
  • All Fees and Taxes

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Marktplatz, Marktpl., 69117 Heidelberg-Altstadt, Germany

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The Hercules Fountain is located in the center of the Marketplace in between the Holy Ghost Church and the City Hall.

End point

Hauptstraße, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany

Palatine Museum

What To Expect

Herkulesbrunnen Heidelberg

The tour guide who has studied European and German history will guide you during the tour showing you all the highlights and telling you the historical facts as much as the everyday information of Heidelberg. Why Hercules ? The eternal hero played an important role for the ancient Europeans but why is the to be found in Heidelberg? We will start out tour with Hercules.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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?
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Church 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.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Carl's Square (Karlsplatz) (Pass By)

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...
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Kornmarkt

This is where the corn was sold, and in the center he can admire beautiful statute of St Mary with child.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old 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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hotel Zum Ritter

Over 430 years old, the Hotel Zum Ritter stands out for its exceptional Renaissance and Barock style. Victor Hugo once said...
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8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Friedrich Ebert Memorial

Being a socialist in Europe was something exceptional. Visiting the home of one of the socialist founders of the socialist party in Germany is also something exceptional.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bruckenaffe

Heidelberg Bridge Monkey dates back to the 15th century. Why a monkey? There is an interesting story behind it.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New University (Neue Universitat)

The University of Heidelberg is the oldest university in Germany but not the oldest of the Germans. What secret lies behind this? Martin Luther founded here the Protestant Church... The Nazis burnt the books...No wunder they have chosen Heidelberg. Why?
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jesuitenkirche

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?
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Palatinate Museum

If you want to experience the history of the Palatinate you will have to visit this museum. It is the jewelry of the region. At first, you will think you will just admire the medieval time with a lot of porcelain and carpets but then you realise that you have the oppurtunity to dive deep into the stone ages when a skull called "Heidelbergensis" dating back 640,000 years shows us its jars. Tickets costs 3-5 Euros.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Studentenkarzer (Pass By)

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...
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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operated by a business

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-351925P2

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