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Private Experience of Heidelberg’s Riverside Charm from Frankfurt

By Welcome Pickups
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 3,220 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Step into a storybook setting on this private full-day ride from Frankfurt to Heidelberg, one of Germany’s most beloved cities. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off with a professional English-speaking driver/guide and a fully customizable itinerary. Begin with the hilltop Heidelberg Castle, where optional entry reveals royal halls, vast gardens, and sweeping views of the Neckar Valley. Continue to the Old Town (Altstadt), with its baroque charm, quaint alleys, and lively squares, before crossing the iconic Karl Theodor Bridge for postcard-worthy castle views. For those seeking a scenic walk, the Philosopher’s Walk offers unmatched panoramas. Conclude with lunch or coffee at a riverside café and optional free time for shopping or museums before returning to Frankfurt. With its blend of history, romance, and riverside charm, this private tour is a perfect, relaxed escape from the city—designed entirely at your pace.

Activity location
  • Heidelberg Castle
    • 1 Schlosshof
    • 69117, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Heidelberg Castle
    • 1 Schlosshof
    • 69117, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Private Experience of Heidelberg’s Riverside Charm from Frankfurt
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
RM 3,168.31 x 1 AdultRM 3,168.31
Paid at activityRM 51.25
Total
Price is RM 3,219.56

What's included, what's not

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    Hotel pickup and drop-off
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    Water
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    WiFi on board
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    Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
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    Fuel and Tolls
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    Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
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    All taxes and handling charges
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    Meals and beverages
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    Tips and Gratuities
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    Heidelberg Castle
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    Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For 1–3 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
  • For 4–8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
  • Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
  • Some stops on your itinerary may be closed on the date of travel due to public holidays, maintenance or special events. We recommend verifying opening hours on the attraction’s official website or contacting us before your tour. If a stop is unexpectedly closed, we will try to offer a suitable alternative.

Activity itinerary

Heidelberg Castle
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Perched above the city, this red sandstone ruin offers panoramic views, gardens, and the world’s largest wine barrel.
Old Town
  • 2h
Old Town (Altstadt). Stroll through cobblestone streets, boutique shops, and lively squares like Marktplatz and Kornmarkt.
Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge)
  • 2h
Karl Theodor Bridge (Old Bridge), Walk across this scenic 18th-century stone bridge with perfect views of the castle and river.
Philosophers’ Way
  • 2h
Philosopher’s Walk (Optional). A serene hill path offering the best panoramas of the city and Neckar River—ideal for photos.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Heidelberg Castle
    • 1 Schlosshof
    • 69117, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Heidelberg Castle
    • 1 Schlosshof
    • 69117, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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