Heidelberg Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

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2j 30m
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The audio guide serves as a convenient mobile companion for a self-guided tour of Heidelberg. This tour is specifically designed for those looking to explore the city in a short span of time (2-3 hours). Simply follow the route on the app's map to stroll through the Old Town and past the main attractions. You're guaranteed to see: Heidelberg Castle, Church of the Holy Spirit, Heidelberg University, Student Prison, Giant's House, Old Bridge, Scenic landscapes reminiscent of William Turner's paintings.

Once the tour is downloaded, the app functions offline. The audio guide can always be heard clearly through your headphones. Enjoy captivating stories and legends at your own pace, without the need to keep up with a tour group.

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Lokasi aktiviti

Bismarckplatz
- 1 Bismarckplatz
- 69115, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Titik Pertemuan/Penebusan

Bismarckstraße 19
- 19 Bismarckstraße
- 69115, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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English in English

2j 30m
Waktu operasi: Ahd 07:00-20:00
Bahasa Inggeris

Pengembara

Pilihan bahasa: Bahasa Inggeris

Butiran harga

RM 40.04 x 1 DewasaRM 40.04

Jumlah

German in German

2j 30m
Waktu operasi: Ahd 07:00-20:00
Bahasa Jerman

Pengembara

Pilihan bahasa: Bahasa Jerman

Butiran harga

RM 40.04 x 1 DewasaRM 40.04

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Italian in Italian

2j 30m
Waktu operasi: Ahd 07:00-20:00
Bahasa Itali

Pengembara

Pilihan bahasa: Bahasa Itali

Butiran harga

RM 40.04 x 1 DewasaRM 40.04

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Polish in Polish

2j 30m
Waktu operasi: Ahd 07:00-20:00
Bahasa Poland

Pengembara

Pilihan bahasa: Bahasa Poland

Butiran harga

RM 40.04 x 1 DewasaRM 40.04

Jumlah

Spanish in Spanish

2j 30m
Waktu operasi: Ahd 07:00-20:00
Bahasa Sepanyol

Pengembara

Pilihan bahasa: Bahasa Sepanyol

Butiran harga

RM 40.04 x 1 DewasaRM 40.04

Jumlah

Perkara yang dirangkumi dan tidak dirangkumi

Offline map featuring routes for effortless GPS navigation
Illustrations to Recognize Landmarks
One-year access to the tour in your preferred language
Audio guide app for iPhone and Android
28 audio recordings narrated by a professional historian
In-person tour guide
Smartphone and Headphones
Entry Tickets
Transportation
Food and Beverages

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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The audio guide is available through a mobile app for iOS and Android
- The entry ticket to Heidelberg Castle is not included, so please purchase it separately in advance
- The tour does not cover all the sights in Heidelberg
- This is a self-guided tour - you will need to download the audio guide mobile app, activate your purchase, and follow the route on the app's map (without a human guide)
- The audio guide can be accessed at any time; the date and time provided at checkout are merely approximations

Jadual perjalanan aktiviti

Bismarckplatz

Bismarckplatz in Heidelberg is a lively transport and meeting hub at the western edge of the Altstadt (Old Town). Named after Otto von Bismarck, it's less about statues and more about rhythm — buses, trams, cyclists, and students crisscrossing in constant motion. Lined with shops, cafés, and fountains, it's the city’s unofficial front porch, connecting the modern and historic parts of Heidelberg. From here, the Hauptstraße begins — one of Europe’s longest pedestrian streets — leading straight into the heart of the old town.

Hauptstraße

Hauptstraße in Heidelberg is a 1.6 km ribbon of cobblestone charm — one of Europe’s longest pedestrian streets. Stretching from Bismarckplatz to the Karlstor, it weaves through the Altstadt with Baroque facades, bustling cafés, boutiques, bookstores, and historic landmarks. More than just a shopping street, it’s Heidelberg’s social spine, where students, locals, and visitors wander past centuries-old buildings with coffee in hand and the castle watching from above. Strolling here feels like walking through a curated timeline.

House for giant

The House of the Giant (Haus zum Ritter, or House of the Knight) is Heidelberg’s most ornate surviving Renaissance building, standing proudly on the Hauptstraße since 1592. Built for cloth merchant Charles Bélier (whose name means "ram" in French, hence the horned figure), it’s a striking facade of red sandstone, intricate carvings, and mythological details. Once a luxury hotel, it now houses a restaurant, still echoing with the grandeur of its merchant past. Amid Baroque neighbors, this house roars in Renaissance splendor — imposing, theatrical, and unmissable.

Heidelberg Congress Center

The Heidelberg Congress Center, also known as Heidelberg Congress Center Bahnstadt, is a sleek, modern venue designed to host international conferences, exhibitions, and cultural events. Opened in the 2020s in the eco-friendly Bahnstadt district, the center blends cutting-edge architecture with sustainable design. Its flexible halls, high-tech infrastructure, and proximity to Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof make it a key player in the city’s academic and business life — a future-facing counterpoint to Heidelberg’s historic charm.

Providenzkirche

The Providence Church (Providenzkirche) in Heidelberg is a modest yet elegant Protestant church nestled along the Hauptstraße. Built in the 17th century after the destruction of the Thirty Years’ War, it reflects the calm, restrained style of early Protestant architecture. Inside, it’s peaceful and bright, with a beautiful Baroque organ and wooden galleries lining the nave. Unlike its more ornate neighbors, Providence Church speaks softly — offering a moment of quiet dignity in the bustling flow of the old town.

Kurpfälzisches Museum (Sambil lalu)

The Kurpfälzisches Museum in Heidelberg is a richly layered museum tracing the cultural history of the Electoral Palatinate region. Housed in the stately Palais Morass, it features everything from prehistoric artifacts and Roman finds to Renaissance paintings, porcelain, and even 19th-century Heidelberg Romanticism. One highlight is the archaeological collection, including fragments from the nearby Roman fort and the famed Heidelberg Man. Intimate yet varied, the museum offers a quiet but deep dive into the city’s many historical identities.

Heidelberg University

Founded in 1386, the University of Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest university and one of Europe’s most prestigious. Nestled in the city’s Altstadt and along the Neckar River, it has educated philosophers, scientists, poets, and Nobel laureates. Its blend of Gothic, Baroque, and modern buildings reflects centuries of evolving thought. The university isn’t just a campus — it’s interwoven with the city itself. From the historic Old University Hall to buzzing student pubs, Heidelberg breathes with academic spirit, where past and progress study side by side.

Student Jail (Studentenkarzer) (Sambil lalu)

The Studentenkarzer, or Student Prison, is one of Heidelberg’s quirkiest historic sites. Used from 1778 to 1914, it was where the university locked up misbehaving students — usually for minor offenses like drunkenness, fencing duels, or pranks. Far from grim, the jail became a badge of honor, and inmates spent their time decorating the walls with graffiti, poems, caricatures, and signatures. These drawings still cover the rooms, preserved like a rebellious time capsule. It's a glimpse into student life when mischief and academic prestige went hand in hand.

Hexenturm

The Witches’ Tower (Hexenturm) in Heidelberg is a brooding, round stone tower near the university’s New Campus — one of the few remnants of the old city wall. Despite the name, there’s no solid historical proof it was used to imprison accused witches, but the legend stuck, casting a shadow of medieval fear and superstition over its thick walls. Today, it stands quietly among modern buildings, a cylindrical reminder of darker chapters in Heidelberg’s past — where myth, memory, and stone hold tight to their secrets.

Peterskirche

St. Peter’s Church (Peterskirche) is Heidelberg’s oldest church, founded in the 12th century and closely tied to the university since its earliest days. Nestled just off Universitätsplatz, it’s more than a place of worship — it’s the university’s spiritual heart. The church blends Romanesque foundations with Gothic and later Baroque additions. Inside, it’s serene and scholarly, with memorials to professors and students, and a tradition of academic services. Quiet but enduring, St. Peter’s watches over Heidelberg’s mind and soul, one thoughtful bell toll at a time.

Hotel Zum Ritter

The House of Knight St. George (Haus zum Ritter Sankt Georg) is Heidelberg’s most famous Renaissance townhouse, built in 1592 for wealthy cloth merchant Charles Bélier. With its richly decorated red sandstone façade, adorned with columns, scrolls, and a statue of St. George slaying the dragon, it stands out boldly on the Hauptstraße. Remarkably, it survived the wars that destroyed much of the city. Once a hotel, now a restaurant, it’s a flamboyant slice of late 16th-century pride — where commerce, faith, and flair carved themselves into stone.

Church of the Holy Ghost (Heiliggeistkirche)

The Church of the Holy Spirit (Heiliggeistkirche) is Heidelberg’s iconic landmark, rising in the heart of the Altstadt between the Marktplatz and the castle view. Built between the 14th and 16th centuries, it served Catholics and Protestants alike—sometimes even divided by a wall inside. Its Gothic spire dominates the skyline, while the arcades below bustle with bookshops and market life. Inside, the light is soft, the space solemn yet welcoming. It’s not just a church — it’s Heidelberg’s historical compass, spiritual and civic all at once.

Café & Hotel Knösel - Heidelberg

Café Knösel is Heidelberg’s oldest café, a family-run gem tucked beside the Church of the Holy Spirit since 1863. Famed for its handmade Studentenkuss (“student’s kiss”) chocolates — created as a sweet token for young men to gift their sweethearts—it blends romantic tradition with old-world charm. The interior feels like time slowed down: antique woodwork, delicate china, and the scent of coffee and cocoa. Whether you’re after a quiet moment or a bit of nostalgic flirtation, Knösel serves both with historic flair.

Bruckenaffe

The Brückenaffe (Bridge Monkey) is one of Heidelberg’s quirkiest icons — a bronze monkey perched beside the Old Bridge, holding a mirror and flashing a cheeky grin. Installed in 1979 as a modern version of a much older statue, the monkey invites passersby to reflect — literally and metaphorically—on vanity and perspective. Local legend says rubbing its fingers brings luck, touching the mirror brings wealth, and stroking the mice beside it blesses you with children. Equal parts folklore and photo-op, the Brückenaffe adds playful soul to the city’s historic crossing.

Old Bridge Heidelberg

The Alte Brücke (Old Bridge), officially the Karl Theodor Bridge, spans the Neckar River in graceful red sandstone, connecting Heidelberg’s Altstadt to the opposite bank. Built in 1788, it’s the ninth bridge at this site, replacing wooden predecessors destroyed by war and floods. Its Baroque gates, medieval towers, and views of the castle and riverbanks make it one of Heidelberg’s most romantic spots. Walking across feels timeless — cobbles underfoot, mountains ahead, and centuries of footsteps echoing in the stone.

Liebesstein

The Stone of Love (Stein der Liebe) is a discreet heart-shaped stone embedded in the cobblestones near the Old Bridge in Heidelberg. Installed in recent years, it marks a romantic spot with panoramic views of the Neckar River and the castle. Couples often stop here to take photos, kiss, or leave love locks nearby. Though small and easy to miss, the stone has become a symbolic gesture — a modern addition to Heidelberg’s centuries-old love affair with poets, students, and dreamers.

Heidelberger Marktplatz

Heidelberger Marktplatz is the historic heart of the Old Town, a lively square flanked by the Church of the Holy Spirit and the Town Hall, with cobblestones that have seen markets, executions, festivals, and protests since medieval times. At its center stands the Hercules Fountain, honoring the city's post-war resilience. Today, the square buzzes with outdoor cafés, flower stalls, and the low murmur of tourists and students. It’s where Heidelberg's past and present meet — sunlit, social, and steeped in story.

Gasthaus "Zum Roten Ochsen"

The Red Ox Inn (Gasthaus zum Roten Ochsen) is one of Heidelberg’s most storied taverns, family-run since 1703 and steeped in tradition. Located just off the Marktplatz, it has hosted students, writers, and celebrities — including Mark Twain, who famously lingered in the city. The walls are lined with carved wooden panels and student memorabilia, echoing centuries of song, laughter, and heated debates. With hearty German fare and flowing beer, the Red Ox isn’t just a meal — it’s a rite of passage in Heidelberg’s living history.

Heidelberg Castle (Sambil lalu)

Heidelberg Castle looms in romantic ruin above the Neckar, a mix of Gothic and Renaissance grandeur shattered by lightning, war, and time. Once home to the powerful Prince-Electors of the Palatinate, it was both fortress and palace, echoing with intrigue and opulence. Today, visitors wander its fractured halls, marvel at the world’s largest wine barrel, and gaze from the terrace over the red-roofed Altstadt. More than a ruin, it’s Heidelberg’s soul — majestic, melancholy, and stubbornly beautiful in its imperfection.

Lokasi

Lokasi aktiviti

Bismarckplatz
- 1 Bismarckplatz
- 69115, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Titik Pertemuan/Penebusan

Bismarckstraße 19
- 19 Bismarckstraße
- 69115, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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