Private Heidelberg old town walking tour

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.

1. 1

   Church of the Holy Ghost (Heiliggeistkirche)

   10 min

   Late Baroque town church from the 14th century, where Heidelberg University was founded

2. 2

   Market Square (Marktplatz)

   5 min

   Central square in the old town with many cafes

3. 3

   Kornmarkt

   5 min

   The figure of Mary on the Kornmarkt is the symbol of the Counter-Reformation in the Electoral Palatinate

4. 4

   Carl's Square (Karlsplatz)

   10 min

   Named after Elector Karl-Theodor, here you have the most beautiful view of the world-famous castle ruins over the roofs of the city.

5. 5

   Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge)

   10 min

   A landmark of the city with a view of the Odenwald, the Rhine plain, the Neckar valley and the castle ruins.

6. 6

   Bruckenaffe

   5 min

   "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"

7. 7

   Hotel Zum Ritter

   5 min

   Beautiful 16th century Renaissance building. Oldest town house in town.

8. 8

   STUDENTENKARZER

   10 min

   The university student prison. Famous in the Romantic era, because here they "let the pig out". Literally.

9. 9

   Alte Universitaet

   10 min

   Here is the seat of the oldest university in Germany (1386).

10. 10

    Friedrich Ebert Memorial

    10 min

    Birthplace of Germany's first democratically elected President.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.