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Highlights

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.

Itinerary

  • Church of the Holy Ghost (Heiliggeistkirche)

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Late Baroque town church from the 14th century, where Heidelberg University was founded

  • Market Square (Marktplatz)

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Central square in the old town with many cafes

  • Kornmarkt

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    The figure of Mary on the Kornmarkt is the symbol of the Counter-Reformation in the Electoral Palatinate

  • Carl's Square (Karlsplatz)

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

  • Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge)

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

  • Bruckenaffe

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    "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"

  • Hotel Zum Ritter

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Beautiful 16th century Renaissance building. Oldest town house in town.

  • Studentenkarzer

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    The university student prison. Famous in the Romantic era, because here they "let the pig out". Literally.

  • Alte Universitaet

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Here is the seat of the oldest university in Germany (1386).

  • Friedrich Ebert Memorial

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Birthplace of Germany's first democratically elected President.

What's included

INCLUDED

Stories and history of the city of Heidelberg.
Modern Heidelberg
The main topics of the tour can be designed according to your wishes.
History of the castle and the castle ruins.
Tips and advice for other activities in Heidelberg and the region.

NOT INCLUDED

Student prison and old university - 4 Eur

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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

Location

Address
Marktpl., Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany 69115

Provider

Erlebnisführungen Heidelberg

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