The 15 Best Frankfurt Tours

1.River Main Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,127 reviews · 50 - 100 minutes · from $18Our pick

River Main cruise from Eiserner Steg, 50-100 minutes, English/German audio, skyline views, Gerbermühle Goethe stop.

“I enjoyed the tour up and down the river Main. It is a pre-recorded audio tour, but I was able to take in a good deal of the sights Frankfurt has to offer, and even found a couple of places I plan to go visit during the week. Note that the 100min tour is basically two of the 50 minute tours (each of which go opposite directions on the river - stopping at the original pickup spot right in the middle of the tour)”

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2.Hop-On, Hop-Off Grand or Express Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,088 reviews · 1 day · from $24

Frankfurt in a day by hop-on hop-off bus, with open-top views, multilingual audio, and two loop options for skyline and city center.

“The bus was clean. Driver was friendly. BUT...the person verifying our voucher was horrible!! The way she spoke was very rude and unfriendly. She didn't want to give us 3 maps even when we told her we paid for 3 tickets. In short, she does not represent your company well. Unfortunately, I didn't get her name but we ride the 11:00 bus at the Dom.”

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3.1-Hour Panorama Boat Cruise on the river Main

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,822 reviews · 1 hour · from $20

Take a 1-hour Main River panorama cruise in Frankfurt for about $20, with audio commentary, skyline views, and easy old-town access.

“Just like most of the other reviews said, this was a fun way to spend an hour, and it was totally worth the money. It wasn't anything spectacular, but it was very enjoyable. I learned a few things and got some good pictures.”

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4.Rhine Valley Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,317 reviews · 8 hours · from $175

UNESCO Rhine Valley day trip from Frankfurt with a steamer cruise, castle-and-vine views, included riverside lunch, and wine storytelling.

“It was a little expensive but the river cruise portion was great. The restaurant selection and wine tasting were very crowded, just with our group. Food was just Ok. Michael, our guide, was truly awesome. He was worth the price almost by himself!”

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5.New Old Town and Highlights German-Language Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,316 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $21

German-language 1.5-hour walk through Frankfurt's reconstructed New Old Town, Römerberg, St. Paul’s Church, Eiserner Steg, and Museumsufer.

“Such a delightful and interesting tour with someone who cars about history and sharing knowledge. I was thankful I took this tour and learnt an immense amount of how Frankfurt has changed over the centuries. Beautiful and recommended if you are visiting!”

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6.Frankfurt Highlights English Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,203 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Frankfurt highlights walking tour with free sights, Jewish Quarter, and Main River views. Small English group, stroller friendly, 2-3 hrs.

“Here’s a polished version you could use as a quick review: --- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had a wonderful experience on the walking tour of old Frankfurt. The guide was fantastic—friendly, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable about the city’s history and hidden gems. Their storytelling brought the old town to life, making each stop feel special. I left with a deeper appreciation for Frankfurt’s heritage, and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the city!”

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7.Rhine Valley Trip from Frankfurt including Rhine River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,179 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $167

Rhine Valley day trip from Frankfurt with a Rhine River steamer cruise, castles and Loreley views, plus lunch or dinner and wine tasting.

“Great day trip from Frankfurt! Boat tour best part—spectacular views. Traditional German food for lunch, simple wine tasting gives you an idea of regional food/wines. Our tour guide Willy was excellent—funny and knowledgable. I would have liked to have had more time to explore Rüdesheim. I would have tried to make lunch and wine tasting one stop to have more time in Rüdesheim. Would not have gone back to same place as lunch for wine tasting.”

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8.Virtual Reality Time Travel Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 759 reviews · 45 min · from $26

Step into Frankfurt 1891 with a small-group TimeRide VR tour at Senseum Frankfurt. 45 minutes, guided in English or German.

“We enjoyed a look into the past, experiencing the sights, smells and sounds of the time. The VR experience was good although images were slightly blurry. The sound and motion made it feel like you were really there on a wagon ride around the city.”

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9.Heidelberg, Castle and Old City Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 677 reviews · 5h 30m · from $152

Half-day guided trip from Frankfurt to Heidelberg. Heidelberg Castle, huge wooden wine barrels, and an Old Town walk with an English guide.

“The guide Thomas was excellent from the start with his punctuality and then his driving was excellent. He has a wealth of knowledge about Frankfurt and Heidelberg and was always engaging. Once we were at Heidelberg Thomas was a good photo taker so if you're a solo traveller like me he will take heaps of photos as he takes you on a tour, before leaving you to your own devices to get lunch and browse the shops. I had a great day and would recommend.”

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10.Heidelberg Castle and Old Town Tour from Frankfurt

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 587 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $154

A half-day coach tour from Frankfurt to Heidelberg Castle ruins and the Old Town, with a live guide, key sights, and included fees.

“in my opinion, this tour worth it. Guide was excellent. I hear a spoke many languages. The bus was comfortable. In general, I enjoyed this tour”

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11.Frankfurt Card: Experience Frankfurt at the Best Price

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 563 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $15Best value

Frankfurt Card gives unlimited local transit plus discounts on museums, towers, cruises, theaters, food and shopping for 1 or 2 days.

“An excellent purchase if it was just used for use on the public transport network but add in the discounts available and it becomes a must buy!”

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12.Frankfurt Pub Crawl – 4 Locations, Shots & Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 516 reviews · 4 hours · from $29

Frankfurt Alt-Sachsenhausen pub crawl with 4 stops, free shots, and club entry, guided as one group for a low-stress night out.

“Amazing trip , Alexa was great despit my drunken messing😂”

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13.Scary Sightseeing Tour with The Hangman

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 452 reviews · 1h 15m · from $16

75 minutes of night theater in Frankfurt with a robed hangman guide, from Domplatz to the Main and the Römer.

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14.EXPERIMINTA ScienceCenter Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 430 reviews · 1 day · from $15

Frankfurt EXPERIMINTA ScienceCenter entry: 200 hands-on STEM stations across 9 areas, plus monthly science shows. $15 per person.

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15.Frankfurt on Foot Daily Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 323 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

3-hour English walking tour of Frankfurt Old Town, WWII and Jewish memorials, plus Main River views. Free stops, $35.

“Jennifer was knowledgeable and answered all questions. Was an easy walk with lots of interesting places.”

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