Germany · WALKING TOURS IN HEIDELBERG
The good walking tours in Heidelberg fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
A 90-minute old town walk in Heidelberg with expert guides, stopping at the Holy Spirit Church, the university, and Students' Prison.
“An amazing opportunity to discover the history of Heidelberg”
Ride a Segway through Heidelberg, glide along the Neckar, cross the Old Bridge, and view the castle from the Philosophers' Walk.
“We really enjoyed this Segway trip in Heidelberg the views from the Philosopher's Way over Heidelberg were wonderful, and Alex was a brilliant guide. If definitely recommend this tour.”
1.5-hour Heidelberg old town walking tour with history stops at Kornmarkt, Heiliggeistkirche, Alte Brücke, and student sights plus nightlife.
“Thomas was our guide and he was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun. It’s definitely the highlight of our trip! Well worth the money!!!”
2-hour Heidelberg night walking tour with a costumed night watchman, murder myths, monsters, and legends. Private group.
“unser Guide Finn hat uns eine wunderschöne Führung beschert mit vielen Infos und Tollen Ecken der Altstadt von Heidelberg”
2-hour guided walk in Heidelberg Old Town: Neckar and castle views, Germany's long pedestrian zone, Alte Brücke, Holy Spirit Church.
“Olga hat uns super durch die Stadt geführt und dabei keine Langeweile aufkommen lassen. Es wurden sehr viele historischen Hintergründe zu den Gebäuden und Kirchen aber auch zur Stadt an sich besprochen. Am Ende hatte Olga sich sogar die Zeit genommen weitere Fragen zur Stadt und Umgebung zu beantworten. Eine ideale Tour für einen kleineren Einblick in ca. 2h.”
A 2-hour small-group walk through Heidelberg’s top landmarks, with a church entry included, plus photo stops like the Brückenaffe on the Old Bridge.
“it was very educational tour. She was very excited about her own experience in Heidelberg and keep referring as We when she talks about the people experience”
A private English walking tour in Heidelberg with a local Lokafyer, tailored to your interests, in 2 to 6 hours on foot.
“I would say our most memorable aspect of the tour was our guide - Anahi was not only gracious and knowledgeable, she was flexible, down to earth, and a delight. Our tour was a successful, fun time because she was so present to our hopes and spontaneities. Thank you!”
Private Heidelberg Old Town walk with a guided Schloss visit in English. 2.5 hours, mobile ticket, up to 15 per group, castle entry extra.
“Ekke was loaded with history, was engaging and conversation thought provoking! The Castle must not miss. I highly recommend it!”
Germany broken up by the kind of day it makes — pick one and the full list is underneath.
