Things to do in Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg: The Best Cultural Tours

Welcome to Heidelberg, a charming place with smiling locals, an attractive destination with important tourist attractions that covers all areas of interest. Its beauty and idyllic setting on the river Neckar is well known by locals, as well as the lifestyle provided by this setting. This multicultural vibrant University City and its 15 neighborhoods is a hotspot for both families and students, as well as for the creative industries, business, academics and researchers. Surrounded by forest, Germany’s oldest and most famous university town is renowned for its baroque Old Town, spirited student atmosphere, beautiful riverside setting and evocative half-ruined hilltop castle. Heidelberg is one of Germany’s most enchanting cities, so don’t miss the opportunity to visit this Romantic town that inspired many artists!

Inclusions: Local Guide who will be with your group only, Private guided Tour, Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spot

Exclusions: Gratuities

Take a 2 hour guided tour of the Heidelberg Old Town & it's famous Castle.  See all the main sites of the Old Town & learn about their History; This is a walking tour with a difference, giving you an engaging overview of Heidelberg's long & eventful history and helping you to get the best out of your time here. Learn about art, food and architecture while discovering the city's secret sites. ** The exact itinerary of this tour is not fixed and can vary depending on the group size,  interests of the group & weather considerations. The aim is that everyone has a good time. Longer or shorter tours avaliable on request.

Inclusions: Tour with a Professional & Qaulified Local Guide, Native English speaker., Highly experienced guide.

Exclusions: Gratuities

A chance to get off the main tourist trail and visit some of the 'other' wonders of Heidelberg. Get a glimpse into everyday life and what it's like to live in Germany's most beautiful city. Learn about German culture & customs and have a truly authentic Heidelberg experience. For example visit Cafes the locals go to, an organic Supermarket, hidden away Churches, back streets and other attractions of the City. For travelers wanting a real & in the moment tour to enhance your stay.

Inclusions: Find out about Heidelberg's best cafes, restaurants & bars.

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Beer & Old Town tour - for people who want to know the most interesting info about Heidelberg's long history & sample some genuine local beer & pubs too. We will visit 1 of Heidelberg's microbreweries, a classic old student bar & a cool local bar while also enjoying some sites & stories about the Old Town. (Ps: tour itinerary can change from published one depending on occupancy of the various bars, no. of participants, etc.)

Inclusions: The first beer of the tour is on me.

Exclusions: You are welcome to eat something on the tour, but food is not included in the price

Learn all about the fascinating history of Heidelberg while touring the beautiful Old Town & the famous Castle. Then enjoy tasting some excellent local wines in the Castle's own wine cellar.

Inclusions: A tasting of 3/5 local wines. More is avaliable on request.

Exclusions: Entrance to the Heidelberg Castle.

Enjoy a short bicycle trip out of Heidelberg town into the surrounding countryside along quiet, car-free rural lanes. Just 10 mins ride from the Centre of Heidelberg you can find yourself in the peace & tranquility of the local Nature.    Relax & rejuvenate as you ride through open fields and enjoy the beautiful views onto the nearby hills of the Bergstrasse, Germany's Riviera. Our destination is the charming old town of Ladenburg, once an important Roman settlement & home to Karl Benz, founder of the Automobile. If you are a car enthusiast we can visit the fascinating Carl Benz Auto Museum packed with an array of classic cars chronicling the history of the Mercedes brand. Here we can stroll around the quaint old streets and have a drink in a nice cafe by the Market Square.    Then we can gently pedal back to Heidelberg passing farms and the renowned 'Neuenheimer Felder' - the fertile fields where local fruit & vegetables are grown.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Bicycle hire - €15 per person.

With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Inclusions: Local guide "Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Entrance fees, Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Food and drinks, Local transportation around the city (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

Highlights - Choose the morning or afternoon tour - Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the historic centre - See all the highlights Heidelberg has to offer

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Snacks

Exclusions: Hotel pick up and drop off

Enjoy Cairo City Tour Visiting: Ancient Egypt in the Egyptian Museum. Then visit Salah El Din Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque, Tour Old Cairo, the city that pre-dated Cairo with many historic churches and Roman sites

Inclusions: All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water on board the vehicle during your trip, Lunch meal at local restaurant in Cairo, Pick up services from your hotel & return, Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide

Exclusions: Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites, Mummies Room Entrance Fees, Tipping

Visit Germany‘s biggest Castle & one the most sumptuous. Learn about it‘s long & fascinating history. Enjoy being in a building of great luxury, refined taste & full of beautiful art & interesting objects. Badly bombed in WW2 Mannheim Castle has been lovingly restored and provides a regal experience of Germany’s very own Versailles Castle. Plus it has the added attraction of being very lightly visited & therefore can be enjoyed in peace & tranquility.

Inclusions: Parking Fees

Exclusions: Private transportation