Private Heidelberg City Tour – Romance between Castle and Neckar

Schloss
Alte Brücke
Universität
Philosophenweg
Altstadt

BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG · GERMANY

Discover Heidelberg at your leisure with our licensed guide: Heidelberg Castle, the Old Bridge over the Neckar, the university with its student prison and the Philosophers' Walk – completely private and at your own pace.

• ⏱ 7 hours
• 👥 Private – your group only
• € 560 for up to 8 people
• 🗣 English · German · Turkish

Why Heidelberg?

Heidelberg is home to the oldest university in present-day Germany, founded in 1386 by Elector Rupert I. For centuries the Electors Palatine resided here; their castle was destroyed in the Nine Years' War at the end of the 17th century. The ruin above the Neckar valley became an emblem of Romanticism, attracting poets and painters such as Goethe, Eichendorff and William Turner. The old town, rebuilt in baroque style, was largely spared in the Second World War.

Route

• Heidelberg Castle
  The famous Gothic and Renaissance ruin above the town, with the Ottheinrich Building, castle gardens and the Great Tun; courtyard and tun optional (admission not included).
• Kornmarkt & Funicular
  The square with its Madonna statue and castle view; on request up or down by funicular.
• Market Square & Church of the Holy Spirit
  The heart of the old town with the town hall, Hercules Fountain and the Gothic Church of the Holy Spirit, once the burial place of the Electors.
• Haus zum Ritter
  One of the few Renaissance townhouses to have survived the destruction of the 17th century.
• Old University & Student Prison
  University Square, the Old Assembly Hall and the prison where students once served their detention – with graffiti on the walls; prison optional.
• Old Bridge
  The Karl Theodor Bridge with its gate and the bridge monkey – and the classic view of the old town and castle.
• Optional: Philosophers' Walk
  The path on the opposite slope with the finest panorama over the Neckar, the old town and the castle.

Tour information

Guide languages

English, German, Turkish

Duration

Approx. 7 hours – private, extendable and tailored to you.

Difficulty

Cobblestones in the old town; the way up to the castle and the Philosophers' Walk are steep (funicular possible for the castle).

Age group

Suitable for all ages – ideal for families, couples and groups of friends.

Meeting point

Meeting point by arrangement, e.g. Bismarckplatz or your hotel in the city centre.

Included

• Approx. 7-hour private tour with a licensed guide
• Individual route planning
• Headset system for groups of 16 or more

Not included

• Admission fees and donations (museums, palaces, churches)
• Travel and transfers
• Meals, drinks and tips
• Personal expenses

What to bring

Comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sun or rain protection and a camera or smartphone for souvenir photos.

FAQ

When does the tour start?

Choose any start time between 06:00 and 12:00; the tour lasts about 7 hours.

How do I pay?

30 % deposit at booking (PayPal or credit card), the balance in cash on the day of the tour.

What is the cancellation policy?

No free cancellation: up to 30 days before 30 %, 29–15 days 50 %, 14–7 days 75 %, 6–1 days and no-show 100 %. Changes of date are also subject to a fee.

Can we join with a pushchair or wheelchair?

Yes, we adapt the route to your needs. Please let us know when booking.

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