Heidelberg tours, things to do and tickets

a friend in heidelberg is the name of my service. Many guests of mine told me that this describes extremely well what I have to offer.
The stops mentioned under "Itinerary" are possible destinations of our tour. I am more than happy to compose an individual tour, which is based entirely on your preferences and wishes.
I was not only born in the famous historical city of Heidelberg and know the area extremely well, but also lived and worked in the US and hence speak fluent English. If you wish, I can help you with the organization of your trip ahead of time.

On this 1.5-hour guided walking tour you experience the exciting, romantic, humorous and interesting stories of Heidelberg’s old town. See for yourself why Heidelberg is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Germany with a qualified tour guide.

Board a sightseeing cruise on the Neckar River in Heidelberg. See the Old Bridge and marvel at views of Heidelberg Castle from a unique perspective, and sip on a drink of your choice.

Enjoy a visit to SEA LIFE in Speyer. Dive into the fascinating world under the sea and experience the exciting and beautiful underwater world with more than 3,000 creatures in 13 themed areas.

Discover the history of Heidelberg in an interactive and unique way on a walking tour led by a Night Watchman. See the city's sights as you hear stories about those less fortunate, and uncover the secrets of its medieval history.

Take a 2 hour guided tour of the Heidelberg Old Town & learn about it's famous Castle. 
Please note on this tour we do NOT go inside the Castle. (That is only on the 2.5hrs Heidelberg Tour)

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.

The night watchman tells entertainingly about the things that one experienced in the nocturnal alleys of Heidelberg, about the history of the city, its streets and squares, about its local originals, personalities and the most beautiful anecdotes. A very educational and fun tour through the centuries.

Enjoy a day trip from Frankfurt to the romantic medieval city of Heidelberg. Discover sights like Germany's oldest university, the River Neckar, and the world-famous Heidelberg Castle.

With just one card valid for 1, 2, or 4 days you can discover the city of Heidelberg at your own pace. With the Heidelberg Card you get entrance tickets to Heidelberg Castle, a cable car ride up to the castle, and many discounts and special offers.

Explore the history of the picturesque town of Heidelberg during this tour with the night watchman. Listen to entertaining stories and anecdotes along the way.

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.

Discover a world of technology at the Technik Museum in Sinsheim. Admire more than 3000 exhibits illustrating the history of technology. See Formula 1 cars and the original Concorde.

Discover Heidelberg's sights during a Segway tour. Drive along the Philosophenweg, enjoy the landscape of the Neckar Valley, drive up to the Heidelberg Castle and past the Wolfsbrunnen Restaurant.

A wonderful way to explore Heidelberg in 1.75 hours and see places that usually can not be visited in such a short and intense time. Driving pleasure and challenges included.

Experience Heidelberg by a comfortable bus tour with an expert guide, followed by a tour of the grounds of Heidelberg Castle.

The most exclusive private boat trip in Heidelberg, up to 12 guests per boat!

Company event - sightseeing tour - birthday party - bachelor party - weddings - company outing - team building

The tour leads you, starting from the Kongresshaus, past the Neckarstaden and the Marstall upstream through the Alte Brücke towards Neckarmünzplatz. En route, you will have a stunning, clear view of the castle, the Old Bridge, the funicular railway and the Hackteufel. On the way down the river, we will drive on the Neuenheimer side past villas steeped in history and famous filming locations such as the “Hotel Heidelberg”. We also cover the more urban side of Heidelberg on our tour, as we glide downstream along the green meadow of the Neuenheimer Neckarwiese in the direction of the Ernst Walz Bridge. This is where skaters, graffiti artists and the young people of Heidelberg meet. During our tour, we will also see Heidelberg’s very own Love Island, the small island in the middle of the Neckar River, up close. We will then pass the thermal bath, the headquarters of Heidelberg Materials (formerly Heidelberg Cement), historic hospital buildings, the Kurfürst-Friedrich-Gymnasium and enjoy a clear view of many other places worth seeing from the water!

Paddle tour on the river Neckar.

Experience the beautiful Heidelberg from the water, from a new perspective!

We paddle with kayaks on the river Neckar, and see the Old Town, Marstall, Old Bridge and Hackteufel.
During the tour, the participants learn all paddling techniques to get to their destination safely and with lots of fun. Prepare to be surprised!

Join Heidelberg resident Erin McGann on a winding self-guided audio tour of the picturesque Altstadt, the old town of this fascinating German city on the banks of the Neckar River. 

Take in the famous Church of the Holy Ghost in the center of the main market square, discover the carvings that allowed residents to check the legal size of their pretzels (really!), hear stories of the catastrophic floods, find out which buildings are the oldest, hear how the university students got so rowdy they ended up with their own prison, and learn about the romantic history of our ruined castle. 

The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. 

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.

Enjoy your very own exclusive & private tour of Heidelberg with a local expert.

Learn about the town's long & fascinating history - including Heidelberg's direct connection to the English Royal Family, invasion by the French in 1692 & proud home of Germany's oldest University.

Visit all the main sites of the charming Old Town & then take a tour of the famous Castle & its expansive Garden.

**** Please note that I do offer pick-up if your Hotel is in Heidelberg & you are 6 people or less. Pick-up outside of Heidelberg can be possible for a surcharge. If you are more than 6 people then it might be possible to get to a meeting location with a train or taxi, which I can also arrange or help you with.