Heidelberg Half-Day Trip from Frankfurt
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5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English and 1 more
Overview
Escape the bustle of Frankfurt on a half-day tour of beautiful, riverside Heidelberg. Make the short trip south by coach, then spend hours exploring the medieval town with your savvy guide. Listen to historic anecdotes as you wind through Old Town and visit the ruins of Heidelberg Castle.
- Half-day Heidelberg trip from Frankfurt
- Explore the ruins of Heidelberg Castle, and see the world's largest wine barrel
- Walk around Heidelberg's Old Town, and marvel at its pretty Renaissance architecture
- See the Karl Theodor Bridge and the Church of the Holy Spirit
- Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach
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Add some small-town elegance to your Frankfurt vacation on a half-day tour of Heidelberg. Choose a morning or afternoon departure time, meet your friendly guide in central Frankfurt and board the coach for a drive into the Baden-Württemberg region. Soon arrive in beautiful Heidelberg, a mosaic of Renaissance buildings and red-hued rooftops set against a backdrop of green hills.
Begin at Heidelberg Castle, strategically perched upon a hilltop overlooking the city, where you have time to tour the building’s impressive ruins. Explore the site’s architecturally diverse buildings and spaces, admire the sculpted portraits of famous German leaders, and check out centuries-old artifacts such as the Great Barrel that once stored up to 130,000 liters (about 34,342 gallons) of wine! Snap some panoramic photos of the lovely Neckar River before heading into town. Next, stroll along the cobbled streets of medieval Old Town, peeking into cloistered courtyards and viewing impressive landmarks like the Karl Theodor Bridge and the Church of the Holy Spirit.
After your tour, re-board your coach for the short ride back to Frankfurt. Return to the original departure point by afternoon or evening depending upon start time.
Begin at Heidelberg Castle, strategically perched upon a hilltop overlooking the city, where you have time to tour the building’s impressive ruins. Explore the site’s architecturally diverse buildings and spaces, admire the sculpted portraits of famous German leaders, and check out centuries-old artifacts such as the Great Barrel that once stored up to 130,000 liters (about 34,342 gallons) of wine! Snap some panoramic photos of the lovely Neckar River before heading into town. Next, stroll along the cobbled streets of medieval Old Town, peeking into cloistered courtyards and viewing impressive landmarks like the Karl Theodor Bridge and the Church of the Holy Spirit.
After your tour, re-board your coach for the short ride back to Frankfurt. Return to the original departure point by afternoon or evening depending upon start time.
Itinerary
Add some small-town elegance to your Frankfurt vacation with a tour of Heidelberg of almost 6 hours. Choose a morning or afternoon departure time, meet your friendly guide in central Frankfurt and board the coach for a 56-mile (90-km) drive. You'll soon arrive in beautiful Heidelberg, a mosaic of Renaissance buildings and red-hued rooftops set against a backdrop of green hills.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Free
Begin at Heidelberg Castle, strategically perched upon a hilltop overlooking the city , where you'll have time to tour the building's impressive ruins. Explore the site's diverse buildings and spaces, and check out centuries-old artifacts such as the Great Barrel that was build in 1591 and once stored up to 130,000 liters (about 34,342 gallons) of wine! Another attraction is the German Pharmacy Museum at Heidelberg Castle which shows pharmacies from the 17th till 19th century and stores about 1,000 pharmaceuticals and finally from the huge terrace at Heidelberg Castle you have a wonderful view over Heidelberg city.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
Next, stroll along the cobbled streets of the medieval Old Town, viewing impressive landmarks like the Karl Theodor Bridge, the Church of the Holy Spirit, the House of the Knights with its precious Renaissance facade and small lanes with half-timbered houses.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Free
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- "A microphone is needed, particularly since there is autobahn road noise that enters the cabin." See review
- "The half-day hours make this such a convenient sightseeing trip when you're limited on time." See review
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