Heidelberg Historical Guided City Tour

Heidelberg is the city of romance. You were smart too. Heidelberg's university is the oldest in Germany. Certified tour guides convey the history and magic of the former Palatinate residence to you with wit and heart and soul. A lively, entertaining guided tour of Heidelberg's city history.
Get to know the highlights: the market square, the old bridge, the Jesuit quarter, the view of the castle and of course the old university including the prison. Learn about war and peace, destruction and reconstruction. Discover a baroque, lively city on a comfortable Gothic floor plan.

Meeting Point

Herkulesbrunnen, Heidelberg - Johann Martin Laub (1706)

Heidelberger Altstadt, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany

The Hercules Fountain is located on the market square between the Heiliggeistkirche and the town hall.

What's included:

• Stories and history of the city of Heidelberg.
• Modern Heidelberg
• The main topics of the tour can be designed according to your wishes.
• History of the castle and the castle ruins.
• Tips and advice for other activities in Heidelberg and the region.

Not included:

• Student prison and old university - 4 Eur

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Church of the Holy Ghost (Heiliggeistkirche)

Marktpl., Heidelberg, 69117, Baden-Wurttemberg

Late Baroque town church from the 14th century, where Heidelberg University was founded

10 minutes

Market Square (Marktplatz)

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Central square in the old town with many cafes

5 minutes

Kornmarkt

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The figure of Mary on the Kornmarkt is the symbol of the Counter-Reformation in the Electoral Palatinate

5 minutes

Carl's Square (Karlsplatz)

Karlsplatz 1, Heidelberg, 69117, Baden-Wurttemberg

Named after Elector Karl-Theodor, here you have the most beautiful view of the world-famous castle ruins over the roofs of the city.

10 minutes

Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge)

Am Hackteufel, , Heidelberg, 69117, Baden-Wurttemberg

A landmark of the city with a view of the Odenwald, the Rhine plain, the Neckar valley and the castle ruins.

10 minutes

Bruckenaffe

Neckarstaden 66, Heidelberg, 69117, Baden-Wurttemberg

"Why are you ogling at me here? Haven't you seen the old monkey in Heydelberg / Go back and forth / There you'll find more like me"

5 minutes

Hotel Zum Ritter

Hauptstr. 178, Heidelberg, 69117, Baden-Wurttemberg

Beautiful 16th century Renaissance building. Oldest town house in town.

5 minutes

Studentenkarzer

Augustinergasse 2, Heidelberg, 69117, Baden-Wurttemberg

The university student prison. Famous in the Romantic era, because here they "let the pig out". Literally.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Alte Universitaet

Grabengasse 1-3, , Heidelberg, 69117, Baden-Wurttemberg

Here is the seat of the oldest university in Germany (1386).

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Friedrich Ebert Memorial

Pfaffengasse 18, , Heidelberg, 69117, Baden-Wurttemberg

Birthplace of Germany's first democratically elected President.

10 minutes