Frankfurt Medieval Cities Day Trip Adventure

Explore the medieval cities of Heidelberg and Rothenburg ob der Tauber on a day trip from Frankfurt! Traveling with an expert guide, you’ll learn about the history and culture of both cities during a mix of walking tours and free time. Walk through the ruins of Heidelberg Castle, see charming half-timbered houses and well-preserved city walls in Rothenburg, and then visit St Jacob’s Church, a 500-year-old place of worship.

Meeting Point

Wiesenhüttenpl. 38

Wiesenhüttenpl. 38, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Departure at 09:30 am / Frankfurt, Wiesenhuettenplatz 38 / SIDEWALK
Your guide will pick you up there! Meeting time: always 10 minutes before departure
Take note: Do not enter the hotel Le Meridien at this place, we do not pick up in the hotel lobby and also not directly at the entrance.

What's included:

• Professional guide
• Entrance fee Heidelberg Castle

Not included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks

What to expect:

Duration: 9 hours, 30 minutes

Schloss Heidelberg

Schlosshof 1, Heidelberg, 69117, Baden-Wurttemberg

Our journey begins with a delighted morning tour to romantic Heidelberg. Known as one of the most beautiful cities in Germany, Heidelberg lies on the River Neckar and it is an everlasting favorite among international tourists.
Explore of the world famous castle (partially in ruins) with its impressing Gothic and Renaissance buildings. We show you the large courtyard, the mighty terrace and one of the largest wine barrels in the world, the “Heidelberg Tun”.

Admission Ticket Included

Altstadt (Old Town)

Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg

Take a walk in the medieval town center and marvel at the Old Bridge, Karlstor, the Church of the Holy Spirit, House of the Knights with its precious Renaissance facade and small lanes with half-timbered houses. The city hosts the oldest university of Germany.

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St. Jakobskirche

Klostergasse 15, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, 91541, Bavaria

We continue our journey to the best-preserved medieval town in Germany - Rothenburg ob der Tauber high above the Tauber River Valley on the Romantic Road. We will go for a sightseeing walk through the picturesque old lanes and the castle gardens: See St. Jacobs Church with the wood carved altar by Tilman Riemenschneider.

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Rothenburg Town Hall (Rathaus)

Marktplatz, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, 91541, Bavaria

Marvel at half-timbered houses, city gates and the mighty Renaissance Town Hall. In your leisure time visit the fascinating Medieval Crime Museum, Doll and Toy museum, German Christmas Museum and many more.

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