Top Experiences in Old Heidelberg University (Alte Universitat)

A chance to travel to Heidelberg virtually from the comfort of your own home. But still learn all about it‘s history, enjoy a virtual walking tour of all the main sites with informative & engaging commentary.
We will visit:
- the famous Heidelberg Castle.
- take an extensive tour of the beautifully preserved Old Town
- stand on the iconic Old Bridge & enjoy the wonderful views.
- learn & tour the world renowned Heidelberg University.
- see all the main attractions of the town.

Tours can also be customized to suit any specific requests you might have.
Eg; ~ ‚ Famous people of Heidelberg / The in depth history of Heidelberg.
Understanding the German people.
~ Explore highlights of the whole region ~ The Black Forest, Alsace or learn about the different German wine regions.
( ideal for planning future trips).

You’re looking for a fun way to explore the city at your own pace? Then, this city-exploration game is made for you! You’ll entertain all your group with interesting questions, while still teaching them fun facts about the city.

Your mission (should you choose to accept it): Jackson Wilde, the famous city-explorer, needs your help… Help him solve quizzes to gather as many points as possible.

With this activity, you will be guided through the following locations: Karlstor, Castle, University Library, Old University, Jesuit Church, Kornmarkt Madonna, Market Square, Church of the Holy Spirit, Brückentor, Old Bridge, and Love Stone.

Download the app on Android or iOS (or access it directly through your browser) to get access to a fun mission, multiple quizzes, as well as city guides about each monument.

So, are you ready to explore Heidelberg?

During this private tour, you will visit the world famous Heidelberg Castle and get to see the largest wine barrel in the world. Walk across one of the oldest shopping streets in Europe and visit the Old town where you will see the oldest University in Germany.

Visit two of Germany's most charming places on a full-day trip from Frankfurt. With an expert guide to show you around Heidelberg, you'll explore the ruins at Heidelberg Castle and see its medieval Old Town, the Karl Theodor Bridge and Heidelberg University. Your afternoon is spent discovering the UNESCO World Heritage-listed stretch of the Rhine River Valley, where you'll embark on a River Rhine cruise before enjoying a local wine-tasting session and dinner.

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.

A chance to get off the main tourist trail and visit some of the 'other' wonders of Heidelberg.

Get a glimpse into everyday life and what it's like to live in Germany's most beautiful city.

Learn about German culture & customs and have a truly authentic Heidelberg experience.

For example visit Cafes the locals go to, an organic Supermarket, hidden away Churches, back streets and other attractions of the City.

For travelers wanting a real & in the moment tour to enhance your stay.

On our outdoor puzzle tours you will only reach your goal if you can solve a series of tasks. The private detective communicates with you via text and audio clips via an encrypted messenger service and deals with one or the other challenge on your scavenger hunt. Only if you solve the orders will you receive the coveted awards. Start solving the puzzles at any time after booking, conveniently with your mobile phone

Enjoy a short bicycle trip out of Heidelberg town into the surrounding countryside along quiet, car-free rural lanes. Just 10 mins ride from the Centre of Heidelberg you can find yourself in the peace & tranquility of the local Nature. 

  Relax & rejuvenate as you ride through open fields and enjoy the beautiful views onto the nearby hills of the Bergstrasse, Germany's Riviera.

Our destination is the charming old town of Ladenburg, once an important Roman settlement & home to Karl Benz, founder of the Automobile. If you are a car enthusiast we can visit the fascinating Carl Benz Auto Museum packed with an array of classic cars chronicling the history of the Mercedes brand.

Here we can stroll around the quaint old streets and have a drink in a nice cafe by the Market Square.

   Then we can gently pedal back to Heidelberg passing farms and the renowned 'Neuenheimer Felder' - the fertile fields where local fruit & vegetables are grown.

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.

You will learn about:

History of the Germany’s oldest university

Prominent thinkers associated with the University

Pope Urban VI, Student Jail, Philosophers' Walk

You will see:

The Old Town

The Church of the Holy Spirit

The University

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.