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When to consider visiting

April–May and September–October

Seasonal guidance is a starting point; check weather and dates for your chosen experiences.

Choosing a base

Altstadt (Old Town): Central, pedestrian streets, castle and riverfront within easy walking distance. Neuenheim: Quiet, leafy neighborhood across the river with cafés and a local feel. Handschuhsheim: Residential area with easy tram links and access to Philosophenweg and parks.

Experiences to explore

Browse these experiences as a starting point. The planner considers your interests, pace, and published schedules when building your days.

On tour with a friend and his luxury van

On tour with a friend and his luxury van

“A Friend in Heidelberg”—that’s the name of my service. Many of my guests have told me that this describes my offering very well. The stops listed under “Itinerary” are possible de…

Approx. 720 minutesView on Viator →
SEA LIFE Speyer Admission Ticket

SEA LIFE Speyer Admission Ticket

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 t…

Approx. 120 minutesView on Viator →
Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen

Tour through Heidelberg in the footsteps of the night watchmen

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 i…

Approx. 90 minutesView on Viator →
Heidelberg old Town Tour.

Heidelberg old Town Tour.

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 Heidel…

Approx. 120 minutesView on Viator →
2 1/2h Guided Bicycle Tour Discover Heidelberg

2 1/2h Guided Bicycle Tour Discover Heidelberg

A guided tour on a bike is the best way to get to know a city. Our tour shows the famous Old Town as well as other exciting parts of Heidelberg. The relaxed pace allows us to be ri…

Approx. 150 minutesView on Viator →
Heidelberg Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

Heidelberg Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

Most travelers think they’ve seen Heidelberg after visiting the castle and strolling along the old bridge, but what if I told you there’s a whole side of the city that most visitor…

Approx. 120 minutesView on Viator →

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