Heidelberg old Town Tour.
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Heidelberg old Town Tour.
By Henry Heidelberg Tours
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Ages 1-99
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: German, English
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- Tour with a Professional & Qaulified Local Guide
- Native English speaker.
- Highly experienced guide.
What's not included- Gratuities
- Start:
- Herkulesbrunnen, Heidelberg - Johann Martin Laub (1706), Heidelberger Altstadt, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 107624P3- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Most travelers can participate
- No health restrictions
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 107624P3
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- michellelR7846BB0 contributionsBeautiful Day TripIf you are looking for a day trip to a quieter, less busy destination then I would definitely recommend Speyer. Our trip was fairly short notice and we lucked out finding Henry as our guide. He planned a relaxing tour of the city and lunch at a very good restaurant in the city center. He was knowledgeable about the city’s history and we toured a few nice spots. I would definitely recommend a trip with him!Written December 12, 2024
- 349megank0 contributionsExceeded ExpectationsMy husband loves history and requested a private tour of Heidelberg (our new home) for his birthday. Henry was knowledgeable, kind, and happy to answer any questions. He took us to all the hot spots and helped me execute a memorable and customized gift. We ended at a local brewery for beer and lunch- overall tour exceeded my expectations.Written November 4, 2024
- jakubrZ1321ND0 contributionsAmazing guideHenry was an amazing guide. He is super educated and a very nice person. He introduces us this area with all the attractions and interesting places. Add local stories and we enjoyed a lot of funny moments.Written October 16, 2024
- jakubrZ1321ND0 contributionsAmazing guideHenry has been a very educated guide. We enjoy his tour a lot. We can suggest his service in this area :-) He guided us through amazing Heidelberg and introduced all the attractions.Written October 16, 2024
- coreyg1800 contributionsSelf-guided tour!Henry is AWESOME!! We are a family of 7 and he was amazing to help us with all the logistics and directions to ride from Heidelberg to Ladenburg on a self-guided tour. He gave us all the instructions, pointed out important turns, and saved us a ton of trouble in finding our way to the sweet spot of Ladenburg! Use Henry's advice! Even if there's not room on the guided tour, or if the timing doesn't work for him or you to be in person, take the initiative and ask him to send you the details. We had a fantastic day!Written August 19, 2024
- E1397ZLrobg0 contributionsGreat tour of Heidelberg!Henry was a fantastic tour guide in Heidelberg. He is extremely knowledgeable and made a fantastic day for our family. I would highly recommend!Written August 7, 2024
- maW6753UC0 contributionsGreat Trip to Black ForestThis was a great and amazing trip. Henry picked us up on time at our hotel, and drove us to the Black Forest region. The tour was truly spectacular. Henry provided us with really good information as to the region, history of the places we visited, stopped for photo opportunities and took us to great places for hiking and food. Henry is a great guide, very knowledgeable and I will work with him again for future trips.Written May 19, 2024
- momoffourtravelsmore0 contributionsGreat way to spend the day with a local and history!Henry was a delight from the first impression (reaching out via what’s app to confirm) to checking in after our trip was done! We loved the history side of the tour and he brought along graphics to make it come to life! It was a great afternoon that included wine tasting that was a great highlight! Recommend his tours AA++Written May 18, 2024
- Nathan L0 contributionsThe Path Less Traveled in Heidelberg…Henry was a phenomenal guide and made our tour a memorable experience. He took us throughout the surrounding area of Heidelberg and gave us a great deal of historical insights along the way. Thanks, Henry! We look forward to doing it again soon!Written April 18, 2024
- 388camis0 contributionsWONDERFUL PRIVATE TOUR! Henry is amazing. RnWe hired Henry to take us on a private tour in the Heidelberg area. He was very friendly, on time, and extremely knowledgeable. He is well traveled, cultured, and interesting to talk to. He spent time researching all of our questions and requests ahead of time. He was happy to take photos for us, and looked out for us at every turn. We saw Heidelberg castle, the famous bridge, old town, and the University. Henry also does food tours, and has even done private guided tours into Switzerland. He is very familiar with the area. Don’t even look for any other tours while you are in Heidelberg—just email Henry.Written March 4, 2024
- YouKnowTheRules0 contributionsBlack Forest Tour with HenryOur recent tour in the Black Forest with Henry was exceptional. Henry's expertise in helping to create a unique and personalized experience truly stood out. From snowy hikes to delightful dining experiences and engaging conversations, our small group had a wonderful day. The blend of nature, food, and camaraderie made this tour memorable. I highly recommend Henry for an unforgettable adventure in Germany's beautiful landscapes.Written January 24, 2024
- susanwI180OC0 contributionsFantastic walking tour in HeidelbergOur walking tour with Henry was great. He was very accommodating with scheduling at the last minute. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the history of Heidelberg. We really enjoyed his company and he gave us some great recommendations. Highly recommend him if you are looking for a tour in Heidelberg.Written December 23, 2023
- clayton80010 contributionsYou can’t go wrong with Henry such a great tour guide I definitely recommend using his services. He knows his stuff abouIt was nice having a personal guide show me around my hometown where I was born. He did a great job and Heidelberg is such a beautiful place.Written December 17, 2023
- V3037IXpatrickt0 contributionsExcellent tour of the Black ForestExcellent full-day tour of the Black Forest in November 2023. Henry is a fine gentleman and a wonderful tour guide. His tour of the Black Forest was expertly arranged. We drove and hiked through a variety of locations - forests, streams, lakes, waterfalls, villages - all with beautiful views. Henry is quite knowledgeable about this part of the world and was a great companion. Highly recommend this tour!Written November 23, 2023
- Seaside7352170 contributionsMust see with Henry!Really Enjoyed our tour with Henry! He was fun, engaging, and accommodating. It was a great afternoon.Written November 20, 2023
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Alina
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We loved our tour with Henry! It was filled with interesting historical and modern facts about Heidelberg. Henry is a great tour guide who is knowledgable, enthusiastic and has a great sense of humor. We would really recommend this tour
if you want to learn more about the city of Heidelberg in a short amount of time 👍🏼
if you want to learn more about the city of Heidelberg in a short amount of time 👍🏼
Written October 2, 2020
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Thankyou very much Alina - it was a pleasure to meet you both.
Schone Grüße an Erlangen.
Henry.
Written October 3, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
hbarbour
Yazoo City, MS58 contributions
It didn’t take long for my wife and I to realize we hit the traveler’s jackpot with Henry from Henry Heidelberg Tours.
We’ve had many private guides and highly recommend spending the $ to make the most of your trip, and Henry was not only worth every Euro, but one of the very best we’ve had anywhere and THE BEST in Germany.
He is knowledgeable and bright, but has an easy, comfortable way about him. He not only informed us of the local history and culture, but shared many laughs and stories with us giving us a most enjoyable 1/2 day with him.
He also kindly walked us in several local establishments to give us a glimpse; plus, he even helped set our reservation for dinner later that night at the Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg. We enjoyed the traditional German meal, drinks, and atmosphere at a very reasonable price.
Henry toured us through all the major tourist sites, but also escorted us into a number of behind the scenes locales that helped us better understand and appreciate Heidelberg. These were simply places we never would have found on our own.
We highly recommend the highly knowledgeable and personable Henry for tours in Heidelberg or anywhere else he will take a group.
We’ve had many private guides and highly recommend spending the $ to make the most of your trip, and Henry was not only worth every Euro, but one of the very best we’ve had anywhere and THE BEST in Germany.
He is knowledgeable and bright, but has an easy, comfortable way about him. He not only informed us of the local history and culture, but shared many laughs and stories with us giving us a most enjoyable 1/2 day with him.
He also kindly walked us in several local establishments to give us a glimpse; plus, he even helped set our reservation for dinner later that night at the Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg. We enjoyed the traditional German meal, drinks, and atmosphere at a very reasonable price.
Henry toured us through all the major tourist sites, but also escorted us into a number of behind the scenes locales that helped us better understand and appreciate Heidelberg. These were simply places we never would have found on our own.
We highly recommend the highly knowledgeable and personable Henry for tours in Heidelberg or anywhere else he will take a group.
Written December 2, 2022
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Thanks a lot Henry.
Was a pleasure to meet you too.
Warm regards,
Henry
Written March 7, 2023
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Carol Pereira
3 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
Travelling alone it is always great and meet a guide that can show you particular points of the city is something that it always worth. Henry is very kind and know about history of the city, details, points of interest that I share with him. My visit to Heidelberg was not complete if I could not book that walking tour. Hope return next time and do other options of tour. Really reliable!
Written March 12, 2020
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Dear Carolina,
Thanks a lot for your kind review.
It was a pleasure to have you as my first Brazilian customer.
I hope we stay in touch.
Warmly yours,
Henry.
Written March 18, 2020
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JBMIL
Perth, Australia520 contributions
Great Heidelberg walk with Henry. Whilst it was a rainy day, Henry took me on his solo tour and we spent a good couple of hours walking through old town. You'll get a good insight on the city, history and culture, with a few little gems thrown in. Make sure you ask Henry to show you his gold Roman coin!
Written March 24, 2023
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Hi Jamey,
Thanks for your good review - was interesting to meet you too.
The iron cross sign will always have a new meaning & association now.
Best regards,
Henry
Written March 28, 2023
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Tiffany C
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Oct 2024 • Family
My parents and I were on a quick trip to Frankfurt and wanted a day trip to Heidelberg. We have visited that city before but I wanted to dig a little deeper. To save time/energy, I decided to research for a local guide and found Henry. He was very accommodating and was able to communicate very efficiently thru WhatsApp. Being in a foreign environment, there’s always an element of chaos and stress, but Henry eased my mind even before meeting him by being super understanding.
Tour itself was informative and exciting. We booked the 2 hour tour and were craving for more. You can tell he was passionate about the history and also respectful for our inquires about Heidelberg (even the most random things like the birds in the area) made great food recommendations. We had local German food at a place he recommended and it was fantastic!
Overall, it felt like strolling with an old friend. (Oh! And he’s a great photographer!) Exploring a city with a guide was a first experience for my parents and Henry exceeded their expectations as well. I especially appreciated his demeanor towards my parents as English/German is not their first language. Highly recommend if you’re in the area, even if you have visited the city before. Thank you Henry!
Tour itself was informative and exciting. We booked the 2 hour tour and were craving for more. You can tell he was passionate about the history and also respectful for our inquires about Heidelberg (even the most random things like the birds in the area) made great food recommendations. We had local German food at a place he recommended and it was fantastic!
Overall, it felt like strolling with an old friend. (Oh! And he’s a great photographer!) Exploring a city with a guide was a first experience for my parents and Henry exceeded their expectations as well. I especially appreciated his demeanor towards my parents as English/German is not their first language. Highly recommend if you’re in the area, even if you have visited the city before. Thank you Henry!
Written October 28, 2024
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Hi Tiffany,
Thanks a lot for your excellent & extensive review. It was great to meet you and your parents and show you around beautiful Heidelberg.
Wishing you all the very best,
Good wishes,
Henry.
Written November 6, 2024
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botai1
Needham, MA9 contributions
I enjoyed the tour. Our guide brought us to some interesting places that would not be covered if we had tried to do the city on our own or were visited by several other tours we read about. He was kind and informative and gave us a good sense of. What it was like to live in the city. I can’t recall the description but I thought it was supposed to be 2 hours and it was 90 minutes. I had hoped for more. We didn’t visit the castle so needed more time in the city. I would recommend the tour to others.
Written December 16, 2024
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Victoria W
Madison, MS16 contributions
The tour of Heidelberg was just great. Henry, our tour guide was awesome! He has a wealth of knowledge about this wonderful city and is very enthusiastic about sharing this knowledge! The tour is well paced, and Henry is very pleasant and has a great sense of humor. I would highly recommend Henry 's tours to anyone who wants to have really enjoyable time in Heidelberg!
Written December 19, 2022
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Hi Victoria,
Thanks very much for your warm review — it was a pleasure to meet you all.
Warm regards,
Henry.
Written December 20, 2022
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Jason G
6 contributions
Philipp was very informative. We enjoyed our tour of Heidelberg. In hindsight we probably should have booked a longer tour to allow for more things to be included but obviously that was our mistake. Nonetheless if you are short on time I highly recommend the 1 hr tour.
Written May 31, 2023
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Hi Jason,
Thanks for ur review & very glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with my colleague.
All the best,
Henry
Written June 15, 2023
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Richie C
London, UK6 contributions
Mar 2023
Exhilarating, informative, entertaining tour with the indefatigable Nils whose infectious passion for the history of Heidelberg's attractions made for an engaging 2 hours.
Excellent value for money!! Can't recommend highly enough :)
Excellent value for money!! Can't recommend highly enough :)
Written March 27, 2023
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Thanks for your enthusiastic review - glad to hear you enjoyed the tour.
Warm regards,
Henry
Written March 28, 2023
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David S
Jupiter, FL3 contributions
Henry is a knowledgeable and charming person and wonderful guide. He has a deep knowledge of Heidelberg living here for 15 years but his birth language is English which made discussions easy and flowing. Plus, hee is a very good driver
Written August 6, 2023
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Hi David,
Thanks for taking the time to write a review - very much appreciated. You were ideal, easy-going & generous customers.
Wishing you both all the very best,
Mit herzlichen Grüßen,
Henry.
Written September 27, 2023
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Hallo, wír sind 3 personnen , die am 25. September 2021 in Heidelberg ca 11 uhr ankommen. Wenn koennen wir die 3 stundigen alt stadt tour nehmen and was wird das uns pro person kosten.
ieken Dank
Written September 22, 2021
Hello,
Sorry, I have only just seen this. But yes my 3 hr tour of Heidelberg can be booked on the TripAdvisor website or by calling me directly on 0049 176 23668716.
Warmly yours,
Henry
Written December 11, 2021
Guten Tag, wir würden gerne eine 2-stündige Tour durch Heidelberg buchen. Bei der Buchung stand aber 1 Stunde. Was ist richtig?
Dank und lg Anne Willems
Written July 30, 2021
Hallo,
Ein 2 Stunden Führung ist auch möglich & sollte Buchbar sind auf die TripAdvisor Webseite.
Bitte ruf mich an wan es gibt weitere Probleme - 0176 2366 8716.
Herzlichen Grüße,
Henry.
Written August 2, 2021
What is the difference in the 2 and 3 hour tour? Does the tour include entry to Schloss Heidelberg? Thank you!
Written May 24, 2021
Hello Cyndy,
Thanks for your enquiry. Usually the tours do not include entry into the Castle itself, although we learn all about it from the outside & visit the amazing Castle garden. However entry into the Castle can easily be arranged if you ask for it in advance.
During the pandemic the Castle was closed and it‘s opening remains very changeable so it‘s not 100% certain that I can guarantee entry.
It would be a pleasure to show you around beautiful Heidelberg any time.
Warmly yours,
Henry.
Written June 10, 2021
Hello,
I tried to book a tour for Saturday March 27th but it the system did not allow it.
Are you available this day?
Thanks,
Alfonsina
Written March 22, 2021
Yes. I am glad u found me and that our tour worked out so well.
Warmly yours,
Henry.
Written April 7, 2021
We are a family of four on our way to Heidelburg and contemplate booking a guided tour of the old town tomorrow. Will it be possible to adjust the level so that the youngest (8 years) member of the family also will find it interesting?
Kind regards,
Maj-Britt
Written July 23, 2020
Yes, of course. I try to adapt all my tours to the interests/ ages & wishes of the group on each particular tour.
Ps; The lollipop shop tends to be a hit with my younger generation guests.
Written July 24, 2020
FrequentFlier428814
Howald, Luxembourg
My wife and I are thinking of booking the tour. She is about 8 months pregnant so would there be any issues with the tour? I read about the 333 steps, so this might be something a bit too much but would rely on your expertise.
Written July 12, 2020
Yes, of course i can accommodate your pregnant wife - no problem at all. Indeed there’s a funicular railway up to the Castle which avoids the need for any steps at all.
When were you thinking of coming to Heidelberg?
Warmly yours,
Henry.
Written July 14, 2020
Hello! I am trying to book a tour for tomorrow but it won’t let me. Are you available?
Written May 29, 2020
Hi Reanna,
Unfortunately i am only seeing your message now. I’m sorry that we didn’t get to meet & for me to show you around. Hopefully another time ....
In future it’s always best to call, whatsapp or email me in such situations. I should be able to reply very quickly.
Warmly yours,
Henry.
Written June 27, 2020
Hi.
Does the tour include admission fees to all places being visited, i.e. castle?
Written February 17, 2020
Admission to the Castle( & student prison) is not included, however access to all other attractions on the tour are included.
I look forward to bringing the history of Heidelberg to life for you.
Warmly yours,
Henry.
Written February 21, 2020
Hi Henry
We would like to take one of your 3 hour tours on the 20/12 and just wondering what time do they start. Also do you take tours in all kinds of weather being that it will be winter and also how long do we spend inside the castle during the tour.
Thank you and looking forward to being there.
Leah
Written December 9, 2019
Hello Leah,
Thanks for your enquiry. Yes,I'd be very happy to give you a Heidelberg Old Town & Castle tour on that day. Generally the tours start every hour from 09.00 to 15.00. However on that particular day it would suit me better to start at 09.00 or 10.00, if that works for you(?)
We usually spend about 1 hr in the Castle, but longer, or shorter, is also possible if you prefer. And, yes, the tours run whatever the weather.
Looking forward to meeting you in beautiful Heidelberg.
Warmly yours,
Henry.
Written December 9, 2019
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