4 Medieval Old Town Tours in Germany Worth the Trip

1.Heidelberg, Castle and Old City Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 677 reviews · 5h 30m · from $152Our pick

Travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg with an English-speaking guide such as Thomas, Michael, Peter, George, or Willy. Tour the castle courtyard, terrace, wine cellar, and huge barrel, then walk through the old city to the Old Bridge, Karl’s Gate, and Church of the Holy Spirit. Free time follows for lunch, shops, and photos.

“We had a wonderful trip. Our guide was informative, funny and patient.”

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2.Heidelberg Castle and Old Town Tour from Frankfurt

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 587 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $154

Travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg with an English or German-speaking guide, visit the hilltop castle ruins and giant wine barrel, then walk the Old Town to the Old Bridge, Karl’s Gate, and Church of the Holy Spirit. You also get free time for lunch, photos, and shopping before returning by coach.

“Despite the rainy weather, my tour to Heidelberg was wonderful! Our guide was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and with a great sense of humor. I learned so many new and interesting things that made the experience truly memorable. Highly recommended!”

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3.Nuremberg: Castle and Old Town Tour – incl. Tickets and red beer tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 68 reviews · 3h 30m · from $69Best value

Walk through Nuremberg’s castle quarter and old town with local guide Darius, seeing the Deep Well, climbing Sinwell Tower, visiting three major churches, and crossing historic bridges. The 3.5-hour tour ends at Altstadthof Brewery with Nuremberg red beer. Expect hills, about 100 tower steps, and a friendly group of no more than 10.

“Phenomenal tour and an amazing experience! Darius weaved his personal history and experiences into the trip in a way that kept the experience remarkably engaging and personal, which is what I look for when I take any tour like this one. I felt like I left the tour with a better appreciation for how special a place Nuremberg is and a desire to come back again. If you want to get more out of your visit here than you ever dreamed possible, THIS is your trip!”

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4.Nuremberg:Complete Tour! Castle/Old Town/World War history

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 6h 30m · from $234Top rated

Join local guide Darius for a small-group Nuremberg tour by VIP minibus. You’ll see the Kaiserburg, old-town churches, bridges, Nazi Party Rally Grounds, and Courtroom 600 at the Nuremberg Trials Museum. Castle admission, museum entry, hotel pickup, and a traditional red beer tasting are included.

“We're smiling after a wonderful day. We had a wonderful time guided by Darius. We felt like we were stepping back in time to experience the charming and historic streets of Nuremberg. Every detail is etched in our minds. Darius made this trip a truly enjoyable conversation with friends. If you're short on time and full of curiosity, and want to find yourself in the intimate conversation of a private tour, join this tour. Darius is amazing at his job. We left with fond memories, and I'm sure we'll meet Darius again on other tours.THANK YOU DARIUS . I LL ALWAYS REMEMBER “BEER FACE “🥰 DİLA&MEHMET”

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