Heidelberg old Town Tour.
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Highly experienced guide.
- Native English speaker.
- Tour with a Professional & Qaulified Local Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Grabengasse
69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Altstadt (Old Town)
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
University Library (Universitatsbibliothek)
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Schloss Heidelberg
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Market Square (Marktplatz)
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge)
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Philosophenweg
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Town Hall (Rathaus)
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Alte Universitaet
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- No health restrictions
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-107624P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour 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.
- Highly experienced guide.
- Native English speaker.
- Tour with a Professional & Qaulified Local Guide.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Heidelberg old Town Tour. is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- No health restrictions
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Heidelberg old Town Tour. will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Highly experienced guide.
- Native English speaker.
- Tour with a Professional & Qaulified Local Guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- No health restrictions
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
