Scary tour with the executioner's daughter through Heidelberg's alleys
Overview
The Middle Ages - Witches burning on the Neckar. Whores and thieves ply their trade at the Old Bridge, and the executioner offers his bloody services according to an exact price list. Discover the dark side of the romantic old town alongside the executioner's daughter. Listen to the stories of scary crimes and cruel punishments. You'll be amazed what you could make from cremating witches or cutting off ears!
Our team of art historians, archaeologists and cultural scholars provides ambitious and profound insights into our past, but always with the proverbial wink. High-quality costumes and museum replicas of jewellery, weapons and everyday objects are used in accordance with the proven English “Living History Concept” and, together with the exciting guiding content, provide a picture of living, first-hand experience of history.
What's Included
- Provision of costume and equipment for the guide
- Authentically costumed city guide
- 1.5-hour guided tour of Heidelberg's Old Town
- Snacks
Meeting Location
Kornmarkt 1
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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Kornmarkt
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Market Square (Marktplatz)
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Church of the Holy Ghost (Heiliggeistkirche)
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hotel Zum Ritter
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mittelbadgasse
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge)
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bruckenaffe
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Studentenkarzer
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Universitätsplatz
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hexenturm
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Peter's Church (Peterskirche)
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not suitable for small children due to theme
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- • The listed attractions are not visited from the inside, so there are no admission fees.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Activity code: C-5564683P2
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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).
- Provision of costume and equipment for the guide.
- authentically costumed city guide.
- 1.5-hour guided tour of Heidelberg's Old Town.
- Snacks.
The minimum age to participate is 10..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Scary tour with the executioner's daughter through Heidelberg's alleys 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
- Not suitable for small children due to theme
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Scary tour with the executioner’s daughter through Heidelberg’s alleys 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!
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Provision of costume and equipment for the guide
- Authentically costumed city guide
- 1.5-hour guided tour of Heidelberg's Old Town
- Snacks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not suitable for small children due to theme
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- • The listed attractions are not visited from the inside, so there are no admission fees.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
