PRIVATE WALKING TOURS

Why wait? Book what you want, when you want it.

PRIVATE WALKING TOURS

Why wait? Book what you want, when you want it.

ABOUT THE TOUR

Our private tour aims to facilitate groups of people with more specific needs – whether it is large groups of people, families on a short layover stop, or corporate clients looking to help with team bonding – we can help build a customised tour to suit you. Private tours are a must for groups of 7 or more people and tend to incorporate groups of up to 20 people, although we are always able to accommodate you.

Why go private? Our private tours enable you to discover the city and the philosopher´s walk at your own pace and enjoy those unique spots for a moment longer – going private means you are in control of the duration. Also, we never want the language to be a barrier to anyone enjoying Heidelberg, that is why we provide multilingual tours in 7 languages: English, Espanol, Deutsch, Português, Italiano, Polski, and عربي.

See below for an example tour itinerary that includes many of the popular destinations that we venture through.

ABOUT THE TOUR

Our private tour aims to facilitate groups of people with more specific needs – whether it is large groups of people, families on a short layover stop, or corporate clients looking to help with team bonding – we can help build a customised tour to suit you. Private tours are a must for groups of 7 or more people and tend to incorporate groups of up to 20 people, although we are always able to accommodate you.

Why go private? Our private tours enable you to discover the city and the philosopher´s walk at your own pace and enjoy those unique spots for a moment longer – going private means you are in control of the duration. Also, we never want the language to be a barrier to anyone enjoying Heidelberg, that is why we provide multilingual tours in 7 languages: English, Espanol, Deutsch, Português, Italiano, Polski, and عربي.

See below for an example tour itinerary that includes many of the popular destinations that we venture through.

ITINERARY

Please be aware this is just a sample of some of the place we can visit. A private tour gives you the flexibility to see what you want to see, or you can leave the itinerary up to your experienced guide.

Tower of Holy Spirit Church: Near the Heidelberg Castle rests the most famous church in Heidelberg,  with its high-rising steeple dominating the rooftops of the town.

Heidelberg Castle: Home to the largest wine barrel in the world  – The Heidelberg Tun – containing more than 200.000 liters of wine.

Untere Straße: This bar district is the best place to grab a drink after the tour and enjoy the rest of your night.

Himmelsleiter: An ancient trail which starts behind the castle and leads you up 1200 stairs to the highest spot in Heidelberg, Königsstuhl, which will reward you with a fantastic view of the entire city.

Weinheim: This old town nicknamed the Two-Caste city, has a castle that is nearly 1000 years old and an amazing archaic city center.

ITINERARY

Please be aware this is just a sample of some of the place we can visit. A private tour gives you the flexibility to see what you want to see, or you can leave the itinerary up to your experienced guide.

Tower of Holy Spirit Church: Near the Heidelberg Castle rests the most famous church in Heidelberg,  with its high-rising steeple dominating the rooftops of the town.

Heidelberg Castle: Home to the largest wine barrel in the world  – The Heidelberg Tun – containing more than 200.000 liters of wine.

Untere Straße: This bar district is the best place to grab a drink after the tour and enjoy the rest of your night.

Himmelsleiter: An ancient trail which starts behind the castle and leads you up 1200 stairs to the highest spot in Heidelberg, Königsstuhl, which will reward you with a fantastic view of the entire city.

Weinheim: This old town nicknamed the Two-Caste city, has a castle that is nearly 1000 years old and an amazing archaic city center.

FAQS

These are the questions we’re most commonly asked about our Private Tours.  If you can’t find an answer to your question below, send us a message through the contact form at the bottom of this page, or reach out via the Instant Messenger icon at the bottom right-hand side of your screen.

Do I have to register?

Yes! For private tours it is very important to contact us beforehand to book your customised tour, which you can do through the booking form below.

How much do the private tours cost?

2 hour tour:  €120

3 hour tour: €180


This includes groups of up to 20 people. Contact us for more specific prices depending on your requirements.

What are we going to see on the private walking tour?

Please check out our example itinerary for some of the places we visit; however, with the private tours we can certainly factor in specific requests.

How long does the private tour last?

We can build a tour that fits any time frame that you need.

When and where do the private tours depart from?

Our private tours leave whenever you would like them to. You are in charge and get to pick the time & date.

Does the tour still go ahead when it rains?

Yes, as locals we have grown to love the rain and snow in Heidelberg. But please don’t forget to bring an umbrella and some warm clothes.

What should I bring with me?

In the winter, make sure to bring warm shoes and clothes as well as an umbrella for the rain.

In the summer we recommend sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

Please do not forget to bring questions! Because we love them.

What can we do before and after the tour?

We recommend visiting Frankfurt, it is 78km north of Heidelberg and has fantastic scenery. Our sister site also offers free walking tours there.

Where is the best place for German beer in Heidelberg?

You can visit the Heidelberg TripAdvisor page for the best spots to find German beer; however, the city is actually famous for its Melonenschnaps.

Where should we stay in Heidelberg?

We recommend either the Lotte Hostel or the Steffis Hostel, both are great for budget travelers!

How do we get to Heidelberg?

The train is the simplest and cheapest way to travel to Heidelberg from nearby Frankfurt. You can find times here.

FAQS

These are the questions we’re most commonly asked about our Private Tours.  If you can’t find an answer to your question below, send us a message through the contact form at the bottom of this page, or reach out via the Instant Messenger icon at the bottom right-hand side of your screen.

Do I have to register?

Yes! For private tours it is very important to contact us beforehand to book your customised tour, which you can do through the booking form below.

How much do the private tours cost?

2 hour tour:  €120

3 hour tour: €180


This includes groups of up to 20 people. Contact us for more specific prices depending on your requirements.

What are we going to see on the private walking tour?

Please check out our example itinerary for some of the places we visit; however, with the private tours we can certainly factor in specific requests.

How long does the private tour last?

We can build a tour that fits any time frame that you need.

When and where do the private tours depart from?

Our private tours leave whenever you would like them to. You are in charge and get to pick the time & date.

Does the tour still go ahead when it rains?

Yes, as locals we have grown to love the rain and snow in Heidelberg. But please don’t forget to bring an umbrella and some warm clothes.

What should I bring with me?

In the winter, make sure to bring warm shoes and clothes as well as an umbrella for the rain.

In the summer we recommend sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

Please do not forget to bring questions! Because we love them.

What can we do before and after the tour?

We recommend visiting Frankfurt, it is 78km north of Heidelberg and has fantastic scenery. Our sister site also offers free walking tours there.

Where is the best place for German beer in Heidelberg?

You can visit the Heidelberg TripAdvisor page for the best spots to find German beer; however, the city is actually famous for its Melonenschnaps.

Where should we stay in Heidelberg?

We recommend either the Lotte Hostel or the Steffis Hostel, both are great for budget travelers!

How do we get to Heidelberg?

The train is the simplest and cheapest way to travel to Heidelberg from nearby Frankfurt. You can find times here.

BOOKING

You can book a private walking tour below.  You can also book a free public walking tour, and you can find more information here. If you book a private tour, please enter your desired start time and meeting point in the “Description” section, and we will reach out via email to confirm all of your details.

PLEASE NOTE: For groups of more than 7, you will need to book a private tour.

Please check our facebook page for the latest tour updates before booking.

BOOKING

You can book a private walking tour below.  You can also book a free public walking tour, and you can find more information here. If you book a private tour, please enter your desired start time and meeting point in the “Description” section, and we will reach out via email to confirm all of your details.

PLEASE NOTE: For groups of more than 7, you will need to book a private tour.

Please check our facebook page for the latest tour updates before booking.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions about our free public walking tours, our private tours, or if you’re interested in finding out more about joining our team, please send us a message. We’d love to hear from you!

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CONTACT US

If you have any questions about our free public walking tours, our private tours, or if you’re interested in finding out more about joining our team, please send us a message. We’d love to hear from you!

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CONTACT

heidelberg-free@alternative-walking-tour.com

+49 163 234 6786

Meeting Point:

Monkey Statue – Old Bridge Gate

69117 Heidelberg, Germany

FIND US

Meeting Point:

Monkey Statue – Old Bridge Gate

69117 Heidelberg, Germany

CONTACT

heidelberg-free@alternative-walking-tour.com

+49 163 234 6786