Heidelberg and Rothenburg Day Trip from Frankfurt | La Vacanza Travel

Heidelberg and Rothenburg Day Trip from Frankfurt

Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Germany, Hessen, Frankfurt
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  • 9 hours 30 minutes
  • Frankfurt
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Explore the medieval cities of Heidelberg and Rothenburg ob der Tauber on a day trip from Frankfurt! Traveling with an expert guide, you’ll learn about the history and culture of both cities during a mix of walking tours and free time. Walk through the ruins of Heidelberg Castle, see charming half-timbered houses and well-preserved city walls in Rothenburg, and then visit St Jacob’s Church, a 500-year-old place of worship.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Schloss Heidelberg, Schlosshof 1, 69117 Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany

Our journey begins with a delighted morning tour to romantic Heidelberg. Known as one of the most beautiful cities in Germany, Heidelberg lies on the River Neckar and it is an everlasting favorite among international tourists.

Explore of the world famous castle (partially in ruins) with its impressing Gothic and Renaissance buildings. We show you the large courtyard, the mighty terrace and one of the largest wine barrels in the world, the “Heidelberg Tun”.

Stop At: Altstadt (Old Town), Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany

Take a walk in the medieval town center and marvel at the Old Bridge, Karlstor, the Church of the Holy Spirit, House of the Knights with its precious Renaissance facade and small lanes with half-timbered houses. The city hosts the oldest university of Germany.

Stop At: St. Jakobskirche, Klostergasse 15, 91541, Rothenburg, Bavaria Germany

We continue our journey to the best-preserved medieval town in Germany - Rothenburg ob der Tauber high above the Tauber River Valley on the Romantic Road. We will go for a sightseeing walk through the picturesque old lanes and the castle gardens: See St. Jacobs Church with the wood carved altar by Tilman Riemenschneider.

Stop At: Rothenburg Town Hall (Rathaus), Marktplatz, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria Germany

Marvel at half-timbered houses, city gates and the mighty Renaissance Town Hall. In your leisure time visit the fascinating Medieval Crime Museum, Doll and Toy museum, German Christmas Museum and many more.

Inclusions
  • Professional guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fee Heidelberg Castle
  • Entry/Admission - St. Jakobskirche
  • Entry/Admission - Schloss Heidelberg

Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Infants and children must sit in a child seat, which means they need a separate seat, no matter which age (legal regulation)
  • 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

Wiesenhüttenpl. 38, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany


Departure Time

09:30 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

9 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Shawndra_G

17 Apr, 2024

On the drive out our guide Thomas shared so many insights and history it made it very interesting. The midevil town was very nice and fun for shopping. We got to go through the castle and see the big trophy barrels. One highlight was to have explained the hobby gardens on the way back to Frankfurt. Thomas is a great guide and Visitor was exceptional to work with. The only thing is I want to go back for a longer period of time.

Philip_C

12 Apr, 2024

Heidelberg was a nice visit and enough time for photos and lunch. Very picturesque. Had a walk around old town before driving to Rothenburg. Rothenburg was a bit overrated. The Christmas Village is spectacular but time was too short and many things we could not see due to closing time. Had a good walk on city walls. Guide was super on the ball and we covered more than 20,000 steps for that day. Could actually cut out some parts and give us time for a rest or coffee at Rothenburg. Was pretty breathless at the end of trip and then we are on way home. Kudos to our guide Peter who had boundless energy. Just giving some pointers to improve experience.

Shannon_F

30 Mar, 2024

Very picturesque. Peter was a fabulous guide. Exactly what I think of when I think traditional German town. Would recommend.

Aziz_M

22 Dec, 2023

Peter, our tour guide had a brilliant sense of humour and was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the sites we visited.

Sitaramesh_E

11 Dec, 2023

While this excursion held a lot of promise, it ended up being subpar due to logistical aspects along with the group dynamic itself. The day is a 12 hour day, but 6+ hours of the day is spent sitting in a bus (1+ hour from Frankfurt to Heidelberg, 2.5+ hours from Heidelberg to Rothenburg, and nearly 2.5 hours back to Frankfurt). Essentially, half the time was riding in the bus, without much narrative while on the road. Once at each location, there was a lack of itinerary that made the time spent seem inefficient. While the tour guide was friendly, he was soft spoken and quiet, which made it hard to hear the information he was sharing. There could have been more information provided as well. Unfortunately, the overall experience fell short for us, especially given the price of the tour.

User's Picture Gallery

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A lot of car time, with not a lot of payoff

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Perfect day trip

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Definitely worth the time and money. Memories for a lifetime.

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