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We compared all 22 experiences in Heidelberg so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 22 experiences from € 5 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Heidelberg tour: Private van English guide custom
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Heidelberg tour: Private van English guide customFeel like a local on a private day trip from Heidelberg: explore castles, stroll Strasbourg’s old town, and visit the Mercedes-Benz Museum.
374 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h–12h
Every dayLive guide EN · DEHotel pickupFree cancellationfrom€ 360per group
Heidelberg: Guided Bike Tour Old Town & Bahnstadt Route
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Heidelberg: Guided Bike Tour Old Town & Bahnstadt RouteFeel the breeze riding through Heidelberg’s Old Town, cross Karl-Theodor Bridge, and see modern Bahnstadt on a relaxed guided bike tour: helmet and bike included.
106 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · DEFree cancellationfrom€ 43per person
Heidelberg Night Watchman Tour: 1.5-Hour Guided Walk
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Best value
Heidelberg Night Watchman Tour: 1.5-Hour Guided WalkNinety minutes following the night watchman through Heidelberg's old town: Market Square, the Karl-Theodor Bridge, the castle views.
113 reviews
4.88★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide DEFree cancellationfrom€ 15.90per person

Recommended (7)

Walking Tour Heidelberg: Old Town & Castle Views
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Travelers' pick
Walking Tour Heidelberg: Old Town & Castle Views
104 reviews
4.73★
Duration
2h
from€ 55per person
Heidelberg Walking Tour: Castle, Bridge & Hidden Gems
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Travelers' pick
Heidelberg Walking Tour: Castle, Bridge & Hidden Gems
73 reviews
4.40★
Duration
2h
from€ 36per person
Private boat trip Heidelberg: 1.5 hours with captain
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Private boat trip Heidelberg: 1.5 hours with captain
55 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m
from€ 480per group
Kayaking Heidelberg: Paddle the Neckar past the Old Bridge
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Travelers' pick
Kayaking Heidelberg: Paddle the Neckar past the Old Bridge
31 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
from€ 69per person
Heidelberg Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
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Travelers' pick
Heidelberg Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
30 reviews
4.17★
Duration
2h–6h
from€ 48per person
Bicycle Tour Heidelberg to Ladenburg: Countryside & Roman ruins
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Bicycle Tour Heidelberg to Ladenburg: Countryside & Roman ruins
14 reviews
4.71★
Duration
5h
from€ 65per person
Pfalz Wine Tasting Tour from Heidelberg: 30+ Wines, Lunch
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Pfalz Wine Tasting Tour from Heidelberg: 30+ Wines, Lunch
11 reviews
4.27★
Duration
6h–7h
from€ 395per person

More options (10)

Heidelberg Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: 10 Attractions
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Heidelberg Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: 10 AttractionsSolve location-based riddles at 10 Heidelberg landmarks while walking at your own pace. App includes navigation, interesting facts about each site, and works in six languages.
7 reviews
4.00★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · DE · IT · FR +2Free cancellationfrom€ 19.99per group
Heidelberg E-Bike Tour: Old Town, Castle Views & Neckarwiese
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Heidelberg E-Bike Tour: Old Town, Castle Views & NeckarwieseE-bike tour of Heidelberg covering the Old Bridge, castle views and Old Town on a 2.5-hour guided route. You pedal through riverside meadows.
6 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 1 Apr 2027Live guide EN · DE · FR · TR +1Free cancellationfrom€ 60per person
Heidelberg Private Walking Tour: Old Town & Student History
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Heidelberg Private Walking Tour: Old Town & Student HistoryPrivate walking tour of Heidelberg's Old Town with a local guide in English or German: visit the Church of the Holy Spirit, Germany's oldest university.
4 reviews
4.75★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
11
Live guide EN · DEFree cancellationfrom€ 213per group
Private boat trip Heidelberg: 3.5 hours for up to 12 guests
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Private boat trip Heidelberg: 3.5 hours for up to 12 guestsPrivate boat with captain on the Neckar River in Heidelberg for up to 12 guests, 3.5 hours. Includes rosé wine and mineral water.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Mon–Fri
2
Free cancellationfrom€ 949per group
Heidelberg Self-Guided Walking Tour: Riddle-Led Route
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Travelers' pick
Heidelberg Self-Guided Walking Tour: Riddle-Led RouteAround 2 hours solving riddles on your phone through Heidelberg's old town, from Haus zum Riesen to the Alte Brücke, at your own pace with no guide or fixed start time.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · NO · DE · HI +20Free cancellationfrom€ 5per person
E-Bike Tours Heidelberg: Countryside Rides, No Strain
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E-Bike Tours Heidelberg: Countryside Rides, No StrainRide an e-bike through the countryside around Heidelberg on a half-day or full-day tour with a live guide in English or German, snacks included.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
Every dayLive guide EN · DEFree cancellationfrom€ 165per person
Private boat trip Heidelberg: Karl-Theodor-Bridge from the water
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Private boat trip Heidelberg: Karl-Theodor-Bridge from the waterSteer a private boat past Heidelberg's Old Bridge and castle with an experienced captain. Up to 10 guests, Secco included, 45 minutes on the water.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
45m
Mon
14:00
Live guide EN · DEFree cancellationfrom€ 35per person
Vintage Gravel Bike Tour Heidelberg: Forest & Castle Views
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Vintage Gravel Bike Tour Heidelberg: Forest & Castle ViewsRide vintage gravel bikes through Heidelberg Forest to Heiligenberg's monastery ruins and the Philosopher's Way, with panoramic views of the castle and Neckar Valley.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
3h
Mon, Wed, Sat and SunFree cancellationfrom€ 70per person
Heidelberg Mulled Wine Cruise: Private Boat Party, 1.5 Hours
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Heidelberg Mulled Wine Cruise: Private Boat Party, 1.5 HoursPrivate mulled wine cruise on the Neckar in Heidelberg for up to 12 guests with captain, 1.5 hours, wind and rain protected. Decorate the boat and play your own music.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Mon–Fri
6
Free cancellationfrom€ 480per group
Private boat trip Heidelberg: 1.5 hours with captain
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Private boat trip Heidelberg: 1.5 hours with captainPrivate boat trip on the Neckar River in Heidelberg with your own captain, Secco and mineral water included.
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Mon–Fri
6
Free cancellationfrom€ 299per group

Heidelberg at a glance ✓ 2026-11-06

  • Most booked: Heidelberg tour: Private van English guide custom, € 360 (3h–12h, 4.99★ · 374).
  • Top rated: Heidelberg: Guided Bike Tour Old Town & Bahnstadt Route, € 43 (2h 30m, 4.99★ · 106).
  • Best value: Heidelberg Night Watchman Tour: 1.5-Hour Guided Walk, € 15.90 (1h 30m, 4.88★ · 113).

Of the 22 experiences: 22 with free cancellation, 15 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup and 11 bookable last-minute.

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