You will start your tour in front of the Main Train Station, at Main Entrance and continue exploring the city including the following sights: Römerberg-Square, the former place of medieval trade fairs and coronation festivities. The City Hall. The Fountain of Justice, the picturesque half-timbered houses and Old St. Nicholas Church from the 13th century, once part of a medieval imperial compound. Get up on Eiserner Steg, the 19th-century iron footbridge over the river Main, and view the high-rise skyline and the museum embankment of Frankfurt. Take a short walk to Kaiserdom (Imperial Cathedral) with its Gothic tower and visit the inside of this coronation church of German kings and emperors. At Paulsplatz, learn about Paulskirche (St. Paul’s Church), where Germany’s first national assembly convened in 1848. Pass under the towering headquarters of a selection of financial global players in the banking district, such as Commerzbank Tower built by world-famous British architect Sir Norman Foster. Arrive at Goethehaus, birthplace of the genius of German classical literature Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and learn (outside view) about his early life and times in Frankfurt in the 18th century.
Germany · Walking Tours
Frankfurt Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
The journey
- 01 Private walking tour of Frankfurt with a professional local guide
- 02 Explore Römerberg, the historic heart of the city
- 03 See the Imperial Cathedral and learn about coronation rituals
- 04 Walk across Eiserner Steg for views of the skyline and museum embankment
- 05 Discover St. Paul’s Church, seat of Germany’s first national assembly
- 06 Pass through Frankfurt’s banking district, including Commerzbank Tower
- 07 Learn about Goethe’s life at his birthplace from the outside
- 08 Hear how Frankfurt evolved from medieval trade center to financial capital
Discover Frankfurt on a private walking tour that traces the city’s journey from medieval trade center and coronation site to modern financial powerhouse. Stroll through historic squares and along the river while your professional guide brings Frankfurt’s architecture, culture, and stories to life.
Along the way, see landmarks such as Römerberg, the Fountain of Justice, Old St. Nicholas Church, the Eiserner Steg, the Imperial Cathedral, St. Paul’s Church, Commerzbank Tower, and Goethe’s birthplace. You’ll also learn about local traditions, including the famous Frankfurter sausage and apple cider, as well as the life and work of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Get up on Eiserner Steg, the 19th-century iron footbridge over the river Main, and view the high-rise skyline and the museum embankment of Frankfurt.
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What's Included
- Local Guide who will be with your group only
- Private guided Tour
- Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spot
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- WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- This walk tour suitable for any age
- For this walk tour no transportation needed
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Activity Level: Easy
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not wheelchair accessible
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Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Frankfurt am Main.
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