• Frankfurt Guided Tour (English) with Local Guide (Historic)
  • Frankfurt Guided Tour (English) with Local Guide (Historic)
  • Frankfurt Guided Tour (English) with Local Guide (Historic)
  • Frankfurt Guided Tour (English) with Local Guide (Historic)
  • Frankfurt Guided Tour (English) with Local Guide (Historic)

Frankfurt Guided Tour (English) with Local Guide (Historic)

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ID: GYG1124900-1726499
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Country: Germany

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Discover how Frankfurt made German history! How did it become the capital of finance? Why is German Democracy tied to Frankfurt? Explore Romans, Emperors, Apple Wine, Wars, ... in the hidden capital!
Meet your guide at the bridge "Eiserner Steg" and set off on your walking tour of Frankfurt. Stroll through the old town, passing the cathedral and the town hall "Römer."

Learn about Frankfurt's history as a city where the whole of Europe met to trade, where kings were elected, and where the first democratic parliament in Germany was established at the wake of industrialization.

Continue to the bustling high street "Zeil," and hear about Frankfurt's role as a truly European capital today, a multinational city of finance and biggest European data hub.

Your guide Mary-Jane is half German, half British and has lived in the United States. Her passion is history and she'll show you that Frankfurt is the most underrated historical city in Europe.

Highlights

  • Discover the history of Frankfurt on a guided walking tour
  • Explore the old town, cathedral, town hall and first parliament (St Pauls)
  • Learn about the city’s role in Germany’s history and its modern challenges
  • Learn about: Romans, Francs, medieval kings, emperors, wars and sky scrapers
  • Enjoy a tour led by a guide with a deep understanding of the city’s history

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour is conducted in English
The tour lasts about 1.5 hours
The tour starts at the bridge 'Eiserner Steg' (under the Greek sign)
We will be walking - there are some steps and different pavements.
We meet on the bridge "Eiserner Steg" - under the Greek sign (look up, it's all the way on top of one of the bridge posts!). The guide will be carrying a medieval looking crown. The nearest public transport is: U4/U5 Dom/Römer
INCLUDED
  • Guided tour of Frankfurt's historical sites, including:
  • Eiserner Steg
  • Königspfalz franconofourd
  • Dom St. Bartholomäus
  • Kaiserweg
  • Neue Altstadt
  • Römer (Rathaus)
  • Paulskirche
  • Hauptwache
  • Zeil
NOT INCLUDED
  • Transportation to the starting point
  • Food and drinks
  • Please note: We will be walking on a number of different undergrounds and mostly outdoors. Please make sure you are dressed accordingly.

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.